
George Ranch H.S.
GRHS Summer Longhorn News 7-23-2023
Connect With Us!
Website: https://lcisd.org/campuses/georgeranchhs/home
Location: 8181 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreGRHS/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Twitter: @WeAreGRHS
A Message From Heather Patterson, GRHS Principal
Happy Summer Sunday GRHS Longhorns,
This is the second weekly edition of my GRHS Longhorn News for the 23-24 school year! These will come out every Sunday, so please make sure you are checking your email each week for important information and updates on all things GR!
Skyward has now rolled over to the new school year, which means if you are currently enrolled at GRHS, I should have access to all 9th-12th graders! Welcome to the Ranch!
Students, this will be going to your Office 365 school email. Yes, you need to check it, as you are now in high school and must take an active role in your success! Parents, this will be coming to the email you listed in Skyward; please ensure you have not blocked it or that it is not going to your spam/junk files.
*TIME SENSITIVE* ONLINE Beginning of Year Forms open and go live on Wednesday, July 26th! All forms MUST be completed BEFORE your student's 23-24 schedule will be generated. There are no exceptions! Take 15 min asap to get this done for us!
PARKING PASS TIME:
Seniors should have received an email on Thursday evening with requirements and detailed instructions to request and purchase their parking passes for the 23-24 school year. Juniors will get their email today! (Sunday) and Sophomores will be coming by next Sunday. Please make sure you have all the required documents ready to go!
You will need pictures of these 3 documents to upload and complete the process:
- Drivers License (no permits allowed)
- Insurance Card (listing you as a driver)
- Screenshot of Completed Payment (QR code payment link included in the email)
Construction updates will be starting to come in my July 30th email. I will update you with more information and all that will entail ensuring we maintain the same level of safety and security for your students and my staff!
As always, we are here to help! If you have questions AFTER READING THOUGH ALL THIS INFORMATION, please contact your student's Assistant Principal for help! I have included their contact info below to make it easy for you!
We have our front office open daily to assist you. Only a small crew works the office, as everyone else is still on summer break, but we are happy to help Monday- Thursday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. We are closed on Fridays through July! You can also email us directly or call 832-223-4200 during the same hours.
GRHS Front Office: 832-223-4200
Veronica Moreno - Principal's Admin Assistant - vmoreno@lcisd.org
Heather Patterson - GRHS Principal - hpatterson@lcisd.org
Carrie Yanta - GRHS Associate Principal - cyanta@lcsid.org
Assistant Principal Support Team (ALPHA split by LAST NAME)
Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Babafemi Ojo -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) babafemi.ojo@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.or
Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org
GRHS Counselors are back! (counselors are divided up by last name alpha split)
Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org
Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org
Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org
Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org
Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org
Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org
- *TIME SENSITIVE* ONLINE Beginning of Year Forms open and go live on Wednesday, July 26th! All forms MUST be completed BEFORE your student's 23-24 schedule will be generated.
- DUAL CREDIT UPDATES AND PAYMENT DUE DATE - AUGUST 5TH!
- Dress Code Reminders for Back to School Shopping! Be in the know of what you CAN wear to school! (IDs are STILL mandatory every day!)
- 9th Grade and NEW to GRHS Student Orientation will be August 4th! 2-4 pm (Students Only)
- GRHS Open House - September 12th @6:30PM! (see flyer)
- MORE SENIOR CAP AND GOWN YEARBOOK PICTURE APPTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AUG 5TH AND 6TH! SIGN UP TODAY! ONE MORE DATE COMING IN THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS IS MANDATORY TO BE PICTURED IN THE YEARBOOK AND THE SENIOR SLIDE SHOW AT GRADUATION. THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS PICTURE. SEE MORE DETAILS IN THE NEWSLETTER. OPTIONAL PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.
- PROGRAD INFO FOR THE CLASS OF 2024!
- TRYOUT INFO (swim, volleyball, dive, football, XC, tennis)
- Summer Office Hours (Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM-5:00 PM) Closed Fridays
- 23-24 Instructional Calendar and Bell Schedule
- High School Hours 8:25 am-3:50 pm (front doors will open at 7:45 for tutorials)
- Transcript and VOE Requests Procedures
ONLINE Beginning of Year Forms open and go live on July 26th! All forms MUST be completed BEFORE your student's 23-24 schedule will be generated. There are no exceptions! Take the 15 min NOW to get this done!
The mandatory ONLINE Beginning of Year Forms open and go live on July 26th...that's THIS WEDNESDAY! Take 15 minutes this week (starting July 26th) while you still have a little time to breathe and get this done.
If you are new to this, more Instructions, important dates, and technical assistance regarding the online forms can be found by clicking the link https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/family-access/beginning-of-year-forms.
*This page also includes a link to reset your Family Access username/password if you have forgotten it over the summer! :)
Your student’s schedule will NOT be viewable online through the Family Access Center until all of your student's beginning-of-year forms are completed and AFTER the campus has released schedules.
For those who need access to a computer or the Internet, computers will be available on campus Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the GRHS Library starting 8/7/2023.
23-24 Calendar and Bell Schedule!
Click the Link Below for a Printable 23-24 School Calendar!
Click the Link Below for a Printable 23-24 Bell Schedule!
NEW START TIME FOR HS! 8:25am - 3:50pm! Doors open for tutorials at 7:45am!
DUAL CREDIT UPDATES & PAYMENT DUE DATE AUGUST 5TH!
Mrs. Henley-Stegent is our GRHS Dual Credit Counselor!
All PAYMENT-related questions will be answered through Lonestar as this is handled separately from GRHS. Please see the contact for this in the Lonestar Account link below.
Attention Dual Credit Students! All Lone Star College accounts should have their dual credit waivers applied by July 27th and then account balances should be accurate. Please log into your My Lone Star account to pay for your fall 2023 dual credit courses. Please see attached directions for making online payments. All payments are due August 5th, 2023. After August 5th, students may be dropped for nonpayment..
Step by Step Payment Directions!
Click the link below if you need a hard copy of the payment directions!
Hey GRHS Class of 2024! We have GReat news, your yearbook cap and gown pic will be taken on site (at GRHS) this year! Please use the link below to sign up for a time slot for August 5th or 6th!
Remember there is NO CHARGE for this basic cap and gown YEARBOOK ONLY pose, but if you do not have this done with Legacy you will NOT be included the yearbook or included in the Senior graduation slide show! Don’t wait, sign up today!
If you are still out of town on all of these dates we will host ONE more make up date during September or October!
Need Additional Instructions?
- Go to https://seniors.legacystudios.com/george-ranch-hs-richmond-tx/
- (Enter George Ranch HS in the "Find My School" box if it doesn't pop up)
- Choose the package and make the appointment.
If you are experiencing any problems, please reach out to Legacy Studio's Customer Service number at 1-800-348-4360, and one of the reps can make the appointment for you.
So far we have 250 Seniors signed up! We are almost half way there! Great job!
There are OPTIONAL packages that you can purchase if your are interested. See flyer below!
RANCH ROUND-UP - ORIENTATION FOR ALL 9TH GRADERS AND NEW STUDENTS (GRADES 9-12) TO GRHS FROM 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. PRINCIPAL WELCOME, STAFFAMILY INTRODUCTIONS, AND CAMPUS TOURS WILL BE HAPPENING!
SAVE THE DATE - GRHS OPEN HOUSE!
PARKING PASS TIME!
Seniors should have received an email from Mrs. Patterson on Thursday evening with requirements and detailed instructions to request and purchase their parking passes for the 23-24 school year.
Juniors will get their email today! (Sunday) and Sophomores will be coming by next Sunday. Please make sure you have all the required documents ready to go!
You will need pictures of these 3 documents to upload and complete the process:
- Drivers License (no permits allowed)
- Insurance Card (listing you as a driver)
- Screenshot of Completed Payment (QR code payment link included in the email)
*Due to a lot of construction happening this year, we have 65 fewer parking spots available for purchase this year. Sophomore spots will be sold last and will be limited.
Pre-order your 23-24 ABC Spirit Bundles TODAY! All 4 Comfort Colors shirts for $65! Shirts will be delivered the week of 09/18/23 before our first MAROON color out on Friday, 09/22/23!
As you get ready to go school shopping, be CLEAR on the GRHS Dress Code! I have included some pictures that are great for summer, but not school appropriate! Thanks for your help!
YOU MIGHT THINK I'M KIDDING, BUT THE STRUGGLE IS REAL FOR SOME OF OUR KIDS. I WANT TO BE CRYSTAL CLEAR FROM DAY ONE! DRESS CODE IS A REAL THING AT THE RANCH! SO WHAT YOU WORE THIS SUMMER, IS PROBABLY ON THE "NOT SCHOOL APPROPRIATE" LIST.
WHILE YOU ARE SCHOOL CLOTHES SHOPPING....I WANTED TO GIVE YOU A FEW EXAMPLES OF WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED SO YOU STILL HAd TIME TO TAKE THEM BACK OUT OF YOUR SHOPPING CART! Thanks for your help keeping the main thing the main thing....learning!
Too Short! (Minimum 3-4in inseam on shorts)
Too low! Must be straight across armpit to armpit and straps need to be 2-3 inches in width
No rips above thighs! Must be 3-4in below inseam (like shorts)
Oversized shirts must be tucked in so I can see your shorts!
No illegal substances or alcohol references!
Logos that are NOT appropriate for school
Ears cannot be covered. (inside the building) Save the Airpods for lunch and before and after school
Hoodie hoods cannot be pulled UP. (inside the building)
No middrift skin showing. (see dress code visual above)
GRHS Picture ID's will be passed out the first few days of school during lunches and will be mandatory the minute you walk into the building every day. If you have one from last year, keep it in your back pack for a back up in case you forget it one day.
If you do not have your ID you will be scanning the QR code to have a new one printed for $5.
PLEASE NOTE! A few students still need to clear their outstanding 22-23 ID fine from last year BEFORE they receive a 23-24 schedule on the first day of school!
Mark your calendar! GRHS Homecoming is October 19th - The GRHS Band and Guard are hosting a mum fundraiser!
STUDENTS NEED TO LOG IN THEIR COLLEGE BOARD ACCOUNT TO ACCESS SPRING AP SCORES. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO LOG IN!
CLASS OF 2024 PROGRAD UPDATES - PROGRAD CLASS OF 2024 SHIRTS NOW READY TO ORDER - USE LINK BELOW!
What is ProGrad?
Project Graduation (aka ProGrad) is an all-night celebration held on graduation night ran by the Class of 2024 parent group. It’s a great way to spend time with your friends on this special night with fantastic food, fun, games, and prizes in a safe, drug and alcohol free environment.
Seniors will have an opportunity to earn Raffle Tickets throughout the year. All earned Raffle Tickets will allow the Senior to be eligible for prizes and cash given away at ProGrad 2024. The more you participate the more tickets you earn!
1. Seniors earn raffle ticket points when they or their parent/guardian participate in ProGrad activities throughout the year.
2. Each point earned becomes a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes on graduation night!
3. There is a cap on raffle winnings.
4. Parents can earn tickets toward their child’s ticket count by attending ProGrad meetings or volunteering to work at Senior Serve (only if your senior is participating as a student volunteer)
Senior Serve is ProGrad’s biggest fundraiser!
Proceeds from this event pays for the great prizes, food, and activities for the all-night ProGrad party. Senior Serve is a themed dinner party with music, skits, silent & cake auctions. It’s an event your family and guests will never forget!
- Students can participate individually or in groups up to 8 maximum.
- Groups will choose a theme.
- The group wears costumes, decorates their table, serves dinner, creates a video skit, takes a themed group photo, provides a silent auction basket and provides a cake for the auction that relates to your selected theme.
Your Class of 2024 PROGRAD shirt design has been finalized! Please find the attached link for purchase. 10 points/tickets will be awarded if purchased by August 24, 2023!
https://www.georgeranchprograd.com/product-page/senior-spirit-shirt
Join GRHS Pro-Grad C/O ‘24 class on Remind!
https://www.remind.com/join/grhsprog?utm_medium=ios
Stay in the KNOW Join the GRHS Class of 2024 - ProGrad Facebook page by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/642748614069838
HOPE ON THE BRAZOS!
All Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the month of July (except July 4)
8:30 am- 11:30 am or 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080949aea822a7fd0-summer?useFullSite=true#/
Have a New Driver? Need a VOE? Need a Transcript? We have you covered!
If you are needing to request a verification of enrollment (VOE) or transcript, please click the button above!
- You will need the student's id number. Please note that it takes 1 business day to process all requests.
- Please note that VOE expires 30 days after it is signed.
GRHS Admin Team Support
If you need assistance our summer business hours are 8:00-5:00 (Monday through Thursday) and closed on Fridays in June and July!
Heather Patterson - Principal hpatterson@lcisd.org
Assistant Principal Support Team (ALPHA split by LAST NAME)
Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Babafemi Ojo -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) babafemi.ojo@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org
Nicholas Cavallo - GRHS Campus Athletic Coordinator (athletic concerns/questions) ncavallo@lcisd.org
Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar Squad! (They are on Summer Break until July 13th!)
Our GRHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are ready and available to support you. The best way to contact them is via email and they will be getting back with you for assistance as soon as possible when they get BACK on contract July 13th.
(Alpha Split by Student LAST Name for Counselors)
Counselors:
Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org
Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org
Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org
Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org
Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org
Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org
Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org
Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org