Cardinal Connections

Last week was the end of the first quarter. Student grades are available on ParentVue and StudentVue. Students have been working hard! If your grades aren’t quite where you want them yet, or you’d like some extra help reviewing the material, don’t hesitate to reach out to your teachers—they’re here to help you succeed. Students also have access to Varsity Tutors and Khan Academy for help. Khan Academy also has an SAT program to prepare Juniors for the SAT they will be taking on April 5th at Gainesville. Khan Academy is available in the PWCS Portal and more information is below.

Next week is the beginning of winter activities. Please visit gainesvillecardinals.com for all the information you need to prepare for tryouts the week of November 10th.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers free, high-quality resources to help students succeed. Through its partnership with the College Board, students can access personalized SAT practice tailored to their strengths and areas for improvement. After linking their College Board account, students receive custom practice plans based on previous test results. In addition to SAT prep, Khan Academy provides thousands of lessons across subjects, making it a powerful tool for personalized learning at home. Encourage your student to take advantage of this free resource to build confidence and improve performance. If a student needs help setting up their Khan Academy account, or just general questions about the platform, please have them reach out to Mr. Nemerow in the Studio.

PSAT Scores

We anticipate that scores from the October 16 PSAT will be available soon from the College Board. Students that provided a phone number or email will receive communication directly from the College Board regarding their score report. GHS will print score reports for all students that took the PSAT, once they are available. An email will go out to the community when score reports are ready for pick up. Juniors can prepare for SAT School Day (April 5, 2026) using Khan Academy via the PWCS Portal.

Specialty Program

Specialty Program Info Night at GHS – Follow Your Passion to Find Your Pathway!
Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the GHS Auditorium

Join us on Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 pm in the GHS auditorium to discover how Gainesville High School’s Pathways to Global Citizenship Program helps students chart a personalized journey toward college and career readiness. With over 15 academic pathways—including Biomedical Science, Engineering, Design & Construction, and Math, which are open to transfer students—this dynamic program empowers learners to explore their interests through a global lens.

Whether you're considering a transfer or already part of the GHS community, join us to learn more, ask questions, and connect with program staff and students.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Christine Terenchin at terencce@pwcs.edu or (571) 248-3265.

Communication & Teacher of the Year Surveys

We are requesting your assistance with completing two surveys to help us collect feedback on communication between the school and our families as well as to request nominations for the PWCS Teacher of the Year. Please see the additional information below as well as the link to the two surveys.

We’re committed to keeping our families informed and connected. Please take a few minutes to complete our Parent Communication Feedback Survey to let us know how we’re doing and how we can improve. Your input helps us ensure that the information we share is timely, relevant, and helpful.

Nominations for the PWCS Teacher of the Year are now open. These awards are an opportunity to recognize the hard work and commitment of our staff. To nominate a teacher and/or support employee who goes above and beyond and excels in their profession, please complete the Gainesville High School - Teacher of the Year Nomination Form.

Principal’s Advisory Council

Our Principal’s Advisory Council (P.A.C.) will hold its next meeting on November 17, at 6:00 pm in room 1146. Students and parents or guardians are welcome to attend. The P.A.C. has a role in providing feedback regarding our school budget development, as well as our school Continuous Improvement Plan. We hope to see you there as we build membership and hold elections.

GHS Spirit Wear

Need to update your spirit wear? We have a spirit store open for everyone to purchase their Cardinal gear!

Please go to the GHS Online Store to access your Gainesville Cardinals Spirit Wear! All items sold will directly benefit our students.

Pictures

All student photos by Victor O'Neill that were taking place at Gainesville are complete. Please note that there was a booking error for underclassmen makeups; therefore, please ignore any booking or posting of an upcoming appointment at the school.

If you are a Senior or underclassmen still seeking pictures, please contact Victor O'Neill Studios using the information below.

Contacting Victo O’Neill Studios: please include the student’s first and last name, the school they attend and their grade. Students, please do not use your school email when emailing VOS as school email addresses are typically unable to receive our responses.

PreK - 11th Grade: Underclass@vosphoto.com

Seniors: Seniors@vosphoto.com

School Attendance Officer Appreciation Week

Thank you to Ms. Toni Gibson, GHS school attendance officer, for the hard work she puts into ensuring our students attend school! We appreciate all that you do.

National School Psychology Week

Let’s celebrate Dr. Summer Wurster, GHS school psychologist! She is an ardent supporter of our students’ mental health, academic success, and their well-being. Take a moment to share your appreciation with Dr. Wurster!

Family Engagement Resources

PWCS offers multiple family engagement webinars each month. This month, please check out the November 12 session “Co-Parenting with Schools – Building Meaningful Family Partnerships Beyond Events.” Full details, including registration information, can be found on the PWCS Family Engagement page. There is also a library of past events that are available to explore.

Cap and Gown Orders:

Order your Cap and Gown Today! Students will be required to purchase a cap, gown and tassel unit. Everything can be ordered online. Scroll all the way down the webpage to find the Individual Cap and Gown units. A cap and gown unit includes Cap, Gown, Stole, and Tassel for $57.50, the price will increase on February 1. Jostens Information for Cap and Gown ordering Link to order: Jostens.com

If you have any questions, please contact GVHS Jostens Representative, Dan Pasquarelli dan.pasquarelli@jostens.com or you may call 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) Monday through Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm.

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Phone: (571) 248-3200

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