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Seckinger High School Newsletter

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August 16, 2024 August 16, 2024

Junior and Senior Meetings this Friday

Scholastic Images will be on campus for our Junior and Senior meetings this Friday, August 23rd. Visit the Scholastic Images web site for more information on letter jackets, class rings, and senior dues. Additionally Scholastic Images will be on campus during lunch during the following dates listed on the flyer below for Letter Jackets, Class Rings, and Cap and Gown Package orders.

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PROBE College Fair - Register to Attend

There are many different dates and locations available for the Probe College Tour. Visit the following web site to see locations and register to attend: Probe College Tour Registration

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The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. See pdf below for more information.

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Student Elevator Pass

Any student riding our SKG elevator should have their SKG Clinic Worker issued pass clearly visible on the elevator. Only students with passes should be on the elevator as we only have one elevator.

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Voter Registration Drive

Voter Registration Drive will be held on September 16th during all lunch periods. Eligibility: must be at least 17 1/2 years old to register.

Fall 2024 Block Schedule Dates

Our next block schedule dates will be September 5th and 6th. See attached document below to view the Block Schedule dates for the rest of the semester.

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A Note from the GCPS Police Department

Calling all 9th-12th grade students interested in police explorers!! Open house for post 562 is on August 27th at 6:30pm at Gwinnett County School Police headquarters (1229 Northbrook pkwy suite A Suwanee). Come check it out!

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SKG Library Book Requests

We will be starting a large library book order within the next few weeks. If you have as student book request please submit it to this form: tinyurl.com/skgbookrequest

Hotspots from the Gwinnett County Public Library

Did you know you can check out a hotspot from the Gwinnett County Public Library? Students can use their student number to log in and their password is the month and date of their birthday: MMDD. See directions on how to put a hotspot on hold here: GCPL Hotspot Directions

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Join PTSA Join PTSA

Become a member SKG PTSA by 8/19 to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Family All Sports Pass to every regular season home game at SKG. Membership is only $10. Thank you for supporting our school!


https://jointotem.com/ga/buford/seckinger-high-school-ptsa

Homecoming Homecoming

Homecoming Tickets

We are excited to announce that our Homecoming tickets are now for sale on GoFan.co. Prices will increase on August 28th.

Tardies (previously posted)

Please see information below from the student handbook regarding tardies.

Yearbook Updates (previously posted)

See below for Yearbook updates for this school year.

Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Applications now open... (previously posted)

The Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC) is a crucial avenue for middle and high school students to directly influence districtwide decisions, processes, and culture. It's an opportunity to share feedback, innovative ideas that address challenges, and school experiences with Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts on a variety of issues affecting students, schools, and communities.


The 2024-25 SSAC application will be available as a link through StudentSquare and in StudentVUE from August 7 through August 28. The application includes questions about you and your ideas for improving the school experience for all students, and how we can collectively address challenges facing our students and schools. In addition, the application outlines the expectations for those wishing to serve.


Applications must be completed by Wednesday, August 28, at 10:00 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.gcpsk12.org/.../superintendents-student

Pledge in the Morning (previously posted)

Students: are you interested in saying the pledge over the intercom each morning to help our Jaguars start their day? Please email Zulma.Differ@gcpsk12.org to sign up for this opportunity.

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SKG Dress Code Policy (previously posted)

A student's appearance should not be a distraction/disruption to the learning environment of any other student. Instruction is interrupted when a student has to be seen by an administrator because of inappropriate clothing. The guidelines for student dress are not intended to be punitive, but to promote academic success. The administration may have to address students whose clothing is disruptive to the learning environment.


The following guidelines are to promote a positive learning environment for Seckinger Students:


Avoid any attire that includes, but is not limited to, the following:


  • Attire in which undergarments are visible.
  • Attire that exposes the buttocks, midriff area, or with low or revealing necklines.
  • No headgear is to be worn inside. (Exceptions are granted by the administration)
  • Any attire that depicts, promotes, or advertises gang affiliation, illegal activity, illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco, sexual references, and offensive words or designs.
  • Jewelry or accessories that could be deemed unsafe or injurious to self or others.
  • House-slippers are not permitted.
  • No blankets or pillows.

Seniors: Class of 2025 Seniors: Class of 2025

Senior Portraits (previously posted)

Seniors! Booking for your senior photo has begun! To make things extra easy for the class of 2024, CADY has created a step-by-step senior booking guide. Please see the attachment using the button below. The last day to be photographed for the 2024-2025 yearbook is Tuesday October 15, 2024.


Please note: Some scenes and session types are available in-studio only and will not be available when CADY is at SKG. If a senior is booking a session at SKG, they will need to book a SIMPLE or STANDARD session. For seniors with any additional questions, our customer experience team can be contacted at 678.722.3449.

Senior Pictures Flyer

Senior Tributes (previously posted)

Senior Tributes are now on sale on yearbookordercenter.com through October 31, 2024 to be included in the 3rd volume of the Seckinger Rosarium Yearbook. Use code 25067 when ordering.

SKG In the News SKG In the News

2024 Seckinger Jaguars Football Preview

2024 Seckinger Jaguars Football Preview

A preseason look at the Seckinger Jaguars high school football team.

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SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Lanier, Brookwood, Seckinger Power to Wins

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Lanier, Brookwood, Seckinger Power to Wins

SUGAR HILL - Sara Wilson went 3-for-3 with a home run, a double and four RBIs Monday, helping Lanier to a 12-4 victory over Mountain View in fastpitch softball.

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2024 Gwinnett County Volleyball Team Previews

2024 Gwinnett County Volleyball Team Previews

Gwinnett County volleyball team-by-team previews entering the 2024 season.

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SKG Athletics, Arts, & Club Activities SKG Athletics, Arts, & Club Activities

The Seckinger Standard

Please have a look at the following document for detailed information about Seckinger Athletics. It contains crucial details about the athletic calendar, spirit wear, and available sponsorship packages.

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Athletic Events

  • 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.
  • Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.
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SKG Orchestra Spirit Wear

Support our SKG Orchestra by ordering some spirit wear. Visit the following link to place your order:

SKG Spirit Wear Store

Find Your Spot in a Club!

See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/14382

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SKG Chorus at the Braves

Our Seckinger Chorus has been invited to sing at the Braves game on September 24th vs. the METS at 7:20. If you would like to go, please consider purchasing your tickets through us---it is a fundraiser! The game has a promotional Jersey give away for the first 15,000 in the stadium. The Game looks to have a lot of sold seats—but we have 700 seats reserved in the economical sections 414, 415, 416, but only costs you $22.00 (plus very small processing fee). We also have parking passes and Singing Jag shirts available. Visit the following link to buy tickets: https://seckingerhschorus.ludus.com/

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Connect with Us

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. See details below.
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