Gladstone High School

We are closing schools on 1/12/24 three hours early. The dismissal time for each school is as follows: Gladstone Center for Children and Families 12:00 Wetten Elementary School 11:20 Kraxberger Middle School 12:10 Gladstone High School 12:00 This could change if the weather system moves in earlier in the day. We're sorry for the disruption an early release creates for families but we do want to make sure students and staff can get home safely. A sack lunch will be provided for students who normally choose a school provided lunch. All activities and events for Friday will be canceled, and extended day will be closed in the afternoon.

Like many of you, we have been closely monitoring the impending weather that is forecasted to arrive tomorrow. In an effort to prioritize safety and clear, proactive communication, the Gladstone School District has made the decision to close schools early on Friday January 12th, 2024. Gladstone High School will be closing at 12pm on 1/12/24. This is subject to change if the impending weather arrives earlier than expected. In the event of any adjustment, we will communicate using our alert system. Our modified bell schedule is attached below. Stay safe!

Have questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid? Join GHS staff and Cheryl Connolly from Oregon's Office of Student Access & Completion for help completing your FAFSA. Bring your laptop to the GHS Library from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. Please RSVP to howella@gladstone.k12.or.us.

Ukrainian students at Gladstone High School who are thinking about college can get some extra support figuring out next steps. The Ukrainian Foundation is partnering with Portland State University and Portland Community College to host three upcoming workshops from 6-8 p.m. for parents and students on college-specific topics. All will include Ukrainian translation: Friday, Jan. 12 Topic: High school profile for university (includes "success story" presentation from a Ukrainian student who recently moved to the U.S.) Friday, Jan. 19 Topic: Community colleges and FAFSA Friday, Jan. 26 Topic: Scholarships, essays, resources All workshops will take place at PSU's Academic and Student Recreation Center (fifth floor boardroom) at 1800 S.W. Sixth Ave. in Portland. Registration is required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtfzYGtYCRHlXzrVEmhdmwlL-XVfNCyML8dYfaC6hdKk2IEg/viewform?usp=sf_link For more information, please contact Tetyana Zelyanovska at zelyanovskat@ukrainian.foundation.

URGENT: All Gladstone School District schools and programs have a two-hour late start this morning due to current power outages. School start times and buses will be 2 hours late today, Monday, November 6th. We will keep you informed if power is not fully restored. Thank you.

Next week we will be hosting Parent/Teacher Conferences, this is an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet with teachers to discuss individual student progress. Teachers will be available in the cafeteria. Parents/Guardians can drop in to meet with teachers on a first come, first serve basis. **NOTE** On October 19th, students will be released at 2pm. There is NO SCHOOL on October 20th. Conference Times: 2:30pm-6:00pm Thursday October 19th 8:00am-12:00pm Friday October 20th Parents/guardians that attend conferences will receive their choice of a complimentary admission to a football game (Homecoming 10/19 or GHS vs. Molalla 10/19) or 50% admission to the Fall Play (November 10th or 11th).

Statewide testing data released today shows that Gladstone School District students have improved about 9% in math and 6% in English language arts during the past school year. With scores up significantly from the previous year, Gladstone’s 11th-grade English language arts students exceeded the state average by 11.5%. Wetten third graders improved about 8% in math, where they exceeded the state average by 22%. Our third graders now are also over 10% above the state average for English language arts, through their hard work in this area in partnership with community members. Visit https://5il.co/25khw to read a special message from Superintendent Bob Stewart about what the latest assessment data means for Gladstone.

We loved having our newest Gladiators here today!!! Class of 2027

Attention GHS Athletes! Need a new or updated physical? Join us Thursday, August 10th, 5-7pm, in the main office. We will be hosting our annual Physical Night where all athletes (not just Fall) can get their first or updated physical for $20. No appointment required. Please bring proof of health insurance. Questions? Please send an email to shaners@gladstone.k12.or.us. (GHS has teams for Dance, Cheer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Softball, Baseball, Track & Field, and Golf.) ** Please be sure your adult has completed your registration on ParentVue for the 23-24 school year prior to attending this event. If they need answers to questions, access to computers, etc., we will be here to help!

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Gladstone High Summer School Classes run 9 a.m. to noon as scheduled. To find out more, contact your counselor. GHS Session 1: June 20-23 and 26-29 For students receiving Incompletes. GHS Session 2: July 5-7 and 10-14 For students needing credit recovery in Math, Social Studies, Science, English, or Health. GHS Session 3: July 17-20 and 24-27 For students needing credit recovery in Social Studies, Science, English, or Health.

If your child will be five by September 1, it’s time to register for kindergarten Register online: https://gladstonekids.com/Kinders. For information call Heidi Smith at 503-496-3939. Beyond reading, writing, and math, each Gladstone kindergarten student also has weekly music, physical education, Discovery, art, and technology instruction. An extended day program offers onsite childcare before and after school. The Gladstone district welcomes transfers from other districts. Kindergarten classes are at the Gladstone Center for Children & Families [GCCF]. The spacious and secure classrooms, playgrounds, and facilities are specially designed for the district's youngest learners. Preschools and many family services are located there, too.

Good afternoon from Gladstone!