Gladiator Gazette
August 14th, 2026
October Events
October 23rd: Flag Football Game, 4:15
October 23rd: Homecoming Parade, 4:30 pm
October 23rd: Homecoming Game, 6:00 pm
October 24th: Homecoming Dance, 7:00 pm
October 27th: Senior Portraits, During the School Day, More Information Below
October 27th: End of 1st Marking Period
October 28th: School Closed for Student
October 28th: Senior Portraits, During the School Day, More Information Below
October 29th: Senior Portraits, During the School Day, More Information Below
Golf Team
Congratulations to Mattie Weeks on her 3rd place finish at the county golf championship. Kevin Ho, Nico Levy, Logan Napolitano finished tied for 7th. AJ Lioi and Hashim Malik had a strong finish.
Next up states; next week, Tuesday and Wednesday at MD.
Good luck Mattie, AJ, Kevin, Logan!
Senior Portraits October 27 - 29, 2026
Senior Portraits go to https://seniors.legacystudios.com/ to schedule your appointment now. Don't miss the last chance to take your photos in school.
Appointments start October 27 - 29 during the school day.
Underclassmen Photos, November 6, 2026
Underclassmen Picture Day! November 6th
Location: Auditorium
All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will have their pictures taken during their Social Studies classes.
Don’t have a Social Studies class? No problem! You can stop by the auditorium before school, between classes, or during a break in your schedule to have your picture taken.
Interested in purchasing pictures?
Photo packages are available for purchase through Legacy Studios. Be sure to order your photos through Legacy if you would like to receive a picture package.
Any questions, please contact the Front Office.
National PTA Reflections Program, Due Date November 20, 2026
The PTSA is happy to host the National PTA Reflections Program again this year. There are 6 categories:
- dance choreography
- film production
- literature
- music composition
- photography
- visual arts.
This year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me," and all entries should be based on that theme. Students may submit artwork in one or more categories by Friday, November 20th. Entries will be judged at our local Glenelg High School level, and the top three entries in each category will advance to the PTA Council level for Howard County.
Use the links for the guidelines and student entry forms.
Please reach out with any questions and to submit entries to our GHS PTSA Reflections chair, Ellen Sowry, at ellenbsowry@yahoo.com.
All Things Homecoming
Friday October 23rd
Homecoming Parade - 4:30 PM The Marching Unit will march Rain or Shine. The only thing that will cancel our parade would be extreme weather ( lightning, high winds, etc. none of which are currently in the forecast - Phew!) The parade may be modified a bit as some floats may not be weatherproof. Most importantly, we will be showcasing our outstanding marching unit (and yes there will be candy)!
Clubs, teams, school-based organizations, and our AMAZING Marching Band, colorguard, poms squad and cheer team will participate in this event. In addition, floats, cars and trucks will be driven to showcase our groups. It is a fun and exciting event for the community to come together before the Varsity Football game. The Glenelg community is encouraged to attend and support the fantastic Glenelg students!
The parade starts on Burntwoods Road, then takes a left onto Roscommon Drive, then turns left onto Castlebar Drive, then left onto Celbridge Drive, then taking the second exit on the traffic circle back onto Burntwoods Road, and finally, a right into the East Parking Lot.
Homecoming Football game: GHS Vs. Long Reach High School, at 6:00 pm, in the Colosseum. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance at gofan.co - this game WILL sell out. Once we are at capacity in the stadium the event will be closed to those wishing to purchase tickets. This game is a BLACK OUT so wear your GHS Black Glad Gear to show your spirit.
Saturday October 24th
Homecoming Dance, GHS Gym, Auxiliary Gym, Courtyard and Cafeteria 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Ticket sales end on Friday (10/23). By County policy tickets may NOT be sold at the door. More information on the dance is included below.
Homecoming Dance Details, Saturday October 24th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Dance/Homecoming Theme: Wonderland
Suggested Dress: Semi-formal
Coat Check: There will be a coat (and shoe and bag) check available for students.
To be admitted to the dance, each student must have a ticket, ID (or show their schedule through Synergy) and arrive by 8:00 pm. Per HCPSS guidelines all students must enter the dance within one hour of the event start time.
Guests (non-GHS Students) who are attending must be accompanied by the student who purchased their ticket.
No backpacks, large purses, or outside food/drinks are permitted at the Game or Dance. Students who have backpacks or large purses will need to check them at the coat check as mentioned above.
Students who depart the dance will not be readmitted.
HCPSS Policy 1050 applies to all extracurricular activities, including Homecoming. All HCPSS properties and events are drug and alcohol-free. Any student who violates this policy will face interventions and consequences outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
The entrance to the dance will be at the front of the building through the main entrance.
Students who are driving should park in the side student parking lots and make their way to the front of the building.
Students who are being dropped off can be dropped off:
In the side student/staff lots and make their way to the front of the building
At the front of the building and do a loop to exit within the bus loop. This option will be most congested.
Please have a plan in place for a 10 o’clock pick-up. Speak with your child about where you will meet them and have a plan for your easiest option for arrival and departure.
Athletics and Activities Manager, Chris Reagle
To reach Chris Reagle, AAM call 410.313.5539 or Email Christopher_Reagle@hcpss.org
For the latest GHS Athletics events visit: GHS Athletics County Sports Zone
Expectations and Guidelines for Games
Entry:
- Ticketing is cashless. Purchase your tickets at: gofan.co
- Your online ticket will be redeemed upon entry. For the fastest entry – purchase tickets in advance and pull up the ticket page on your phone for the workers at the gate.
- DO NOT CLICK REDEEM – let the workers at the gate do this!
- Need more help? Click on the link to a short video guide: https://get.gofan.co/digital-ticketing-guide
Can I purchase tickets for another person using my device?
- Yes! Once you purchase a ticket, select the transfer ticket icon at the top of the screen, select the ticket you wish to transfer, then select transfer tickets at the bottom of the screen.
- You have the option to share the tickets via text or email
- Screenshots of tickets purchased or printouts of tickets purchased DO NOT WORK
STADIUM RULES:
- No bikes, backpacks, outside food or drink is allowed in the stadium. Concessions will be sold in the stadium.
- No re-entry is allowed.
- Middle School Students MUST be accompanied by an adult to enter.
- Dogs are NOT permitted in HCPSS Stadiums
EVENT EXPECTATIONS:
We want to remind all spectators of our expectations for all athletic events, both at home and away. We expect everyone to be respectful at our events and to cheer on our teams in a positive manner. Supporting our players and teams should be the main focus. Support our team by cheering for the Gladiators, not against the opposing team’s players, coaches, cheerleaders, marching band, band front, poms, spectators, or the Officials.
We were very proud of the supportive and positive atmosphere created by our students, parents, and community members of Glenelg and want to showcase that. We trust that our community will continue to let the players play; the coaches coach and the officials officiate as we cheer for our teams.
THINGS WE ENCOURAGE:
- Respect the game, respect the officials, respect the players.
- Support our school/community and demonstrate positive sportsmanship.
- Be loud and Be Classy! Let the team hear you, Big Red! Be POSITIVE!
- Stay on our designated spectator side for all games.
- Support all participants of our events. This includes Cheerleaders, Band, Band front (dance and flags), as well as showcased visitors being honored.
- If you need assistance, seek out an event staff member. This applies to home and away events.
- Plan ahead for a way home immediately after the game.
THINGS NOT ALLOWED PER GHS & HCPSS:
- Do not bring outside food & drink into the stadium or gym. Concessions are provided.
- Do not bring noise makers, flags, signage that is not approved by the administration or backpacks.
- Do not use profanity or throw objects.
- Do not target/harass individual players/coaches/referees/or opposing fans.
- Do not enter the playing area. (No storming court or the field.)
- Taunting anyone before, during, or after an athletic event is strictly prohibited. Once you leave the premises, you are not permitted to re-enter.
- ALL HCPSS policies are in place throughout each HCPSS-sponsored event, including athletic events.
- Substances such as tobacco, marijuana, and alcohol are prohibited on school grounds. Spectators under the influence of these substances are also not permitted on school grounds.
- Athletic events in the main gymnasium are subject to the same guidelines and procedures as the stadium with regards to spectator behavior.
For More HCPSS Athletic Information: https://www.hcpss.org/athletics/
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support as we cheer our students on!
Go Big Red!
HCPD H.A.S.T.E
As students return to school, Howard County police are working to ensure that children, parents and teachers arrive safely. Through an annual back-to-school initiative known as H.A.S.T.E. (Helping Arriving Students Through Enforcement), officers will focus on enforcing driver and pedestrian safety in school zones.
Increased traffic patrols will be in place on roadways surrounding elementary, middle and high schools for the first several weeks of the school year. Officers will focus on drivers who are speeding, failing to stop for pedestrians or driving distracted. They also will be checking for seat belt and child safety seat use to ensure all occupants are properly restrained.
Police are also reminding drivers that buses serving the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) have been outfitted with external cameras. The purpose of the program, which launched in 2021, is to ensure student safety by discouraging motorists from passing buses illegally. The state of Maryland’s fine for illegally passing a school bus is $250.
Additionally, the department’s speed camera program is designed to encourage drivers to slow down in school zones and has tiered fines ranging from $40-425 based on speed. The cameras are rotated among various school zones in the county, which are posted in advance and updated every week at hcpd.org. The site also offers additional information on all the department’s automated enforcement programs and answers to frequently asked questions.
The police department will continue to conduct traffic safety education and enforcement efforts throughout the school year.