Good evening Githens families,
Please review this email in its entirety for our weekly updates at Githens.
Calendar
May 25th: Memorial Day- No School
May 26th: NJHS Induction Ceremony
May 27th: Spring Athletic Award Ceremony
May 28th: EOG Testing Begins
May 28th: Spring Showcase
May 29th: Last Day for Make-Up Work to be turned in
EOG Testing
EOG Testing will start on Thursday, May 28th. Please ensure that your scholar is present and on time each day as we begin the testing window.
PTA Updates
PTA officers were voted in for the 26-27 school year. Stay tuned for the final PTA meeting date.
Parent Engagement Survey
We would love to receive your feedback on parent and family engagement this year! Please complete THIS survey so that your voice can be heard in Raider Nation.
Device Turn In
Starting Friday, May 8th, scholars will begin leaving their DPS issued devices at school in order to prepare for End of Grade Testing and end of year device collection. Do not expect your scholar to bring a device home after this date.
Spring Showcase
Our Fine Arts Department will host the Spring Showcase on Thursday, May 28th at Githens. This event will take place from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. We look forward to having our scholars showcase their talents!
Orchestra Boosters
Sherwood Githen Middle School Orchestra Boosters — We're Back!
We are thrilled to announce the reinstatement of the Sherwood Githen Middle School Orchestra Booster program! After years of dormancy, the Boosters are active again and working to support our incredible student musicians and orchestra director, Katherine Ropp.
Our newly elected executive board is ready to serve:
President: Kate McCracken
Vice President: Michelle Gardiner
Treasurer: Natalia Silva Harwood
Secretary: Liza Guzman
Since our inaugural meeting on February 3, 2026, we've been laying the groundwork for a strong program. We invite all orchestra families to join us for our next meeting:
📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 PM | Online
We'll share progress updates, present the 2026–27 school year budget, and discuss goals for the year ahead. Your voice matters — we hope to see you there!
Meeting link to follow.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on June 9th. Each 8th grade team will have a designated time for their ceremony. Dr. Major reviewed these details with students in March and a letter outlining the event was sent home. I am linking the letter HERE for reference. Please contact Dr. Major for questions regarding the promotion ceremony.
Transportation (Carpool and Buses)
Carpool: Parents, please avoid using the Staff Parking Lot for morning drop-off as it impedes the arrival of staff members. Also, parents who utilize the church parking lot as a pick-up location, please be advised that this is hazardous to both you and your scholar. We encourage you to use the GMS carpool line to maintain the safety of all.
6th grade car riders are dismissed at 3:20pm followed by 7th grade car riders being dismissed at 3:30pm. No students will be dismissed between 3:00pm - 3:20pm and ALL carpool scholars must be picked up no later than 4:15pm daily.
Buses: To help you stay informed, we encourage you to use the Edulog app to track your scholar’s bus and receive real-time updates about delays or changes. Transportation information and guidelines can be found HERE. If you have any questions regarding buses, please contact Mr. Carter, james_carter@dpsnc.net. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to ensure safe and efficient transportation for all students
Athletics
It is a WRAP for the 25-26 Sports Season at Githens! Congratulations to all of our Raiders. The End of Spring Season Athletic Ceremony will be held on Wednesday May 27th at 5:30pm in the Githens Gym.
Stay tuned for Fall Ticket-to-Play dates!
Community Events
None at this time.
Our goal at Githens is to keep a strong connection between home and school. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
For 6th grade inquires - Mr. Carter
For 7th grade inquires - Mr. Goble
For 8th grade inquires - Dr. Major