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I grew up just over the state line in Michigan but have officially been a Hoosier for almost 25 years now. I have 4 kids and 3 grandkids. I am a proud Guard mom to my youngest daughter and my husband Rich, and I try to never miss a competition or performance for all of the Color Guard and Winter Guard seasons. When I am not at Guard events, I love to travel, read, re-watch the same shows I have seen a million times, kayak, and go camping. I am a huge music fan and pretend I am a rock star every day in my car. My happy place is the beach, and I hope to live by one someday. One fun fact - Elvis (an impersonator) walked me down the aisle at my wedding in Las Vegas and then sang three songs as part of the ceremony. Not sure if kids today even know who Elvis is anymore though. 😩

I am super excited to be a Redhawk and am really enjoying being on the GJHS Team. What do I like most about having a position at a school? It's NEVER boring! I try to live by the advice I heard once, "be the adult a younger you might have needed." My other favorite saying is, "if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem." With those two mottos in mind is how I try to show up every day.

Why Attendance Matters: Indiana's expectation is for every student to attend school at least 94% of the time (missing no more than 10 days all year). To learn more about Indiana's K-12 Accountability Model for Students, visit this link:

https://www.in.gov/doe/accountability/indianas-accountability-model-families-students/

When students are at school consistently, it helps them:

• Build Confidence: Stay connected with friends and feel comfortable in class.
• Stay Excited About Learning: Keep up with daily activities without feeling overwhelmed or behind.
• Set Up for Future Success: Build great habits that support them as they grow.

We Are in This Together! If your family is facing any challenges getting to school, whether it's morning routines, health concerns, transportation, or anything else, please let us know. We are here to support you and find solutions together.

Thank you for partnering with us to give your student the best school experience possible!

Congratulations to these four students for demonstrating excellence in their work!

Jeremy Jimenez Canales - ELA

Marily Ralios Perez- ScienceEL

Kaleb Faustino-Ramirez- Social Studies

Yeiden Rodriguez Perez- Math

Did you know Oktoberfest always starts in September? Seventh grade German students celebrated this traditional festival in downtown Goshen while learning about traditional Bavarian clothing, foods, and music. Pictured are Calvin Springer, Phineas Nisley, and Ivanna Rivas Cardona.

GJHS Boys Basketball tryouts will be held Monday, October 12 through Wednesday, October 14, immediately after school from 4:00–6:00 PM each day.

📅 Dates: October 12–14
⏰ Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: GJHS

⚠️ Important Transportation Information:
There will NOT be a 6:00 PM late bus available. Parents/guardians will need to make arrangements to pick up their student at 6:00 PM.

🏥 Sports Physical Requirement:
Any student trying out must have a sports physical on file with GJHS.

• If you have already turned in a physical this school year, you are good for the entire school year.
• If you need a sports physical form, forms are available in the GJHS Main Office.

Good luck to everyone trying out! 🏀

The P.E. in the Rockies backpacking trip is an elective summer course and outdoor adventure experience offered to 8th grade students who complete the school year in good standing. Students participate in three six-hour classroom sessions in April and May to prepare for the trip. Students who successfully complete the classroom portion can earn one high school Physical Education credit.

This year's trip will take place June 30-July 14, 2027.

For more information about P.E. in the Rockies, click on the document below.

At GJHS, we are starting to have conversations with students about the new Indiana Diploma as they prepare to go to high school in the next couple of years! This link will show the Indiana High School Diploma. This would be a resource for you to explore with your student!

Advanced Theatre Classes will perform downtown at Goshen Theater on Nov. 4th. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $3 (cash only) and sold at the door. Please drop off your performer by 6:15pm to get into costume and have time for makeup.

Beginning Theatre Classes will all attend the Advanced show on Nov. 4th. Students are required to be there by 6:45pm. They should wear their lavender t-shirts to get in for free. If parents/friends come with students, they will need to pay $3 per ticket. Theatre students will sit with their class and be supervised by an adult.

All theatre students will be required to turn off their phones and turn them into their supervising adults for the duration of the show. Once the show concludes, we will take group yearbook photos; then, phones will be returned. Please pick up your students in front of the theater on main street at 8:30pm. Students are instructed not to wander from the front of the theater building for safety reasons.

GJHS is excited to launch RedHawks Robotics! Students in grades 7–8 will have the opportunity to build, design, program, problem-solve, and compete using VEX Robotics. You don’t have to be a programmer to be part of the team! There are opportunities for builders, strategists, designers, communicators, and more.

RedHawks Robotics meetings began September 22 and are held Tuesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM.

Transportation: Students may be picked up at 5:30 PM by a parent/guardian. Students who do not have transportation available at 5:30 PM will need to ride the 5:00 PM bus home. Students riding the 5:00 PM bus will leave robotics in time to board the bus.

We are excited to build this program with our students and see what they can create! 🛠️🤖🏆

Parents of 7th graders: If you would like to request High Ability testing for your child, please contact Mrs. Padilla, 7th grade school counselor, at vpadilla@goshenschools.org . The deadline for requesting testing is November 2nd.

See the document below for October events happening for teens at Goshen Public Library!

Students will have a reward field trip opportunity at the end of the school year for those who qualify based on attendance, behavior, and being on time to classes.

Qualifying 7th graders will have the opportunity to go to Deep River Water Park.

Qualifying 8th graders will be able to go to Cedar Point.

Students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for these trips:

1. Six or fewer absences (excused and unexcused absences count)
2. Thirty or fewer tardies to class
3. One or less referral (excluding major referrals)

Administrators will make the final decision about eligibility for any exceptional cases.

Tuesday, October 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

October 19-23 - Fall Break, No School

Our goal is to help students understand and evaluate appropriate settings for formal vs. informal attire, which is a skill they will use in the world beyond school. Students will see this addressed starting on the first day of school.

We appreciate parents working with us on this. If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact an administrator.

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Email: lherschberger@goshenschools.org
Website: https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/
Location: 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574)533-0391
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Twitter: @GoshenJrHigh