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We welcomed our largest group of students to McClure Health Science High School, and our first graduating class of Seniors!

Students and staff participated in Fun Fridays led by our Peer Leaders: Human Mario Cart, Hot Potato, Musical Chairs, Karaoke, No Place for H8te, and more!

We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with literacy, arts, games, and our festival.

We celebrated our Teacher of the Year: Ms. Kinsey Rubio, our STAR Teacher: Mrs. Theresa Ryan, and our STAR Student: Tracy La. Students, staff members, and teachers were also celebrated as Student of the Month, Staff of the Month, and Teacher of the Month.

Students participated in internships at Emory Johns Creek, Skylark Adult Day Care, Gwinnett-Newton-Rockdale Department of Public Health, HealthMPowers, and all cluster school clinics.

Our clubs and acitvities held events that included: MHSHS Club Carnival, Power Up for 30 Day, A Starry Night Fall Dance, the Pink Out Party, canned food drives, and many more! Our students also filmed videos for Gwinnett County Public Schools and HealthMPowers.

Our students attended the Student Council Fall Leadership Conference, Peer Leader Conference, HOSA Leadership Conference, Latino Youth Leadership Conference, and the Pathway to Excellence Conference.

Our fine arts students shined with a dance production, art showcase, orchestra and band concert, and chorus concert.

McClure Health Science High School has achieved second place in graduation rate amongst traditional high schools in GCPS! This is the third consecutive year we have placed first or second, thanks to the hard work of our students, teachers, and families!

MHSHS won the GASSP Breakout High School Award! The Breakout Schools Award is designed to identify, recognize, and showcase high-achieving Georgia high schools or dramatically improve student achievement.

The holiday season is known as a time for gatherings and cheer. People commonly visit with family and friends numerous times for parties and large get-togethers. Some people look forward to the holiday season, but others may not feel as jolly during this time.

Caring for your mental health is a priority, especially during a season full of socializing, gift-giving and traveling. You’re not alone if you find yourself feeling down during this season. Many people express feeling high levels of anxiety or stress surrounding the holidays. Most importantly, you need to take care of yourself and reach out for help if you become overwhelmed. Find a trusted person to talk to and know there are many resources available to call if you need to reach out.

Learn how you can manage your mental and emotional health during the holidays and get the most out of this time of the year.

Date and Time

Tues, Dec 20, 2022

4:00pm until supplies last!

Where: Bryson Park, Lilburn

Free! Drive-thru for fresh and shelf-stable food items. No identification required. Contact VolunteerGwinnett@GwinnettCounty.com for more information.

Date & Time

Weekly on Mondays

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Event Description

Free and open to the public, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular mindfulness meditation practice. This opportunity is for the anyone including the curious, former students, and seasoned practitioners. Inspired by the essential principles of MBSR (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction), each session includes guided mindfulness meditation practice and discussion on practice related themes.

Register here!

The 2023-2024 school year calendar is now available to view at the website below.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/24152#calendar111423/20221128/month

If you think that someone is carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property, or if you believe that you have been the target of violence or threat of violence, or have witnessed violent or threatening conduct by another person, please call or text the tip line at 770-822-6513. You do not have to give your name.

Other Important Telephone Numbers for Reporting:

• Violence/Threats/Crime— First, call the Local School Principal, then call Safety and Security at 770-513-6715
• Student Discipline— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the Office of Student Discipline at 770-513-6607
• Racial Discrimination/Sexual Harassment— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the local Title IX Coordinator at 678-301-6811

GCPS staff will continue to be vigilant regarding our security protocols while ensuring that each and every child experiences a safe and supportive learning environment in all of our schools, as this is our top priority.

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Our Blueprint for the Future: Building the Bridge from Empathy to Excellence defines our strategic priorities in four areas: empathy, equity, effectiveness, and excellence. To sustain the legacy of the past, GCPS developed this plan that defines the transformational work of the next five years, incorporating feedback from the GCPS community.

GCPS is made up of teachers and staff passionate about supporting students in their journey through elementary, middle, and high school. If you are interested in joining a regionally and nationally recognized team dedicated to helping students find their own passions, you’ve come to the right place! Apply today!

At McClure Health Science HS, we strive for our students to have quality learning experiences to build their promising future.

Regular attendance in school develops good habits that will carry over later in life. Good attendance, including being on time to each class, correlates very strongly with improved grades in school.

Our school is committed to continuous communication with our families to support the whole learner.

Please contact your child's teacher, counselor, the parent center coordinator, or administrator for any support you may need. Below you will find school personnel contact information.

Parent Center Coordinator

Mirielle Nurinda - (770) 806-7911 / Mirielle.Nurinda@gcpsk12.org

Front Office

Carla Moreno - (770) 806-7900 / Carla.Moreno@gcpsk12.org

Counselors

9-11 A-K: Marcellus Howell - (770) 806-7915 / Marcellus.Howell@gcpsk12.org

9-11 L-Z: Jordyn Tinsley - (770) 806-7916 / Jordyn.L.Tinsley@gcpsk12.org

12th: Sylvia Rowe - (770) 806-7857 / Sylvia.Rowe@gcpsk12.org

Counseling Clerk

Lizette Mayo - (770) 806-7917 / Lizette.Mayo@gcpsk12.org

Administrators

9-11 A-K: Jessie Zaretsky - (770) 806-7821 / Jessie.Zaretsky@gcpsk12.org

9-11 L-Z: Dr. Tom Myers - (770) 806-7902 / Tom.Myers@gcpsk12.org

12th: Dr. Jimmie McKinley - (770) 806-7909 / Jimmie.McKinley@gcpsk12.org

Social Worker

Brittany McGrady - (770) 806-7954 / Brittany.McGrady@gcpsk12.org

Principal's Office

Administrative Assistant

Maria Salazar - (770) 806-7905 / Maria.L.Salazar@gcpsk12.org

Principal

Nicole Mosley - (770) 806-7901 / Nicole.Mosley@gcpsk12.org

Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/2322
Location: 3921 Club Drive, Duluth, GA, USA
Phone: 770-806-7900