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Monday, September 7th is a school holiday in honor of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

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The price for Homecoming tickets will increase to $50 on Monday, September 7. The last day to purchase a Homecoming ticket for $40 is Sunday, September 6. Tickets may be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus. The Homecoming dance will be September 19. SKG students may purchase one student ticket and also have the option to purchase one guest ticket. No more than one guest per SKG student is allowed. A guest form must be completed for all guests who do not attend SKG. Please read the guest form before purchasing a guest ticket. The guest form is due to Mrs. Benson in T426 no later than Tuesday, September 15. If you have questions related to Homecoming tickets, please email Amy.Benson@gcpsk12.org.

Sponsored by SKG’s Beta Club

ONLY $1/vote

Students and staff are encouraged to vote during lunch on:

Friday 9/11

Monday 9/14

Tuesday 9/15

(Top 3 earners will be pied in the face during the Pep Rally on Thursday 9/17)

The Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC) provides students with a unique opportunity to meet with Superintendent Dr. Estrella, share their perspectives, provide feedback on district initiatives, and help shape the future of Gwinnett County Public Schools. The application link is available in the Launchpad/Student Portal.

Dr. Estrella is seeking students who are respectful, honest, collaborative, and committed to representing the interests of all students, not just their own school or peer group.

Application Deadline Extended: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

For more information visit the SSAC website here or click on the link below.

Our students are diving deep into hands-on learning in Dr. Dalton's class:

• Ecology: Students are stepping into the shoes of engineers by designing, testing, and refining their own solar ovens. They're applying the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) to harness clean, renewable energy and put thermodynamics to the test.

• Biology: Things got fast-paced in our "Toothpickase" lab! Students modeled enzyme function by designing their own mechanisms, running trials, collecting live data, and analyzing how enzymes interact with substrates.

The Book Mobile 5K will be held on the last Saturday in October which happens to be Halloween this year! We would love to have a lot of SKG families participate.

Visit the Book Mobile 5K Registration page to sign up. Register for the Fun Run ($18) or the 5K ($30.) You'll receive a t-shirt (that glows in the dark!) and all runners 18 and under will choose a FREE book from the Bookmobile on the day of the event!

If you aren't able to participate in the event, but would like to make a donation to the program, check out the "donate" option on the registration page linked above.

We will be starting a large library book order within the next few weeks. If you have a book request please submit it to the Library Book Order Request Form and we will add to our consideration list to submit to our media committee. We love student book requests!

We are excited to share our 2026 Homecoming Spirit Week themes!

Monday - Mathlete vs. Athlete,

Tuesday - Meme Day,

Wednesday - Decades Day,

Thursday - Class Colors (Freshmen - SKG blue, Sophomores - Gray, Juniors - White, Seniors - Black).

All 10th and 11th grade students will be automatically registered to take the PSAT. 9th grade students who wish to register for the PSAT can do so on MyPaymentsPlus by Sunday, September 13th. See attached for more information.

Save the Date! Virtual Senior Parent Night 2026. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:00PM. Teams link will be sent out via ParentSquare. Learn about the college application process and post-secondary options!

Amplify is designed to give students an opportunity to learn and practice public speaking skills—and then put those skills to work. Students will receive a prompt at the event, prepare a 1–2 minute response, and deliver their speech to an independent panel of judges, including Lauren Healey from the Fanning Institute.

Prizes: $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, $250 for third place

Registration form: Amplify Speech Contest sponsored by Jackson EMC – Fill out form

It’s time to celebrate the Seckinger High School Class of 2027! 🎓🐆

Official Seckinger Senior Yard Signs are now available to order! Show your senior pride and celebrate your graduate with a yard sign! This is a PTSA Fundraiser

SUPPORT SKG PTSA AND ORDER YOUR SENIOR YARD SIGN HERE:
https://form.jotform.com/ScholasticImages/SKGYardSign

OR

Visit the Scholastic Images website, select Seckinger High School as your school, and click on the “Yard Signs” option​ to place your order.

Don’t miss out on a great way to recognize your senior and celebrate the Class of 2027!

Thank you for supporting Seckinger High School and congratulations to all of our seniors!

Click the button below to visit our senior web site where you can find helpful information including upcoming events and deadlines. See below for a list of upcoming dates:

Senior dues can be paid online at www.scholasticimages.com or in person with a Scholastic Images representative. Scholastic Images will be on campus:

• Wednesday, October 7th
• Wednesday, November 18th
• Wednesday, January 13th
• Wednesday, February 24th
• Wednesday, March 31st
• Wednesday, May 5th

On Saturday August 28th, SKG Mountain Biking competed in their first race, The Cleveland Climb, of the 2026 season at Yonah Preserve. Kyle M completed his first Freshman race and Aryan K completed his first JV2 race. Returning riders JP L. and Aiden H completed the JV2 race. Isabel H placed 4th in the Varsity Girls Race. Congrats to all the riders for working hard to achieve their goals. Our next race is on 9/20 in Jackson, GA!

🎉 BIG NEWS, JAGS! Our First-Ever Stadium Video Board, JAGS Vision....Coming Soon! 🎉

We're excited to announce the installation of Seckinger High School's first-ever stadium video board, enhancing the experience for our school and community.

See pdf below for the sponsorship opportunities where you can sign up to be featured on our new JAGS Vision as well as other SKG advertising outlets. Email Kelli.poff@gcpsk12.org to reserve your sponsorship package.

Our annual Pink Out T-Shirt Sale is officially live! Show your support, raise awareness for Breast Cancer, and rock your pink pride. All proceeds go to the Side-Out Foundation. Grab yours before Sept. 8th!

Girls Lacrosse Player Interest Meeting. If you are interested in joining a spring sport, then consider girls lacrosse! Our interest meeting will be help on Thursday September 10th after school @ 2:30 in room T412.

Boys and Girls Golf Interest Meeting!! 9/16 in the SKG Library

Still interested in SKG Swim and Dive but couldn't attend the meeting? Scan the QR code to fill out the interest form or email Coach Emmanuel at casey.emmanuel@gcpsk12.org. Registration starts on September 9th.

See attached pdf for sponsorship opportunities with SKG Athletics.

• 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.

The first meeting of the SKG Music Producers Club will be Tuesday, September 15th from 2:30-3:30pm in the Music Tech Room. Students can email Ms. Thompson if they have any questions prior to the meeting.

Seckinger Pickleball Club Open Play - 9/9/26, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM in Aux Gym

The SKG Math Competition Team is hosting its 2nd General Meeting on September 14th in Room T317.

Boys' Volleyball will host two Open Gyms in September, on the 2nd and 16th, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Aux Gym. A physical form is required to participate. Please turn in your completed physical to Dr. Baker in Room T332.

In partnership with TK Volleyball of Roswell, Seckinger High School is hosting a boys' volleyball training clinic on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The registration fee is $40 and boys can use the QR code on the flyer to register. The location is Seckinger High School Main Gym, even though the registration link says the location is in Roswell. Please email Dr. Liz Baker with any questions, liz.baker@gcpsk12.org.

SLT is the SKG student leadership team led by our GSLT members. SLT will focus on leadership development and community service projects. Membership is open to 9th - 12th graders. Applications are due 9/4 to Mrs. Benson in T426. Link to application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qawMXsQ5L2qbOaCGG2Y_7L_fcjSr-wTqa9RlvrIiOyw/copy

This isn’t just a trip—it’s an opportunity for your child to grow beyond the classroom. Traveling through Peru gives students the chance to:

✅ Build confidence and independence

✅ Develop a global perspective

✅ Explore the history and legacy of the Inca civilization

✅ Experience Peruvian culture, art, traditions, and daily life firsthand

✅ Learn through immersive, hands-on activities that inspire curiosity and leadership

From exploring Lima’s colonial heritage and visiting the Larco Museum to learning about traditional weaving in the Sacred Valley, visiting the ancient Maras salt ponds, and traveling by train to Machu Picchu, every day offers a new way to learn and grow.

📅 When: Thursday, September 10

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Where: Lecture Hall 212

👉 RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/w8vm2yh

💸 $150 Early Enrollment Discount

This is a non-school-sponsored trip.

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
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