Bluejay Bulletin
GACC High School Happenings - August 21, 2026
It has been great to welcome all the families back to school. We have had a fantastic start to the school year and finished this week with a whole school pep rally. It was a pleasure to see all the students having a fun time celebrating with each other.
We have a few new faces in the school building, and some who are new to their positions. Morgan Peatrowsky has moved from the elementary school to the high school guidance position. Karl Lundquist is our new English teacher and he brings more than 25 years of experience to our building. Rochelle Uhing is our new music and band teacher, and she is working to grow our small, but mighty band. Haley Hrabanek is our new art teacher, and she is bringing her love for art and the Lord to class daily. Erica Eichelberger is our new high school administrative assistant, and we couldn’t be happier to have someone with her talents in our building. Please introduce yourself to them when you see them out and about.
As we go through the year, know that we are utilizing FACTS for communication to parents. This communication will be sent through the email parents have provided. If you have any questions, reach out to the office and we will do our best to help you.
I look forward to the opportunity to serve you as the principal this year, and I am grateful for the trust you have placed in our school to help your children grow in their spiritual and academic life.
Matt Jansen, High School Principal
One Act Auditions will be Monday, August 31, Tuesday, September 1 and Friday, September 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Student Actors will need to come two days of their choice that week at 6:30 a.m. Those interested in the crew should come Monday, August 31 at 6:30 a.m. to meet and plan. Auditions will be in the GA Gym.
If you missed out and would like to buy a 2025-2026 yearbook, please see Mrs. Borchers. There are only a few left - first come, first serve!
Now is the time to pre-order your 2026-2027 yearbook! If you order NOW, you will get the discounted price of $55 - don't wait until the price goes up! Order forms are available in the office, or order online at yearbookforever.com.
Any students interested in traveling abroad next summer should contact Joan Plagge at 402-380-1343 via call or text message for more information. Travel destinations include Germany, Switzerland, and France on this trip.
August
26 College Night, 6-8 p.m. at the Nielsen Center
26 PS - 12 Picture Day
September
7 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
24 Picture Re-takes PS-12
28 - October 2 Homecoming Week
30 Homecoming Tailgate
Seniors: Be thinking about the next step! If you are visiting colleges, please let Mr. P know when and where. I would love to hear about your thoughts after the visit. "Apply to College Week" will be October 19-23, so try to have an idea in mind by then! **Please plan to be at the Nielsen Center Wednesday, August 26th at 6:30 pm for the Education Quest financial aid information session!**
See Flyer below for more information on the Cuming County College Night.
Juniors: You will be visiting UNL and the Newman Center (UNL campus) on October 27. More information will be available as that date nears. ACT testing dates and times will be announced as Mr. P hears of them. We will host a day in the Spring semester that ALL Juniors will test. That date is TBD. It is HIGHLY encouraged for Juniors to attend the Cuming County College Fair Wednesday, August 26 at 6-8 pm.
Sophomores: You will be taking a college visit to Wayne State and Northeast Community College this year. The date of that visit is TBD and will be during the Spring semester. Sophomores are welcome to begin preparation for the ACT through this school year. Mr. P will get them added to the school's ACT prep Canvas page.
GACC High School
Learning and Leading Through Christ
Email: matt.jansen@gaccbluejays.org
Website: www.gaccbluejays.org
Location: 419 East Decatur St., West Point, NE 68788