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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).

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.

Gwinnett County Public Schools is launching a district-wide Listening and Learning Tour to hear directly from our students, families, and community members. Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping GCPS’s next Strategic Plan, grounded in the district's commitment to Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence.

How You Can Get Involved:

• 🗓️ Attend a Listening & Learning Session: Share your experiences and ideas in person.

• 📝 Take the Feedback Survey: Complete the Listening and Learning Feedback Survey online.

• 📧 Email Your Thoughts: Send comments anytime to Transition.Feedback@gcpsk12.org.

Your voice matters in building on our strengths and identifying opportunities for growth across our schools.

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.

Congratulations again to our Teacher of the Year Finalists! The Teacher of the Year will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

Please take a moment to review this guide on items and expectations for school safety. We encourage you to use these tips to start a conversation with your child at home about making safe, responsible choices. Thank you for working with us to keep our school safe for everyone!

Our school buses will be closing doors at 2:16 and beginning to leave campus at 2:18 each day. In an effort to keep everyone safe, students will not be allowed to enter the bus lanes after the school bus doors are closed. Please take a moment to remind your students that they need to head directly to their bus at dismissal each day.

• Who: All students in grades 9 - 12
• What: GCPS EES Student Wellness Screener
• When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 (Makeups will be done through Sept. 8)
• Where: During JagTime Advisement Class, students will complete the screener via a link the district distributes in the student’s Launchpad.
• To opt out: Please complete these directions by midnight on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Additionally, Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella wants to hear from middle and high school students as part of her Listening and Learning Tour. The Listening & Learning Tour survey is designed to help Dr. Estrella learn more about the experiences of GCPS students and what’s most important to them.

• The Listening & Learning Tour Survey will share the same survey link as the EES Student Wellness Screener.
• The EES Student Wellness Screener will take less than 10 minutes to complete, and the Listening & Learning Tour Survey will take 5 - 7 minutes to complete.

ALL STUDENT PICKUP is located at the back of the school until 3:30 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY. Please do not enter the front of the school for any reason until after 3:30 PM. Thank you for adhering to our Seckinger Standard.

• Action Required: Parent Square Local School Orientation Agreement Sign-Off.

  1. Open the Parent Square app on your phone.

  2. Find the POST titled: Local School Orientation Agreements

  3. Parents/Students Review the Seckinger Handbook

  4. Sign off by clicking Yes.

  If you don’t have a Parent Square account, click this link for directions

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!

Ready to Apply to GSY? Let's Apply Together!

What We'll Do:

1. Pick Your Campus

2. Apply Together

3. Submit With Confidence

What You'll Need: Documents & info to have ready before you apply.

Live Q & A: Ask questions and get your answers!

Choose a session:

Friday, September 4, 5:00 PM - 7:00PM

Saturday, September 5, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Friday, September 11, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Saturday, September 12, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Parents & Families Welcome! We can't wait to help you!

September 3 during Jaguar Time

Seniors: Sign up now on the link below!

Become a Grizzly!

Link: https://forms.gle/kpRcCjgx6pT7N7Lu8

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

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:

• September 16th - Senior Treat During All Lunches
  
• October 30th - Senior Trick-or-Treat
  
• November 3rd - Senior Panoramic
  
• November 18th - Senior Treat During All Lunches
  
• December 14th - Senior Treat During All Lunches
  

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

🎉 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.

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.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2:30 p.m., Lecture Hall T212, Tennis Interest Meeting for the SKG High School Tennis Teams

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 general and competition meeting will be on September 3rd after school in T312.

Our next meeting will be September 8th at 2:20pm in room 404

Key Club Interest Meeting will be Wednesday, September 2nd after school in Ms. Nation's Engineering Room.

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.

Date: September 2nd 2026

Time: 2:15 to 3:00PM

Location: T214 (Dr. Dalton's Room)

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
• 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.
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