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Thank you for a fantastic first week of school, filled with laughter, learning, and fun! We’re so glad to have you back in the building and are looking forward to an amazing year ahead!

At Seckinger High School, we believe that showing up—on time and ready to learn—is one of the most important steps toward success. Consistent attendance and punctuality not only help students stay on track academically but also reinforce responsibility and respect for others’ time.

Beginning Monday, August 11th, we will start documenting tardies to school and to class. If a student is not in the classroom at the conclusion of the tardy bell they will need to report to the nearest tardy station. Tardy stations are located in the attendance office, administrative office T202, administrative office T326 and administrative office T425.

Students who accumulate multiple tardies will receive consequences. After five total tardies, students will receive consequences that could include: administrative conference, parent contact, after school detention, silent lunch, and/or In-School Suspension.

Let’s work together to build strong habits that support academic achievement and uphold the Seckinger Standard!

Ro Sham Bo (school wide Rock, Paper, Scissors) begins on Monday! Students will receive a beaded necklace during 1st period. You may only play during transitions and your lunch time. At the end of the week, if you believe you are the student with the most beaded necklaces and you would like to compete in the final round of competition during our Fall Pep Rally, you will complete the Google Form on the school landing page. Dual enrollment students should see the teacher listed on their schedule. If it says James on their schedule for first period they can see Mrs. Benson.

The Homecoming dance will be September 20. Tickets go on sale on Monday, August 11 and may be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus. SKG students may purchase one student ticket and also have the option to purchase one guest ticket. No more than one guest per SKG student is allowed. A guest form must be completed for all guests. The guest form is due no later than Tuesday, September 16.

Friday Night Food Fight Coming Soon!

SKG PTSA is excited to kick off our 4th year! Click on the following link to join or renew your membership: https://jointotem.com/ga/buford/seckinger-high-school-ptsa

Parents of students with IEPs or 504s who are interested in applying for CollegeBoard assessment accommodations must submit the attached request form to Mrs. Emily Draper. For the October 22nd PSAT administration the deadline to submit requests is August 19th. If you have been approved for accommodations in the past you do NOT need to resubmit requests unless additional accommodations have been added. Forms can be emailed to Emily.Draper@gcpsk12.org or dropped off to T425.

Our school hours are 7:10-2:10. See picture above for the traffic pattern for bus and vehicle entry/exit to campus. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we all learn to follow the traffic pattern to ensure safety and efficiency.

Parent drop off will follow the blue or green traffic pattern. Students may be dropped off at the lower attendance office entrance beginning at 6:30 AM and proceed to the Commons for supervision. The car rider line begins to back up at 6:50. Students may not exit cars in the parking lot.

Parent pick up will follow the blue traffic pattern in the afternoons.

Student drivers will be assigned a specific parking spot for the 2025-2026 school year. Student drivers will also enter/exit from W Rock Quarry Road (back of campus near baseball/softball fields). Each student who drives an automobile to school must register the vehicle by purchasing a parking permit. Parking permits cost $70.00 for the year. Parking will go on sale through MyPaymentsPlus. Parking on campus is a privilege. Therefore, certain rules and regulations are expected of the student to maintain this privilege.

Walkers will use the sidewalks on Sardis Church Road and cross at the light. Walkers will leave campus through the side doors in the tower, cross at the gate at the top of our drive, and proceed to the traffic light.

Yearbooks and Senior Ads are on Sale now at yearbookordercenter.com

We are excited to announce that our school district will continue with Parent Square for all school-to-home communication. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:

• Weather-related closings & delays
• School and class information
• Share pictures and files
• See calendar items
• Upcoming class activities

Students are expected to be prepared each day with their computer fully charged ready to use. Please note that due to limited equipment, chromebook loaners will not be available this year for students who forget their chromebook. Please also refer to the information below regarding lost/damaged chromebooks and chargers.

Sign Up Today on MyPaymentsPlus! Click the button below for more information.

The Peach State Tour is an opportunity for students to learn more about Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, and University of Georgia.

Register online at https://www.peachstatetour.org/students.html.

Class of 2026 Families — please do not forget to take care of senior dues! Senior Dues are a requirement for graduation and for your senior to participate in activities and events throughout the year. Please follow the link to view the packages and submit your payment: https://shop.scholasticimages.com/shop?category=Cap+%26+Gown

We had so much fun at our Senior Sunrise and Senior Car Paint-Up last week. A huge thank you to our incredible student council for planning such thoughtful and unforgettable events for our seniors. Be sure to follow their new skgsenior26 instagram account as well as the skg_stuco and skg_seniors instagram pages for more highlights throughout the year.

Scholastic Images, our official supplier for Letter Jackets, Class Rings, Caps & Gowns, and Senior Jerseys will be on campus throughout the semester. See attached Custom Seckinger PDF with details for all products and dates for this semester.

• Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!
• Bring proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and a $150 deposit to get the order started!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

• Class Ring Orders for any junior or senior!
• Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.90)!
• Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

• Seniors, pay your Seckinger Senior Dues (which includes your Cap/Gown/Tassel/Stole) during open house and check it off your list!

• Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card with $4.95 processing fee)

You can also order anytime online at https://www.scholasticimages.com/?sid=3979! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

📣 Booking is now OPEN for the Class of 2026 senior portrait sessions. You must be photographed by CADY to be in the yearbook. Get photos for grad announcements, senior yearbook ads, and flawless posts on your socials. Book now at cady.com/schedule. #CADYsenior

Volleyball Home OPENER

Seckinger Baseball will have a player interest meeting on Thursday, August 14th at 2:25 in Lecture Hall T312. If your son is interested in playing baseball for the Jags, please make sure he attends this meeting.

• 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.

4-H offers much more than you'd imagine, including career and scholarship opportunities! See Mrs. Bart-Addison in T112 for information on how to join, or use the link to learn more!

You're Invited! Please join us for a Debate Club interest meeting.

Please join us for the Model UN Interest Meeting

DECA Interest Meeting is on August 14th. Scan QR code for more information!

Do you want to join the SKG Robotics Team? Come to the interest meeting to learn more about competitive robotics!

Buy tickets here for an evening of Atlanta Braves baseball at Truist Park on Saturday, 9/06/2025! Our very own Singing JAGS will be performing the National Anthem at 7:00 pm! Scan the QR code or go to: https://seckingerhschorus.ludus.com/

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.