School Notebook: GHS AP students tops; student-athletes offer Easter baskets
Grafton High School’s Advanced Placement students achieved the highest AP scores in Southern Worcester County and Blackstone Valley in 2021, according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
GHS Principal Kevin Carney said 74.1 percent of Grafton students achieved the qualifying scores between 3-5 compared to the state average of 31.1 percent.
Massachusetts, for the second consecutive year, was first in the nation in the percentage of graduating high school seniors who scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam. Students who score a 3, 4, or 5 are eligible for credits at most colleges.
Grafton High Theatre’s production of “Grease” drew raves from residents who came out for the popular musical. It was the first spring musical held at the school since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photos by Madi Otis, GHS ‘23
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As the Easter season approaches, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has purchased 10 sports-related Easter baskets to give to families in need.
If you are a family or know a family in need who would benefit from our ability to assist them, email Kevin Anderson, Director of Athletics at andersonke@grafton.k12.ma.us.
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Paparazzi alert!
The annual Athletics Awards Ceremony is returning to in-person on May 26 and student-athletes will be walking the green carpet. Students are being asked to “dress to impress,” with prizes awarded to the best-dressed athletes.
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While Grafton High seniors — and their parents — are facing a bunch of “lasts” as the school year winds down, Grafton Middle School eighth graders are looking ahead to some firsts.
Among them: figuring out just how to get around the much larger Grafton High.
Student and staff leaders at GHS are offering guided campus tours to incoming students and families during the remainder of the school year.
Friday, April 15 – 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Friday, April 29 – 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Friday, May 6 – 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Friday, May 13 – 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Friday, May 20 – 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
These tours are by appointment only. Please email Principal Kevin Carney at carneyk@grafton.k12.ma.us if you are interested.
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