The Pulse Post Jan 26th-Jan 30th

Pulse Families,

As we wrap up this week, I want to take a moment to acknowledge that it has been a challenging one for many in our school community. We know that current events happening beyond our campus have impacted many students and families. Please know that my heart is always with our students, families, and our school community! As your principal, my focus remains steadfast on ensuring our school is a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for every student, while delivering a high‑quality educational program that prepares them to achieve their college and career goals and build a promising future.

Our counselors, teachers, and administrators continue to be available to support students who may be feeling overwhelmed. We encourage students to reach out to a trusted adult if they need support, and families to contact us if additional assistance is needed.

Next week is the final week of the month, when we traditionally meet with staff and families—and, new this semester, our students. I invite you to join me with your questions, ideas, and suggestions!

• Parents' "Awaken The Wonder with Dr. Hernandez": Friday at Noon (Click HERE to join)
• Students' "Pulse Talks": All Day Friday during lunch, Health Science Observatory

Even during difficult weeks, we are proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students. We are excited to publicly announce and recognize our Class of 2026 academic leaders:

• Valedictorian: Yasmin Muñoz

• Salutatorian: Atri Roy

Yasmin and Atri have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and excellence throughout their high school journey, and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishments. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to their parents for the sacrifices and unwavering support they have provided, as well as to their extended family who have been part of this success.

We wish everyone a safe weekend as we prepare for an approaching winter storm. Please stay tuned to local and district communications for updates regarding potential school closings.

Yours in Service,

Dr. Hernandez

Your Principal

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We are proud to announce our Class of 2026 academic leaders!

🌟 Valedictorian: Yasmin Muñoz
🌟 Salutatorian: Atri Roy

Yasmin and Atri have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence throughout their high school journey. Their hard work and leadership truly reflect the strength and determination of our student body.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students on this well-deserved achievement. We are so proud of you both and can’t wait to celebrate all that lies ahead!

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Our Health Science Pathway students recently participated in powerful, hands-on medical simulations that allowed them to step into real healthcare scenarios and apply their learning in meaningful ways.

During these simulations, students practiced:

• Caring for deep and complex wounds

• Responding to a child experiencing anaphylactic shock

• Assisting with the delivery of a baby

These immersive experiences challenged students to think critically, work as a team, and demonstrate compassion under pressure—essential skills for future healthcare professionals. Opportunities like these bring classroom learning to life and prepare our students for careers in the medical field and beyond.

We are incredibly proud of our students for their focus, professionalism, and commitment to learning, and grateful to our Health Science teachers for creating such impactful learning experiences.

Ms. Solinski, we want to recognize the amazing work you’ve been doing behind the scenes as a member of the Attendance Committee. Your dedication, consistency, and problem-solving mindset have made a meaningful difference in how we support student attendance. Thank you for stepping up, staying committed, and always keeping students at the center of your work. We are lucky to have you on Team Pulse! 💙

Ms. Chan, thank you for the incredible behind-the-scenes work you’ve been doing as part of the Attendance Committee. Your attention to detail, follow-through, and commitment to supporting students often happens quietly—but the impact is loud and clear. Because of your efforts, systems are stronger and students are better supported. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are so grateful for all you do! 💙

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🔗 Learn how to customize your ParentSquare notifications here:
https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/handbook-information-for-students-and-families/parentsquare/customizing-your-parentsquare-experience

Please click on the link to view the January edition of our Senior Newsletter:

Senior Newsletter - January Edition

Ms. Anderson

candice.anderson@gcpsk12.org

Senior Counselor

For everyone’s safety, we encourage families to arrive earlier during carpool. Earlier arrival helps reduce congestion and keeps our students safe.

If your student arrives late to school, they will need to scan their Student ID barcode in order to receive a tardy pass. Students can access their barcode easily in StudentVUE:

1. Log into StudentVUE.
2. Click the ID icon in the bottom left corner.
3. Swipe up to display the Student ID barcode.

Please encourage your student to practice accessing their barcode ahead of time so check-in can be quick and smooth!

Link HERE

Families, please remember that students must be picked up within 15–30 minutes after an event concludes. Late pickups may result in students losing the privilege to participate in future after-school activities.

To keep dismissal safe and efficient during after-school events (such as Pink Out, Hispanic Heritage Festival, International Night, Black History Month Cookout, etc.) , please review our pick-up plan and traffic flow map before you arrive.

To help ensure smooth dismissal, please review our After-School Pick-Up Map and Plan below:
📍 View Pick-Up Plan / Map

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and ensure that events run smoothly and on time!

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Gwinnett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $2.50 for elementary and $2.75 at middle and high schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. The following information includes an application for free or reduced-price meal benefits and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.

• All children in households receiving benefits from Georgia SNAP or TANF are eligible for free
• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free
• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free
• Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Chart. Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.

1. Free or reduced meal prices for a healthy, nutritious student meal.

2. Additional funding for technology and internet access.

3. Discounts on fees associated with the college application process.

4. Discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams along with other scholarship opportunities.

5. Increased funding to support education.

Everyday, Chick-fil-A sells lunch during all lunch periods, Monday–Friday.

Menu items include:

• Chick-n-Strip™ Slider – $3.50

• Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap® (Half) – $4.50

Payments accepted: Cash or Card.

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The Back-to-School Guide is a digital resource with district information about the new school year. Previously called the “Virtual Back-to-School Backpack,” the Back-To-School Guide will be available after July 11, 2025, by clicking HERE