Important News

The Pops Concert will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 7:00 pm at Glenelg High School in the Auditorium. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased from choir students in advance or at the door on October 17, 2019. Come out and enjoy the first concert of the year!

Beginning Monday, October 7, 2019, all students who drive and park at Glenelg High School are required to display the 2019/2020 hangtag they were given when they presented their paperwork to the front office. Parking by Permit Only signs is posted in our parking lots. A survey of our lot this week discovered that there were 20 students without hangtags parking on our lot. All students have been notified that they are required to attend with their parent the final Fall Safe Driving Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 6:30 PM at Hammond High School. If your Junior plans on parking after the seniors graduate they must still attend a Safe Driving Meeting.

Youth in Conversation (YIC) is inviting all interested high school students to meet twice a month to have facilitated dialogues and create Podcasts. Our goals are to address the challenges and gifts of diversity, teach dialogue skills to use in difficult conversations and provide leadership opportunities for students to create environments where all feel welcome. The first meeting for the 2019-2020 school year will be on October 14, 2019. Email Rebecca Dietz at hoco.convo@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.

The Dale Carnegie Young Adult Leadership Program, open to all H.S. students teaches life skills in communication, leadership, interpersonal skills, public speaking, stress management, and self-confidence. This is a world-renowned program offered at River Hill High School back by popular demand.

Glenleg High Homecoming Events!

Congratulations to senior, Jane Park! In June, Jane Park represented the State of Maryland at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts. Because of her work with the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, Jane was presented with the Award of Excellence from The Congress for Global Good.

Congratulations to Mr. Raymond Gerstner, CTE Teacher at Glenelg High School. The Technology and Engineering Association of Maryland (TEEAM) Board of Directors confirmed your 2020 recognition and award: Teacher Excellence at the High School Level.

ACT and SAT Dates, Counselor Caseloads, New FAX number for Student Services, Important Information for Upcoming College Application Submission, College Essay Writing Workshop, FAFSA Completion Workshop, Upcoming College Rep Visits, College Park deadline, Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process.

At approximately 10:50 am on September 20, 2019, about 150 students from Glenelg High School participated in the student lead Climate Strike, the nationwide movement. Students congregated in the stadium, while speeches were read regarding climate change. After the strike commenced at 11:22 am, students returned to their 4th-period classes or their lunch shifts. The walkout was peaceful and no incidents occurred. The administration and staff were there to ensure the students were safe and to serve with any crowd management.

If you are interested in a Career Academy, please consider attending an evening Information Session or a Shadow Day. The Shadow Day requires a permission slip. It is attached. Please return these to Mrs. Brandt in Student Services. October 13, 2019, and December 10, 2019 - Information Nights from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the ARL for any 9th or 10th graders