Veterans’ Day Remembrance and New Memorial
Sun, Nov. 13, 2016 – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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Emergency Relief Fund Continues to See Increasing Number of Callers
The Emergency Relief Fund program of GVCS provides information, referrals and financial assistance to local residents who are experiencing emergency hardships in covering expenses for their basic human needs. The Fund provides assistance for utilities (electric, water, sewer), medical needs, rent, homelessness prevention (motel) and other necessary expenses. Through an intake interview with one of the two volunteers, callers’ needs and eligibility are determined. They are first directed to the appropriate, larger agencies in Frederick and then asked to call back once they have “pledges” from the other agencies. The…
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Creative Ways to Get Rid Of Your Halloween Pumpkins
by Jessica Bentley Carving pumpkins is a big part of the Halloween/fall season. Now that Halloween is over what do people do with all the pumpkins they have sitting on the front porch? MostRead More
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Back to School Distribution Earns Top Grade
The list of supplies that each student needs to start the school year seems to get longer and cost more each year. It can be very difficult for families to provide their children with the needed supplies when they are having difficulty making ends meet every month. Students who start school without the basic supplies quickly lose the excitement and motivation to learn; they soon fall behind. To help ensure that no Walkersville area student starts school without the needed supplies, GVCS holds a school supplies distribution each year. This…
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Walkersville High School Weekly Events
11/7/16 ELECTION STAFF SETTING UP VOTING MACHINES – CAFETERIA – 5:00 – 9:00 PM Boys Basketball Player/Parent Meeting – Gym – 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Mathis Girls Basketball Player/Parent Meeting – Senior Cafeteria – 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Little 11/8/16 SCHOOLS CLOSED – ELECTION DAY 11/9/16 Financial Aid Night – Cafeteria – 7:00 pm 11/10/16 SAFE & SOUND BASKETBALL GAMES – 9TH & 10TH VS COACHES @ 6;30 11TH & 12TH VS STAFF @ 7:30 PM – $5 ADMISSION OR $3 WITH CANNED FOOD 11/11/16 Varsity Football –…
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