GHS News & Notes Sept 4 2026

Posted Date: 09/04/26 (12:43 PM)

GHS NEWS & NOTES

September 4, 2026

A Labor Day announcement with red and blue stars, a US flag map, and text reading 'NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH'.

A chart detailing 'The I Love U Guys Foundation Standard Response Protocol' with five colorful icons for Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

Keeping Our Martians Safe

Martian Families,

This week, we held our annual class meetings with each grade level and spent some time reviewing our school safety and emergency procedures. Students learned about a few minor changes connected to the District and countywide adoption of the I Love U Guys Standard Response Protocol, which provides schools, students, families, and first responders with consistent language and procedures during an emergency.

We also brought our entire student body together for an important school safety assembly featuring Lieutenant Rudy Lopez and our School Resource Officer, Deputy Jill Warden. Together, they reviewed our safety procedures and spent additional time discussing ALICE protocols and what students should know and do during a lockdown situation.

Lieutenant Lopez did a fantastic job connecting with our students and making a serious topic both understandable and engaging. I was also incredibly proud of our students. They were attentive, respectful, and engaged throughout the entire presentation and demonstrated the maturity we expect from our Martians.

As parents, we know that conversations about school safety can sometimes be difficult. I want to reassure our families that this week's conversations were proactive and were not in response to any specific safety concern at GHS. We believe one of the best ways to keep our students safe is to prepare them—not scare them. Our goal is for students to understand our procedures, know their options, and feel confident that the adults around them are prepared to respond should an emergency ever occur.

The safety of our students and staff will always be one of our highest priorities. We are grateful for the partnership of our families, District staff, and local law enforcement as we continue working together to make Goodrich High School a safe, welcoming place for every Martian.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.

— Travis McDowell

Principal, Goodrich High School

An informational poster explaining the Standard Response Protocol with sections for parents, Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

An informational document titled Standard Response Protocol outlining parent guidance for school safety procedures.

School Reminders and Updates

See Mrs. Conlin ASAP for your parking permit and necessary paperwork
PAC apllications due Sept. 14th
9th grade class officer applications due Sep. 11th.
Want a locker? Stop by the office and connect with Mrs. Conlin
If you know your student will need to leave early from school, please call Mrs. Conlin directly at 810-591-2252 to let us know what time and we will be sure to have your student ready for pick-up. You will not even need to come into the office.

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Upcoming Events

Sept. 4th- No School

Sept. 7th- No School, Labor Day

Sept. 28th- Powder Puff Football Game, 6-8pm

Oct. 2nd- Homecoming Parade, 5pm

Oct. 2nd- Homecoming Football Game, 7pm

Oct. 3rd- Homecoming Dance, 7-10pm

A school picture day order form showing photo packages, add-ons, pricing, and a handwritten date of October 16, 2026.

Picture Retakes

We will have Photo Factory back out at the high school for picture retakes on October 16th.

Click on the link below for the hard copy picture form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:ae2d6849-6aa3-4f2e-9922-9a2f794a35da

GHS Daily Schedule for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2026-2027, listing class times and durations.

Advertisement for the new ParentVue and StudentVue app, featuring app icons and a smartphone display.

Image promoting ParentSquare as a communication tool for Goodrich Area Schools, featuring a smartphone with the app icon.

STUDENT LIFE

A blue and yellow flyer announces openings for the Principal's Advisory Council at Goodrich High School, including application details and a QR code.

A collage of photos shows the Goodrich Marching Band and Color Guard at the Big House on August 28th, 2026.

A flyer announces an NHS meeting on Tuesday, September 8th at 2:32 PM in the Flex Lab.

A flyer announces class officer nominations for freshmen, detailing instructions and deadlines on a dark blue and gold background.

A schedule titled "Lunch College Visits" lists dates and universities including Ferris State, Lawrence Tech, and Michigan Flint.

A schedule titled 'Lunch College Visits' displays dates and institutions including Aquinas College, Lake Superior State University, Northwood University, and Douglas J Institutes & Salons.

A diverse group of people wearing bright yellow safety vests stand together outdoors, holding trash bags and tools.

GOODRICH LIONS CLUB...HOW ABOUT THIS MARTIANS? SEE YOU THERE

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠-𝟭𝟱 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗨𝗽!

Grab your gloves and join the Goodrich Lions Club for our fall Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up!

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Meet at Pinegrove Church (the old Lions Club)

Meet at 8:30 AM | Clean-up begins at 9:00 AM

We’re excited to have our local Boy Scouts joining us again to lend a hand!

Keeping M-15 clean is one of the many ways we take pride in and give back to the community we call home—and the more hands, the quicker the work!

Want to help? Individuals AND groups are welcome! If you, your family, business, organization, team, or other group would like to participate, email maynardfam@comcast.net to let us know you're coming.

All help is greatly appreciated. Come spend a morning serving Goodrich alongside your neighbors, Lions, and Scouts!

Many hands make light work. We Serve!

Important Note: Minimum age to volunteer is 12.

A promotional graphic for Martian Market, featuring apparel and details like 'Open at Lunch' and cash-only payment.

Poster announcing "Student Resource Time" every Tuesday & Thursday, with a cartoon mascot and core values.

Goodrich Homecoming event poster with football player silhouettes and event details.

ATHLETICS

A large group of high school athletes, identified as GHS Fall Athletes 2026, pose for a photo in front of a school building.

A collage of six photos celebrating a high school football game between Goodrich and Frankenmuth, titled "Battle at the Big House."

Text on the left reads "Goodrich Varsity Dance Team at the Big House" with a Spartan mascot. Two photos show the team in a large stadium.

A graphic celebrating Goodrich Volleyball defeating Corunna, featuring player photos, scores, and the date 9-2-2026.

A promotional graphic for a varsity soccer game between Goodrich and Linden on Wednesday, September 2.

A graphic celebrating the Goodrich Lady Martians golf team finishing 4th out of 14 teams at the Greater Genesee County Girls High School Golf Tournament on August 31, 2026.

Attention Student Athletes: Grades checked Fridays at 8:00 AM. Failing 1 class means no games for a week.

SENIOR STOP

A blue graduation gown features wide yellow panels down the front and across the shoulders.

JOSTENS

Jostens came out and spoke to our seniors this week and provided them a packet and QR codes to all things GRADUATION.

Graduation orders are due September 12th. Please be sure to submit your order on time. Everyone needs to purchase a gown this year.

Thank you to the senior leaders for helping us with a brand new Graduation gown, complete with our branded Martian head logo on it. The even better news it these gowns are cheaper than in years past!