9th Grade Outdoor School

November 14-16th

Parents and students of the 9th Grade are invited to a meeting following the College Counselor info night on our upcoming 9th Grade trip to the HEB Foundation Outdoor School hosted at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 17^th, in the US Library.

Who:       9th Grade Students and

When:      Tuesday, November 14th - Thursday, November 16th 

Where:     H.E. Butt Foundation Outdoor School, Kerrville, TX

GHWH Upper School, in partnership with the H.E. Butt Foundation Outdoor School, will provide our 9th-grade students with free, transformative, and educational overnight experiences, each set within the rugged beauty of the Texas Hill Country. 

The Outdoor School is situated along the banks of the Frio River on the 1,900-acre H. E. Butt Foundation property deep in the Texas Hill Country, 13 miles north of Leakey on U.S. Highway 83. This trip is an extension of the Biology and Sciences curriculum offered at the upper school. By participating in hands-on, highly active activities, as well as journaling their observations of nature, we hope students can take what they learn about the outdoors as well as themselves and apply it to their life back home. 

We hope that the awe of nature inspires students to recognize their impact and fulfill their roles as caretakers of their natural spaces through close encounters with the beautiful Texas landscape.

Nicole Glowe  

Upper School Assistant Headmaster

Field Day & Field Day Shirts

Our rescheduled Field Day is October 27th, and we want to ensure that everyone is geared up. If you do not already have a House or Intramural shirt or would like to get the newest one before Field Day, you can purchase one using the link below.

Purchase Field Day Shirt by Clicking Here

• Please note that the cost of the shirt is $14

The shirts will remain for sale alongside other Spirit items in the House Swag Shop.

We look forward to a fantastic Field Day!

Tissue Box Donations Welcome

While we're all about nurturing brilliant minds, we also nurture many runny noses, sneezes, and sniffles on campus. That's where you come in!

We kindly request Kleenex box donations to help us tackle those inevitable classroom sniffles and sneezes. Your generous contribution will keep our students' spirits high and help us maintain a happy, healthy learning environment.

📦 Simply drop off a box (or two, or three!) of your favorite tissue brand at the school's front office.

Open Lunches at Upper School

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Parents/guardians of scholars in grades 6th through 10th can accompany their scholar during their lunch period on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Parent/guardian must sign up for a slot prior to visiting for lunch. This will ensure that there is enough seating available for scholars and their guests on that day. 

*Please read the Lunch Guidelines before RSVPing

The Music Nook

Please Note: 9th-grade students who are taking music first semester will need a 1” black 3-ring binder. 

Welcome! This list of SA Music Performances is just a snapshot of the opportunities for live music in SA. I am hoping it will encourage families to attend performances and experience the beauty of live music! If you are interested in a different genre of music performance, please reach out to me so I can share those opportunities.

Mrs. Lewis, kathryn.lewis@greatheartstxschools.org

Music Instructor, Upper School

Advocacy Corner

Texas Education and Legislative Updates:

• The governor has called a special 30-day legislative session to convene in Austin on Monday, October 9. This will be the third legislative session since the close of the regular session in May.  

• The governor has not announced an agenda yet, but it is anticipated that he will ask lawmakers to address education savings accounts, school finance, teacher pay, and possibly border security. Given escalated tensions between the Texas House and the Senate following the attorney general’s impeachment trial, it is uncertain how quickly the chambers will reach a consensus. The governor has said that he will call a fourth special session if needed. 

• Stay up to date on critical charter school bills and action alerts from the Texas Public Charter School Association (TPCSA). TPCSA is the statewide organization representing Texas charter schools to state leaders, lawmakers, and state agencies.  

All parents can stay informed by subscribing to TPCSA’s emails and alerts. To receive TPCSA emails and alerts, please click this link.  

• To learn more about charter advocacy, contact GH’s Family Advocacy Manager, Bridie Chaudoir at bridie.chaudoir@greatheartstxschools.org