Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,

We had a successful first week of school. The energy around the building has been positive and engaging. We’ve launched our school-wide message encouraging students to “Be Husky Strong". The goals to Be Husky Strong are to "Work Hard, Make Good Choices, and Be Kind”.  Working towards these goals will help us build and maintain a strong, positive school community. Working together, we can do amazing things.

Here is some important information and reminders for the upcoming weeks:

Afterschool Enrichment Program

The Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Afterschool Enrichment program is a FREE program that runs September 2, 2025 to May 28, 2026 every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2 to 5:30 pm . Students enrolled in this program are expected to attend 3 days a week. Students can ALSO attend any clubs or sports offered at the school. Further details are provided on the attached flyer. The program is FUN, keeps students safe, provides engaging activities, and positive social interactions with a long-term goal of increased community engagement. To register, go to https://bit.ly/AfterschoolEnrichment

Fall Open House for Families-9/11

Our traditional Fall Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 11. This will be a good time for you to stop by, meet your child’s teachers and see their classrooms. The schedule for the night is provided below. Please pay attention to the times indicated for each grade level. Doing so will help other families find parking when it’s their scheduled time. We look forward to seeing you.

GHHMS Fall Open House for Families September 11, 2025
6:00-6:45	Families of Grade 7 Students
6:00-6:30	Visit Grade 7 classrooms
6:30-6:45	Visit Unified Arts and Specialists classrooms
6:45-7:30	Families of Grade 8 Students
6:45-7:00	Visit Unified Arts and Specialists classrooms
7:00-7:30	Visit Grade 8 classrooms

School Picture Day-9/12 (Flyer attached)

Picture day is Friday, September 12. Preorder information was sent home via ParentSquare.

Additional Important Information

• Cell Phone and Device Use

  • Students may not use personal devices—such as cell phones, smartwatches, or gaming devices—during the school day. This includes lunch and other non-classroom times.

  • Devices must remain off and stored away throughout the day.

  • If students need to contact their parent/guardian during the school day, they should ask to use a school-based phone in the classroom or office. If a parent/guardian needs to get an urgent message to their child, they should call the school office.

  • A new state law was signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte that sets strict limits on student cell phone use during school hours. For a quick overview of how this law affects students and families, please take a moment to watch this short video.

• Vape Detectors

  • Across the country, vaping has become a growing concern among middle and high school students.

  • In a proactive effort to address this national concern, GHH has installed vape detectors in the bathrooms. These devices tie in with our existing security system and send instant notifications to school administrators about potential vaping in the bathrooms.

  • This tool will be an important part of a comprehensive system of intervention and support for students who engage in risk-related behaviors.

Upcoming Dates:

• September 5: Student Council, 2:00 (flyer attached)

• September 9: PTSA Meeting, 6:00

• September 11: Fall Open House, 6:00-7:30

• September 12: Picture Day

• September 24: Early Release Day (11:45 dismissal)