Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,
We had another productive and busy week of school. Students did a great job during NWEA assessments, working hard to stay focused and do their best! Don’t forget there is no school on Monday.
NWEA testing continues on Tuesday, January 20. We will follow an alternative schedule, with the entire building testing Tuesday and Wednesday morning for the Math portion of the assessment. Please be sure students arrive to school on time, with their Chromebooks fully-charged for testing.
Some important information and reminders for the upcoming weeks:
WHITEOUT Basketball Game - January 27 ( flyer)
On Tuesday, January 27, the D2 Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball teams will be playing in a “Whiteout” game vs. Milford Middle School. The idea is to have ALL Gilbert H. Hood Huskies Fans wear WHITE shirts to show support and unity for our basketball teams. Please see the attached flyer if you would like to support a worthy cause and purchase a t-shirt for this event. (Orders are due Tuesday, January 20.)
GHH Drama Club presents Sound of Music - January 30 & 31 (flyer)
Tickets are available on the Stockbridge Theater website for Friday, January 30 (7:00 pm) and Saturday, January 31 (4:00 pm). They are $10 each. You can either order online (with a $3 service charge), call the box office, or buy at the door. Here is the link to purchase tickets: Stockbridge Theater.
School District’s Deliberative Session - February 7
The annual School District Deliberative Session will be held in the WRB Gym on Saturday, February 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Child care is available. The Derry School Board has provided information regarding the proposed 2026-2027 budget in their January 2026 Newsletter.
Yearbook Sales ( flyer)
The 2026 Gilbert H. Hood Yearbook is now on sale! Don't miss your chance to reserve your copy. Purchase your yearbook
Community Resources for Derry Families
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Derry Strong Website: https://sites.google.com/sau10.org/keep-calm-carry-online/home
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Greater Derry Food Services information: Flyers
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Upcoming Dates:
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January 19: No School
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January 20-21: Winter NWEA Assessments - Math
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January 26: Field Trip: Pinkerton Eighth Grade Electives Information Day
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January 27: GHH White Out Basketball
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January 30 & 31: GHH Drama Club presents Sound of Music , Stockbridge Theater
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February 7: DCSD Deliberative Session, West Running Brook Middle School, 10:00
**To keep up to date on the daily happenings at GHH, be sure to check our daily announcements that are posted on our school website under the “Resources” tab. The Morning Meeting Notices spreadsheet is constantly updated and available for reference.
On-Going Reminders
Annual Information Update
If you have not already done so for this school year, please complete your child's Annual Information Update through PowerSchool. This must be done every year for ALL NEW and RETURNING STUDENTS. Here is a link to the PowerSchool Parent Portal sign in page: https://sau10.powerschool.com/public/home.html Please call the office if you have questions or need assistance: 603-432-1224.
Reminders about Morning Drop Off Procedures
If you are driving in the morning car rider line behind the building, please wait to drop off your child(ren) until you are in the drop-off zone and signalled by a staff member to do so. The drop-off zone is between the crosswalk near the dining hall doors (Door 16) to the corner of the building. When students are dropped off before that zone, it affects the safety and efficiency measures put in place. Your attention and cooperation in this process is greatly appreciated.
NOTE: Please be extremely cautious during the morning arrival process, especially in the car drop off line around the school. Mornings can be hectic for everyone, and sometimes we all feel the pressure of running late in the morning. Even during those harried moments, please be aware of your car speed around the school. The safety of our students, staff, and families must remain our top priority. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Assignment Completion Report
We’re excited to share a helpful feature in PowerSchool. Parents can generate a report showing all missing, late, or incomplete assignments across classes. To access the report:
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On the left side menu, click Student Reports.
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Under the heading Currently Published Reports, choose T2 Assignment Completion Report.
See this video for further assistance: GHH Parent Video
You can also find your child’s archived reports here, including learning reports (report cards). We email you when new reports are published, but they’ll also remain available in this section.
Student Pickup from Afterschool Clubs
Many of our afterschool clubs dismiss at 3:00 pm, or soon after. Keep in mind that the Derry Early Education Program (DEEP) may still be dismissing their students around that same time. DEEP families form a double car line along the front of the building to pick up their children. Please do not attempt to go around these cars, which can cause a serious safety issue. You are welcome to use the middle staff parking lot or wait for the DEEP pick up line to subside. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together for the safety of all students in our school community.
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: https://bit.ly/AfterschoolEnrichment
Afterschool Clubs & Activities
Students should pay attention to the announcements during Morning Meeting to get information about clubs they may be interested in joining. These daily announcements are also posted on our school website under the “Resources” tab. The Morning Meeting Notices spreadsheet is constantly updated and available for reference.
Derry Cooperative School District Free & Reduced Lunch Application
We invite you to watch this informative video regarding filling out the free and reduced lunch application: https://youtu.be/V6Y8kMqapgc