Jaguar Bytes

We hope everyone enjoys their Fall Break. As a reminder, our building and offices will be closed from Monday, October 12th - Friday October 16th. We look forward to welcoming students back to learning on Monday, October 19th.

👻 Boo Grams Are Coming to Seckinger🎃

It’s time for Boo Grams! During the last week of October, students, staff, friends, and family members can send a little Halloween fun to someone special for just $1.

Each Boo Gram includes a festive note and a piece of candy. Boo Grams can be purchased online or in person during lunch. The in-person option is available for students only.

We need volunteers to help make it all happen! Volunteers will be stationed in the cafeteria commons during lunch to:

• 👻 Help students purchase Boo Grams
• ✍️ Assist students with completing their Boo Gram notes
• 🍬 Organize Boo Grams and candy
• 🎃 Help keep everything running smoothly
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Boo Grams are a PTSA fundraiser, and your support helps make this fun tradition possible while supporting our students and school!

Parents: use the following link to sign up for a slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BACA629A0F94-66543537-boogram#/

Thank you for volunteering and helping us spread a little Jaguar Fall spirit! 🐾👻🎃

Free and Reduced Meal Applications are available online. More information from GCPS can be found on their web site at https://www.gcpsk12.org/about-us/divisions-and-teams/facilities-and-operations/school-nutrition-program/free-and-reduced-meal-application-and-letter-to-household

As a reminder, there will be no checkouts permitted during our PSAT testing window on the morning of October 27th

SKG Robotics is hosting our first competition on Halloween (10/31/26) and we need your help! Students and adults can volunteer to help judge, re-set fields, sell concessions and more!

Please use the Google Form to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoYM-5cAV6gxa07EG4YOtspXrTPxV42aGPY_NCq5Bp3X5zPA/viewform?usp=header

Come by the library to check out our Hispanic Heritage Month books in the library. Check out this canva presentation showcasing some of our books and feel free to put up to five books on hold in the system for delivery! *Video created by D'Nya Harvey, Library Science Student

JAGS SWEEP MILL CREEK TO TAKE HOME THE REGION 8-AAAAAAA CHAMPIONSHIP!

Congratulations to Isabel H. for earning 2nd Place in the Girls Varsity at The Challenge at WBW Mountain Bike Race held in Milledgeville, Georgia on October 3, 2026. Kudos to Kyle M., JP L., and Aiden H. for finishing a strong third race of the season!

🏈 Monday 10/26 – Cozy Clothes
🍁Tuesday 10/27 – Fall Colors
🎄 Wednesday 10/28 – Holiday Day
🍂Thursday 10/29 – Favorite Jersey
🎃 Friday 10/30 – Character Day (NO face paint, masks, inflatable costumes, or headgear; all costumes must follow Seckinger Standard and dress code guidelines).

Let’s keep it fun and follow the guidelines, Seckinger!

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. NSLW26 will be celebrated October 12-16, 2026.

Check out our students' latest work with The Iconic Brain project! Ms. Pendleton and Coach McDowell combined neuroscience with pop culture by designing vibrant, detailed brain models for famous figures—from celebrities and athletes to favorite fictional characters.

In this video showcase, you’ll see:

• Brain Anatomy in Action: Students mapping out 8 key brain structures and explaining their core functions.
• Creative Analysis: Clever connections linking specific brain regions directly to their chosen figure's unique personality, habits, and iconic moments.
• AI Framework Integration: How students made connections to our AI framework throughout their thinking and creative process.

Take a quick look at the video above to see how our students brought brain science and AI framework connections to life!

Students in the classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 are eligible for BigFuture Scholarships. They must have a College Board account and attend public or private high school or be enrolled in a home school in the United States, Puerto Rico, or any other U.S. territory. When students complete one or more qualifying steps on their BigFuture dashboard, they will be automatically entered into monthly drawings for $500 or $40,000 until their senior year. See information in the pdfs attached below to learn more by visiting their website: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/scholarship-details?appId=512

The window to register for 2027 Advanced Placement Exams in www.MyPaymentsPlus.com is now open and will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 8th. As a reminder, the expectation is for students to register for AP exams for every AP course that they are taking. Please see some helpful links below.

If you were unable to attend the Virtual Parent Information Meeting (AP Exam Registration) on Wednesday, September 16, you can click on the link below to view a recording from that meeting to answer any questions about the upcoming AP exam registration window. Please contact SKG AP Coordinator, Chris Bess, via email at chris.bess@gcpsk12.org, or via phone at (678) 288-0834 for questions.

• Virtual Parent Information Meeting (AP Exam Registration) Presentation

• Virtual Parent Information Meeting (AP Exam Registration) - Recording

• MyPaymentsPlus AP Exam Parent Handout

• MyPaymentsPlus AP Exam Download Directions
• 2027 AP Exam Info Packet

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

Just a reminder that Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th 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 once all the buses have arrived.

The Grayson Technical Education Program offers exciting and innovative courses of study to Juniors and Seniors in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Our cutting‑edge programs offer state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and facilities that go beyond what is available in other high school classrooms. Get ready to explore, create, and discover!

Intensive Credit Recovery (CR) is a program for students who did not pass a class required for graduation. Students can take a condensed version of the course to earn credit towards graduation. Successfully completed CR grades will appear on a student’s transcript, but they will NOT replace the failed grade.

When are the Intensive CR sessions offered? Intensive CR session and registration dates will be published throughout the school year. For this session, students must attend October 19, 20, 21, and 22 from 2:40-5:40pm.

How does the program work?

• Seckinger HS utilizes Georgia Virtual School Credit Recovery courses. These are self-paced online classes with embedded tests and a final exam.

• NCAA does NOT recognize this Credit Recovery program for eligibility purposes.

• Special Education and 504 accommodations are NOT supported by the Credit Recovery program.

• CR is offered at a standard, College Preparatory class level. Resource, Co-Taught, Honors, Gifted, Accelerated, and Advanced Placement courses are not available.

• Students should bring their own food to consume on a break during the CR sessions.

What is the cost for Intensive Credit Recovery?

• $50 payable on MyPaymentsPlus.com (non-refundable)

• If a student is retaking a GAVS CR course, there is an additional $25 fee that must be paid.

What are the requirements for participation?

Students must meet attendance and behavior expectations. Students who do not meet such expectations will be withdrawn from Intensive CR. Payment will not be refunded, and students will not be rolled over to a future Intensive CR session. Students will need to re-register and re-pay to take the missed course in a future Intensive CR session.

How do I sign my child up for Intensive Credit Recovery?

1. Log in to your mypaymentsplus.com account and click on Events and School Fees.

2. Follow the prompts to pay for Seckinger HS After School Credit Recovery.

3. IF your student is taking a credit recovery course for the second time, there is an additional $25 GAVS CR Retake Fee that must be paid.

4. Your student’s counselor will review the transcript and ensure they are registered for the correct Credit Recovery course.

   
   

Direct any questions to your student’s assigned counselor via email or by calling 678-288-0791.

Don't get spooked by deadlines! Senior Ad Sales end Halloween Night.

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

SKG Theatre proudly presents Once Upon a Mattress: GHSA One Act Team. For tickets scan the QR code.

Track Conditioning is beginning October 20th. It is from 3:15-4:00pm. It is for sprinters, not distance or field. Must be green in rank one, complete the form on the QR code and have dependable on time transportation. It will end in Dec (date not decided yet)

• 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.

ENGAGE Chapter Meeting will be on October 21st in Room T442 until 3:00 pm

Join the Artificial Intelligence Student Association (AISA) to learn how to become a better AI prompt engineer. Students will explore prompting techniques, use AI to solve real-world problems, build future-ready skills, and collaborate with peers interested in artificial intelligence. Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 22, 2026, at 2:20 PM in Room T317. Snacks provided!

Lego Club will meet on October 21st from 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm in Ms. Pendleton's room (404).

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.