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On Wednesday, October 22nd, all 10th grade & 11th grade students (as well as 9th grade students who registered) will take the PSAT. Please remember to bring a fully charged chromebook and charger. We will follow a modified bell schedule on this day (9th Period, 5th Period, 8th Period- see student landing page for schedule). Freshmen will participate in breakout sessions during the testing periods and seniors will be in the theater.

Just a reminder that Wednesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 23rd are early release days for our elementary and middle schools which means that we will release later than our normal 2:10 PM release time. We will make an announcement to release students on these days.

• PSAT, Wednesday October 22nd
• Late Dismissal for SKG Students (Early Release for Elementary), October 22nd and 23rd
• Spooky Skate Night, October 22nd 6:00-8:00 PM at Skate Country
• Trunk or Treat, October 23rd 6:00-7:30 PM
• Digital Learning Day, November 4th
• Jaguar Gobble and Go 5K, November 15th at 8:00 AM

It’s that spooky-sweet time of year again! Our annual Boo-Gram sale is officially underway, and we’d love your help in making it a memorable experience at SKG. Boo-Grams are festive Halloween-themed notes paired with a treat, delivered to students, faculty and staff during the week of Halloween. They’re a fun way to send a surprise to your child, their friends, or even a favorite teacher!

Pre-order sales begin 10/17/25 and Boo-Grams will START being delivered during FIRST PERIOD on 10/28/25. If your student has not received their Boo-Gram by 10/31, please follow up with their first period teacher.

🕸️ How to Purchase:

• Boo-Grams are $1 each

• Complete the order information by clicking the image above or visiting the following web site: https://gapta-12515867.givebacks.com/shop/items/b37a185f1a

• Deadline to order: 10/29/25 at 12 pm

Don’t miss out on this chance to brighten your student’s day with a little Halloween magic!

We had a great time honoring our over 800 students who received an Academic Letter Award! We were proud to honor their accomplishments during last week’s 8th period ceremony. Congratulations to these outstanding students for their hard work and commitment in earning this distinguished recognition.

On October 20th we celebrate our #TeamGCPS drivers, monitors, and transportation staff who safely transport our students to and from school each day! They drive student success with empathy and excellence! During School Bus Safety Week, we recognize how their caring and commitment make a difference for #EachAndEvery child throughout the district.

Congratulations to Ms. Delmy Kilroy and her hardworking SNP team for achieving a perfect 100% on our recent Health Inspection! Their dedication ensures the highest standards of safety and care. Thank you for your commitment to excellence!

October is National Principals Month, and we are deeply grateful for the leadership Mr. Fisher brings to our school. He exemplifies true servant leadership by working closely with both staff and students. He listens, empowers, and strengthens our SKG community to create an educational environment that values every student and prepares them for their future. Thank you, Mr. Fisher, for all you do for us every day!

In GCPS, we value our principals who lead and support #TeamGCPS staff with empathy, equity, and excellence to cultivate a school culture of belonging. Our principals’ commitment to introspection and embracing diverse cultures ensures #EachandEvery student and family feels welcome, safe, accepted, respected, and prepared for the future.

What: Online Study Guides are available to understand more about the Georgia Milestones assessment and how to prepare students. Practice sample items are included in the guides for every unit of study, and each sample item is fully explained and provides rationale of why each answer is correct or incorrect.

Where: Click this link to access the Online Study Guides or see the pdf below.

We are looking for parents and community members to help judge our SKG Cluster Science & Engineering Fair on Thursday, February 5th from 5:30-7:30 pm during our Cluster AI Night! If you are interested please complete the form to sign up - feel free to share with the community as well! Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7yQEuVDmYlkdc5opIihS03byzpSv3p-Yufjxra5DxrBFUmA/viewform?usp=header

Please see the links below to documents and tutorial videos on how to register for AP exams as well as other important information about the AP exam registration window. Questions may be directed to our AP Coordinator, Chris Bess, via email at chris.bess@gcpsk12.org or via phone at (678) 288-0834.

When?
The AP exam registration window for yearlong exams in www.MyPaymentsPlus.com will open on September 26 and will close on November 9, at 11:59 PM.

See links below for handouts and tutorial video for how to access www.MyPaymentsPlus.com to register for AP exams.

• Parent Tutorial Handout for MyPaymentsPlus
• Tutorial Video for MyPaymentsPlus for AP Exam Registration

How much?
GCPS students enrolled in AP Courses:
After the student pays for the initial $15 registration fee, GCPS will pay for 1 exam ($99.00) per student, as long as the student is enrolled in the course for which he/she is testing. Each additional exam is $99.00. Starting this year, this also includes AP Capstone Exams, AP Seminar or AP Research.

GCPS Students who are Free/Reduced Lunch students and enrolled in AP Courses
Gwinnett County Public Schools will pay for all exams after the $15.00 registration fee.
GCPS students NOT enrolled in Gwinnett County Public Schools AP Courses:
The cost is $99.00 per exam.

Additional Resources
2026 AP Exam Dates/Times
Seckinger High School Advanced Placement Website
SKG SY 25-26 AP Catalog

Virtual Parent Meeting Presentation

Sign Up Today on MyPaymentsPlus! Click the button below for more information.

See attached document for the lunch menu each week.

🎃 Seckinger Spirit Night – October 22! 🎃 Join us for a fun night out at Skate Country on Wednesday, October 22nd from 6:00 – 8:00pm! Admission is just $8, so bring your friends and family! Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win prizes in our costume contest. Please ensure that all costumes follow the SKG Standard. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, spend time with friends, and show off your school spirit—don’t miss it!

The Class of 2026 Senior Store is open and accepting orders! This is your chance to grab exclusive senior t-shirts and sweatpants designed just for the Class of 2026. Don’t wait—orders will only be accepted until October 31st. After that, the store will close and no late orders can be placed. Make sure you’re ready to show off your senior pride all year long! 👉 Place your order here: https://sfnd.io/seckingerseniors

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling location: www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.

All registered voters in Gwinnett County can participate. November 4, 2025 is a Digital Learning Day for students in GCPS.

E-SPLOST has funded school improvements for nearly 30 years. This vote will decide whether that support continues for another five years. Make an informed decision, read these 10 things to Know About E-SPLOST before you head to the polls. You can find more information about the plan and what’s included on the GCPS website.

Boys Basketball Tryouts will be October 20 and 21 from 2:30-4:30 pm. All forms must be completed on Rank One to be able to tryout!

• Only Seckinger HS students and opposing HS students will be permitted in games without a parent. High School IDs will be checked.
  
• Students must leave school on game day and can return thirty minutes before the start.
  
• All games are available for purchase online. Visit the GoFan website here: https://gofan.co/
  
• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.

See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. Click here to see the list of clubs or scan the QR code below.

This grant-funded opportunity will provide six students with experiential learning opportunities in the law making process, international relations, and leadership development. The group will meet to engage with local civic leaders and work towards developing a civic project for our community.

Registration for Beta Club must be completed every school year! Current members who have paid membership dues have been: 1. Invited to join Beta Club Google Classroom AND 2. Received an email from Ms. Williams on 9/29 or 10/6 If you are not in the Beta Club Google Classroom and have not received an email from Ms. Williams, you are not a current member. You can pay membership dues via My Payments Plus. Scan the QR Code below.

Donate Candy for SKG’s Trunk or treat 3 bags of candy (at least 30 pieces) = 1 service hour 6 bags MAXIMUM; 2 service hours MAXIMUM Please no candy containing peanuts Deadline: Tuesday, October 21st Drop off candy at room T235 after 7am, during transitions, or after school; no donations accepted during instructional time. Questions? Reach out to the Beta Club Sponsor, Ms. Williams

Congratulations to Nalani Gainey who has been recognized as the AJC Varsity/Georgia High School Football Daily’s Flag Football Player of the Week!

Click the button above for a list of dates and times for help sessions for each subject. Please read the reminders below about the SKG Help Sessions:

• Please arrive on time to ensure you receive timely assistance and do not miss any important information.

• Come prepared with questions or specific topics you'd like to review during the help sessions. This will help you get the most out of your time.

• You can attend any help session for your course—even if the teacher isn’t the one you normally have. All teachers are here to support you!

• If you need to meet with a teacher outside of the days and times listed here, please be sure to email or speak with them directly to schedule an appointment. Don’t assume they’ll be available without confirming first.

To support your child’s individual needs and interests, we offer multiple ways to connect with your family to address questions.

• Phones – Our main line is 678-288-0800.
• Email – You may email Administration with your child’s name, questions, and a preferred method of contact, email or phone. Administration Directory
• SKG Student Handbook - Check out the Student Handbook for useful information to help you navigate Seckinger HS.
• SKG Student Calendar - Follow our SKG Student Calendar to keep up with all events at Seckinger.
• Social Media - Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.