December 12, 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025

It's been a great week to be a Colt!

Elizabeth Hopkins (6th Grade) (Not Pictured)

"Lizzy is very helpful to other students in the classroom. She assists students who are struggling and has done so without being prompted by the teacher. Lizzy is kind and helpful. She is much appreciated!" - Ms. Jilka

Reagan Shepherd (7th Grade)

"Reagan works very hard to complete all of her assignments."

- Mrs. Bondarenko

Isabella Hill (8th Grade)

"We love having Bella for our 5th period Office Aide! She is super helpful, super funny, and super quick to jump in and help. Thank you for all you do for us, Bella!" - Front Office Staff

Winter Sport Registration is Officially Open!

Winter Sports:

XC-Skiing ⛷️

Girls Basketball ⛹️‍♀️

Wrestling 🤼

What is Needed:

Participation Form

Sports Physical

Sports Fee ($110) - These fees can be found in "Online Payments" drop-down menu in ParentConnect. You or your student are also able to bring cash/check to the Finance Office in the Front Office.

Activity Bus Form - If you live on JBER, we offer a bus that will transport students back to base after practice, Monday through Friday. The Activity Bus drops students off around 6:30pm at the Two Rivers Youth Center.

All paperwork can be turned into the Front Office or emailed to harmon_mary@asdk12.org.

*Practice for each sport will begin the week of January 5th. In order for your student to participate in practice, we will need all of the proper paperwork turned in by the first day of practice!*

Thank you, so much, to everyone who donated to the NJHS Diaper Drive back in October! Because of your generosity, we were able to donate TWO carloads full of supplies.

We couldn't have done it without you!

- Gruening NJHS

Next Thursday, December 18th, for the last 90 minutes of the day we are having our Big Freeze Bash End of Semester Activity. Students will have the opportunity to attend either the dance in the gym-with a professional DJ, or watch the movie Ice Age in the MultiPurpose Room, or sit with friends in the Student Center. Students will choose one activity and must stay with that activity for the entire time. Start talking with your student about where they want to be for that fun time with their friends at school!

Stay tuned for more next week!

12/15 - 12/18 - Spirit Week (See above!)

12/16 - Orchestra Concert (Beginning), 7:00pm, Gruening MPR

12/17 - Choir Concert, 7:00pm, Gruening MPR

12/18 - Music Assembly & School Dance (See above!)

12/19 - No School for Students!

Winter Break*: December 22nd - January 2nd 🎄

*First day back is Monday, January 5th!

Looking to Volunteer at Gruening?

Any adults looking to volunteer at Gruening must go through the Volunteer Application process.

*This process must be completed for each school you are wanting to volunteer at. For more questions, email patterson_elizabeth@asdk12.org.

Friday, December 12, 2025

⭐ STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ⭐ ⭐ STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ⭐

Elizabeth Hopkins (6th Grade) (Not Pictured)

Reagan Shepherd (7th Grade)

Isabella Hill (8th Grade)

🎿 Winter Sport Registration - Now Open! 🏀 🎿 Winter Sport Registration - Now Open! 🏀

Winter Sport Registration is Officially Open!

🎅 Holiday Spirit Week! 🎄 🎅 Holiday Spirit Week! 🎄

🧷 NJHS Diaper Drive - THANK YOU! 🧷 🧷 NJHS Diaper Drive - THANK YOU! 🧷

📅 Next Thursday Schedule 💃 📅 Next Thursday Schedule 💃

💙 Counselor Corner 💙 💙 Counselor Corner 💙

Save The Date(s): Save The Date(s):

Have a Great Weekend! 🐎 Have a Great Weekend! 🐎

Looking to Volunteer at Gruening?