Calendar of Events

Date Event
Monday July 27, 2026 Welcome back breakfast for teachers and staff from 7 am to 10 am (all-staff faculty meeting) (PTSA set up day before & bring food at 6:30 AM day of event)
Friday, July 31, 2026 10th-12th Grade Schedule Pick-up Day @ 8 AM – 12 PM (PTSA table set up at 7:30 AM)
Monday, Aug 3, 2026 9th Grade Schedule Pick-up Day @ 9AM – 11AM (PTSA set up table at 8:30AM)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 First day of school
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Board of Directors meeting (6:30 PM – lower level lecture hall)
Thursday, August 20, 2026 PTSA First General Meeting and Open House @ 7 PM (PTSA table set up at 6:30 PM) (Fundraiser Kick-Off August 20-September 14)
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Board of Directors + First School Council meeting (6:30 PM – lower level lecture hall)
Monday, September 14, 2026 Principal Q & A @ 7 PM for 9th parents @ 6 PM meet and greet other parents on the patio with tea and lemonade and cookies, then Q & A
Friday, September 18, 2026 First GCPS Digital Learning Day
End of September TBD Reflections art pieces due date in the front office by 3PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Board of Directors meeting (6:30 PM – lower level lecture hall)
Friday, October 23, 2026 Bus Driver and Custodial Staff Appreciation (VP Hospitality – 2:15 PM plan for grab & go lunch bus foyer – remind Olaya to tell bus drivers and custodial staff a few days ahead)
October 28 & 29, 2026 GSMST Cyber Days
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Second GCPS Digital Learning Day
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Board of Directors meeting (6:30 PM – lower level lecture hall)
Thursday, November 12, 2026 8th Grade Informational Session @ 7 PM
November TBD Reflections (chair) pick up art, local awards, doughnuts @ 7:15 AM in cafe
Friday, November 20, 2026 Staff Treat Buffet (VP Hospitality request volunteers & donations) (6:30 AM board members and volunteers accept donation drop offs) (set up day before)
December TBD Decorate Holiday Tree for Art Honor Society
Thursday, December 3, 2026 Fall Awards Celebration @ 7 PM
Wednesday, December 8, 2026 8th Grade Informational Session @ 7 PM
DEC No December Board Meeting
TBD Online store open for IN t-shirt pre-orders
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 Korean Parents luncheon (PTSA provide desserts, burners, utensils, etc.)
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 Final Exams
Thursday, December 17, 2026 Final Exams and Early Release
Friday, December 18, 2026 Final Exams and Early Release
Monday, January 5, 2027 First day of second semester
Wednesday, January 7, 2027 8th Grade Informational Session @ 7 PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 Board of Directors meeting (6:30 PM – lower level lecture hall)
Friday, February 5, 2027 IN Eve – set up for IN and PTSA provides food for volunteers (300 + students, parents, teachers, and custodians) – provide 70 cheese pizzas for pick up by 6 PM and serve at 6:30 PM; Must finish by 8 PM
Saturday, February 6, 2027 International Night
January 26, 2027 Lottery Drawing
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 Second PTSA General Meeting (elect Nominating Committee) and Curriculum Night (record video and email members earlier in the week)
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 Board of Directors meeting (6:30 PM – lower level lecture hall)
March 3 & 4, 2027 GSMST Cyber Days
Thursday, March 11, 2027 Rising Freshman Curriculum Night @7 PM in cafeteria (PTSA table set up 6:30 PM)
Tuesday, March 16, 2027 Board of Directors meeting (6:30 PM – lower level lecture hall)
Tuesday, April 13, 2027 Third PTSA General Meeting combined with Board of Directors meeting and Election of New Officers (6:30 PM – lower level lecture hall)
May 3 – May 7, 2027 Teacher Appreciation Week (PTSA provides Breakfast on Tuesday, May 5th and Dessert on Friday, May 8th) (VP Hospitality)
Tuesday, May 11, 2027 Board of Directors meeting (6:30 PM – lower level lecture hall) – Last executive board meeting of the year
Wednesday, May 19, 2027 Spring Awards
Friday, May 21, 2027 Senior Celebration Night – Photo booth, games, dinner and snacks and movie. PTSA working with Mr. Kuninsky to combine our event with Senior Movie Night, 6 PM to 10 PM
Friday, May 15, 2026 Final Exams
Monday, May 24, 2027 Final Exams and Early Release
Tuesday, May 25, 2027 Final Exams and Early Release
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 Final Exams and Early Release
MAY – TBD Graduation
MAY – TBD Summer STEM Camp for rising 9th graders. Lunch sales (VP Fundraising)