The Pulse Post Apr 20th-Apr 24th

Hello Pulse Families,

I hope you and your loved ones are doing well and had a restful Spring Break.

As we return, we are entering an important and exciting stretch of the school year focused on continued learning, assessments, and end-of-year activities. This time is especially meaningful for our seniors as they prepare for graduation and take the next steps in their journeys!

We are proud of the strong start our students have made this week, and we encourage all students to stay focused, finish strong, and continue demonstrating the pride and excellence that defines our Pulse community. Your continued support in ensuring students are present, on time, and engaged in their learning each day is greatly appreciated.

On behalf of the entire McClure Health Science High School staff, thank you for your partnership and support. We look forward to a strong and successful finish to the school year together.

Yours in service,
Dr. Hernandez
Principal

Our DIVAS Dance Show was an incredible display of talent, creativity, and hard work! From start to finish, our dancers brought energy, precision, and passion to the stage, leaving the audience truly impressed. A huge shoutout to Ms. Bunch for her leadership and dedication in bringing this vision to life, and to our talented dancers for representing MHSHS with pride and excellence. Thank you for an unforgettable performance!

Congratulations to Valedictorian Yasmin Munoz and Salutatorian Atri Roy, who were recognized this week at the Annual Gwinnett County Public Schools Valedictorian and Salutatorian Breakfast Celebration! We are very proud of them!

In the words of our district spokesperson: "It was a true honor to gather together to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of the Class of 2026's top scholars. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have distinguished you among an exceptional group of peers. We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see the impact you will make in the years ahead. To our families, teachers and staff—thank you for the guidance, encouragement, and support you provide each day. Celebrations like this reflect not only individual achievement, but the collective investment of parents, teachers, principals, and our entire Team GCPS community."

We’re excited to launch our Senior Pulse Picnic, a special opportunity for seniors to enjoy lunch at the picnic tables on the intramural field beginning after Spring Break!

This experience is reserved for seniors who are passing all classes, offering a well-earned chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with peers in an outdoor setting.

Dates: April 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 30 and May 6, 7

We’re looking forward to celebrating our seniors with this opportunity as they finish the year strong—keep the Pulse going!

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Gemini now offers free, full-length SAT practice tests in partnership with The Princeton Review, providing students with instant feedback and customized study plans. Students can explore this feature on the AI page of the Student 1:1 Support site, which is bookmarked directly on their Chromebooks.

ParentSquare is our primary communication tool for school and district updates. Families can customize how and when they receive messages (email, text, or app notifications) to stay informed in the way that works best for them.

🔗 Learn how to customize your ParentSquare notifications here:
https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/handbook-information-for-students-and-families/parentsquare/customizing-your-parentsquare-experience

Please click on the link to view the January edition of our Senior Newsletter:

Senior Newsletter - January Edition

Ms. Anderson

candice.anderson@gcpsk12.org

Senior Counselor

For everyone’s safety, we encourage families to arrive earlier during carpool. Earlier arrival helps reduce congestion and keeps our students safe.

If your student arrives late to school, they will need to scan their Student ID barcode in order to receive a tardy pass. Students can access their barcode easily in StudentVUE:

1. Log into StudentVUE.
2. Click the ID icon in the bottom left corner.
3. Swipe up to display the Student ID barcode.

Please encourage your student to practice accessing their barcode ahead of time so check-in can be quick and smooth!

Link HERE

Families, please remember that students must be picked up within 15–30 minutes after an event concludes. Late pickups may result in students losing the privilege to participate in future after-school activities.

To keep dismissal safe and efficient during after-school events (such as Pink Out, Hispanic Heritage Festival, International Night, Black History Month Cookout, etc.) , please review our pick-up plan and traffic flow map before you arrive.

To help ensure smooth dismissal, please review our After-School Pick-Up Map and Plan below:
📍 View Pick-Up Plan / Map

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and ensure that events run smoothly and on time!

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Gwinnett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $2.50 for elementary and $2.75 at middle and high schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. The following information includes an application for free or reduced-price meal benefits and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.

• All children in households receiving benefits from Georgia SNAP or TANF are eligible for free
• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free
• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free
• Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Chart. Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.

1. Free or reduced meal prices for a healthy, nutritious student meal.

2. Additional funding for technology and internet access.

3. Discounts on fees associated with the college application process.

4. Discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams along with other scholarship opportunities.

5. Increased funding to support education.

Everyday, Chick-fil-A sells lunch during all lunch periods, Monday–Friday.

Menu items include:

• Chick-n-Strip™ Slider – $3.50

• Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap® (Half) – $4.50

Payments accepted: Cash or Card.

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770-806-7900

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The Back-to-School Guide is a digital resource with district information about the new school year. Previously called the “Virtual Back-to-School Backpack,” the Back-To-School Guide will be available after July 11, 2025, by clicking HERE