Important News

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

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced semifinalists in its 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. We are proud to announce that two Glenelg High School students named among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the nationwide program. Congratulations to the Glenelg High School semifinalist, Claire R. Brinster and Charlie M. Trible. These students will be given the opportunity to compete for one of 7,600 National Merit Scholarships totaling more than $31 million to be offered in the spring. Way to go Gladiators!

College Rep visits, College Essay Writing Workshops, Free FAFSA Workshops

All public hearings will be held in the Boardroom at 10910 Clarksville Pike, with satellite rooms available for overflow. The order of community members will be posted on BoardDocs the day of the meeting. Speakers are to check-in at the registration area to receive further direction regarding the process for the evening. Please click here to find out the date and time for your area.

We would like to thank you for your support of another fantastic week at Glenelg High School! Earlier in the week, we had our 9th graders working on community building and ensuring that everyone knew the importance of feeling dignified and valued at Glenelg High School. In addition, we focused on the ideals of inclusion and acceptance. Referencing the Harvard definitions (in their current research surrounding belonging and dignity), we believe inclusion to mean making others feel that they belong at all levels of relationship (including family, community and organization) and acceptance to mean that we approach all people as neither inferior or superior and create an environment where all members of our school are free from fear of being negatively judged, can interact without prejudice and bias, and believe that all elements of their individual identity (age, religion, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, etc.) are accepted. As your school leader, I believe these areas are imperative to us being a connected community. It is my goal that we continue to develop our understanding of these ideals and live them out as a school on a daily basis.

The Glenelg Boosters Club is sponsoring three SAT Prep Courses at Glenelg High this school year. These courses are designed to prepare students for the upcoming SAT tests. They will be taught by GHS staff. The math sessions cover expanded topics from college preparatory math. The verbal sessions will help increase reading comprehension and help prepare for the writing portion with emphasis on grammar and sentence structure, plus opportunities to practice the essay.

Your value is not defined by your scores! Geared toward parents and current juniors and seniors, this ongoing discussion will cover decision criteria and hints for preparing for the college admissions process. Come out and join the discussion on September 23, 2019, at River Hill High School at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, in sponsorship with the Howard County Education Association and the Restorative Justice Partnership, will be hosting a community conversation on restorative justice. The event will take place on October 7, 2019, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Rouse Theater. Refreshments will be served from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Gain a better understanding of Restorative Justice and how it is benefitting classrooms and communities in Howard County and beyond!

We welcome and encourage all members of our community to attend football games and other sporting events at Glenelg High School. Glenelg High School athletes, coaches, the athletic director, and the admin team love having the support of so many fans of all ages! Please remember that our youngest Gladiator fans (elementary and middle school-aged) should always attend under the supervision of an adult. Please do not drop off elementary and middle school children to be supervised by high school siblings. By ensuring the adult supervision of children under high school age, the Glenelg staff can focus on keeping all members of the community safe during these events.

Influenza, also known as the flu, is a serious illness that affects people of all ages. One of the best ways to prevent the flu is through vaccinations. We are pleased to again join with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention (MPP) to offer flu vaccinations at our school. New this year, you may give permission for your child to be vaccinated using (1) an online form at www.vaccineconsent.com or hard copy given to your student.