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Congratulations to Larry Trejo for winning the 6th grade tournament at the Dawson 4-6th grade chess match at Henderson State University. The team played well and had great sportsmanship!
Congratulations to Brenner Williams and Levi Dyer on earning 1st and 3rd place respectively in the Dawson Chess Tournament at Henderson State University. The team was also given a special tour of campus and met up with Dr Trey Berry! Way to Be Great!
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Mineral Springs has cancelled the 7th grade game for this week. We will play junior high only at Mineral Springs at 7pm Thursday.
Do you need some new Gurdon gear? Are you ready to show your support for Gurdon Girls' Basketball? We have a great opportunity for you to do both!
Gurdon Girls' Basketball is hosting a Fan Gear fundraiser. You can access the site via the link below to order some great Gurdon gear and support the Girls' Basketball team at the same time!
All items are of great quality and look great! The shop will remain open until November 12, so place your order today!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/xsYkFtDg8h
Gurdon Girls' Basketball is hosting a Fan Gear fundraiser. You can access the site via the link below to order some great Gurdon gear and support the Girls' Basketball team at the same time!
All items are of great quality and look great! The shop will remain open until November 12, so place your order today!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/xsYkFtDg8h
Gurdon students in grades K-6th are invited to decorate their bicycles or scooters to join in the parade. This year’s theme is
“Purple Reign.”
“Purple Reign.”
GO-DEVIL FOOTBALL ALUMNI- This Friday night we would like to welcome you back with our Alumni Night celebration. Reception at 6pm in the cafeteria and recognition on the field in between the first and second quarters.
Click the link below for more information.
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Click the link below for more information.
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Today is World Mental Health Day! Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Counseling services are available to all Gurdon students with no out-of-pocket cost to families!
Here is the link to refer your child to counseling services. This information goes directly to Wendy Schaeffer, Wellness Center Coordinator and is kept strictly confidential. If your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
https://forms.gle/6zoVmfqk8TdTdJqy7
Here is the link to refer your child to counseling services. This information goes directly to Wendy Schaeffer, Wellness Center Coordinator and is kept strictly confidential. If your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
https://forms.gle/6zoVmfqk8TdTdJqy7
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FINAL!
Chosen by their classmates, these outstanding students will represent Gurdon High School with pride and class.
This year’s theme, “Purple Reigns”, reminds us that school spirit, unity, and excellence should and always will shine brightest in Gurdon! 💜💛
#PurpleReigns #GoDevils #GurdonPride #Homecoming2025 #BeGreat
This year’s theme, “Purple Reigns”, reminds us that school spirit, unity, and excellence should and always will shine brightest in Gurdon! 💜💛
#PurpleReigns #GoDevils #GurdonPride #Homecoming2025 #BeGreat
🌴 Aloha! 🌺
It’s Pep Rally Day!
Grab your leis, bring your island spirit, and join us at 2:00 PM in the gym for our Hawaiian Theme Pep Rally!
Let’s bring the heat, hype, and Purple Reigns pride! 💜🔥
#GoDevils #PurpleReigns #HawaiianPepRally #GurdonPride
It’s Pep Rally Day!
Grab your leis, bring your island spirit, and join us at 2:00 PM in the gym for our Hawaiian Theme Pep Rally!
Let’s bring the heat, hype, and Purple Reigns pride! 💜🔥
#GoDevils #PurpleReigns #HawaiianPepRally #GurdonPride
Mr. Jeremy Poole, Education Program Coordinator with the State Department kindly took some time during his safety inspection tour of our campus to speak with Lumber Grading students. Mr. Poole shared about how important it is for students to learn technical skills and how they will help them later in life. Our dedicated maintenance team also spoke about the need to be flexible and open for training to improve career opportunities. Gurdon CTE is grateful for their time and commitment to our students!
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New dental enrollments at the Wellness Center are on hold until 2026 while DHS works to implement new reimbursement rates that passed into law this year. If you requested to receive a new patient dental enrollment packet for your student, it will be sent to you when enrollments are opened back up!
Jonah Jester was awarded the week 5 Farm Bureau MVP ball. Jonah had two rushing touchdowns, threw for two touchdowns, and picked up 2 interceptions on defense in the 47-7 win over Lafayette County.
We are gearing up for an AMAZING Homecoming Week (October 20-24)! 💜💛
Homecoming Spirit Days bring lots of fun and exciting memories to homecoming celebrations, and we are ready to show everyone why PURPLE REIGNS! 💜💛
Monday – “Let the Legacy Reign”
Show your Gurdon pride by wearing your Gurdon alumni gear or favorite school spirit wear!
Tuesday – “Royalty Day: Rule the School”
Dress like royalty—crowns, capes, tiaras, royal purple, and anything fit for a king or queen!
Wednesday – “Purple Reigns Pajama Party”
Keep it cozy (AND SCHOOL APPROPRIATE) and show your purple pride with purple, OR ANY COLOR, pajamas!
Thursday – “Decades Reign: Through the Years We Reign”
Pick a decade and dress the part—1950s, 70s, 80s, 90s/2000s.
We’ll also welcome alumni for a special “Legacy Walk” leading into the pep rally on Thursday, October 23. Alumni who would like to participate in the Legacy Walk will meet in the GHS Student Center at 9:15 a.m.
Homecoming Spirit Days bring lots of fun and exciting memories to homecoming celebrations, and we are ready to show everyone why PURPLE REIGNS! 💜💛
Monday – “Let the Legacy Reign”
Show your Gurdon pride by wearing your Gurdon alumni gear or favorite school spirit wear!
Tuesday – “Royalty Day: Rule the School”
Dress like royalty—crowns, capes, tiaras, royal purple, and anything fit for a king or queen!
Wednesday – “Purple Reigns Pajama Party”
Keep it cozy (AND SCHOOL APPROPRIATE) and show your purple pride with purple, OR ANY COLOR, pajamas!
Thursday – “Decades Reign: Through the Years We Reign”
Pick a decade and dress the part—1950s, 70s, 80s, 90s/2000s.
We’ll also welcome alumni for a special “Legacy Walk” leading into the pep rally on Thursday, October 23. Alumni who would like to participate in the Legacy Walk will meet in the GHS Student Center at 9:15 a.m.
The annual Gurdon High School Title I Meeting will be held Monday, October 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the GHS Student Center.
*National Principal Appreciation Month*
