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• Digital Learning Day, November 4th
• AP Exam Registration closes on November 9th
• Jaguar Gobble and Go 5K, November 15th at 8:00 AM

Tuesday November 4th is a Digital Learning Day (DLD). You should visit your course page from each teacher for directions and your asynchronous learning assignment.

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.

Look around—if you see a new or renovated classroom, updated playground, or devices in your child’s backpack, E-SPLOST likely helped pay for it. Your vote on November 4 helps decide what comes next for students and staff.

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.

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

Don't forget to turn back your clocks one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night! Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 2nd. Enjoy an extra hour this weekend!

Every year November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month. This observance commemorates the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. Stop by the Library during the month of November to check out our Native American Heritage Month book display and check out a book to learn more.

The observation started in 1976 as the week was selected during an autumn month designated as “Native American Awareness Week.” In 1990 Congress passed and President George H. W. Bush signed into law declaring November as Native American Heritage Month.

See pdf linked below for our AP Scholars recipients based on last year's 2025 AP exams. This is an amazing accomplishment for these students. Congratulations to all of these students, and congratulations to our amazing AP teachers for all that they do each and every day!

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

See attached document for the lunch menu each week.

Our staff and student leaders treated our bus drivers and bus monitors to snacks, drinks, special gifts and even a musical performance to celebrate School Bus Driver and Monitor Appreciation Day. Thank you school bus drivers and monitors for all you do for our students each day. We appreciate you!

GGC is having our Preview Day on Saturday November 8th, and we would love to have your students attend! They will have the opportunity to explore our beautiful campus, meet professors and connect with current students to learn about our academic programs, scholarships, and student life opportunities. This is the perfect chance to get all your questions answered and see how GGC can help you reach your goals.

✅ Meet faculty and staff

✅ Learn about admissions and financial aid

✅ Discover clubs, athletics, and student organizations

✅ Free giveaways and fun surprises!

If your students are interested, they can register at https://www.ggc.edu/preview!

The last day to purchase a senior yearbook AD for the Class of 2026 is Friday, October 31, 2025. Ads can be purchased at yearbookordercenter.com through 10/31. With questions, please contact Yearbook Advisor, Laura Platé at laura.plate@gcpsk12.org.

🎉 Lace up your sneakers, Seniors & Community! 🎉 Join us for our Senior Class 5K & Fun Run 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ All proceeds go toward celebrating our first full graduating class! 🎓✨ 📅 November 15th, 2025 📍 Seckinger High School Bring your friends, family, and school spirit—let’s run for a cause! 💙

Click Here to Register: Jaguar Gobble and Go Sign Up

🎓 The Senior Information Website is LIVE! We know senior year is full of tons of information, so stay up to date by visiting our website!

Scan the QR code or use the link in our bio to check it out. 📲
New information and updates will be posted throughout the year, so be sure to visit regularly!
You can also find it on the school’s homepage under Parents/Students. 🖥️✨

Congratulations to Ms. Archer, Dr. Ubiera and our amazing students. If you missed the performance and would like to see it, click HERE and scroll to 3:15 minutes on the YouTube Livestream. It was truly MAGICAL! Here is a link to the awards ceremony --scroll to :56 to see our choir announced---the SKG-SKG-SKG it is also very magical! Congratulations!

Congratulations to Isabel Hicks! Isabel earned 3rd place in STATE with a 2 lap time of 53 min 29 sec. Great work this season!

The Boys' Volleyball Club will hold tryouts on Monday, November 17, from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Auxiliary Gym. You must have a GCPS physical form on file with Ms. Baker (Room T332). Email LBaker@gcpsk12.org for details.

Auditions for the SKG Winterguard are coming up! Winterguard is open to all 9th-12th grade SKG Students - no experience necessary! Attend our interest meeting on 11/3 at 6pm (a parent must also attend) to learn more before auditions!

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE to be a part of this year's highly anticipated spring musical: LEGALLY BLONDE! We are casting ensemble members on November 5th after school in the Theatre! Join the Google Classroom code naeyewl to sign up and prepare song and dance! See Ms Sandrew in the theatre for more details!

• 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.

Got brains to share? JAGS Connect is looking for SKG students who can help their fellow JAGs level up! Let’s be real—sometimes students explain it best. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information. Students interested in being tutors must have all teacher recommendations completed by Nov. 7th. For students looking to level-up their grades, peer tutorials begin Monday, Nov. 10th in the SKG Library. Tutorials will be Face-to-Face on Mondays. Don't have a ride or early afternoon time? We've got you covered. Digital tutorials will also be available to SKG high school students and Jones Middle School students. Digital tutorial sign-up QR Codes will soon be available in the SKG Library and posted on every floor.

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.