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GCPS schools and offices will be closed on MLK Day— Monday, January 19— with students and staff returning to class on Tuesday, January 20.

The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is observed as a national holiday each year on the third Monday in January. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

The commemoration of #MLKDay as a Day of Service is a call to act on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as we work together to make our communities more equitable, build bridges, lead with empathy to address social issues, and commit to being of service to each other. Make Monday a day on, not a day off.

We will follow a block schedule this week to accomodate Elective Videos and AP Fairs during 8th Period as well as Access Testing. On Wednesday, January 21st we will have blocks 1,3,5,7 and on Thursday, January 22nd we will have blocks 2,4,6,8.

2026-2027 Registration is about to begin! See important upcoming dates on the flyer above. Use the QR codes on the flyer for more information (or click the link below from each QR codes).

Clubs and Activities: https://seckingerhs.gcpsk12.org/clubsactivities

Course Offerings: https://seckingerhs.gcpsk12.org/academics/course-offering-and-descriptions

Grayson Tech: https://graysontech.gcpsk12.org

Maxwell Tech: https://maxwellhs.gcpsk12.org

Dual Enrollment: https://seckingerhs.gcpsk12.org/counseling/dual-enrollment

A student who is well rested and well fed and has a positive attitude about testing is best prepared for testing. You can help your student do his or her best by considering these tips:

• Make sure that your student is in school and on time on test days.
• Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
• Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.
• Remind your student to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing.

See pdf below for Prom information including how to purchase tickets, dress code and more.

Each day Seckinger students are expected to bring their fully charged Chromebook to use during their learning activities and to complete assignments/assessments.

Chromebooks and Chromebook chargers are not available for student check out for the day. If a student forgets their Chromebook or charger, they need to call their parents and have them bring these items to the attendance office, located at the back of the building.

Would you like to volunteer at Readers Rally? Do you know someone who would? We are looking for 100 friendly volunteers to help run this event. Many different volunteer positions need to be filled to make such a huge event a success. It is a lot of fun! If you are interested or would like more information, please email joni.gilman@gcpsk12.org and also fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/ReadersRallyInterest.

Date: Saturday, February 28th
Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Collins Hill High School
Perks: Free Chick-fil-a breakfast and the satisfaction of knowing you supported an event that puts readers in the spotlight!

We hope you'll join us!

See directons below for how to log in to get free homework help and tutoring.

As we enter the winter season, it is important to know what to expect from GCPS in case of inclement weather.

If weather conditions pose a potential safety concern, the decision to cancel school or delay opening might be made. It is more likely for school to be canceled in the early morning - due to dangerous road conditions that formed overnight - than for school to let out early because bad weather is moving in.

If bad weather causes school to be canceled or dismissed early, public announcements will be made on GCPS TV, on the school system's website (www.gcpsk12.org), on Twitter and Facebook, through Parent Square, and via metro-Atlanta radio and television stations. Full-day cancellations usually are announced by 6:00 AM. GCPS TV can be found on the following Gwinnett County cable channels:

• Charter - Channel 180
• Comcast - Channel 24 or 26 (depending on location)
• Visit us on our GCPS TV app on Apple, Android, Amazon Fire, and Roku devices or view the live stream at GCPSTV.org

This meeting is intended as an information meeting on the AP courses offered at Seckinger High School. It is intended for students/parents that have never taken an AP class prior and want additional information about the AP program at Seckinger High School. See virtual meeting link information below.

Wednesday, January 21 @ 6:00 PM

Click here to join the meeting.

Club Pictures will take place on Tuesday, January 27th. More information will be coming soon from your club sponsors.

We are excited to announce that our Cluster AI Night will be held on February 5th from 5:30-7:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

The Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair will take place on Saturday January 31, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, South Gwinnett High School, 2288 Main St. E, Snellville, GA 30078. Register now: https://fair.hbcucf.org/2026

See pdf below for information from the senior meeting held on January 8th during 8th period.

See pdf below for information on senior letters. Also see the images below from the senior presentation as well as the pdf.

Visit the senior web site below for more information covered in the senior class meeting.

In Ms. Carter’s class students use design thinking to plan and execute an investigation to determine the drag (air resistance) coefficient for coffee filters falling through air. Students used Pivot Interactives to analyze video phenomenon of the falling coffee filters. The data collection included frame by frame analysis and overlaying measuring tools such as a metric tape and a timer. Then, students use graphical analysis to create a model of the motion of the filters and to determine the drag coefficient.

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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.

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.