The Pulse Post Feb 9th-Feb 20th

Pulse Families,

As we close out this week, I want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, and families for the continued care, collaboration, and commitment that define our Pulse community.

This week, we were proud to celebrate National School Counselor Week and honor the incredible impact of our counseling team. Our counselors play a vital role in supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally, and we are deeply grateful for the guidance, advocacy, and care they provide every day.

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the parents, staff, and student who joined me Thursday evening for Local School Council Meeting. Your engagement, feedback, and perspectives are invaluable, and they play an essential role in helping us continue to strengthen our school community.

As we move into February, we are excited to share several important reminders:

• We continue to celebrate Black History Month, and we encourage you to review the events and activities our Black Student Union student leaders and sponsors have organized (Posted in the "Check Out What is Happening" Section).
• Take a moment to review the information regarding the various ways we will support our students and families during Ramadan toward the end of February, including the form for students who may want to take home a meal after school. (Posted in the "Check Out What is Happening" Section).
• This Pulse Post includes updates for the next two weeks, as we will observe February Break from Thursday, February 12, 2026, through Monday, February 16, 2026. There will not be a Pulse Post next week, so we encourage families to carefully review all information provided. Students return to school on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for being an essential part of the Pulse community.

Yours in service,
Dr. Hernandez
Principal

We are proud to announce that five of our students have been selected as GHP State Semifinalists and will advance to the state interview on February 28th. Finalists will be announced in April.

Please join us in congratulating:

🔬 Siddharth Pathak – Science (Chemistry)
🎨 Lizeth Rodriguez-Arevalo – Visual Arts
🌎 Darlyn Ayala Martínez – World Languages (Spanish)
🌎 Jaqueline Gomez Negrete – World Languages (Spanish)
🌎 Sara Cardona Chantaca – World Languages (Spanish)

This recognition reflects their academic excellence, talent, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of these scholars and wish them the very best as they move forward in the selection process.

This week, we were excited to welcome 4th grade students from Graves Elementary School to our campus for an engaging and hands-on visit. Our internship students, health science students, and peer leaders played a key role in making this event a wonderful experience for our guests.

Our students led interactive stations including a wound care lab, obstacle courses, CPR workshops, and a spirited pep rally, giving the 4th graders a fun and meaningful glimpse into health science and high school life.

A special thank you to Ms. Carreon for organizing this event and to Ms. Guzman, Ms. Franquez, Dr. Mitchell, Mr. Boulware, Mr. Marinelli, and Mrs. Berry for their support. We are incredibly proud of our students for stepping into leadership roles and representing our school with professionalism, energy, and heart.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate CTAE Student of the Year, Jasmine Osorio-Antonio, for earning a national honorfrom NCWIT through the Aspirations in Computing program.

Jasmine Osorio-Antonio was selected as a 2026 National Aspirations in Computing Award recipient, an honor given to only 40 students nationwide from thousands of applicants. This prestigious award recognizes students for their technological innovation, leadership, and impact—and Jasmine stood out on the national stage.

Even more remarkable, Jasmine appears to be the only national recipient from the state of Georgia this year. Her achievement reflects not only her talent and dedication, but also the strength of our CTAE programs and the support of the educators who guide her.

Congratulations, Jasmine! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. 💙

Our National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was an incredible success and truly a highlight for our school community. The evening was a beautiful celebration of academic excellence, leadership, service, and character, as we officially welcomed our newest NHS members.

From the meaningful ceremony to the strong turnout of families, staff, and supporters, the night reflected just how proud we are of our students and their accomplishments. The event was well attended, thoughtfully organized, and filled with moments that made it clear how special this recognition is for our scholars.

Congratulations to our inductees for earning this prestigious honor, and thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a memorable and meaningful experience. It was truly a hit and a proud moment for our school!

McClure Health Science High School was proud to be recognized for having one of the highest levels of student participation in the SY26 Big Game Wing Off, helping make this promotion a huge success districtwide.

We want to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to our School Nutrition team for their outstanding work in preparing and serving the Big Game Wings promotion. A special shoutout goes to Ms. Sobremonte, our Café Manager, and Ms. Guzman for their leadership, teamwork, and dedication to creating a positive and engaging experience for our students.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed—thank you for all you do to support our students and our school community!

Congratulations to Ms. Salgado, Mr. Farrar, and Ms. Solinski are our first teachers to complete their ML Supports Pulse Passports! 👏👏 Thank you for leading the way and for your commitment to strong, intentional supports for our Multilingual Learners.

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Use the following link to participate the next Title I Meeting:

Link here

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Ramadan Information & Student Support

• Ramadan is a sacred month observed by Muslims worldwide and is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

• Based on the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan is expected to begin the evening of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and conclude on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

  
  

Meal Support for Students

• GCPS will offer meals to students fasting during Ramadan.

• Meals will be available for students to pick up and take home from February 17, 2026, through March 19, 2026.

• As we have done in the past, the cafeteria will have a designated service window open specifically for students observing fasting.

• Meals will be available at the end of the school day, prior to students heading to buses or car rider pickup.

• Families who would like their student to receive meals next week should complete the registration form by Thursday, February 19, at 4:00 p.m.

  
  

Spaces & Accommodations

• During lunch segments, students may choose to remain in the Commons or relocate to the Media Center.

• Students may use a designated area in the Media Center or request a private space through Mrs. Sly.

• Students who wish to reserve a quiet space to pray during the school day may reach out to their school counselorfor coordination.

• Parents visiting the school who would like accommodations for prayer may let a staff member know, and we will be ready to assist and coordinate those accommodations.

  
  

Our Commitment

• We are committed to honoring our students’ cultural and religious identities and supporting an inclusive and respectful learning environment for all.

Please email your student's counselor or Assistant Principal if you have any questions or concerns.

ParentSquare is our primary communication tool for school and district updates. Families can customize how and when they receive messages (email, text, or app notifications) to stay informed in the way that works best for them.

🔗 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