Community Emails

https://www.fultonschools.org/community/become-a-volunteer

Senior Portraits Deadline

The deadline to have a senior portrait taken, and to be included in the yearbook, is November 15. Cady Studios will be on campus Thursday, November 6 for five-minute senior portrait sessions. If your student wants to be in the yearbook and won't be able to meet the deadline, make an appointment for one of these sessions. There is no fee or obligation to purchase anything.

JCHS Cares: Tell Us How We Can Support You

Hello JCHS Families, I’m Maiko Noiri-Schoen, the School Social Worker at JCHS. I’d love to hear about any current needs in our community. Please take a moment to complete this confidential survey —your input helps us connect families with valuable resources. Also, a big shoutout to our amazing FBLA students who collected 580 canned goods, beating Chattahoochee HS during their annual October Can Drive! If your family could use food support, let me know in the survey or, feel free to reach out to me directly: schoenm@fultonschools.org / 470-254-2057

November Attendance Awareness Message

With holidays approaching, maintaining strong attendance is key to finishing the semester successfully. Every day before the break is a valuable learning day. Missing just 1 week in November can cause students to lose up to 20% of a grading period’s content. Let’s work together to build strong attendance habits and keep the momentum going!

Reminder: The late bell rings at 8:20 AM. Students should be in their classrooms, ready to learn by that time.

Thank you for helping us support every student’s success!

📣 The JCHS PTSA is excited to welcome American Commerce Bank as our newest Partner in Education!

American Commerce Bank is committed to supporting our local community and empowering student success. With a focus on personalized service,

community values, and strong financial stewardship, they bring a wealth of support and enthusiasm to JCHS.

We are grateful for their partnership and investment in our students, staff, and school programs. Please join us in welcoming American Commerce Bank

The JCHS PTSA Wellness team is hosting Wellness Wednesday

December 3, during all student lunch periods. We are seeking parent volunteers to assist with the hot cocoa station and snowflake activity station.

Please make sure that you have completed the Fulton county school Volunteer training 48 hours prior to the event (Link below). The training is good for two years but make sure that you bring your valid drivers license to check in on December 3rd.

to the Creek!

College Planning

The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Thursday, November 13th. All families and students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

JCHS Girls Soccer Holiday Greenery Fundraiser

Bring the holiday spirit home with fresh, fragrant greenery while supporting JCHS Girls Soccer! Choose from beautiful wreaths and centerpieces, hand-delivered by our players—-or ship them to family or friends near or far!

QR codes for local delivery and out of town delivery in attached flyer.

October 31, 2025

Dear Families,

We recognize that many in our school community rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help meet monthly food needs. The Georgia Department of Human Services has announced that November SNAP benefits may be delayed due to a pause in federal funding.

We understand this news may bring stress and uncertainty for some families. Please know you are not alone — our school and Fulton County Schools are here to support you.

To help families during this time, we are launching the ConnectFulton Food Initiative (flyer attached). We are partnering with food banks, churches, and community organizations across the county to ensure families have access to groceries and meals. A full list of nearby food resources is available HERE.

If your family has a critical need for food, clothing or shelter, please reach out to our School Social Worker, Maiko Noiri-Schoen.

We are committed to ensuring our students and families have access to the necessary resources to promote the learning and well-being of our students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance or have questions.

Thank you for being part of our caring school community.

Much love and respect ... Chris

October 29, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

French - I’m excited to let you know how well our JCHS students did this year at the Clemson University Poetry Declamation Contest.

After training for several weeks, these French students memorized and performed two dramatic poems in French for college French professor judges. This is an art form halfway between debate and theater.

On Saturday, Oct 26, 5 Johns Creek High School French students competed in South Carolina at Clemson University. Out of 6 medals awarded for their level, they took home both gold medals, 1 silver medal and 1 bronze.

Please help me congratulate them on their hard work and wonderful achievement.

Elodie Dolfin, Fr 2 H – Gold

Shreeya Kasichainula, Fr 2 H – Gold

Vasilisa Alekseeva, Fr 2 H – Silver

Alexander Rye, Fr 2 H – Bronze

Rebeca Franco Rodriguez, Fr 1 – Honorable Mention

NEWS & NOTES

https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/GIFTCARDDRIVE

AP Testing – The deadline to register without penalty is November 4th

Students enrolled in AP courses
- If you are currently enrolled in an AP course, you must also be registered on The College Board website for your AP exam. If you have not done so, please reach out to your AP teacher for your join code to register for your exam.
Students who want to cancel their AP exams
- If you are cancelling an AP exam, you must pay contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to cancel your exam.
Self- Study AP exams
- If you are self-studying for an AP exam you must pay https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN713-1545 to register and contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to receive your join code to enroll for the exam.

Creek Peek and Freshmen Tours

We’re excited to announce two upcoming events for our future Gladiators: Creek Peek and Freshmen Tours! These events are designed to welcome new students and families, give them a chance to explore our campus, and learn about all the amazing opportunities at The Creek.

Here’s where we need your help:
We’re not asking for sign-ups (unless you are a rising freshman family), just your support in getting the word out! Please share these events with friends, neighbors, and anyone who might have an incoming freshman or potential new student joining us next year. Whether it’s through social media, community groups, or a quick conversation, every share helps us reach more families.

JCHS PTSA is excited to launch our "Celebrating Success" Gift Card Drive!

JCHS PTSA is proud to honor and recognize the outstanding achievements of our amazing teachers and staff throughout the year. To continue these meaningful traditions, we're asking for the support of our JCHS community to help celebrate their hard work and dedication. Your donations will help us recognize these incredible efforts and encourage a lasting culture of pride and excellence at Johns Creek High School.

To contribute, please visit the Celebrating Success Gift Card Drive at:

Thank you for helping us make JCHS a place where excellence is recognized and celebrated!

The Boys and Girls Soccer Program at Johns Creek HS is having their annual 5K For Heroes on Saturday, November 15. Come run, walk or just gather together as we honor the service of our local veterans and first responders. Let’s show the heroes in our lives how important they are to us! The race starts at 9:00. Can’t make it the day of the race? Please consider making a donation. This year both programs will be giving back a portion of the proceeds to the American Legion of Johns Creek to help maintain the Memorial Walkway at Newtown Park. The remaining proceeds will support both the Girls and Boys Soccer programs. Use the link below or scan the QR code to register. If you don’t know a player in the program, please be sure to put SOCCERFORALL down as the person who referred you.

https://jchs.redpodium.com/jchs-2025-5k-for-heroes

New Partner in Ed. - we welcome School of Rock to JCHS as a Partner in Ed. See attached flyer.

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Thursday, November 13th. All families and students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

ATTACHMENTS

JCHS Soccer 5K

School of Rock Community Partner

The College Family Plan

October 22, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

Quiz Bowl - We are thrilled to announce that the Johns Creek High School Quiz Bowl Team A has been crowned Champion at the Greg Trandel Memorial Bulldog Brawl Tournament held at Commerce High School on October 11, 2025!

Our talented team — Edward Kim, Eli Yoder, Mohnish Maddineni, Eric Yun, and Eden Yun — delivered an exceptional performance, finishing the tournament with a perfect record of 8 wins and 0 losses to lift the championship trophy.

Congratulations to Edward Kim (Senior), who was the Top Scorer of the tournament with an outstanding 106 points per game (PPG), a remarkable achievement reflecting his depth of knowledge and quick thinking.

We also applaud the efforts of Team B — Aarya Vankadari, Arjun Raju, Katie Nelson, and Diptarko Gupta — who competed admirably and demonstrated the depth of talent across our Quiz Bowl program.

Please join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our Quiz Bowl teams. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to an exciting rest of the season!

ACT - Congrats to the entire JCHS community on our average ACT score. Our composite for 2025 was 25.6. Among comprehensive high schools in Georgia, our average was #6.

NEWS & NOTES

Volleyball - Tonight, show up for an Elite 8 battle at Johns Creek. At 6:30 pm, our 6th-ranked girls volleyball team will host second-ranked Pope. Let's fill the gym and get loud!

School Counseling Updates

Please join us as we bring awareness to Bullying Prevention and having drug free school during Red Ribbon Week. Please see a list of the activities the counselors have for the students and staff to participate in for the remainder of October.

Bully Prevention
- Wednesday, October 22, Wellness Wednesday – Block Party, Music and Ice Cream in the Courtyard with Mr. J
Red Ribbon Week: October 27 -31
- Give a Hand, Take A Stand, Be Drug Free, Monday, October 27, Lunch activity with students
- Wear Red to School, Tuesday, October 28
- Sock It to Drugs, Wear your favorite colorful socks, Wednesday, October 29
- Team Up Against Drugs: Wear your favorite team jersey, Thursday, October 30
- Snap a Red Ribbon Week Photo, Friday, October 31, Photos taken at lunch time in the cafeteria

Counselors have begun to conduct junior advisement meetings with our juniors. There is still time to schedule a parent meeting to join your student for the meetings. Please use your counselor’s booking link to make an appointment.

Qustodio: A New Tool for Families to Monitor and Manage Your Child’s Online Activity

As part of our ongoing efforts to support digital safety, we’re excited to share that Fulton County Schools will launch Qustodio on October 20^th, a free app that helps parents monitor and manage their child’s online activity. This tool gives families insight into how students use both district-issued and personal devices.

For district-issued devices:
Parents can see how much time their child spends online, which apps are being used, and what searches are conducted during the school day.
Families can also set time limits and restrictions outside of normal school hours to encourage healthy screen time habits.
For student personal devices (optional):
Parents can choose to install Qustodio on personal devices to monitor usage and set limits at home.
Fulton County Schools does not have any visibility or access to data from student or parent/guardian personal devices — that information is visible only to the parent or guardian who installs the app.

After October 20^th, use this link: qustodio.com/my-school to begin Qustodio. Please use your Parent Portal email address during the sign-up process.

Thank you for helping us promote responsible digital habits and strengthen the partnership between home and school. For any questions or support, please contact myschool@qustodio.com.

AP Testing – The deadline to register without penalty is November 4th

Students enrolled in AP courses
- If you are currently enrolled in an AP course, you must also be registered on The College Board website for your AP exam. If you have not done so, please reach out to your AP teacher for your join code to register for your exam.
Students who want to cancel their AP exams
- If you are cancelling an AP exam, you must pay contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to cancel your exam.
Self- Study AP exams
- If you are self-studying for an AP exam you must pay https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN713-1545 to register and contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to receive your join code to enroll for the exam.

PTSA - Check out this week's newsletter for volunteer opportunities and important dates! This week's activities include Wellness Wednesday and the Honor Roll celebration. Also, the National PTA Reflections submissions are due on October 27. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the art and in life. https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/story/477601

Fall is here, and every day counts!

As we dive into seasonal activities, it’s easy to lose track of time—but showing up each day makes a big difference. Students who miss just 2–4 days in the first quarter are five times more likely to become chronically absent later in the year.

Let’s work together to build strong attendance habits and keep the momentum going!

Reminder: The late bell rings at 8:20 AM. Students should be in their classrooms, ready to learn by that time.

Thank you for helping us support every student’s success!

Letter Jacket and Class Ring Orders – Thursday, 10/23!

3rd Ascent, Johns Creek High School’s Official Letter Jacket, Class Ring, and Graduation partner, will be on campus Thursday, October 23^rd during all lunch periods in the lunchroom to make ordering quick and easy.

✅ Bring your payment in full or $150 deposit and any earned patches

✅ Rings: Payment in full or deposit of $100 for Ultrium, $200 for precious metals

📍 Location: Cafeteria, during all lunch periods
🌐 Order online anytime: www.3rdascent.com
📞 Questions? Call 770-594-8155

Gladiators Baseball is back at work this week with fall workouts, you can help support them this season with a day of golf!” For more information visit: https://birdease.com/2025gladiatoropen

🎭 Two Shows, One Stage – Don’t Miss Out! 🎭

Johns Creek Theatre presents The Vaudevillains and Life Is Short – two unforgettable productions packed with wit, charm, and heart. Come and support your favorite thespians.

Showtimes:

Oct 29–30 @ 7:00 pm
🎃 Halloween Special showing of The Vaudevillains: Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm

✨ Experience live theatre at its best—bold, funny, and full of surprises.

🎟 Get your tickets now at www.jchstheatre.com!

October 8, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

Band - The Gladiator Band competed at the Georgia Marching Band Collective Regional Competition at Mill Creek High School and brought home incredible awards. Our talented Gladiator Band were named Class 2A Champions! They earned Highest in Class in Music, Highest in Class in General Effect and Highest in Class Percussion. The Gladiators didn’t stop there, they also placed 3rd Overall out of 14 bands across all class size! Awards include 2nd Overall in Music, 3rd Overall in Visual, 3rd Overall in Percussion and 3rd Overall in General Effect. They delivered an outstanding performance! We are so proud of the hard work, passion and dedication shown by our students. The Gladiator Band’s next stop is the Buford Regional Competition on October 25th with prelims performance at 11am. Let’s cheer them on as they continue to represent Johns Creek with excellence and pride. Go Gladiators!!

THE NEXT WEEK AT THE CREEK

Today - JV Flag football vs. Milton and BT @ 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Today - Softball @ Norcross HS @ 5:30 pm
Today - Volleyball @ Seckinger for Region Tourney
Thursday - Flag Football @ South Forsyth HS @ 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Thursday - Football @ Lanier @ 7:30 pm
Thursday - Volleyball @ Seckinger for Region Tourney
10.17 - Football vs. Seckinger @ 7:30 pm

NEWS & NOTES

PSAT/ SAT Day Wednesday, October 8, 2025

What you should know:

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) will be the universal screening tool used by Fulton County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This assessment will be required for all students in grades 9, 10, and 11.

Students will report directly to their assigned testing rooms
Extra test tickets will be available with proctors on exam day for any student who needs one.
Testing locations will also be posted on the day of the exam:
- In the front lobby of the school
- At the back canopy entrance

Seniors who registered for the SAT will report to the aux gym.
Senior students who are not taking the SAT will have an asynchronous day or attend a supervised study hall in the gym.
Afternoon Remediation & Recovery approximately 1:30 pm
- Following testing, the afternoon will be divided into two sessions focused on remediation and recovery. These sessions will focus on completing missing assignments or recovery work. This is a great opportunity for students to get caught up without having to sacrifice instructional time on a normal school day. Students who are not assigned to remediation or recovery will participate in a supervised study hall in the cafeteria.

Early Check-Out Procedures
- Any students who requested early checkout on the required form will receive a check out slip after they finish their exam. Any student who did not complete the form will have to follow traditional checkout procedures after 1:00 pm if they wish to leave.
The PSAT/SAT will be administered ONLINE using the College Board Bluebook digital testing application. All students must use their assigned FCS device to participate in the exam. Students who do not have an FCS device will not be able to test.

Student Expectations – PSAT/SAT Exam Day

Students must report to their assigned testing room by 8:00 AM.
What to Bring
A fully charged FCS device
Your device charger
The Bluebook exam app installed and ready to use
A pencil and pen
Calculator (optional): The Desmos Graphing Calculator is embedded in the Bluebook app and approved for use per College Board policy.

Any questions please contact smithjs@fultonschools.org or moyervl@fultonschools.org

National PTA Reflections is back for 2025-26: Explore the Arts and Express Yourself. The National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the art and in life. Submissions are due October 27 - please find more details in this PTSA newsletter: https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/story/476112

Soccer - JCHS Boys Soccer has a spirit night at Nonnina's October 8th from 4 to 9 pm. They are our Premier Restaurant Sponsor.

Theatre - 🎭 Two Shows, One Stage – Don’t Miss Out! 🎭

Johns Creek Theatre presents The Vaudevillains and Life Is Short – two unforgettable productions packed with wit, charm, and heart. Come and support your favorite thespians.

Showtimes:

Oct 29–30 @ 7:00 pm
🎃 Halloween Special showing of The Vaudevillains: Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm

✨ Experience live theatre at its best—bold, funny, and full of surprises.

🎟 Get your tickets now at www.jchstheatre.com!

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Wednesday, October 8th. All families and students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

Spanish National Honors Society will be hosting their annual Trunk or Treat event on October 23rd from 5-8pm, in the front parking lot. This year's theme is Spanish Icons, so please join us in learning about and celebrating various Hispanic stars from around the world. If your club is interested in hosting a trunk, please scan the QR code on the flyers posted around the school. Please share this info with your friends and family and we cannot wait to have an amazing event this year! Sign-Up Flyer General Flyer

October 1, 2025

THE NEXT WEEK @ THE CREEK

Today - Junior Seminar, pt. 2, Volleyball vs. St. Francis/Dawson County @ 5 pm, 9th Gr. Volleyball @ BT @ 5 pm
Thursday - Softball vs. Milton @ 6 pm, Volleyball vs. Wesleyan @ 6pm, 9th Gr. Football @ Hooch @ 6 pm
Friday - Football vs. Roswell (Pink Out) @ 7:30 pm
Saturday - XC @ Chattahoochee Hills @ 7 am, JV Volleyball @ Milton @ TBA, Flag Football @ South Forsyth @ 8:30 am, 9:30 am, and 1:30 pm
Monday - Softball vs. BT @ 6 pm
Tuesday - Volleyball @ Seckinger @ TBA, JV Flag @ Hooch @ 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm

NEWS & NOTES

Johns Creek Police Department's Annual Trunk or Treat

PSAT/SAT Day at Johns Creek High School Wednesday, October 8, 2025

What you should know:

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) will be the universal screening tool used by Fulton County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This assessment will be required for all students in grades 9, 10, and 11.

Students will report directly to their assigned testing rooms, as indicated on their test tickets.
Test tickets are being distributed throughout the week in the auxiliary gym during Flex.
Students who do not pick up their ticket by Friday will have it delivered early next week.
Extra test tickets will be available with proctors on exam day for any student who needs one.
Testing locations will also be posted on the day of the exam:
- In the front lobby of the school
- At the back canopy entrance

Seniors who registered for the SAT will report to the aux gym.
Senior students who are not taking the SAT will have an asynchronous day or attend a supervised study hall.
Afternoon Remediation & Recovery approximately 1:00 pm
- Following testing, the afternoon will be divided into two sessions focused on remediation and recovery. These sessions will focus on completing missing assignments or recovery work. This is a great opportunity for students to get caught up without having to sacrifice instructional time on a normal school day. Students who are not assigned to remediation or recovery will participate in a supervised study hall in the cafeteria.

Early Check-Out Procedures
- Any students who requested early checkout on the required form will receive a check out slip after they finish their exam. Any student who did not complete the form will have to follow traditional checkout procedures after 1:00 pm if they wish to leave.
The PSAT/SAT will be administered ONLINE using the College Board Bluebook digital testing application.
- All students must use their assigned FCS device to participate in the exam. Students who do not have an FCS device will not be able to test.
  - Students should fully charge their devices and bring their charging cords to school on Test Day.

On Exam Day, students must:

Report to their testing room by 8:00 with a fully charged FCS device, device charger, and exam app installed.
PSAT/SAT calculator policy includes the Desmos Graphing Calculator, which is embedded in Bluebook software.
Students who are testing are tentatively scheduled to be released to lunch by 12:45 pm, followed by school-wide remediation.
Students with College Board-approved accommodations for extra time will not be dismissed until they are completed. Students with accommodations are scheduled to complete the test by 2:30-3:00 pm, at the latest.

Any questions please contact smithjs@fultonschools.org or moyervl@fultonschools.org

AP Testing – The deadline to register is October 31, 2025.

Students enrolled in AP courses
- If you are currently enrolled in an AP course, you must also be registered on The College Board website for your AP exam. If you have not done so, please reach out to your AP teacher for your join code to register for your exam.
Students who want to cancel their AP exams
- If you are cancelling an AP exam, you must pay your cancellation fee https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN713-1546 and please contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to cancel your exam.
Self- Study AP exams
- If you are self-studying for an AP exam you must pay to register https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN713-1545 and contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to receive your join code to enroll for the exam.

Friday, October 3^rd is elementary night for our Future Gladiators! See the attached flyer for all the information. One elementary school will win a popsicle party!!

Soccer Spirit Night - spirit night at Nonnina's October 8th from 4 to 9 pm. They are also our Premier Restaurant Sponsor.

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Wednesday, October 8th. All families and students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

Spanish National Honors Society will be hosting their annual Trunk or Treat event on October 23rd from 5-8pm, in the front parking lot. This year's theme is Spanish Icons, so please join us in learning about and celebrating various Hispanic stars from around the world. If your club is interested in hosting a trunk, please scan the QR code on the flyers posted around the school. Please share this info with your friends and family and we cannot wait to have an amazing event this year!

September 24, 2025

NEXT WEEK AT THE CREEK

Thursday - Senior Treat during Lunches, Volleyball vs. Lakeside-Dekalb @ 6 pm, FR Football vs. North Springs @ 6 pm
Friday - Football @ Gainesville @ 7:30 pm
Monday - 9th Gr. Volleyball @ St. Pius X @ 6 pm
Tuesday - JV Volleyball @ Holy Innocents @ 5 pm, JV Flag Football away @ 5:30 pm, Softball vs. Hooch @ 6 pm

NEWS & NOTES

School Counseling Updates

JCHS Counselor Corner Newsletter

Junior Information Only

Junior Advisements meetings can be scheduled through each counselor’s booking link. When making a parent appointment please add your student’s first and last name in the meetings notes. This helps the counselor properly prepare for the meeting by completing documents specific to your student prior to the meeting. Booking links can be found at the bottom of the JCHS Counselor Corner Newsletter and on the school counseling section of the website. Junior advisements will begin on October 20, 2025.

All juniors are expected to attend the mandatory Junior Seminars on September 30 and October 1. During these meetings students will receive important information pertinent to their participation and completion of their junior advisement bridge bill requirements. All juniors must complete the bridge bill requirements per the state law.

All Students

The prep classes run for 7 weeks. Students are encouraged to commit to the full prep schedule prior to registering.

Applerouth SAT + ACT Prep Classes at Johns Creek HS

To register go to www.applerouth.com/events/group-classes and enter the event code for the classes you would like to take.

Seats are limited. Classes meet on campus and tests are taken at home.

SAT Group Class
15.75 hours of group tutoring + 2 mock tests
October 4 - December 3
3:45pm - 6:00pm on Wednesdays
$200

Event Code: SATBD5F
Registration Deadline: Sep 30

ACT Group Class
15.75 hours of group tutoring + 2 mock tests
February 7 - March 25
3:45pm - 6:00pm on Wednesdays
$200

Event Code: LEGBD60
Registration Deadline: Feb 3

Student Survey

The School Counseling Department will begin to conduct small group/workshop sessions for students who have expressed interest in learning more about: Time Management, Organization, Balancing School & Personal Life as well as Motivation and Follow Through. We would love to hear from a few more students. We are asking students to take a moment to complete the Creek Counseling Student Survey to let us know that areas that they may need help in. We know parents may want to fill out the form however we are looking to highlight student voice for this survey. Parents can use this as an opportunity to review their students’ grades, attendance and social emotional well-being and discuss this opportunity with their students.

Senior Information Only

As seniors work through their college applications, the counselors would like them to keep a few things in mind:

The Senior Seminar PPT is available on the school counseling section of the school website for seniors to continue to reference regarding college applications.

Senior Seminar PPT

Fulton County Schools does not rank students beyond the valedictorian and salutatorian positions. When completing college applications and/or scholarships, please use “N/A” for that portion of the process.
The early action deadlines for UGA and GA Tech fall on October 15, which is during fall break. If you are planning to apply early action for these schools or other schools that may have the same Early Action deadline, you must have your counselor invited to your Common Application and application deadline selected by September 29. All brag sheets were due to counselors on September 5^th however if you did not submit your brag sheet to your counselor by the deadline, you have until September 29 to submit your brag sheet responses for schools that require a letter of recommendation by October 15. Counselors do not work during school breaks and do not respond to emails.

Upcoming College Rep Visits

Georgia Tech College Visit – Sept 25, during flex in the media center. Only Seniors will have access due to the limited space in the media center only.
University of North Georgia College Visit – Sept 30, during flex in the Counseling Wellness Room.
Kennesaw State – Oct 7, during flex in the Counseling Wellness Room.
University of Tennessee – Oct 20, during flex in the Counseling Wellness Room.
University of Florida – Oct 27, during flex in the Counseling Wellness Room.

Free SAT Prep for All Georgia Students

GaDOE is excited to offer free virtual SAT Prep Classes for high school students, in partnership with Tutored by Teachers, a national leader in high-dosage tutoring.

Our SAT Prep Classes, accessible to students across the state, are designed to strengthen foundational skills in Math and Reading & Writing while building familiarity with the SAT format.

Our expert teachers will dive into key SAT topics like math problem-solving and reading comprehension, learn test-taking strategies, and practice with real SAT-style questions. It’s a great way to give students a confidence boost before test day!

This is the second in a series of classes being offered through a GaDOE/Tutored by Teachers partnership. Our first series, Literacy for 3rd Graders, saw thousands of registrants and received overwhelmingly positive feedback!

ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER

The Johns Creek Police Department is having its annual Trunk or Treat in October and needs candy donations to make the event awesome! Students and staff are asked to bring in new bags of candy and drop them in the decorated box in the admin office. The more bags, the better, since we compete with Hooch and Northview. Hooch edged us out last year. Let's not let that happen again. Let's show the JCPD how generous we are by filling up our box. Donations can be brought in until Friday, October 17th. Families are then invited to Johns Creek City Hall on Wednesday, October 22^nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a fun-filled night of games, costumes, and food trucks.

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Wednesday, October 8th. All families and students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

September 18, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

Quiz Bowl: We are thrilled to share that our JCHS Quiz Bowl A Team has been crowned State Champion at a National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) event, hosted at Lumpkin County High School in Dahlonega, Georgia, on September 13, 2025, as part of the GATA Fall Metro & North series.

A total of three JCHS teams (four players each) competed in this tournament. Team A (Edward Kim, Evan Xue, Eli Yoder, and Mohnish Maddineni) lifted the championship trophy with an outstanding record of 8 wins and 0 losses. Team B (Joshua Li, Kevin Fan, Arin Joshi, and Lochan Suyal) also advanced to the playoffs, showcasing the depth of talent across our teams.

With this victory, Team A has already qualified for both major national tournaments (HSNCT and PACE NSC) taking place in May and June, respectively. While individual scores were not officially recorded, their teamwork and consistency shone throughout the tournament.

We are incredibly proud of our Quiz Bowl teams’ continued excellence and look forward to an exciting season ahead!

NEWS & NOTES

We regret to inform you that the College and Career Fair originally scheduled for October 2 has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we were unable to reschedule the event for a later date this semester. However, families who are still interested in attending a college fair this fall are encouraged to explore the following opportunity hosted by another school in Fulton County:

Riverwood High School, Oct 7, 2025, 6-8pm

Additionally, we will continue to host individual college visits throughout the fall semester. These visits will be advertised on our Creek Counseling Instagram page (@creekcounseling) and in the JCHS Counselor Corner newsletter. We appreciate your understanding and continued support in helping our students explore their post-secondary options.

Field Trip Opportunity for Juniors & Seniors Interested in Cosmetology!

Graduation Coach Katie Boglione and Head Counselor Nicole Taylor are excited to offer a special field trip to the Paul Mitchell School Esani for students interested in pursuing cosmetology.

Who: Juniors & Seniors

Where: Paul Mitchell School Esani

When: October 23, 2025 (9:30am – 12:30pm)

Sign-Up Link:

Field Trip Sign-Up Link

This is a fantastic chance to explore career pathways in the beauty industry and get a behind-the-scenes look at cosmetology education.

Important: Students will be responsible for making up any missed classwork.

Parent meeting for all those interested in Girls Gymnastics.

Monday September 29 at 7:30 PM via teams. Use link to join. Contact Coach Vaughn- vaughnl@fultonschools.org if you have questions or cannot make the meeting.

MEETING LINK

We will be holding a introductory golf meeting for all boys and girls interested in trying out for the team on Tuesday morning, September 23^rd at 7:45 in room 125

September 17, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

XC - As our 2025 cross country season reaches its midpoint, wanted to showcase how much the students have worked and how their determination has paid off. With 81 runners on the roster, this season is defined by depth, determination, and record-breaking performances.

Team Rankings & Trophies

The girls’ team, originally ranked 4th in 5A, has climbed to 3rd, bringing home a trophy from every meet they’ve competed in.
The boys’ team has raced up from a preseason ranking of 31st to 10th in 5A, earning two team trophies along the way.

Personal Records & Milestones

Out of 81 athletes, so far 67 have achieved career-best times.
Clarke Boy now holds the second-fastest time in school history with a blazing 16:24, making him the fastest junior boy ever at JCHS.
Stryder Jones follows closely, becoming the second-fastest junior and fifth-fastest overall with a time of 16:40.
On the girls’ side, Ava Reames has etched her name into the record books as the second-fastest junior and third-fastest all-time with 18:59.
Allie Hung has climbed from 7th to 5th all-time with a time of 19:34, securing her place as the fifth-fastest senior in school history.
Riley Beaton, a standout freshman, clocked 20:00, making her the third-fastest freshman girl ever at JCHS.

THE NEXT WEEK AT THE CREEK

Today - 9th Gr. Volleyball vs. Centennial/Carrolton @ 5 pm
The 9th Grade Football game was moved to tonight, Wednesday, 9/17/25 at Hooch! Kickoff is 6pm.
Thursday - FR Principal's Advisory, JV/V Volleyball @ Cherokee Bluff @ 5 pm, 9th Gr. Football @ Northview @ 6 pm, Softball vs. Gainesville @ 6 pm
Friday
Saturday - XC @ Apalachee @ 7 am
Monday - 9th Gr./JV Volleyball vs. Lakeside @ 5 pm
Tuesday - JV/V Volleyball @ Gainesville @ 5 pm, Softball @ Lanier @ 6 pm

NEWS & NOTES

PSAT/SAT School Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8.

Morning Testing Session 7:50 am – 12:30 pm

The first half of the day will be dedicated to standardized testing:

Seniors need to register to take the SAT. Sign up here to register https://forms.office.com/r/nycngXrMEq
Students in grades 9–11 are expected to take the PSAT. No registration is necessary. This diagnostic tool helps the school assess student learning, and the College Board uses this for National Merit Scholarship opportunities.

Afternoon Remediation & Recovery approximately 1:00 pm

Following testing, the afternoon will be divided into two sessions focused on remediation and recovery. These sessions will focus on completing missing assignments or recovery work. This is a great opportunity for students to get caught up without having to sacrifice instructional time on a normal school day. Students who are not assigned to remediation or recovery will participate in a supervised study hall in the cafeteria.

Early Check-Out Procedures

Any students who would like to check out after completing the SAT/PSAT must submit the Early Dismissal Request Form in advance. You can find the form here. https://forms.office.com/r/X9egPfZm2f The form must be completed by Monday, September 29th. Any student who does not complete the form will have to follow traditional checkout procedures after 1:00 pm if they wish to leave.

AP Testing – The deadline to register is October 31, 2025.

Students enrolled in AP courses
- If you are currently enrolled in an AP course, you must also be registered on The College Board website for your AP exam. If you have not done so, please reach out to your AP teacher for your join code to register for your exam.
Students who want to cancel their AP exams
- If you are cancelling an AP exam, you must pay your cancellation fee https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN713-1546 and please contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to cancel your exam.
Self- Study AP exams
- If you are self-studying for an AP exam you must pay to register https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/EN713-1545 and contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to receive your join code to enroll for the exam.

Letter Jacket & Class Ring Orders – Thursday, 9/18!

3rd Ascent, John's Creek High School’s Official Letter Jacket, Class Ring, and Graduation partner, will be on campus Thursday, September 18th during all lunch periods in the lunchroom to make ordering quick and easy.

✅ Bring your payment in full or $150 deposit and any earned patches
📍 Location: Cafeteria, during all lunch periods
🌐 Order online anytime: www.3rdascent.com
📞 Questions? Call 770-594-8155

JCHS PTSA is excited to welcome America’s Service Station-Alpharetta as the newest Partner in Education! “WE FIX EVERYTHING”

FULL-SERVICE AUTO REPAIR CENTER4025 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta GA 30005America’s Service Station is a trusted local auto repair business that truly does it all! They fix everything from routine maintenance to major repairs. With expert service, friendly staff, and specials for the JCHS family, they make it easy to keep your car safe and reliable. The JCHS PTSA is grateful for America’s Service Station’s support and commitment to keeping our students, families, and faculty safe on the road. To celebrate this partnership, America’s Service Station is offering two automotive specials for JCHS Students, Faculty, and Families.

✅ Free Vehicle Safety CheckStay safe on the road with a professional safety inspection — completely FREE!🔗 Schedule your Free Safety Check here »🛠️Synthetic Oil Change – Just $44.99Includes a safety check! A great deal to keep your car running smoothly.🔗 Book your $44.99 Oil Change here »How to Redeem: Just visit the link above and click “Schedule Appointment” — it’s that easy!

Soccer Spirit Night - Visit Jeremiah’s Italian Ice on the corner of Old Alabama and Haynes Bridge Road THIS THURSDAY, 9/18, 3:30 to 10pm for a Spirit Night benefiting the boys soccer program. Let them know you are with JCHS & 20% of your purchase will support our program!

Softball Camp for Middle Schoolers - see attached flyer for details.

Athletics Newsletter

September 4, 2025

Hey Creek Community,

I hope this message finds you well. As we prepare for our upcoming Curriculum Night, I want to share some important context and the why regarding the format of this event.

After thoughtful consideration, we have decided to host Curriculum Night virtually this year. While we value the opportunity to connect with families in person, this decision was made to ensure accessibility, convenience, and meaningful engagement for all members of our school community.

Why Virtual?

Greater Accessibility for Families
A virtual format allows more parents and guardians to participate—regardless of work schedules, transportation challenges, athletics, fine arts, or club commitments. We want every family to have the opportunity to learn about their students’ academic experience.
Focused and Flexible Presentations
Teachers will provide clear, concise overviews of course content, expectations, and resources through recorded sessions. Families can view these presentations at their convenience, ask questions through email, and follow up as needed.
Efficient Communication
Virtual Curriculum Night enables us to share important information in a streamlined way, while still offering opportunities for interaction through email follow-ups and scheduled conferences.

We are excited to share what your students will be learning this year and how we can partner together to support their success. Details about how to access Curriculum Night materials and sessions will be sent out next week.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to connecting with you virtually and sharing the great work happening in our classrooms.

Much love and respect ... Chris

September 10, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

Quiz Bowl - Congratulations to our JCHS Quiz Bowl Team on their outstanding performance at the Rams Early Season Tournament (Georgia State Tournament) held at Newton High School on September 6, 2025. Our team of four—Edward Kim, Evan Xue, Eli Yoder, and Joshua Li—proudly earned Second Place among top competitors across the state.

A special recognition goes to Edward Kim (Senior), who was named Top Scorer of the tournament with an impressive 96 points per game (PPG). Edward’s achievement continues his remarkable record, as he was also recognized as an All-Star Player at the 2025 HSNCT (High School National Championship Tournament) this past May—the first JCHS student to earn All-Star honors since 2016.

Please join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our Quiz Bowl team. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and look forward to an exciting season ahead!

NEXT WEEK AT THE CREEK

Today: Cookies with Counselors @ 10 am and 6 pm, School Governance Council @ 4:30 pm, 9th Gr./JV Volleyball @ Norcross
Thursday: Student Advisory @ 7:30 am, Conversations with Counselors @ 9:30 am and 5:30 pm, Curriculum Night (virtual), Softball vs. Seckinger @ 6 pm, JV Football vs. Roswell @ 6 pm
Friday: Football vs. Prince Avenue Christian (HoCo) @ 7:30 pm
Saturday: XC @ Boling Park, Softball vs. Northview @ 11 am, Homecoming @ 7 pm
Monday: Junior Seminar @ 10 am, Softball @ BT
Tuesday: Picture Retakes, Junior Seminar @ 10 am, JV/V Volleyball vs. Seckinger @ 5 pm
Wednesday: McCabe Community Meeting @ Autrey Mill @ 9:30 am, Wellness Wednesday during Lunches, 9th Gr. Volleyball vs. Centennial @ 5 pm

NEWS & NOTES

Picture Retakes

Picture retakes for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be Tuesday, Sept. 16. Students will stop by the aux gym during English classes for retakes, if necessary. If a student doesn't have an English class on campus, they should get their picture taken when it fits in with their schedule, and as permitted by their other teachers.

Senior Portraits in the Yearbook

It’s time to make sure your student’s senior portrait is included in this year’s yearbook! Celebrate all the early mornings, late nights, and big wins of the last 4 years. You’ve earned your moment in the spotlight.

Deadline to be photographed: Nov. 15
How to schedule: cady.com/26schedule
Spots go fast: Book now to find a time that fits YOUR schedule.
Make it yours: There are tons of options to customize this portrait session to your needs but every one includes your yearbook pose!

Reminder: If your student does not have a senior portrait taken by CADY, we cannot guarantee their inclusion in the yearbook.

Please book your appointment as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadline.

Have questions? Contact here: https://cadystudios.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

PSAT/SAT School Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8.

Morning Testing Session 7:50 am – 12:30 pm

The first half of the day will be dedicated to standardized testing:

Seniors need to register to take the SAT. Sign up here to register https://forms.office.com/r/nycngXrMEq
Students in grades 9–11 are expected to take the PSAT. No registration is necessary. This diagnostic tool helps the school assess student learning, and the College Board uses this for National Merit Scholarship opportunities.

Afternoon Remediation & Recovery approximately 1:00 pm

Following testing, the afternoon will be divided into two sessions focused on remediation and recovery. These sessions will focus on completing missing assignments or recovery work. This is a great opportunity for students to get caught up without having to sacrifice instructional time on a normal school day. Students who are not assigned to remediation or recovery will participate in a supervised study hall in the cafeteria.

Early Check-Out Procedures

Any students who would like to check out after completing the SAT/PSAT must submit the Early Dismissal Request Form in advance. You can find the form here. https://forms.office.com/r/X9egPfZm2f The form must be completed by Monday, September 29^th. Any student who does not complete the form will have to follow traditional checkout procedures after 1:00 pm if they wish to leave.

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Theme: ALL IN ON ATTENDANCE – Building Strong Routines

September is a great time to establish consistent morning and bedtime routines that help make school attendance a natural part of your child’s day. Students who begin the year with strong attendance habits are more likely to stay engaged and succeed throughout the school year.

Did You Know?

Missing 10% (just 2 days a month) over the course of the school year, can affect a student’s academic success.

Reminder:
Our late bell rings at 8:20 AM. Students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn by that time.

How You Can Support Your Child’s Attendance:

Talk about the importance of showing up every day. Let your child know that their presence matters.
Establish daily routines. Help them finish homework, get a good night’s sleep, and prepare for the next day.
Avoid scheduling non-urgent appointments during school hours. Try to plan dental and medical visits outside of the school day when possible.

Together, we can build strong habits that set our students up for success—one day at a time. Let’s make this school year the best one yet! If your student is experiencing attendance challenges, please reach out to JCHS School Social Worker Mrs. Noiri-Schoen schoenm@fultonschools.org

JCHS Attendance policy

PTSA Spirit Day @ Chick-fil-A - All day today (9/10), swing by the Alpharetta Commons CfA and tell them the JCHS PTSA sent you.

Are you interested in trying out for tennis this year? Please plan to attend the mandatory player interest meeting on September 25th at 3:45 PM in Coach Davis’s Room (155) and Coach Ritter’s Room (134). All returning players must be in attendance as well. See you then!

September 3, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

Nothing shared this week. For future updates, if you are attached to a team, club, or group, please let me know about great things happening so it can shared.

THE NEXT WEEK AT THE CREEK

Thursday: 9th Gr. Volleyball vs. Etowah & St. Pius @ 5 and 7 pm
Thursday: Softball @ Hooch
Thursday: V/JV Volleyball @ Hooch
Friday: Football @ Kennesaw Mtn.
Saturday: XC @ St. Cloud (FL)
Saturday: Softball vs. Cherokee @ 10 am
Monday: Junior Seminar during Flex
Monday: Softball vs. Norcross @ 5:30 pm
Tuesday: PTSA Board Meeting @ 9:30 am
Tuesday: Junior Seminar during Flex
Tuesday: Softball @ Milton
Tuesday: V/JV Volleyball vs. Roswell @ 5 pm

NEWS & NOTES

Curriculum Night is going virtual this year. On Thursday, September 11th, parents will receive a link to the Johns Creek Curriculum Night website, where they will find links to teacher-hosted videos of each course offered at Johns Creek HS. These videos will include teacher introductions, course materials, expectations, syllabi, and areas of study for the school year.

Homecoming Spirit Week - Student council is excited to celebrate Homecoming with a week full of school spirit! Each day will feature a fun dress-up theme, giving students the chance to show their Gladiator pride and creativity. We encourage everyone to participate, support their classmates, and help make this Homecoming a memorable event for our school community.

And a reminder to buy Homecoming tickets from the GoFan!

Monday - Character Day (dress like your favorite character from a movie, TV show, game…)
Tuesday - Dress like a teacher (students dress like their favorite teacher, and teachers will dress as students)
Wednesday - Wear blue and teal to raise awareness for teen suicide prevention, student council will be handing out ribbon stickers in the morning
Thursday - Generations day (Freshman = Babies, Sophomores = Tweens, Juniors = Parents, Seniors = Grandparents)
Friday- Wear all black for our homecoming game!

Governor's Honors - I’m excited to announce that the local nomination cycle for the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is now open for the 2025–2026 school year. I will be serving as our school’s new GHP Coordinator and look forward to working with you to identify and support outstanding students for this prestigious opportunity.

GHP is a competitive, state-funded summer residential program that offers high-achieving high school students advanced instruction and enrichment in a variety of academic and artistic disciplines. You can find detailed descriptions and selection criteria for each subject area in the GHP 2025 Course Descriptions and Selection Criteria.

Key Dates and Process:

Nominations must be submitted by a school employee using the form emailed to staff earlier today.
Deadline for nominations: End of the workday on Tuesday, September 10th
Students will be notified by me if they receive a nomination.
Students who choose to proceed must complete an application and submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or instructor in their field of study (this may be someone outside of our school).
Deadline for student applications and recommendations: Tuesday, September 24th
Students who submit completed applications will be added to a Canvas course that outlines the next steps as they move forward in the selection process.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping them access this incredible opportunity. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Warm regards,
Teela De Jesus
GHP Coordinator

Optional Device Protection Plan - We are excited to share a new, simpler way for parents to sign up for the Optional Device Protection Plan for student devices. This plan provides families with affordable protection against accidental damage, loss, or theft of district-issued devices.

To support families, we’ve developed multiple resources:

Step-by-step written instructions for different parent scenarios:
- New Parents / Parents adding a student to their household
- Existing Parents with a Parent Portal account
- New Parents creating a New Parent Portal account

Access necessary help and more guidance here.

The Student Success Skills Inventory will be administered through Flex classes. It is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards as a result of Rethink Ed lessons. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. The inventory is pushed out to students using the Illuminate platform. Parents can choose to opt their student out of the inventory. To opt out, parents must submit a written request to opt out to the school principal.

https://www.fultonschools.org/community/become-a-volunteer

The JCHS Wellness team is hosting our first Wellness Wednesday event on September 17th, 2025 , during all student lunch periods. We are seeking parent volunteers to help with indoor/outdoor game set up, pass out Popsicles, and help monitor the outdoor games. Please use the SignUpGenius link to sign up for a volunteer slot at our Wellness Wednesday: Retro Recess in the Courtyard. Rain or Shine...We will be setting up games for students to connect with peers and have some "old school" fun. JCHS PTSA Wellness Wednesday- Retro Recess September 2025signupgenius.com

Please make sure that you have completed the Fulton county school Volunteer training 48 hours prior to the event (Link below). The training is good for two years but make sure that you bring your valid drivers license to check in on September 17th.

Thank you for supporting our students through the JCHS PTSA!

Swimmers and Divers! An informational meeting will be held at 6PM on Wednesday 9/10 in the cafeteria. All those who are wishing to swim this year should attend, and have a parent with them. Dates for tryouts, requirements to tryouts, expectations, dates and costs for the season will all be shared. We may even make a couple of jokes as we dive into things. See you there!

🌟We are excited to welcome Mibab Orthodontics, your local experts in creating healthy, confident smiles, as a sponsor of the Johns Creek High School PTSA!

Mibab Orthodontics has already shown incredible support for our athletic programs, and we are thrilled that they are now extending their generosity to support academic initiative as well.

Their commitment to both academics and sports helps our students thrive in every area of school life, and we are grateful for their continued partnership in making our community stronger. 🌟

🚀 Stand Out in College! 🚀

Don't miss the InGenius Prep in-person seminar at Johns Creek High School on September 18th at 6:30pm. Learn insider strategies to make your college applications shine and give yourself a competitive edge.

Take the first step toward your dream college. Please see attached InGenius Flyer to register today.

The JCHS PTSA needs your help! Your PTSA donations fund student scholarships, classroom mini grants to enhance the learning experience, and wellness programs every month for student benefit, just to name a few. 100% of your PTSA membership dollars go directly back to the school to support your students, and there are various levels of membership. Follow this link for more information on how to join! https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/join_now

Last chance for student parking! Join our PTSA Raffle for a reserved spot for the 2025-26 school year! Open to all PTSA members for Junior and Senior students now through September 11. Drawing on Friday, 9/12. See flyer below for more details or click here to purchase your raffle tickets on our JCHSPTSA website.

ATTACHMENTS

GHP 2025 Course Descriptions and Selection Criteria

PTSA Parking Raffle

August 27, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

Nothing shared this week. For future updates, if you are attached to a team, club, or group, please let me know about great things happening so it can shared.

THE NEXT WEEK AT THE CREEK

Today: 9th Gr. Volleyball @ Westlake
Thursday: Softball vs. Lanier @ 6 pm
Thursday: JV/V Volleyball @ Marist
Friday: Football vs. Centennial (Veterans Cup) @ 7:30 pm
Monday: Labor Day Holiday - school closed
Tuesday: Softball vs. Roswell @ 5:30 pm

NEWS & NOTES

Homecoming 2025 – “Secret Garden” tickets are on sale now through GoFan. JCHS students who wish to bring a non-JCHS student to the dance must obtain a permission form (salmon colored paper) from the white table near the front door. The form must be signed by their JCHS parent AND the guest’s (non-JCHS student) school administrator. The form must also be accompanied by a copy of the student guest’s ID. Once the guest form with the student guest’s ID is received by Ms. Taylor (in the counseling office), the JCHS student will be emailed a guest code to purchase their guest’s ticket. Forms are due no later than September 8, 2025. Link to purchase tickets>>>https://gofan.co/event/3989699?schoolId=GA25509

School Counseling – School Counseling Newsletter Link

ASVAB Exam - Students interested in taking the ASVAB exam, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery used by the U.S. military to determine eligibility and suitability for enlistment, as well as to identify career paths, please use the link to sign up for the test. The test is tentatively scheduled for January 2026. ASVAB Sign Up Form

9^th and 10^th Grade Parents: Residency verifications are due to the school registrar. The following documents may be submitted to fulfill this requirement >>> electric monthly statement OR water monthly statement PLUS home mortgage bill or home sale contract or current apartment/house lease or current HOA bill or current year tax bill or assessment or section eight/HUD document. These documents can be dropped off in the counseling office.

For Students Only: To best serve the students of JCHS, please take a moment to complete this Counseling Department Needs Assessment. This survey will be used to develop our department's school counseling small groups for this school year. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Student Voice Survey Link

Athletics Newsletter - LINK

Mobile Hotspots - The Fulton County Schools District is pleased to provide parents with information about T-Mobile's Project 10
Million. Families can receive a free mobile hotspot, with 200GB of free data with no fees. Families must provide documentation dated within the past two years of proof of enrollment, approval, or eligibility in one of the following programs to qualify for Project 10 Million:

• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT or P-EBT)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
• Medicaid
• Head Start, along with foster youth, migrant, homeless, or runaway youth
• Links: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million

Gift Card Donations for CREED Days - CREED is JCHS’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) initiative—a school-wide approach focused on building a positive culture for both students and staff. It also provides individualized behavior support to help create a safe and effective learning environment. Each month, we celebrate CREED Days to recognize the hard work and dedication of our students and teachers. To support these celebrations, the CREED Committee is asking for gift card donations in amounts ranging from $5 to $20. A donation basket will be available in the front office throughout September. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Zeigler at zeiglerk@fultonschools.org. Thank you for helping us celebrate and support our JCHS community!

Beta Club - The application window for Beta Club is open through Friday, August 29^th. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with an 88 unweighted GPA and no honor code violations are encouraged to apply. All students interested in joining must apply – individual invitations will not be distributed. Prospective members can apply using the QR codes posted throughout the school or here: https://forms.office.com/r/heUAs4ziSA. Accepted members will be notified via school email no later than Friday, September 12^th.

Media Center News - We’re looking for parent volunteers to assist in the Media Center! Connect with students and teachers by helping plan events, coordinating guest speakers, designing displays, assisting with popular programs like the Makerspace, and other important tasks. Your time helps make the Media Center an incredible resource for students and teachers!

"Reading is the Key to Knowledge"

Please contact Mrs. Tobey Gray at tobey.gray@icloud.com or (404) 663-6232 if you are interested in learning more.

Football - Come out this Friday night for our Annual Veterans Cup as the Gladiators battle against the Centennial Knights.

Kickoff at 7:30 at home.

Remember-Gladiator fans park in the back parking and enter through back gate. Have your GoFan ticket ready to scan before you get to the gate. Clear bag policy in place and no outside beverages allowed in.

Shout out to our Players of the Week!

Defense - Micheal Hanley
Offense - Drew Zampieri
Special Teams- Carson Cox

The JCHS Theatre Department would like to invite you to their Drama Parent Booster Kick Off Meeting on Sept 4^th at 5pm in the Drama Room.

A formal invitation is attached. We will provide food, fun, great company, an amazing raffle and catch you up on all things Drama for this year!

Tennis - Are you interested in trying out for tennis this year? Please plan to attend the mandatory player interest meeting on September 25th at 3:45 PM in Coach Davis’s Room (155) and Coach Ritter’s Room (134). All returning players must be in attendance as well. See you then!

The JCHS PTSA needs your help! Your PTSA donations fund student scholarships, classroom mini grants to enhance the learning experience, and wellness programs every month for student benefit, just to name a few. 100% of your PTSA membership dollars go directly back to the school to support your students, and there are various levels of membership. Follow this link for more information on how to join! https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/join_now

Does your student still need a parking spot this year? Join our PTSA Raffle for a reserved spot for the 2025-26 school year! Open to all PTSA members now through September 11. Drawing on Friday, 9/12. See flyer below for more details. Click Here to Purchase your Raffle Tickets and PTSA Membership on our JCHSPTSA website.

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Thursday, August 28th. All families and students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

📣 Upcoming Seminar: Standing Out in College Admissions

InGenius Prep is hosting an in-person seminar on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30PM in the Media Center. This special event will give students and families valuable insights on how to stand out in the competitive college admission process. This seminar is especially insightful for junior and seniors preparing for the college application process, parents looking to support their student's journey, or any student interested in gaining a competitive edge. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from admission's experts and prepare for the next big step in your academic journey. Please register today!

August 20, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

Cross Country - our girls' team is preseason #3 in 5A and kicked off their season very well at The Fowlkes Memorial Meet in Decatur. Varsity Girls took 1st with 6 runners in the top-10. Varsity Boys took 2nd with three runners in the top-10. JV Girls took first and JV Boys took 3rd. They'll run at Wesleyan this Saturday.

Evan Zhuang is a 9th grader at Johns Creek HS. He has been practicing Chinese Kungfu since 5 years old. In 2023 USAWKF TEAM TRIALS AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS , WHICH HELD IN 6/28-6/29, 2025 IN Lubbock, TX, he achieved 1st place in Group A Boys Jianshu , 1st place in Group A Boys Qiangshu in Taolu National Rankings.

Jonathan William Bodea became a Gold Olympian at the USA Coding Olympiad, making him one of the best high school programmers in the world.

THE NEXT WEEK AT THE CREEK

Today - Best in Class Essay Workshop
Today - Pathways2Life Parent Workshop
Today - Softball @ King's Ridge
Today - JV Volleyball @ South Forsyth
Thursday - V/JV Volleyball vs. Buford and Creekview @ 5 pm and 7 pm
Friday - Softball @ Social Circle
Friday - Football vs. Cambrdge @ 7:30 pm
Saturday - Cross Country @ Wesleyan
Saturday - Softball @ North Oconee
Saturday - Volleyball @ North Forsyth
Saturday - JV Volleyball @ Wesleyan
August 26 - Club Fair during Lunches
August 26 - Softball @ Gainesville
August 26 - V/JV Volleyball vs. Lanier @ 5 pm and 6 pm
August 27 - 9th Gr. Volleyball @ Westlake

NEWS & NOTES

FCS Parent Safety Survey - please take a few moments to complete the FCS Parent Safety Survey. Click here.

Feedback on the 2027-2028 Calendar - give your feedback on the 27-28 school calendar here.

Testing Information - Parents or guardians who wish to refuse participation in testing must notify the school. The school test coordinator will follow up to clarify the request and outline potential implications. A formal refusal form must be completed and signed to document the specific assessments being declined. Any questions, please reach out to moyevl@fultonschools.org for AP, SAT, ACT exams, or westbrooks@fultonschools.org for EOC, Access, MAP, and other state exams.

Optional Device Protection Plan - Fulton County Schools is now offering an Optional Device Protection Plan for student devices. This plan is designed to help families manage potential repair or replacement costs due to accidental damage, loss, or theft. Please review the attached instructions for details on how to enroll in the protection plan.

American Lit EOC - Students who took American Literature during the 2024-25 school year but have not taken the EOC must complete the EOC by the November administration. This is the last opportunity for students to complete the End-of-Course test. Students who do not complete the EOC will be required to retake the second semester of American Literature to meet graduation requirements. Please contact Ms. Kathy Westbrooks with any questions.

JCHS Families-Business Owners Wanted! - Are you a local business owner looking to support Johns Creek High School? The JCHS PTSA is seeking family-owned businesses interested in becoming Partners in Education!

Your partnership helps us continue to fund student programs, staff appreciation efforts, and school-wide events that enrich our community-all while giving your business valuable exposure and a way to give back.

If you are interested in learning more about partnership opportunities, please reach out to Carol Muro at carol.muro@gmail.com or 404-805-8130. We'd love to work together to make a lasting impact at JCHS!

Thank You Business Partners - Thank you to our new Partners in Education for sponsoring JCHS for the 2025-2026 school year. Your support means so much to our students and school community! We are also grateful to our returning sponsors for your continued commitment. Shout out to the amazing sponsors supporting JCHS!

Johns Creek High School Business Partners

Veterans Cup Spiritwear Store Open! - Next Friday night, August 29, Johns Creek and Centennial will continue our proud tradition of playing for the Veterans Cup — a special night where we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This year, we want everyone to be part of the celebration! Show your support by wearing official Veterans Cup Spiritwear, available now through our BSN Sprint Store. All orders ship within 2–3 days, so you’ll have your gear in time for the big game! Order now and help us recognize our veterans in a big way:

Veterans Cup Store

Athletics Newsletter attached.

Football Update - Join us for our home opener against the Cambridge High School Bears this Friday at 7:30. All Gladiator fans park in the back parking lot and enter through back gate. The front is reserved for visiting teams. Have your DIGITAL ticket ready at the gate for entry. No outside beverages allowed in.

Please join us at Kendra Scott at the Forum in Peachtree Corners Wednesday AUGUST 20th 5-7. Enjoy sips, sweets and one of a kind jewels as you shop their latest collection. 20% of sales will be donated to Gladiator Football when you mention us at checkout! Share with family and friends-all are invited to shop!

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Thursday, August 28th. All families and students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

The Wrestling team is in need of wrestlers as well as 3 team managers for this upcoming season! Managers will attend tournaments to keep stats, help with (2) home duals, and work on senior activities/events throughout the season. Please reach out to the wrestling board with any questions.

Laura Lerman 770-833-8786 or Lindsey Kallos 678-595-3505.

August 13, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

None this week.

For the future, I love to celebrate our teams and students! If you have something to report on behalf of one of our sports or clubs or performing groups, please let me know. Or if there is a major individual accomplishment, I'll celebrate those too. Let's go!

THE NEXT WEEK AT THE CREEK

Today, School Governance Council @ 4:30 pm
Today, Softball @ Flowery Branch @ 6 pm
Thursday, Student Advisory @ 7:30 am
Thursday, Volleyball @ St. Pius @ 5 pm
Thursday, Football vs. Northview @ 6 pm
Saturday, Cross Country @ Decatur HS @ 7 am
Saturday, Softball vs. Habersham Central @ 10 am
Saturday, Softball vs. Dawson County @ 3 pm
Monday, Senior Seminar during Flex
Tuesday, Picture Day
Tuesday, Senior Seminar during Flex
Tuesday, JV and V Volleyball @ Milton @ 5 and 6 pm
Tuesday, Softball @ Seckinger @ 6 pm
Wednesday, Softball @ King's Ridge @ 6 pm
Wednesday, 9th Gr. Volleyball @ S. Forsyth @ 6 pm

NEWS & NOTES - NEW

Schedules - Dear families, due to the fluctuations in enrollment right at the beginning of the school year, class sizes are out of balance in a few of our core areas. As a result, we are making several schedule changes this week to balance classes where possible. We understand this is not desirable once school starts, but it is an unfortunate necessity. All balancing will be completed by the end of this week.

Class Meetings This Week - During Flex this week, administrators will meet with each grade level to review the FCS Student Code of Conduct.

What you can do at home:

Review the FCS Student Code of Conduct with your student.
Sign the acknowledgment form in Infinite Campus (IC).
Reinforce school expectations and values.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your assigned administrator:

A–E: Patrick Martin
F–La: Valerie Moyer
Le–Ri: Katie Zeigler
Ro–Z: Kathy Westbrooks

Counseling Newsletter - LINK

Athletics Newsletter - LINK

Early Checkouts - As the school year is now getting in full swing, we want to alert you that the last time for students to check out is 2:45 PM. This allows students enough time to check out before we begin preparations for dismissal. No students will be allowed to check out after 2:45 pm. Thank you for your support!

Student Success Skills - Student Success Skills Lessons begin next week. Please see the attached Parent Information Packet.

Canvas Parent Sessions - see attachment.

P2L Parent Workshops - see attachment.

Football Update - Great turn out for our first scrimmage last week! Thank you Gladiator fans for showing up and supporting us!

THIS THURSDAY we have Northview at home at 6pm. This is our last scrimmage before our home opener against Cambridge HS Friday Aug 22.
There will be no parking fees this Thursday and as always we ask everyone to park IN THE BACK PARKING LOT for all home games.

Tickets for all games available on GoFan. Please have your ticket ready to scan when you arrive at the gate for entry. This will help speed up the line. Also-FCSS enforces a clear bag policy at all games. Also, do not bring drinks in. (NO Yetis, Stanleys, Owalas, etc. Leave them in your car!) Drinks are available at concessions.

Please join us Friday as we take on the JCHS Volleyball team at Friday Night Spikes! This is our second time participating and it’s a fun event!

Thank you all for supporting JCHS Football and GO GLADIATORS!

Volleyball, Friday Night Spikes - You don’t want to miss Friday Night Spikes this Friday, Aug. 15, at 6:00 PM in the JCHS Gym! Get ready for Gladiator vs. Gladiator as the Varsity Girls Volleyball team takes on the Boys Football team—on the volleyball court! Enjoy an evening of food, fun, and lots of great door prizes while cheering on this friendly showdown. Discounted tickets are available in advance from any volleyball player or can be purchased at the door.

RESERVED FAMILY PARKING SPOT for the School Year!
Do you want to guarantee a parking spot for the school year? 4 spots are available at the front of the school and you have two ways to make one yours:

1 BID NOW or BUY IT NOW - place your bid before 8/17 @ 3PM or skip the bidding and BUY IT NOW before someone else does! https://go.rallyup.com/jchsreservedparking

2 Enter the Raffle - Raffle Tickets are $25 each or buy more and save! $70 for 3 tickets, $100 for 5 tickets!! . Drawing will be held on 8/22 @ 3PM. https://go.rallyup.com/gladsparking

Your participation helps support the Girls Lacrosse Program

Band Merch - LINK

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Thursday, August 28th. All families and students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

August 7, 2025

The Principal's Update had quite a few important items. Instead of waiting until next Wednesday, I decided to go ahead and share those items with you.

State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Applications Due September 5

State School Superintendent Richard Woods seeks students in grades 10-12 to serve on his 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom and other education-related issues. They will also serve as the Superintendent’s ambassadors to their respective schools.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Georgia public high school (including charter schools) for the 2025-2026 school year as a sophomore, junior, or senior. Virtual learning students are still considered enrolled. The Student Advisory Council will meet four times in person during the school year; meeting dates are listed in the
application.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click here for the 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council application. Students must apply by September 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.

Students in grades 10-12 enrolled in a public high school (including charter schools and virtual students) are eligible to apply.

Selected students will be contacted via email. All students may visit www.gadoe.org/studentadvisory on September 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. to determine if they have been selected.

Please note that we typically receive hundreds more applications than we can accept. Not being selected for the Student Advisory Council does not mean the student’s application did not meet the qualifications.

Remind Parent/Guardian to Sign the Student Code of Conduct Acknowledgement by August 29

Please remind parents and legal guardians to log into Infinite Campus and acknowledge receipt of the 2025–2026 Student Code of Conduct. The acknowledgment can be completed under the Documents tab within the
parent portal.

Electronic Communication Policy, Census Verification, and Device Protection

See attached flyer for details on all three.

Student Device FAQ

August 6, 2025

We are finally transitioning into our regular Community Updates. They will be sent each week at 8:00 am on Wednesday.

CELEBRATIONS

Orchestra - Two Johns Creek High School Orchestra students, Andrew Lee and Arsheya Singh, were selected to the prestigious and highly competitive National Youth Orchestra of the USA. As members, they participated in the orchestra’s national tour of Scotland this past summer.

In addition, three orchestra students—Evan Xue, Ethan Nie, and Jaden Yim—competed in the Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition and proudly brought home first prize in the high school division.

AP Exams - for last spring's AP exam administration, we posted a pass rate of 92% across all exams with an average score or 4.0. The highest score is a 5. Also, we had 100% pass rates for 2D Art, 3D Art, AB Calculus, BC Calculus, Chemistry, Drawing, French, Physics C: Mechanics, Precalculus, Spanish, and US History. Outstanding!

THE NEXT WEEK @ THE CREEK

Today - Coffee with Chris @ 6:00 pm, Media Center
Today - Softball @ Habersham Central @ 6:00 pm
August 7 - Schedule Corrections Due (deadline #2)
August 7 - Coffee with Chris @ 6:00 pm, Media Center
August 8 - Softball @ Dawson County @ 6:00 pm
August 8 - Football vs. Denmark @ 7:30 pm (scrimmage)
August 11 - JV Volleyball vs. Pace & Mt. Bethel @ 5:30 pm
August 11 - Softball vs. W. Forsyth @ 6:00 pm
August 12 - PTSA Board Meeting @ 9:30 am
August 12 - Volleyball @ E. Coweta @ 5:00 pm
August 12 - JV Volleyball @ E. Coweta @ 6:30 pm
August 13 - School Governance Council @ 4:30 pm
August 13 - Softball @ Flowery Branch @ 6:00 pm
August 14 - Volleyball @ St. Pius X @ 5:00 pm
August 14 - Football vs. Northview @ 6:00 pm (scrimmage)

NEWS & NOTES - NEW

Restroom Stall Policy
Please remind your student that only one person is allowed in a restroom stall at a time. If students are found sharing a stall, they may be subject to a search, which could result in missed class time. Violations of this policy will lead to disciplinary action.

If a student needs a quiet space to talk or take a break, they are encouraged to use the Wellness Room.

SmartPass Digital Hall Pass System
Starting next week, JCHS will begin using SmartPass, a new digital hall pass system.
👉 Click here for more information.

Dress Code Enforcement Begins Monday, August 18
Beginning August 18, students will no longer receive warnings for dress code violations.
Any student out of compliance will be required to change into a school-provided t-shirt and pants.

Dress Code Guidelines
To support a focused learning environment, students must dress in a way that reflects neatness, cleanliness, modesty, and pride in themselves and JCHS.
Please ensure your student follows these expectations:

Undergarments must not be visible. Pants should be worn at the waist.
Bandanas are not allowed on campus.
Prohibited Content: Clothing and accessories must not display alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, gangs, or any offensive, inciting, or sexually suggestive content.
Team Uniforms must follow the guidelines set by the head coach.
Gender Neutral Box: All clothing must cover the boxed area shown in the reference image below.

Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful and distraction-free learning environment at JCHS.

Device Protection Plan - please refer to the email sent on Tuesday.

Parking - In case you haven’t heard, we numbered and labeled ALL parking spots over the summer. Each spot is assigned to a student. We had several students park in spots that are not assigned to them resulting in a domino effect.

Beginning Yesterday, if the license plate does not match the spot number (meaning it is not assigned to that car or driver), a consequence will be given.

The only students who should be parking on campus at this time are seniors who have assigned spots.

The junior lottery will not start until next week and freshmen/sophomores are not allowed to park on campus.

Lockers - Lockers are optional and there is no charge. Lockers will be located near the student’s Flex class. Locker number and combination can be viewed in Infinite Campus once it is assigned. https://forms.office.com/r/7LqTyJjw1q

Graduation Cord, New - Earn your Red & Gold Gladiator Commitment Cord and show everyone your dedication and pride on your graduation day!

Eligibility

4 or fewer excused absences per semester
4 or fewer excused late arrivals/early dismissals per semester
ZERO unexcused absences, tardies, or early dismissals this school year
NO ISS or OSS disciplinary actions this school year

Questions about the cord? Contact Mrs. Noiri-Schoen: schoenm@fultonschools.org

Clubs: Want to start a new club at JCHS? The New Club Application and a list of active clubs at JCHS can be found at JCHS Student Clubs - Johns Creek High School (fultonschools.org). Please make sure to check the list of active clubs, as duplicate clubs are not permitted. The New Club Application is due Friday, August 15^th to Mrs. Paul in room 252. Email Mrs. Paul with questions at paulb@fultonschools.org.

Club Fair: Club Fair is Tuesday, August 26^th in the courtyard during all lunches. Active clubs (those listed on the JCHS website) can sign up for Club Fair immediately, while new clubs must wait until their club has been approved. The form must be completed while logged in with a Fulton County email address. Club Fair signup closes on Wednesday, August 20^rd at 3:30 pm. Club Fair Form: https://forms.office.com/r/U7dMHNB5K0

📣 JCHS Families-Business Owners Wanted!

Are you a local business owner looking to support Johns Creek High School? The JCHS PTSA is seeking family-owned businesses interested in becoming Partners in Education!

Your partnership helps us continue to fund student programs, staff appreciation efforts, and school-wide events that enrich our community-all while giving your business valuable exposure and a way to give back.

If you are interested in learning more about partnership opportunities, please reach out to Carol Muro at carol.muro@gmail.com or 404-805-8130. We'd love to work together to make a lasting impact at JCHS!

Football News - Our Gladiator football team has put in a ton of work this summer and ready to battle! Come cheer them on THIS Friday at the Colosseum.

Our first scrimmage is at home against Denmark at 7:30. This will be a full game and concessions will be available.
*For the scrimmage, there will be NO parking fees.
*Gladiator fans are asked to park in the BACK parking lot. (Front is reserved for visitors) This is for ALL games.
*Tickets available on GoFan

Our next scrimmage is Thursday 8/14 at 6:00. Same deal as above!

GO GLADIATORS!

Boys' Lacrosse - Interested in a fun, fast-paced, physical sport? Consider joining the JCHS boy’s lacrosse team! Workouts and fall training for all current and future players will begin August 25^th. Details will be shared via TeamSnap. If you don’t have access to TeamSnap, please email your contact information to jchslax@gmail.com to get added. Also, find a current player and have them add you to the team chat.

Please also join us for our 3^rd annual Ed Venglik Memorial lacrosse game on Tuesday, August 12^th from 7-9 PM at Newtown Park. Players from past or present are welcome to join in the fun playing a scrimmage game honoring Ed Venglik. Warm-ups and team selections start at 6:30 PM. Please spread the word, bring a stick to come play, or just cheer from the sidelines. We’d love your support!

NEWS & NOTES - PREVIOUS

Athletics - We want to inform you that the Johns Creek High School Athletics website is currently under construction. While you can still view team schedules, other features and pages may not be functioning properly at this time. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the site and provide a better experience for our students, families, and fans. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Athletics Office directly. Thank you for your continued support of Gladiator Athletics!

Senior Activities - Senior year is a special time filled with important decisions, meaningful traditions, and unforgettable experiences. To help you stay informed and engaged every step of the way, we’re launching dedicated Instagram and Facebook pages for the Class of 2026!

These pages will be your go-to sources for updates on:

Senior events and celebrations
Graduation details and deadlines
Important reminders and announcements
Behind-the-scenes moments from the year

Follow us here:

Instagram: JCHS Seniors 2026
Facebook: JCHS Senior Parents 2026

We encourage both students and parents to follow these pages so you never miss a key update. It’s going to be a year full of growth, memories, and celebration—and we’re honored to walk alongside you through it all.

Please use the link below to pay your Senior Activities Fee (which is different than the graduation fee) to enjoy all the fun celebrations and treats through out the year:

https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms

Grading FAQ - see the attached document for all things grading for the 2025-2026 school year. There is a LOT of important information. Keep it so you can refer to it when necessary.

Principal's Freshman Advisory - if your Freshman is interested in serving on the Principal's Freshman Advisory, encourage them to clink this link and apply. We meet monthly, before school. In addition to helping the Principal inform his decision-making, they will also see behind the curtain of leadership. It is a great opportunity! The application closes on August 15. The Advisory will be announced on August 22.

Cafeteria, Breakfast and Lunch -

New Meal Prices for SY25-26

High school Students Breakfast $ 1.60
High School Students Lunch $3.10
Reduce prices for all students $ 0.00 * Reduce price paid by GADOE
ALL Adult prices Breakfast $3.00
All Adult price Lunch $5.00

New meal applications for SY25-26 + new site

Families are encouraged to complete a new meal application every year.
This helps the school as well as SNP.
We have a new website this year that we will be using -> https://www2.myschoolapps.com/
Applications will be available online starting July 25^th.

New Payment site

We will no longer be using MyPaymentsPlus.
The new site is MySchoolBucks -> www.myschoolbucks.com

July 30, 2025

Morning! The last time the Community Update will be a Summer Update. Still including the old with the new. Don't want anyone to miss anything in case this is the first you are reading this.

CELEBRATIONS

None this week. AP scores are still embargoed. They are really, really good, though.

For the future, I love to celebrate our teams and students! If you have something to report on behalf of one of our sports or clubs or performing groups, please let me know. Or if there is a major individual accomplishment, I'll celebrate those too. Let's go!

THE NEXT WEEK @ THE CREEK

Today - Deadline for SR Parking Application @ Noon
Today - Coffee with Chris @ 6:00 pm, Media Center
July 31 - Schedule Corrections Due (deadline #1)
July 31 - Coffee with Chris @ 6:00 pm, Media Center
August 1 - Open House @ 8:30 am and 10:30 am
August 2 - Seniors Decorate their Parking Spaces @ 9:00 am
August 4 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL @ 8:20 am
August 4 - Softball vs. Flowery Branch @ 6:00 pm
August 5 - Device Deployment
August 5 - Volleyball vs. S. Forsyth @ 6:00 pm
August 6 - Coffee with Chris @ 6:00 pm, Media Center
August 6 - Softball @ Habersham Central @ 6:00 pm
August 7 - Schedule Corrections Due (deadline #2)
August 29 - Last Day to Correct Schedule
Sept. 13 - Homecoming
May 14 - Graduation

NEWS & NOTES, NEW

Athletics - We want to inform you that the Johns Creek High School Athletics website is currently under construction. While you can still view team schedules, other features and pages may not be functioning properly at this time. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the site and provide a better experience for our students, families, and fans. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Athletics Office directly. Thank you for your continued support of Gladiator Athletics!

Device Deployment - devices will be deployed on Tuesday, August 5 though your child's English class. If your child is absent on Tuesday, or they are taking their English class off campus, they need to go to the Media Center on Wednesday or Thursday, August 6 or 7 to get their device. Every student MUST have a county device.

Help the Math Dept. - Please help Johns Creek earn technology equipment from Texas Instruments! On the back of every TI calculator packaging is an image of TI Reward points. Cut out the rewards image and send them to your student’s math teacher. Thank you for your help! Example attached.

Senior Activities - Senior year is a special time filled with important decisions, meaningful traditions, and unforgettable experiences. To help you stay informed and engaged every step of the way, we’re launching dedicated Instagram and Facebook pages for the Class of 2026!

These pages will be your go-to sources for updates on:

Senior events and celebrations
Graduation details and deadlines
Important reminders and announcements
Behind-the-scenes moments from the year

Follow us here:

Instagram: JCHS Seniors 2026
Facebook: JCHS Senior Parents 2026

We encourage both students and parents to follow these pages so you never miss a key update. It’s going to be a year full of growth, memories, and celebration—and we’re honored to walk alongside you through it all.

Please use the link below to pay your Senior Activities Fee (which is different than the graduation fee) to enjoy all the fun celebrations and treats through out the year:

https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms

Boys' Lacrosse -

Interested in a fun, fast-paced, physical sport? Consider joining the JCHS boy’s lacrosse team! Workouts and fall training for all current and future players will begin August 25^th. Details will be shared via TeamSnap. If you don’t have access to TeamSnap, please email your contact information to jchslax@gmail.com to get added. Also, find a current player and have them add you to the team chat.

Please also join us for our 3^rd annual Ed Venglik Memorial lacrosse game on Tuesday, August 12^th from 7-9 PM at Newtown Park. Players from past or present are welcome to join in the fun playing a scrimmage game honoring Ed Venglik. Warm-ups and team selections start at 6:30 PM. Please spread the word, bring a stick to come play, or just cheer from the sidelines. We’d love your support!

NEWS & NOTES, PREVIOUS

Bell Schedule - the bell schedule for the 2025-2026 school year is attached.

Grading FAQ - see the attached document for all things grading for the 2025-2026 school year. There is a LOT of important information. Keep it so you can refer to it when necessary.

Open House/Sneak Peek - our Open House/Sneak Peek is Friday, August 1. It is an opportunity for you and your student to come to the school, walk the building, and meet teachers and staff. You will have their schedule, so you will be able to walk the building according to their class schedule order. There will also be organizations and community partners here to meet you and introduce themselves.

8:30-10:00 am - Freshman and all students new to JCHS
10:30-11:30 am - all returning students

Principal's Freshman Advisory - if your Freshman is interested in serving on the Principal's Freshman Advisory, encourage them to clink this link and apply. We meet monthly, before school. In addition to helping the Principal inform his decision-making, they will also see behind the curtain of leadership. It is a great opportunity! The application closes on August 15. The Advisory will be announced on August 22.

Coffee with Chris - on July 30 & 31 and August 6 & 7, the Principal will host a coffee for the community to talk about all things SY26. He will cover all the ground and give you all the information you need to help you navigate JCHS for the 2025-2026 school year. Each will be at 6:00 pm in the Media Center. Here is a link to the flyer.

Cafeteria, Breakfast and Lunch -

New Meal Prices for SY25-26

High school Students Breakfast $ 1.60
High School Students Lunch $3.10
Reduce prices for all students $ 0.00 * Reduce price paid by GADOE
ALL Adult prices Breakfast $3.00
All Adult price Lunch $5.00

New meal applications for SY25-26 + new site

Families are encouraged to complete a new meal application every year.
This helps the school as well as SNP.
We have a new website this year that we will be using -> https://www2.myschoolapps.com/
Applications will be available online starting July 25^th.

New Payment site

We will no longer be using MyPaymentsPlus.
The new site is MySchoolBucks -> www.myschoolbucks.com

One note ... the links above may not be live yet. They will be up by our Open Hose date. Also, any money left on the previous account will be transferred to the new account when it is set up.

School Counseling Department Changes

The JCHS School Counseling department has been fortunate to add an additional counselor to serve our students this year. We are pleased to welcome Ms. Tiffany Hudson to the team! A more formal and detailed announcement of our counselor addition will be provided in the School Counseling’s August newsletter. With this change counselors have been provided the opportunity to work with smaller caseloads to provide more intentional services to our school counseling programming. Therefore, the counselor caseloads have slightly shifted. The counselor caseload breakdown is as follows:

Hudson: All 9^th grade students – Class of 2029
DeRosso: A – De, 10^th – 12^th grade
Dreyer: Dh – Ka, 10^th – 12^th grade
Taylor: Ke – L, 10^th – 12t grade; (Ms. Taylor will also retain her Class of 2026 seniors with the last names Jo – Mao)
Giles: M – Sal, 10^th– 12^th grade
Bartley: Sam – Z, 10^th – 12^th grade

Schedule Corrections

The 2025-2026 class schedules will be released for student review on July 28, 2025. Counselors would like students to thoroughly review their schedules and if a correction if needed, students can submit their request through the Schedule Correction Request link below. Counselors are requesting students to use the link below to submit issues and/or concerns with their schedules rather than emailing requests. Students will be redirected to the link if an email is received concerning scheduling. Counselors are prepared to work through the Schedule Correction Request protocol to ensure the speed and accuracy of the schedule correction requests prior to the start of school on August 4th. The form will remain open until August 7^th.

Dual Enrollment

Students participating in dual enrollment this school year were required to turn in all documents associated with the dual enrollment program by March 14. Currently, counselors are requesting students to upload a screenshot of their dual enrollment registration to complete their schedules and to reconcile their current registration with their GA Futures funding application. Once you long into your school’s registration portal and register for your fall semester classes, please take a picture of that screen and upload it to the form in the link below. Students can submit the screenshot of their dual enrollment registration on the Schedule Correction link below

GSU Perimeter College Campus Contact Us Link

GA Tech Distance Math and Distance Computer Science students do not have to upload a screenshot of their courses. Once GA Tech provides the list of accepted students, counselors will update their schedules and funding applications.

Any GSU students experiencing dual enrollment (DE) holds must contact the GSU Perimeter College Campus to have the hold removed. Counselors cannot remove the holds at the school level. All funding applications were completed by counselors before summer break based on the course information provided by students on the DE contract and course request forms. Any students who have registered for alternate classes must communicate with their counselor ASAP to avoid holds on their accounts or their courses being dropped. Please use the link below for GSU contact information.

School Counseling Save the Dates

Senior brag sheet released to 12^th grade students – August 8
Senior Seminar (Mandatory for all seniors, including dual enrollment students) – August 18, 19 & 21during flex, 10:00am-10:45am
Best in Class College Essay Workshop – August 18 & 20, 4pm-6pm in the Media Center; Registration will open July 30
Peachtree Planning Webinars, College 101: The Critical Steps to a Successful College Plan – August 26, 27 & 28

Girls' Lacrosse - We’re excited to kick off a new girls' lacrosse season! Pre-season begins August 10th and runs through September 21st. Come join the fun- no experience necessary! Interested in learning more?

Contact jchsladylax@gmail.com for details.

College Essay Coaching - Nervous about the college essay? Students: Go from stressed to standout and secure your seat at the school of your dreams with tailored guidance from an Ivy League writer and veteran educator who has a student packing for Princeton. The clock is ticking. Apply at Write Expressions for your college essay coaching scholarship. See flyer and email write@dianaha.org if you need to access link or have questions.

BELOW THE FOLD

Morning! Sun starting to rise as I type this to you. Coffee going down smoothly. And "Starburster" from FONTAINES D.C. is playing (all-time banger; up there with "She Sells Sanctuary" by The Cult). Oh, and I am the only one around. Life is very good at this moment.

Today is Day 5 of teachers and staff back in the building. Most have been out the last two days for county-led PD. So, the next three days are go, go, go as we get ready for the first day of school. All good so far. Excited to get it going!

Speaking of getting it going ... kicked off my Student Advisory yesterday. It's my upper classmen group. And, I am so energized this morning. They are awesome! What a bright, thoughtful, and wonderful group of young people. Some might say, "Kids these days." I disagree. Kids are awesome!

And getting it going part two is this evening. I host my firs Coffee of the year. It's everything you need to know about the year to come. Chock-full of great info. I really enjoy this coffee. Hope to see a great turnout this evening, or tomorrow evening. Also hosting next week on Wednesday and Thursday. All are at 6:00 pm in the Media Center. Miss it at your own peril. LOL!!

Finally, getting it going part three is Friday. OPEN HOUSE! Let's go! All of the kiddos. All of the parents. All of the teachers and staff. In one place. Madness, you say? Nope! Cannot wait! First impressions anyone? Here for it!

Next few days are gonna be THE best! This time of year gets is going and sets the tone. I love it!

Cannot let you go without some tunes, or more tunes. Hahaha. Going to shoutout some artists at Hinterland. It's the music festival my daughter is off to this weekend in IA. The headliners are Tyler the Creator, Kacey Musgraves, and Lana Del Ray. All are great, but I love Kacey! Her album Deeper Well can play on repeat. Also on the three-day bill are Gigi Perez, Royal Otis, Remi Wolf, Clairo, The Marias, Michael Marcagi, and Bleachers among others. Stacked lineup.

Alright. Gone on long enough. Hope to see you this evening, or tomorrow evening, and this Friday. Say hey and introduce yourself. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Much love and respect ... Chris

July 22, 2025

MORNING Creek Community! That time draws nigh. The start of school is just about upon us. Teachers return tomorrow. Staff on Friday. Here ... we ... go!!!

Again, this will revisit some key pieces of information and have quite a bit of new stuff.

CELEBRATIONS

Band - Congrats to our band, specifically the Wind Ensemble. They have been selected to perform at the 2026 Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival at Georgia State University's Rialto Center for Performing Arts in March 2026. They are one of ONLY eight high school groups from the entire southeast selected to perform. AWESOME!!

NEWS & NOTES ... The Previous

Bell Schedule - the bell schedule for the 2025-2026 school year is attached.

Grading FAQ - see the attached document for all things grading for the 2025-2026 school year. There is a LOT of important information. Keep it so you can refer to it when necessary.

Devices, Devices, Devices - as you might be aware, there have been significant changes to the county's approach to devices. This is in response to a new GA law. There are two attachments you should reference to familiarize yourself with the impact to our school. Also, the county sent out a "FCS Messenger" on July 1 with quite a bit of important info related to this issue. Please read it carefully and act as necessary.

Open House/Sneak Peek - our Open House/Sneak Peek is Friday, August 1. It is an opportunity for you and your student to come to the school, walk the building, and meet teachers and staff. You will have their schedule, so you will be able to walk the building according to their class schedule order. There will also be organizations and community partners here to meet you and introduce themselves.

8:30-10:00 am - Freshman and all students new to JCHS
10:30-11:30 am - all returning students

Principal's Freshman Advisory - if your Freshman is interested in serving on the Principal's Freshman Advisory, encourage them to clink this link and apply. We meet monthly, before school. In addition to helping the Principal inform his decision-making, they will also see behind the curtain of leadership. It is a great opportunity! The application closes on August 15. The Advisory will be announced on August 22.

Coffee with Chris - on July 30 & 31 and August 6 & 7, the Principal will host a coffee for the community to talk about all things SY26. He will cover all the ground and give you all the information you need to help you navigate JCHS for the 2025-2026 school year. Each will be at 6:00 pm in the Media Center. Here is a link to the flyer.

Upcoming Dates

Schedule Release in IC, July 28
Schedule Corrections Due, July 31* (procedure below)
Open House, August 1, 8:30-10 am and 10:30-11:30 am
First Day of School, August 4
Last Day to Change Schedule, August 29
Homecoming, September 13
Graduation, May 14 @ 7:30 pm at Gas South Arena

Student Parking - there are MAJOR changes to parking this year. First, spaces will be numbered and assigned to specific students. Students must park in their assigned space. Our CSA will patrol the lots regularly and sticker violators. The consequences for violators will be shared in a future community update. Second, students will be able to personalize their spaces this year. The criteria and expectations will be forthcoming. Kathy Westbrooks will be the admin. for parking. The application for parking is open for Seniors. Refer to the email sent this morning for details.

GAA Memberships - Starting this year, all GAA memberships will be purchased exclusively online through GoFan. This change is aimed at streamlining the process and ensuring that parents receive their digital passes instantly, thereby reducing pass disruptions and any issues related to codes. Please note that any membership applications received prior to this announcement will be returned to the parents. They will need to go online starting July 15 to purchase the membership. We understand that GoFan will charge fees for this service, but we have accepted this to make the process easier and less stressful for our families. We believe this new process will greatly enhance the efficiency and convenience for everyone involved. Your cooperation in communicating this update to the parents and assisting them with the transition will be greatly appreciated. Jenny Hacker is reaching out to all families who submitted membership information to inform them of this change. I will be sending out a link to these memberships once we get to the July 15 date.

Cafeteria, Breakfast and Lunch -

New Meal Prices for SY25-26

High school Students Breakfast $ 1.60
High School Students Lunch $3.10
Reduce prices for all students $ 0.00 * Reduce price paid by GADOE
ALL Adult prices Breakfast $3.00
All Adult price Lunch $5.00

New meal applications for SY25-26 + new site

Families are encouraged to complete a new meal application every year.
This helps the school as well as SNP.
We have a new website this year that we will be using -> https://www2.myschoolapps.com/
Applications will be available online starting July 25^th.

New Payment site

We will no longer be using MyPaymentsPlus.
The new site is MySchoolBucks -> www.myschoolbucks.com

One note ... the links above may not be live yet. They will be up by our Open Hose date. Also, any money left on the previous account will be transferred to the new account when it is set up.

NEWS & NOTES ... The New

School Counseling Department Changes

The JCHS School Counseling department has been fortunate to add an additional counselor to serve our students this year. We are pleased to welcome Ms. Tiffany Hudson to the team! A more formal and detailed announcement of our counselor addition will be provided in the School Counseling’s August newsletter. With this change counselors have been provided the opportunity to work with smaller caseloads to provide more intentional services to our school counseling programming. Therefore, the counselor caseloads have slightly shifted. The counselor caseload breakdown is as follows:

Hudson: All 9^th grade students – Class of 2029
DeRosso: A – De, 10^th – 12^th grade
Dreyer: Dh – Ka, 10^th – 12^th grade
Taylor: Ke – L, 10^th – 12t grade; (Ms. Taylor will also retain her Class of 2026 seniors with the last names Jo – Mao)
Giles: M – Sal, 10^th– 12^th grade
Bartley: Sam – Z, 10^th – 12^th grade

Schedule Corrections

The 2025-2026 class schedules will be released for student review on July 28, 2025. Counselors would like students to thoroughly review their schedules and if a correction if needed, students can submit their request through the Schedule Correction Request link below. Counselors are requesting students to use the link below to submit issues and/or concerns with their schedules rather than emailing requests. Students will be redirected to the link if an email is received concerning scheduling. Counselors are prepared to work through the Schedule Correction Request protocol to ensure the speed and accuracy of the schedule correction requests prior to the start of school on August 4th. The form will remain open until August 7^th.

Dual Enrollment

Students participating in dual enrollment this school year were required to turn in all documents associated with the dual enrollment program by March 14. Currently, counselors are requesting students to upload a screenshot of their dual enrollment registration to complete their schedules and to reconcile their current registration with their GA Futures funding application. Once you long into your school’s registration portal and register for your fall semester classes, please take a picture of that screen and upload it to the form in the link below. Students can submit the screenshot of their dual enrollment registration on the Schedule Correction link below.

GSU Perimeter College Campus Contact Us Link

GA Tech Distance Math and Distance Computer Science students do not have to upload a screenshot of their courses. Once GA Tech provides the list of accepted students, counselors will update their schedules and funding applications.

Any GSU students experiencing dual enrollment (DE) holds must contact the GSU Perimeter College Campus to have the hold removed. Counselors cannot remove the holds at the school level. All funding applications were completed by counselors before summer break based on the course information provided by students on the DE contract and course request forms. Any students who have registered for alternate classes must communicate with their counselor ASAP to avoid holds on their accounts or their courses being dropped. Please use the link below for GSU contact information.

School Counseling Save the Dates

Senior brag sheet released to 12^th grade students – August 8
Senior Seminar (Mandatory for all seniors, including dual enrollment students) – August 18, 19 & 21during flex, 10:00am-10:45am
Best in Class College Essay Workshop – August 18 & 20, 4pm-6pm in the Media Center; Registration will open July 30
Peachtree Planning Webinars, College 101: The Critical Steps to a Successful College Plan – August 26, 27 & 28

Join us for the 3rd Annual JCHS Football Combine!
Friday, July 25 at 6 PM at the Colosseum (Rain date: July 26)

Come out for a night of fun and watch our Gladiators show off their skills! We’ll have spirit wear for sale, yard signs available to order (for both high school and Jr. Gladiators), concessions, and more.

All are invited!

Mark your calendars for our August scrimmages:

Scrimmage vs. Denmark – Friday, August 8 at 7:30 PM
Scrimmage vs. Northview – Thursday, August 14 at 6 PM

Our Gladiators and coaches have been working tirelessly this summer and are looking forward to Friday Night Lights!

GO GLADIATORS!

Girls Lacrosse - We’re excited to kick off a new girls' lacrosse season! Pre-season begins August 10th and runs through September 21st. Come join the fun- no experience necessary! Interested in learning more?

Contact jchsladylax@gmail.com for details.

College Essay Coaching - Nervous about the college essay? Students: Go from stressed to standout and secure your seat at the school of your dreams with tailored guidance from an Ivy League writer and veteran educator who has a student packing for Princeton. The clock is ticking. Apply at Write Expressions for your college essay coaching scholarship. See flyer and email write@dianaha.org if you need to access link or have questions.

July 15, 2025

Good afternoon Creek Community. Here is Summer Update #2. There will be a combo of info from last week, to ensure you get the important stuff, and some new things. So, let's get to it.

CELEBRATIONS

Chorus - the Johns Creek High School Camerata Chorus has been accepted to perform at the Georgia Music Education Association (GMEA) In-Service Conference in Athens, GA this coming January 2026.

This is an incredibly competitive honor, and it’s especially significant for a high school women’s chorus to be selected. The level of musicianship, artistry, and preparation required for this kind of recognition is immense.

What makes this even more remarkable is that it marks Camerata’s second major conference performance in just two years — following their appearance at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Professional Development Conference last fall. To be featured at both ACDA and GMEA in such close succession speaks volumes about the consistency and excellence of the program.

NEWS & NOTES

Bell Schedule - the bell schedule for the 2025-2026 school year is attached.

Grading FAQ - see the attached document for all things grading for the 2025-2026 school year. There is a LOT of important information. Keep it so you can refer to it when necessary.

Devices, Devices, Devices - as you might be aware, there have been significant changes to the county's approach to devices. This is in response to a new GA law. There are two attachments you should reference to familiarize yourself with the impact to our school. Also, the county sent out a "FCS Messenger" on July 1 with quite a bit of important info related to this issue. Please read it carefully and act as necessary.

Open House/Sneak Peek - our Open House/Sneak Peek is Friday, August 1. It is an opportunity for you and your student to come to the school, walk the building, and meet teachers and staff. You will have their schedule, so you will be able to walk the building according to their class schedule order. There will also be organizations and community partners here to meet you and introduce themselves.

8:30-10:00 am - Freshman and all students new to JCHS
10:30-11:30 am - all returning students

Freshman/New Student Minicamp

Date: Monday, July 21
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM)
Location: Auditorium Lobby (Drop-off) / Bus Canopy (Pick-up)
Cost: $45
Register: Click here to register

Important Notes:

This event is for students only.
Parents are invited to attend the Information Day on Friday, August 1.
If you've already registered, please complete the T-shirt and Food Option Form.

Questions?
Contact Katie Zeigler at ZeiglerK@fultonschools.org

Principal's Freshman Advisory - if your Freshman is interested in serving on the Principal's Freshman Advisory, encourage them to clink this link and apply. We meet monthly, before school. In addition to helping the Principal inform his decision-making, they will also see behind the curtain of leadership. It is a great opportunity! The application closes on August 15. The Advisory will be announced on August 22.

Coffee with Chris - on July 30 & 31 and August 6 & 7, the Principal will host a coffee for the community to talk about all things SY26. He will cover all the ground and give you all the information you need to help you navigate JCHS for the 2025-2026 school year. Each will be at 6:00 pm in the Media Center. Here is a link to the flyer.

Upcoming Dates

Schedule Release in IC, July 28
Schedule Corrections Due, July 30 (procedure to come)
Open House, August 1, 8:30-10 am and 10:30-11:30 am
First Day of School, August 4
Last Day to Change Schedule, July 29
Homecoming, September 13
Graduation, May 14 @ 7:30 pm at Gas South Arena

Updated/Revised Procedures - there are a few areas the Leadership Team will revise for the coming year. Expect guidance to shared about ...

Personal Devices
The Work Done for Recovery
Academic Dishonesty

Student Parking - there are MAJOR changes to parking this year. First, spaces will be numbered and assigned to specific students. Students must park in their assigned space. Our CSA will patrol the lots regularly and sticker violators. The consequences for violators will be shared in a future community update. Second, students will be able to personalize their spaces this year. The criteria and expectations will be forthcoming. Kathy Westbrooks will be the admin. for parking. The application for parking is open for Seniors. Refer to the email sent this morning for details.

GAA Memberships - Starting this year, all GAA memberships will be purchased exclusively online through GoFan. This change is aimed at streamlining the process and ensuring that parents receive their digital passes instantly, thereby reducing pass disruptions and any issues related to codes. Please note that any membership applications received prior to this announcement will be returned to the parents. They will need to go online starting July 15 to purchase the membership. We understand that GoFan will charge fees for this service, but we have accepted this to make the process easier and less stressful for our families. We believe this new process will greatly enhance the efficiency and convenience for everyone involved. Your cooperation in communicating this update to the parents and assisting them with the transition will be greatly appreciated. Jenny Hacker is reaching out to all families who submitted membership information to inform them of this change. I will be sending out a link to these memberships once we get to the July 15 date.

Cafeteria, Breakfast and Lunch -

New Meal Prices for SY25-26

High school Students Breakfast $ 1.60
High School Students Lunch $3.10
Reduce prices for all students $ 0.00 * Reduce price paid by GADOE
ALL Adult prices Breakfast $3.00
All Adult price Lunch $5.00

New meal applications for SY25-26 + new site

Families are encouraged to complete a new meal application every year.
This helps the school as well as SNP.
We have a new website this year that we will be using -> https://www2.myschoolapps.com/
Applications will be available online starting July 25^th.

New Payment site

We will no longer be using MyPaymentsPlus.
The new site is MySchoolBucks -> www.myschoolbucks.com

One note ... the links above may not be live yet. They will be up by our Open Hose date. Also, any money left on the previous account will be transferred to the new account when it is set up.

World Languages - last week I left out the link for the Seals. The website for the Seals with info:

https://urizjf.wixsite.com/johns-creek-high-sch

College Essay Review Help - former student Anagha Gowda is offering to help students with their college essays. See attached flyer for all of the details.

July 8, 2025

Good Afternoon Creek Community!

This is the first summer update for our Johns Creek High School community. First, I'd like to welcome our Freshman parents. Here we go Class of 2029! I am Chris Shearer, the Principal of The Creek. I am starting my eighth year at JCHS. And I am very excited for the year to come. Every day, and new school year, is an opportunity to be the best you can be and accept the growth that comes with being your best. And with that, let's dive into.

I'd like to introduce and explain the format I employ. There are three sections of the community letters:

Celebrations - the first section is celebrations and recognitions of teams, clubs, organizations, and students. I rely on the community letting me know what great things are, or have, occurred. So, if you are a parent of representative of a team, club, organization, or student, you are welcome to send me the news and I will include it in the next community update. It is very helpful when you write the copy, then I can simply paste it directly into the update.
News & Notes - in this section, I will share all the latest updates and information pertinent to you as a parent, community member, or student. Again, this typically comes from members of the school, both internal and external. So, feel free to share important news and information from your team, club, or organization. And, again, a copy that is ready to run that I simply paste into the update is preferred. You can also provide attachments.
Below the Fold - this final section is just me speaking from my perspective. At times, or most times, it is me being me. It can be personal. To warn you, I am very open and authentic. And this is the space where I feel free to be so. You will certainly get a feel for who I am if you read it. But, if you do not care about such things, you are not missing anything by not reading it. Thus, the newspaper reference in the title. So, buyer beware, so to speak.

So, let's get to it.

CELEBRATIONS

As it is the summer, I do not have anything to share currently. But, next week, I hope to share our AP exam results. They were tremendous!

NEWS & NOTES

Devices, Devices, Devices - as you might be aware, there have been significant changes to the county's approach to devices. This is in response to a new GA law. There are two attachments you should reference to familiarize yourself with the impact to our school. Also, the county sent out a "FCS Messenger" on July 1 with quite a bit of important info related to this issue. Please read it carefully and act as necessary.

Open House/Sneak Peek - our Open House/Sneak Peek is Friday, August 1. It is an opportunity for you and your student to come to the school, walk the building, and meet teachers and staff. You will have their schedule, so you will be able to walk the building according to their class schedule order. There will also be organizations and community partners here to meet you and introduce themselves.

8:30-10:00 am - Freshman and all students new to JCHS
10:30-11:30 am - all returning students

Freshman Minicamp - the Counseling department will host a Freshman Minicamp on July 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The cost is $45. You can register for camp here.

Principal's Freshman Advisory - if your Freshman is interested in serving on the Principal's Freshman Advisory, encourage them to clink this link and apply. We meet monthly, before school. In addition to helping the Principal inform his decision-making, they will also see behind the curtain of leadership. It is a great opportunity! The application closes on August 15. The Advisory will be announced on August 22.

Coffee with Chris - on July 30 & 31 and August 6 & 7, the Principal will host a coffee for the community to talk about all things SY26. He will cover all the ground and give you all the information you need to help you navigate JCHS for the 2025-2026 school year. Each will be at 6:00 pm in the Media Center. Here is a link to the flyer.

Upcoming Dates

Pop-In Coffee with Chris, July 7-11 @ 10 am in the Media Center
FR Minicamp, July 21, 9 am - 12 pm
Schedule Release in IC, July 25 (tentative)
Schedule Corrections Due, July 30 (procedure to come)
Open House, August 1, 8:30-10 am and 10:30-11:30 am
First Day of School, August 4
Last Day to Change Schedule, July 29
Homecoming, September 13
Graduation, May 14 @ 7:30 pm at Gas South Arena

Updated/Revised Procedures - there are a few areas the Leadership Team will revise for the coming year. Expect guidance to shared about ...

Personal Devices
The Work Done for Recovery
Academic Dishonesty

Student Parking - there are MAJOR changes to parking this year. First, spaces will be numbered and assigned to specific students. Students must park in their assigned space. Our CSA will patrol the lots regularly and sticker violators. The consequences for violators will be shared in a future community update. Second, students will be able to personalize their spaces this year. The criteria and expectations will be forthcoming. Kathy Westbrooks will be the admin. for parking. The application for parking is open for Seniors. Refer to the email sent this morning for details.

What to Know about Instruction - this year, there will be a focus on what students are doing during instructional time, specifically their engagement. Myself and the assistant principals will be looking for students' level of engagement when we visit classrooms. As an example, when a teacher asks the class a question, how many have the opportunity to show they know the answer? The goal is for all students to have the opportunity. It's a process, but one we will be working on this year.

GAA Memberships - Starting this year, all GAA memberships will be purchased exclusively online through GoFan. This change is aimed at streamlining the process and ensuring that parents receive their digital passes instantly, thereby reducing pass disruptions and any issues related to codes. Please note that any membership applications received prior to this announcement will be returned to the parents. They will need to go online starting July 15 to purchase the membership. We understand that GoFan will charge fees for this service, but we have accepted this to make the process easier and less stressful for our families. We believe this new process will greatly enhance the efficiency and convenience for everyone involved. Your cooperation in communicating this update to the parents and assisting them with the transition will be greatly appreciated. Jenny Hacker is reaching out to all families who submitted membership information to inform them of this change. I will be sending out a link to these memberships once we get to the July 15 date.

Cafeteria, Breakfast and Lunch -

New Meal Prices for SY25-26

High school Students Breakfast $ 1.60
High School Students Lunch $3.10
Reduce prices for all students $ 0.00 * Reduce price paid by GADOE
ALL Adult prices Breakfast $3.00
All Adult price Lunch $5.00

New meal applications for SY25-26 + new site

Families are encouraged to complete a new meal application every year.
This helps the school as well as SNP.
We have a new website this year that we will be using -> https://www2.myschoolapps.com/
Applications will be available online starting July 25^th.

New Payment site

We will no longer be using MyPaymentsPlus.
The new site is MySchoolBucks -> www.myschoolbucks.com

World Languages, Seal of Biliteracy - The Georgia Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language. This prestigious recognition appears on the diploma and transcript, highlighting students' linguistic capabilities to colleges, employers, and scholarship committees. Eligibility Requirements: Proficiency in English by meeting English Language Arts graduation requirements with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Demonstrate language proficiency by achieving required scores on recognized assessments such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), SAT II, or other approved tests.

World Languages, International Skills Diploma Seal - The Georgia International Skills Diploma Seal is awarded to graduating high school students who have excelled in their studies of world languages and cultures and an international education curriculum. This prepares them for personal and professional success in an increasingly global society. Students also engage in extracurricular activities and service experiences that foster the achievement of global competence. This recognition is noted on a student's diploma and transcript. It is a signal to employers and higher education institutions that a student is prepared to participate in the global economy. Eligibility Requirements: Completion of an internationally focused curriculum spanning areas such as world languages, international economics, and world history. Participation in at least four activities that foster global engagement, such as study abroad programs or internships with international companies. Completion of 20 hours of service projects with an international focus. Demonstration of global competence through a capstone project.

Teen Driving Safety - Join the Johns Creek Police Department for a Teen Driving Safety class on July 23rd at Johns Creek City Hall, open to teens ages 15–18 with limited spots available! Safety certificates will be provided after the class! The cost of the class is $10. Please find further details below.

Address: 11360 Lakefield Dr Johns Creek, GA 30097
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Registration Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/teen-driving-safety-class

Applerouth Summer Prep - Explore our webinars and sign up today:

applerouth.com/events/webinars

July 9th at 8PM:
- College Essay Support: How Parents Can Help without Hijacking the Process
July 23 at 11AM:
- SAT 101: Everything you need to know (SAT Bootcamp)

Attachments

PERSONAL DEVICES FAQ

PERSONAL DEVICES ONE PAGER

May 21, 2025

Good Afternoon Creek Families,

This will be the final community update in terms of celebrations and news. And we are going to go ahead and share it instead of waiting till Wednesday morning. Next week, the update will be a special Below the Fold from the principal. Have a phenomenal summer!

CELEBRATIONS

Golf - as of this writing, the girls are 15 strokes up with 5 holes to play. They are, in all likelihood, the 5A State Champs!! Congrats to Coach Anderson and the girls. The boys sit in 4th with two holes to play. They are 8 strokes out of 3rd. Very likely to finish 4th. What a great season! Congrats to Coach Smith and the boys!

Boys' Tennis - The boys' varsity tennis team fought hard in the state semifinals, but ultimately came up just short, losing 2-3. The boys had a great season, and they hope to return stronger next year. Congrats to Coach Ritter and the boys!

Marketing and DECA - Marketing Program was awarded an Industry Certification this year and recognized as a “Program of Excellence." Johns Creek DECA took the most students to International Competition in Orlando than any other school in Fulton County!

NEWS & NOTES

All In On Day 1 - As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, we’re already looking ahead to a strong start in August! Our school is proud to support the district’s All In On Day 1 campaign — a community-wide effort to ensure all students are present, prepared, and ready to learn on the first day of school: Monday, August 4, 2025.

Let’s keep the momentum going! Here’s how you can help:

Schedule vacations and appointments around the school calendar
Make sure your child is registered and ready to go by August 4
Talk with your child about setting goals for the new school year
Watch for summer updates and reminders

After the first day, we’ll shift to All In On Attendance, a yearlong focus on helping students show up consistently—because every day counts.

Together, we can make sure every student starts strong and stays on track. Let’s be All In On Day 1!

Technology for SY26 - there are two major changes in terms of personal technology for the 2025-2026 school year. First, students will no longer be able to use their own device at school. They will only be able to use a county device. Second, high school students are not allowed to have their phones during instructional time. They should not have them out and are not allowed to use them during class time.

Class of 2025 Diploma Pick Up – Counselors will conduct (2) final diploma pick events this week. May 21 & May 23, 9am-11am in the auditorium lobby. Graduates should enter through the auditorium lobby doors. Graduates will need to have devices and chargers turned in, textbooks turned in and fines paid to receive their diploma. Only the graduate or family members can pick up diplomas. If you miss these pickup dates, please contact your counselor for a pickup date and time until June 2. After June 2, diplomas can be picked up from Ms. Matthieson in the main office.

Class of 2025 Final Transcripts – The counseling department is in the process of auditing and finalizing senior transcripts. Final transcripts will be sent to colleges no later than June 2. Counselors will upload transcripts to Common App if the student applied to the school the plan to attend in the fall. If the student applied to the school they plan to attend through the college’s website, counselors will send transcripts through Scriborder. Seniors only need to submit a transcript request through Scriborder if they applied outside of Common App.

Summer Learning – Students who have failed classes this school year are encouraged to recover their classes during summer school. Students who have failed an EOC course (Algebra 1, Biology, American Lit, US History) are encouraged to attend summer school in person at Chattahoochee HS. Parents have the option to opt their student out of the in-person options using the attached directions. However, students will need to report to the summer school site, Chattahoochee HS to take the EOC exam. Please reach out to your student’s counselor for additional information. Counselors will also be contacting parents to discuss summer school options. The summer school opt out directions and flyer are below.

Personal Fitness Waivers – Last call for personal fitness waiver requests for rising seniors. Rising seniors must enroll in Personal Fitness over the summer or submit the request before the start of their senior year. Seniors that do not have a personal fitness credit on their transcript in July will be scheduled for the course to satisfy the FCS graduation requirement. Please see the attachment below for the waiver link.

Summit Counseling - Our JCHS mental health partner, Summit Counseling, is hosting FREE counseling groups for JCHS students. Students can register for the groups even if they are not participating in Summit Counseling services. Please see the attached flyer for registration details.

Senior Parents, If your Senior has a balance on their lunch account, parents have the option to support students in need by requesting that the funds be rolled over to the Student Support lunch account or request a refund with form attached. If you choose to do donate, you can email using the example below to William Janousek, our Cafe manager, at janousek@fultonschools.org.

Please roll the balance of [enter Student Name] [enter Student Number] lunch account into the Student Support lunch account to support students in need.

Thank you for supporting students in need!

World Language Dept. Newsletter Spring Edition 2025 - We are excited to announce the latest developments in our World Language Department. Our team is deeply committed to nurturing the growth of global citizens through interactive class activities, enriching extracurricular events, and active club participation. This edition showcases the remarkable efforts and dedication of our enthusiastic world language team. We invite you to join us in celebrating the diverse and creative methods we employ to shape the future, one language at a time.

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Honors Night - Any student who was invited to Honors Night that could not attend, please pick up your award in the Admin Office by May 22^nd.

Free Webinar on the Superpowers of Readers - Friday, June 6. 5-5:45 pm. Did you know weak vocabulary and holes in the grammar get in the way of high SAT/ACT scores and strong college essays? Most college applicants can't name all the parts of speech. Learn in this webinar actionable steps you and your children can take to build their verbal skills for success in and outside the classroom. Books are food for the mind and give readers superpowers for the hypercompetitive road to college admissions. Let’s have our kids put down their phones and pick up a book this summer!

Write@DianaHa.org if you can't access the registration link. See flyer.

Standout College Essays - Do you have children who could use help starting or leveling up their college essays this summer? Georgia Tech received 60,000 applications for 4,000 freshmen seats last school year and on average admits only 10 students from JCHS each year. Johns Creek's Ivy League linguist, writer, and college prep specialist has led workshops on great college essays in Fulton, Forsyth, and Gwinnett county school districts. For model essays, Dos and Don'ts, and laser beam attention that will highlight your child's best on the page, email write@DianaHa.org. See flyer.

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May 14, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Gladiator Athletics Awards - Congrats too all recipients of our Gladiator Athletics Awards! See the honorees here.

Baseball - Johns Creek Baseball was well represented on the Region 7-AAAAA All Region team released yesterday afternoon. Congratulations to the following players on their selections for this incredible honor.
Region Player of the Year: NOAH LINDBERG
Region Coach of the Year: BILLY NICHOLSON
1st Team All Region Pitcher: NIKET BAROT

1st Team All Region Infielder: NOAH LINDBERG
1st Team All Region Infielder: MATTHEW RICHARDS
1st Team All Region Designated Hitter: JAXON BULLARD
2nd Team All Region Catcher: LUKE VOLPE
2nd Team All Region Outfielder: TJ LOCKHART
2nd Team All Region Infielder: JESSE JOHNS
All Region Honorable Mention: DAVID AGUANA, OF and DREW KING, INF
Region Senior All Academic Team:
NIKET BAROT
COOPER TEEPLES
COLIN MANNING
NOAH LINDBERG
ERVINAS MEIJA
RYAN VANE

Noah Lindberg has been selected to the 2025 All Star All State Team!

PTSA scholarships were awarded on Honors Night to the following :

All-Rounder Scholarship

Lindsay Wang

Ervinas Meijia

Trailblazer Scholarship

Ella Bell

Laurel Schmitt Service Scholarships

Carter Streeter

William Xu

Jocelyn Zheng

Congratulations to recipients!

Bio Olympiad - Heidi Jeong advanced to the Bio-Olympiad Semifinal exam and earned an honorable mention. The only student at Johns Creek High School to advance to the semifinals this year in the subject of biology.

T&F - Lots of great finishes! JC really showed up at the State Meet this year!

Nonso Nwizubo placed 4^th in High Jump & 6^th in Triple Jump
Rylan Ciul placed 6^th in Discus with a PR of 143’ 9”
Ava Reames finished 10^th

Boys' Volleyball - Our boy's volleyball team won the State Championship over the weekend! Congrats to Coach Hall and all of the boys!

Boys' Soccer - Congrats to Coach Bowler and the boys' soccer team for an awesome season. They finished 20-3 and made the state semifinals!

NEWS & NOTES

Finals Schedule - see attachment. Each student should have a final graded experience in every class. It can be a practice, minor, or major. If you have questions about the specifics for a particular class, reach out to that teacher.

DEVICE FINES - For the 2024-2025 school year, we were advised that when the student was issued a fine for a device, damaged or lost, an email was sent to the parents. The email came from the district/Fulton County Schools with a link how to pay. This link is on our school website under payments, payment obligations tab and you login. The student fine will be listed there. Once the fine is issued it takes 48 hours to show up under the payment obligation.

Device/Textbooks/Library books from previous years - you will receive an email from Aubrey Robertson before the end of the year of those outstanding fines. Mrs. Robertson will also include the link to pay the fine.

Clinic reminder: All student medications in the clinic should be picked up by May 19^th. Medications cannot be stored in the clinic during the summers. All medications that are not picked up will be disposed of. If you have questions give us a call in the clinic.

Personal Fitness Waiver – If you plan to request a personal fitness waiver, it must be submitted by the end of your junior year. Please submit this request as soon as possible to ensure that it is processed during this school year. The waiver must be submitted using the student’s information. You also must wait until your season is complete before you submit your waiver application. You can submit your waiver request based on last year or this year’s participation.

Summer School – Please see the attached flyer for summer school information. Counselors are meeting with students to discuss summer school options. Students who have failed an EOC course (Algebra I, Biology, US History) must attend summer school in-person at Chattahoochee HS.

Students who failed 9^th Lit or 10^th Lit will only have the summer session to recover the credit. After the summer session, students will need to retake the entire year of Lit Comp I or Lit Comp II if they failed any portion of 9^th Lit or 10^th Lit and did not recover it over the summer. Please reach out to your counselor for additional information.

JCHS Microsoft Copilot Story - Check this out! The work being done by Dr. Sweigart and Dr. Schenk is INCREDIBLE!

Principal's Student Advisory - the principal's student advisory was announced on Tuesday. See attachment for the names.

Senior Parents,

Cafeteria Accounts - If your Senior has a balance on their lunch account, parents have the option to support students in need by requesting that the funds be rolled over to the Student Support lunch account or request a refund with form attached. If you choose to do donate, you can email using the example below to William Janousek, our Cafe manager, at janousek@fultonschools.org.

Please roll the balance of [enter Student Name] [enter Student Number] lunch account into the Student Support lunch account to support students in need.

Thank you for supporting students in need!

Free Family Webinar: The Magic of Reading

Learn actionable steps you and your children can take to build their verbal skills for success in and outside the classroom. Gain valuable insights to support and optimize your children's academic journey into college. Books are food for the mind. Let’s have our kids put down their phones and pick up a book this summer! Register here.

See flyer for more information.

Standout College Essays

Rising seniors, do you need help starting your college essays this summer? From brainstorm to edits, you'll be in great hands with Write Expressions. See flyer from Ivy League linguist and college prep specialist who has led workshops on great college essays in Fulton, Forsyth, and Gwinnett county school districts.

ATTACHMENTS

College Essay Flyer

May and June 2025 Literacy Webinar

Student Refund Request Form

Student Advisory 2026

Summer School Flyer

Final Exam and Recovery Schedule

May 7, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

T&F - I just wanted to give you an update on our student athletes results at sectionals meet yesterday in Augusta, GA!

Every athlete gave their all, and the hard-fought efforts made us proud. We are thrilled to congratulate our three individual qualifiers who will be moving on to the State Meet in Rome, GA next weekend:

Rylan Ciul – Discus
Ava Reames – 3200 Meter
Nonso Nwizubo – Triple Jump & High Jump

In addition, our 4x800m relay team made history, setting a new school record with a time of 8:15.26! Huge congratulations to Ayaan Mehta, Stryder Jones, Clarke Boy, and David Laughlin, along with their coach, Noah Hayes.

Go Gladiators and thank you for the continued support of our athletes!

UNA - USA Community Service Awards - Congrats to Jazzy Yammout and Sanjana Achanta! They are being recognized for their outstanding community service. Jazzy is receiving two, Honor Award and Zero Hero. Sanjana is being recognized with a Merit Award. Great work!!

World Languages - I am delighted to announce the state award winning recipients of the AASTP Spanish Composition Contest. Students from Johns Creek High School are encouraged to take part in the annual AATSP-GA composition contest, which is organized by our esteemed Profe Estela Valenciano.

225 students participated from Johns Creek, participants are provided with various topics to select from for their essays, which must be completed within an hour. The writing themes and evaluation rubrics are tailored to accommodate different skill levels. Each year, students who engage in this contest throughout their academic journey benefit from constructive feedback on their development.

The contest, which took place in March, also presents an excellent opportunity for AP students to hone their skills in writing essays under time constraints and to receive prompt evaluations.

Spanish Composition Contest Winners 2025

Boys' Soccer - Boys soccer had a huge win Monday night in the Elite 8! They will be hosting the Final 4 at The Colosseum on Friday night at 8:00 pm with a Gladiator theme. Put on your best togas, pack the stands and make some noise! Let’s go CREEK!

NEWS & NOTES

Finals Schedule - See attachment. Each student should have a final graded experience in every class. It can be a practice, minor, or major. If you have questions about the specifics for a particular class, reach out to that teacher.

Clinic reminder: All student medications in the clinic should be picked up by May 19^th. Medications cannot be stored in the clinic during the summers. All medications that are not picked up will be disposed of. If you have questions give us a call in the clinic.

Gladiator Athletics is proud to invite you to our Annual Athletic Awards Night! Come support our Gladiators and help us honor their hard work, dedication & excellence in athletics.

Date: Monday, May 12, 2025

Red Carpet begins at 5:30pm, Ceremony at 6:30pm

Location: Johns Creek High School Gym

Attire: Slacks & Sport Coat for men, Dress for Women

Admission is Free!!

Joins us as we celebrate our year in athletics - our student-athletes and coaches have some outstanding achievements and we will be presenting athletes of the year, coaches of the year, rookies of the year, and recognizing many more athletes who have proudly represented Johns Creek this year.

Final Four Match - come support Johns Creek Boys Soccer!

Johns Creek will host a GHSA Final Four Soccer Match on Friday, May 9^th and we need your support to pack the stands and cheer on our Gladiators!

Game Day Details:

Friday, May 9

Opponent & Time are TBD

Tickets are $15 and only available through GoFan

Only GHSA passes will be accepted - no GAA or county passes will be accepted.

Important Fan Info: All Johns Creek fans must park in the back parking lot of the school and enter through the back ticket gate for access to the game.

This is a huge moment for our team - come out, wear your crimson & gold and help us create a true home-field advantage - Go Gladiators!

Reminder of Required Tasks for Seniors

All May 2025 graduating seniors must complete the tasks on the attached senior checklist by this MONDAY 5/9 to receive graduation ceremony tickets and their diploma.

Completion of tasks will be verified during the mandatory Senior Exit Check-Out event NEXT Monday May 12th 9am-12pm, in the JCHS Auditorium Lobby. Students will enter through the side doors. They will not be permitted to enter through the front doors. Students with last names starting with A-L will report 9am-10:30am. Students with last names starting with M-Z will report 10:30am-12pm. Students must adhere to their designated report times because counselors are participating and will only be available during these times on this day. Students who have an AP exam during the Senior Exit Check Out event can email their counselor to schedule a time to complete their check out form.

Naviance Tasks for Seniors

****For seniors not attending college, please type a brief statement in a Word document stating your postsecondary plans and upload the document as your documentation for the “Proof of College Acceptance” Naviance task.

****For seniors who did not receive scholarships, please type a brief statement in a Word document stating that you did not receive any scholarship offers and upload the document as your documentation for the “Proof of Scholarship Offer” Naviance task.

***The FAFSA task is optional.

Diploma Distribution - Seniors who have completed all senior exit tasks, AP Exams, turned in their school issued device/charger, textbooks and paid all school fees and fines will receive their diploma during graduation. Any senior who has AP exams the day after graduation, have outstanding fees associated with textbooks, library books, school devices or AP exams will receive their diploma after all outstanding submissions have been met and cleared by the media center specialist, school technology specialist and school counselor. Please contact your school counselor if you have questions or concerns.

Summit Summer Groups - Our community mental health partner, Summit Counseling, is offering FREE counseling groups this summer. Please see the flyer and brochure for more information.

Peachtree Planning – You spoke, and they listened! The college planning team at Peachtree College Planning is hosting summer webinars, three Tuesdays during the month of June. They will be covering different topics we will be covering a different topic each week. Please see the flyer below for more information. Register for the webinars here >>>> https://bit.ly/summer_series_2025_johns_creek

Senior Parents, If your Senior has a balance on their lunch account, parents have the option to support students in need by requesting that the funds be rolled over to the Student Support lunch account or request a refund with form attached. If you choose to donate, you can email using the example below to William Janousek, our Cafe manager, at janousek@fultonschools.org.

Please roll the balance of [enter Student Name] [enter Student Number] lunch account into the Student Support lunch account to support students in need.

Thank you for supporting students in need!

Summer Work Opportunity - Linked is the flyer for the upcoming summer work-based learning with the FCS IT team. if you can share this with your High Schools today, we would appreciate it. We are very excited to have the opportunity to have the students work with us again this year. We need to have this information advertised as quickly as possible to get interviews completed, students background checks, and paperwork completed before memorial day, so they can start working at that point.

Please pay special attention to the requirement of graduating and rising Seniors this year.

Again thank you for your partnership with the IT department in this program and we look forward to another successful summer.

April 30, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

T&F - I wanted to let you all know which athletes performed well enough to make it to the sectional meet in Augusta next Saturday!

For the Boys:
Nonso Nwizubo made it in Triple Jump & High Jump - (he also is region champion in HJ and set a new school record of 6’6”)
Rylan Ciul made it in Discus and is Region Champion as well

For our relays:

4x800 – Ayaan Mehta, David Laughlin, Clarke Boy, Stryder Jones
4x400 – Jesse Lichtenfeld, David Laughlin, Larry Blumen, Akachi Nwizubo

4x100 – Bryson Butler, Griffin Gottfried, Noah Evans, Mason Graham

On the Girls side:
Chloe Robinson made it in High Jump and also is Region Champion

Ava Reames made it through in the 3200m

Our girls 4x400 was Region runner Up – Kaitlyn Robb, Darby Stezzi, Korin Delfavero, Danika Sokolianska

World Languages - The Spoken Language Contest 2025, organized by the Foreign Language Association of Georgia, took place at Seckinger High School in Gwinnett County last Saturday morning. All ten of our participating students achieved SUPERIOR ratings.

The students represented the classes of Profe Valenciano and Profe Sanchez. We extend our congratulations to the following students:

SUPERIOR Medals Level 2 Honors

Arjun Raju

Raseen Ahmed Kozhissery

SUPERIOR Medals Level 3 Honors

Ryan Joshi

Sia Lawrence

SUPERIOR Medals Level 4 Honors

Vikram Bora

SUPERIOR Medals AP Level

Katherine Forero-Rodriguez

Gabriel Belancourt-Jimenez

Mia Rodriguez-Rosario

Sophia Cantu

On Friday, April 25th, the ISDS Star Student Committee of the Georgia Department of Education convened and selected the students who will deliver their capstone presentations at the ISDS Award Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Notably, Liza McPherson, our esteemed ISDS Star Student, was selected from a pool of nine students statewide to showcase her Capstone Project.

Gymnastics - I want to thank all of you for your support of our gymnastics team. We had a great season even with another small team. On Friday night Liv Richards competed at the State Finals and got second place in the Vault! An amazing accomplishment. Congrats Liv and Gladiators Gymnastics

Honors Night - The PTSA proudly sponsored the Honors Night reception on April 25th before the awards presentation. We welcomed 157 honorees and their families, bringing the total attendance to approximately 450 guests. Honors Night is an evening to celebrate the top students in each academic department by grade level (as selected by the teachers), as well as to celebrate other specific academic honorees, including the senior class Valedictorian and Salutatorian; National Merit Scholars; Service Academy appointments; GHP finalists; PTSA scholarship winners; and a few other selected honors related to school-sponsored academic organizations.

Please note this event is distinct from the honor roll recognition or for recognizing honor graduates. The honor roll is celebrated each semester with a treat from the PTSA, and honor graduates are recognized at graduation.

The reception was a great success thanks to the dedicated planning efforts of the PTSA Honors Night Chair, Surekha Shah, VPs of Academic Enrichment, Hongli Li and Cherry Luo, our wonderful parent volunteers Peng Li, Hongmei Zhang, Nicole Yarid, and Amy Jackson, and the enthusiastic support from student volunteers from the Beta Club.

Debate - Congratulations to the two person policy debate team of Raunak Gupta and Soham Verma who represented Johns Creek at the policy debate Tournament of Champions last weekend in Lexington, Kentucky! The Tournament of Champions only invites the top 100 teams out of the close to 10,000 2 person teams in the US to compete, and Raunak and Soham compiled a 4-3 record - one debate win away from clearing to elimination rounds. As a final note, only two teams of juniors in the entire nation compiled a better record than Johns Creek at this competition. The future is bright for Johns Creek debate!

NEWS & NOTES

AP Exams May 5^th – May 16^th

Please review the linked PDF about AP exams. It contains extensive information about the schedule and testing requirements. See attachment for more details about AP testing.

Class of 2025 Graduating Seniors Barnwell Elementary Grad Walk

Attention all graduating seniors! Barnwell Elementary School invites the esteemed Class of 2025 to commemorate your incredible journey by taking one final stroll through the halls where it all began. If you were a proud student of Barnwell Elementary, we cordially invite you to join us on Wednesday, May 14^th at 1:45 p.m. in the media center. Let us come together and celebrate the remarkable path that led us here, from the very beginning.

To RSVP for this special event, please click the link to confirm your attendance: RSVP Class 2025 by May 7^th. We encourage you to share this information with your classmates, whether they attend schools in surrounding counties or private schools. Don't forget to wear your cap and gown for this momentous occasion. If you have a T-shirt that signifies your college plans, kindly wear it underneath your gown. We eagerly anticipate this joyous reunion with all of you! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kristin Miglietta at miglietta@fultonschools.org.

Grad Walk Medlock Bridge Elementary School

MBES is welcoming the Class of 2025 to take one final walk through the halls where it all began. If you are a graduating senior and attended Medlock Bridge Elementary, please join us at Medlock Bridge Elementary on Wednesday, May 14th at 12:45 p.m. so we can celebrate your journey to graduation from the very beginning. Please click HERE to sign up. Please feel free to share with classmates who are still in the area and attend schools in surrounding counties or private schools. Please plan to wear your cap and gown for this event. If you have a t-shirt indicating your plan for next year, please wear that underneath your gown. We are so excited to see all of you!

Class of 2025 Senior Walk at Dolvin

Tuesday, May 13^th. All former Dolvin Dolphins are invited to join us for a walk around the school as our current students celebrate your graduation! Please fill out this form if you intend to participate: https://forms.office.com/r/8dHNiYAv9F

Class of 2025 Senior Walk at State Bridge

Bobcat Walk 8:30 5/22; seniors arrive from 8:10-8:25 with robe and will report to the Media Center just inside the front door.

I wanted to let you know that the FAST Senior Grad Walk is scheduled for Monday, May 13 at 9:00 AM. We are excited to see our alumni!

XC - We are having a cross country summer meeting on May 7^th at 6:30pm.

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Wednesday, April 30^th. All families and students in 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See link for more information.

Prestige Learning Summer Camp - see below.

April 23, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Baseball - congrats to Coach Nich and the baseball program! They are Region Champs. It is their first region championship since 2012. They kick off state playoffs on Wednesday at The Creek. Come on out. First pitch at 4:30 pm.

Boy's Varsity Tennis - The boy's varsity tennis team continue their dominance, winning the Region Tournament. They won the tournament without dropping a single line. With their win, they secured themselves as the number one seed in the upcoming GHSA State Tennis Tournament.

Boy's Lacrosse - Congrats to the JCHS boy's varsity lacrosse team for a big win over North Springs and a special congratulations to Tyler Hampson for reaching high school career marks of 147+ goals and over 150 points.

Gymnastics - Congratulations to Hailey Roberts and Olivia Richards for qualifying to the gymnastics state championship preliminary meet. They will each be competing in 2 individual events on Wednesday evening. Good Luck gymnasts!

Athletics - for the first time in school history, EVERY spring sport qualified for state playoffs! Let's go! Get out there and support these teams. Tonight, we have baseball and boy's soccer. Tomorrow, boy's tennis. Next Tuesday, we have boy's and girl's lacrosse.

NEWS & NOTES

Friday Feels - help me show the love to our awesome teachers and staff by posting a Friday Feels for this week.

THE LINK TO CELEBRATE A TEACHER OR STAFF

Class of 2025 Exit Tasks - Seniors attended a Senior Exit Meeting on April 22 and were provided information regarding the required exit tasks they must complete before, May 9, 2025. All of the required tasks will be checked by counselors during a Senior Exit Check-Out on Monday, May 12^th in the auditorium lobby. Since AP testing will be taking place at this time, students are asked to only attend during their designated time. Counselors are assisting with AP test proctoring, so we need students to adhere to these times. Students with last names A-L will attend the event from 9am-10:30am. Students with last names M-Z will attend the event from 10:30am-12pm. This is information has also been posted the social media accounts and will be emailed to students.

***Students who have AP exams during the Check Out Event AND/OR after graduation, will check out with their counselor once they have completed their LAST AP exam, not before. Students must reach out to their counselors to schedule a time to have their tasks checked and signed off on. Students who do not attend the Check Out Event due to AP exams will receive their diploma once their counselor has signed off on their form.

GSU Dual Enrollment – There will be a representative from GSU in the counseling office on April 24^th from 10 am-12 pm assisting students with dual enrollment registration for the summer and fall semesters. Any student needing assistance with registration should report to the counseling office at the beginning of Flex.

GA Tech Dual Enrollment - Georgia Tech invites your students and families to a virtual information session for prospective Distance Math Program students on Wednesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. The virtual meeting will be hosted by Georgia Tech's School of Math, Office of Undergraduate Admission, and Professional Education Division. Students and parents who attend will learn more about the Distance Math Program and have an opportunity to ask representatives questions.

The session covers topics such as:

Course content
Technology
Participation requirements and expectations
Admission process and competition
State funding program

Here is a link to register for the webinar. Distance Math Prospective Student Meeting 2025. The link is also on our Distance Math website. If you have any questions, please email or call our office at 404.894.4154.

Summer School – Scheduling for summer school is an ongoing process. Once students are registered for an accelerating summer course, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pay for the course as well as the expectations of the summer school semester. Students requiring credit recovery will meet with their counselors to discuss the credit recovery process and to complete a credit recovery contract. The contract must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the counselor no later than May 13, 2025.

In-person summer school will take place at Chattahoochee HS this summer. Students who are required to or plan to attend summer school in-person and have only (1) summer learning course will have the opportunity to attend a SAT Prep Course for the 2^nd half of the summer school day. The course is for rising 10^th and 11^th graders only. Students who complete the SAT prep course and have 80% attendance will earn a voucher for SAT retest.

The FCS Office of Student Support is also offering a Tools for College Success course this summer. The course is designed for rising seniors and will give them a jumpstart on their college and career planning. Student will earn ½ an elective credit for this course. Please see your counselor to sign up for the course.

Prom Information and Expectations

Students must attend a pre-prom meeting on April 23, 2025. Students who are unable to attend the pre-prom will be expected to review the meeting PowerPoint that will be posted on the school website after the meeting. Student will be held responsible for the information in the presentation if they are unable to attend the meeting in person. Prom attendees will be supervised by (2) administrators, 17 staff members and 7 law enforcement officers (FCS police officers and security provided by the venue.
All prom attendees must present a valid, unexpired photo ID as their prom tickets are being validated at the front door. Prom tickets must be validated at the door and not prior to the event. Prom attendees without a ticket and matching photo ID will not be permitted into the venue.
All prom attendees and their belongings are subject to search based on observation of violation of venue rules and/or the FCS student code of conduct.
Any JCHS student who has not submitted a non-JCHS form for their guest, will not be permitted to bring an alternate guest. The guest will not be allowed in the venue if a form and photo ID was not submitted to Ms. Taylor by the due date.
Students will not be allowed reentry into the building once they exit. Students will be instructed to leave the premises and will not be allowed to congregate on the Zoo grounds. Staff supervision is limited to the inside of the building.
Students riding the charter bus will be accompanied by (2) JCHS staff members to and from the venue. Charter bus riders have been provided a permission slip for the trip. The form must be returned by April 23, 2025 to Ms. Taylor in the counseling office. Students riding the charter bus are expected to be picked up by parents or allowed to drive their personal vehicles once they arrive at the school. Students will not be allowed to leave the venue with other students, without prior written communication from the parent.

Summit Counseling Summer Groups - Families are officially able to sign up for our summer groups with Summit Counseling at this time. The Summit On-Site summer groups are completely free to any student that has Summit at their school, and do not have to be an existing client of ours. This summer, they are running their groups in a camp-style (1 hour for 5 days) instead of over 5-6 weeks like in years past. You will find a complete schedule for each group offered on the second page of the brochure attached. Please use the link below to register or call our office at 678-893-5300.

Summer Group Registration link for Families: https://summitcounseling.org/summer-groups-the-summit/2025-summer-group-registration-form/

All our school-based therapists continue seeing clients/students for individual sessions over the summer at our office locations or via TeleHealth. You are welcome to continue sending referrals or encouraging families to use the counseling resources you all have to offer them. Referral Link: https://www.valant.io/prospectivepatient/TheSummitCounselingCenter. Please let your school-based therapist know if they need to be any packing up or complete transition tasks before the school year ends and then starts again.

EOC Exams April 28^th – May 2^nd

ALL STUDENTS TAKING THE EOC MUST BRING THEIR SCHOOL-ISSUED DEVICE TO TAKE THE EXAM. The device must be fully charged, and they should bring their charger.

Yearbooks Are Here! Yearbooks were distributed yesterday to students who ordered one. Students who didn't pick up their copy should go see Mrs. Clark in room 248. If your student wants a book and didn't order one, it's not too late. We ordered extra copies and sell them on a first come first served basis. Students should bring $125 cash to room 248 to get a book. Questions? Email Mrs. Clark at clarkj4@fultonschools.org.

SENIOR CARNIVAL - The Senior Carnival will be held Tuesday, May 13 from 11am-2pm. It promises to be a lot of fun but we need your help Senior parents! Please sign up to volunteer if you can.

For students stressed about the SAT/ACT, AP exams, or finals and parents with too many balls in the air: JCHS PTSA is offering a free half-hour virtual wellness workshop for families on Friday, May 2nd at 5:30 pm. The Wellness: Whole Body and Brain Balance workshop presents quick, simple movements from educational kinesiology that optimize reading, writing, processing, and emotional well-being and boost test scores. Useful for anyone who's tired(!) and in particular for those who struggle with dyslexia, ADD, or test anxiety. Register for the workshop using the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekmwfTw-p6SpWuVDy-tkLexBwXCdKVVkCKGvkZr-i0ZDigAA/viewform

The boy's varsity soccer team will be hosting Sequoyah Wednesday, April 23 at 8:00 for Round 1 of Playoffs. This is the 5th straight playoff appearance for our program. Put on your best Hawaiian outfit and come out to the Colosseum so we can pack the stands and make some noise! We’ll have Super Taco Food Truck and Gelato Queen so come hungry. Let’s go CREEK!

Class of 2025 Graduating Seniors Barnwell Elementary Grad Walk

Attention all graduating seniors! Barnwell Elementary School invites the esteemed Class of 2025 to commemorate your incredible journey by taking one final stroll through the halls where it all began. If you were a proud student of Barnwell Elementary, we cordially invite you to join us on Wednesday, May 14^th at 1:45 p.m. in the media center. Let us come together and celebrate the remarkable path that led us here, from the very beginning.

To RSVP for this special event, please click the link to confirm your attendance: RSVP Class 2025 by May 7^th. We encourage you to share this information with your classmates, whether they attend schools in surrounding counties or private schools. Don't forget to wear your cap and gown for this momentous occasion. If you have a T-shirt that signifies your college plans, kindly wear it underneath your gown. We eagerly anticipate this joyous reunion with all of you! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kristin Miglietta at miglietta@fultonschools.org.

Grad Walk Medlock Bridge Elementary School

MBES is welcoming the Class of 2025 to take one final walk through the halls where it all began. If you are a graduating senior and attended Medlock Bridge Elementary, please join us at Medlock Bridge Elementary on Wednesday, May 14th at 12:45 p.m. so we can celebrate your journey to graduation from the very beginning. Please click HERE to sign up. Please feel free to share with classmates who are still in the area and attend schools in surrounding counties or private schools. Please plan to wear your cap and gown for this event. If you have a t-shirt indicating your plan for next year, please wear that underneath your gown. We are so excited to see all of you!

Class of 2025 Senior Walk at Dolvin

Tuesday, May 13^th. All former Dolvin Dolphins are invited to join us for a walk around the school as our current students celebrate your graduation! Please fill out this form if you intend to participate: https://forms.office.com/r/8dHNiYAv9F

I wanted to let you know that the FAST Senior Grad Walk is scheduled for Monday, May 13 at 9:00 AM. We are excited to see our alumni!

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Wednesday, April 30^th. All families and students in 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

April 16, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Girls' Golf - The Varsity Girl's Golf team took home the overall 2nd place at the Buford High School Girls Golf Invitational at Lake Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Couse on Tuesday. Lucy Ferrell and Sophie Martin also received the award for Overall Low Medalist for the tournament.

Boys' Volleyball - a shoutout to Coach Ally Hall and our boys' volleyball team. They are having a fantastic season. Most recently, they had a great showing in the TK March Mayhem tournament. They won all four matches. Let's go!

International Skills Seal - Congrats to seniors Liza McPherson, William Xu, Lucy Snaith, and Chloe Song! They completed international course work hours, a portfolio with reflection, and presented their Capstone Project.

CTAE - We are thrilled to announce that Ella Bell has been named the CTAE Student of the Year at Johns Creek High School! Ella has demonstrated exceptional dedication and talent in the Business Entrepreneurship pathway, showcasing her innovative spirit and leadership skills.

As FBLA Chapter President and National Charity League President, she has demonstrated excellence in leadership, community impact, and business acumen throughout her high school career. She has earned numerous honors including the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award and earned 4th place at the FBLA National Competition.

Her achievements reflect her hard work, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Ella's entrepreneurial projects have not only impressed her peers and teachers but have also set a high standard for future students. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and look forward to seeing her continue to thrive in her future endeavors. Please join us in congratulating Ella Bell on this well-deserved recognition!

Latin - Nine Johns Creek Latin Students took the National Latin Exam this year, and of those nine, six placed on a national level! Aarya Vankadari earned a Gold Summa Cum Laude for his Beginning Latin exam, and Andrew (Byungwoo) Lee earned a Gold Summa Cum Laude for his Intermediate Reading Comprehension exam. Mia Blaney earned a Silver Magna Cum Laude for her Beginning Latin exam, as did Lily Miers for her Intermediate Latin exam. Maggie Ho earned the Bronze Cum Laude for her Intermediate Latin exam, as did Evan Xue for his Intermediate Reading Comprehension exam. We are so proud of everyone who took them exam (the cutoffs were so close for those who did not place) and applaud all of their hard work!

Quiz Bowl - Congratulations to Edward Kim! We are proud to share that Edward Kim (11th grade) achieved top 5 rankings in both the History and Social Science (including Economics and Business) categories at the 2025 Individual Player National Championship Tournament held in Chicago on April 6, 2025. This is an outstanding accomplishment, and we commend Edward for his dedication, knowledge, and performance at the national level. Congratulations!

NEWS & NOTES

Prom 2025 – The last day to purchase a prom ticket for next week’s prom is TODAY. We have to provide the venue our final numbers 10 days prior to our prom date. If you have not purchased a ticket, please visit https://gofan.co/ to purchase your ticket today. Any JCHS student who has not submitted a non-JCHS form for their guest, will not be permitted to bring an alternate guest. The guest will not be allowed in the venue if a form was not submitted to Ms. Taylor by the due date.

There is a mandatory meeting for all JCHS prom attendees on April 24, 2025, during flex. Students must attend this meeting to be aware of check-in procedures, behavior expectations and exit expectations for the prom.

Students who are riding the charter bus to prom must be at the front of the school at 6pm to board the bus for prom. The charter bus will leave the school no later than 6:15 pm. The bus will leave the prom venue at 11pm and should arrive back at the school no later than 12 am.

Attention Senior Parents – The 13.5 week grading period for the 2024-2025 SY is April 22-25. After the 13.5-week grades post, the next grading notice for seniors will be May 12^th to determine graduation status. Please be aware that these dates are quickly approaching. Our teachers, graduation coach and counselors are working to provide feedback and support to help your student succeed in meeting their graduation requirements. We need our parents now more than ever to help support this final drive toward graduation. Please log into Infinite Campus to review your student’s latest grades and discuss with your student their status in the class as it pertains to graduation.

Dual Enrollment Update – GSU students received the following email regarding the revised ECON 1101 course. Counselors received this updated information over spring break and are in the process of updating funding applications. Please be patient while we update the funding applications. You will not be dropped from the class. We will have these funding applications updated by the end of the week. This is the only Econ class that will count toward graduation. Students should not register for ECON 2100, 2105 or 2106 if they need ECON to graduate.

To request a seat in ECON 1101, please email dualenrollment@gsu.edu from your Panther Mail account with the following information:

Panther ID
Full Name
Current Grade Level
Campus where you’d like to take the course
Time of day you prefer (if applicable)
Synchronous or Asynchronous option (taught online live vs. self-paced)
Day(s) of the week you prefer (if taking the course on campus)

Once we receive your request, we will place you on the list and register you for the ECON 1101 course option you selected. You will receive confirmation via Panther Mail once you’ve been officially registered.

Credit Recovery – Due to the ELA changes that will take place next school year (9^th Lit changes to Lit/Comp I and 10^th Lit changes to Lit/Comp II) students will need to complete credit recovery either this semester or during the summer semester. Students who have failed 9^th Lit or 10^th Lit must recover the classes by the end of the summer semester. Students who are unable to complete the recovery will have to complete a full year of Lit/Comp I or Lit/Comp II. We will not be able to combine the Lit classes to satisfy graduation requirement. This is a state of Georgia change. Students will need to complete 1 full credit of 9^th Lit and 10^th Lit or 1 full credit of Lit/Comp I and Lit/Comp II. Please contact your respective counselor for additional clarification.

Required Senior Exit Tasks - Counselors will meet with seniors on April 22, 2025 during flex in the cafeteria to discuss required senior exit tasks. All May 2025 graduating seniors must complete these tasks by 5/9 to receive graduation ceremony tickets. The completion of these tasks will be verified during the mandatory Senior Exit Check-Out event on May 12^th 9am-12pm in the auditorium lobby (students will enter through the lobby doors). Student with last names A-M will report 9am-10:30am and last names N-Z will report 10:30am-12pm.

Gwinnett Tech Registration Assistance - There will be a DE representative from Gwinnett Tech at JCHS TODAY, April 16^th 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the counseling conference room to help Gwinnett Tech students register for classes.

EOC Exams April 28^th – May 2^nd

ALL STUDENTS TAKING THE EOC MUST BRING THEIR SCHOOL-ISSUED DEVICE TO TAKE THE EXAM. The device must be fully charged, and they should bring their charger.

AP Exam Info - see info here.

Wilson Creek ES Senior Wildcat Walk Information-

Below you will find a link to share with students/ families so that they can RSVP in advance. We look forward to welcoming them all back to Wilson Creek on Monday, May 19^th at 10:00 am for one more Wildcat Walk and then a short reception with teachers, classmates, and their families to follow. Please reach out to Elania Forney, forney@fultonschools.org, if you have any questions!

Class of 2025 Wilson Creek Graduation Walk

Don’t forget to grab your tickets for Harvey presented by JCHS Theatre, showing this Friday and Saturday at 7 PM! This beloved comedy follows Elwood P. Dowd and his unlikely best friend—a six-foot-tall invisible rabbit. Full of charm and wit, Harvey is a feel-good classic you won’t want to miss! www.jchstheatre.com

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Wednesday, April 30^th. All families and students in 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

April 2, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Gymnastics - Please congratulate the Gladiators Gymnastics team on winning their meet at Pace Academy on Thursday 3-27. The team defeated both Pace and Alpharetta's teams. Also congratulations to Hailey Roberts for winning the meet as an individual and qualifying for States in Bars.

JCHS JCL (Latin Club) DOMINATED at the GJCL State Convention this weekend, despite being an extra-small chapter:

Our Chapter won

1^st Place in Publicity,
1^st Place in Spirit in the extra-small school chapter category
2^nd Place for Local Publications
4^th Place for Local Website

Individual Student Wins:

Andrew Lee
- 1^st Place in Level 3 Reading Comprehension
- 2^nd Place in That’s Entertainment Talent Show
- 3^rd Place in Level 3 Derivatives
Joshua Li
- 2^nd Place in Level 3 Classical Art
- 3^rd Place in Level 3 Ancient Geography
- 3^rd Place in Level 3 Derivatives
Dennis Xu
- 2^nd Place in Level 3 Greek Derivatives
Hayden Yoo
- Elected as the 2025-2026 Georgia Junior Classical League First Vice President!!! We now have a LEGACY, as alumnus Jacob Sung previously served as the GJCL 1^st VP!

We are so proud of our chapter and our students – they are all so passionate and dedicated and set an excellent example of what it means to be a JC Gladiator.

NEWS & NOTES

Mandatory Device Check April 15^th - We want to inform you about an important upcoming event to ensure our technology is ready for EOCs and AP testing.

What: A mandatory Stress Test to check our district/school technology and bandwidth.
When: April 15^th in each students EOC class
Who: All students will participate using specific test tickets. They must bring their school-issued device on April 15^th
Purpose: To ensure school devices are updated for EOCs/AP exams.

CREEK FEST 2025 - We are excited to announce that Creek Fest 2025 is just around the corner!

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Students will enjoy fun activities, music, snacks, and much more. It is a great way to build One Creek community and have some fun before testing season begins.

Personal Fitness Waiver – If you plan to request a personal fitness waiver, it must be submitted by the end of your junior year. Please submit this request as soon as possible to ensure that it is processed during this school year. The waiver must be submitted using the student’s information. You also must wait until your season is complete before you submit your waiver application. For example, if you are currently participating in a spring sport, please wait until your season is over to submit your waiver. If you participated in a fall /winter sport, you could submit your waiver application now. You can also submit your waiver based on last school year’s participation.

Additionally, if you are submitting a waiver for a non-GHSA sport, your team’s coach must submit supporting documentation including a team name and roster, competition schedule, practice schedule and any additional information that would support the waiver requirements.

Fulton Virtual Schools – For students enrolling in summer classes

ALERT: TUITION PAYMENTS

As of March 25, 2025, there was an error with the connection between GeniusSIS and the payment vendor. The vendor is applying a fix, and the "make a payment" option returns to student dashboards in GeniusSIS on April 15, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to virtualcampus@fultonschools.org

Dual Enrollment Students Information

Gwinnett Tech DE Registration Assistance - There will be a DE representative from Gwinnett Tech at JCHS on April 16^th 10:00-12:15 in the counseling conference room to help Gwinnett Tech DE students register for their DE classes. Any student who would like assistance with the registration process, can visit with the representative during that time. Please come by the counseling office on April 14^th and 15^th to pick up a pass to attend the registration support session.

Dual Enrollment Registration Information for GSU & Gwinnett Tech

Counselors have begun to add DE classes to students' funding applications. The courses that the counselors are using are based on the courses that the students listed on their DE contracts that were submitted on March 14^th. These courses must be approved courses from the GA Futures course directory in order to receive funding. If the course is not listed on the course directory and the student still chooses to take the course, they must submit a self-pay form for the course(s). Please see the self-pay form below. This form is only for course not listed on the GA Futures Course Directory.

GSU Registration Information

Summer 2025

Application & Document Deadline: April 1, 2025
Schedule of Classes Available Online: February 17, 2025
Dual Enrollment Registration Opens: March 10, 2025
Course Approval Deadline:
- High school counselors must list approved courses on GAFutures by March 5, 2025, to ensure the student's hold is lifted by March 10, 2025.
- Courses added after March 5, 2025, may take up to 5 business days to process before the hold is lifted.

Fall 2025

Application & Document Deadline: May 1, 2025
Schedule of Classes Available Online: March 17, 2025
Dual Enrollment Registration Opens: April 7, 2025
Course Approval Deadline:
- High school counselors must list approved courses on GAFutures by April 2, 2025, to ensure the student's hold is lifted by April 7, 2025.
- Courses added after April 2, 2025, may take up to 5 business days to process before the hold is lifted.

Spring 2026

Application & Document Deadline: November 1, 2025
Schedule of Classes Available Online: October 13, 2025
Dual Enrollment Registration Opens: November 3, 2025
Course Approval Deadline:
- High school counselors must list approved courses on GAFutures by October 29, 2025, to ensure the student's hold is lifted by November 3, 2025.
- Courses added after October 29, 2025, may take up to 5 business days to process before the hold is lifted.

Gwinnett Tech Registration Information

Summer

Documents deadline - April 29
Summer classes begin - May 27
Registration dates - Feb. 11 - May 5
Link to calendar - https://gwinnetttech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Summer-2025-Academic-Calendar.-rev-2.12.2024.pdf

Fall

Documents deadline - July 16
Fall classes begin - Aug. 18
Registration dates - April 8 - July 21
Link to calendar - https://gwinnetttech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fall-2025-Academic-Calendar.-rev.-01.28.2025-.pdf

Prom 2025 - The "Masked in Gold" prom tickets are on sale at https://gofan.co/. The current price is $100 and will go up to $125 on April 9^th. No prom tickets will be sold after April 16 or at the venue's door. A bus has been reserved for individuals who have requested transportation services to the prom. The cost of the transportation service is $30 per student. The fee must be paid with the purchase of the prom ticket and is non-refundable. Additionally, parking at the zoo is $3/hour or $12/day.

For students bringing a non-JCHS guest to the prom or a JCHS underclassmen, please follow the steps below.

Obtain a non-JCHS guest form from the front of the school on the white table, near the front door (mustard colored paper). Please have the bottom of the form completed by your guest’s school administrator. If your guest is a college student, please leave that section blank.
Purchase your JCHS prom ticket.
Send a screenshot of the purchased ticket to Ms. Taylor (taylorn5@fultonschools.org)
Once you turn in your non-JCHS guest form with a clear copy of your guest's ID stapled to the form to Ms. Matthieson or Ms. Taylor in the counseling office and send the screenshot of your purchased ticket to Ms. Taylor, you will receive your guest code through email. Only one guest code will be given per purchased ticket.

$100 March 18 -April 8 w/ transportation $130
$125 April 9-April 16 w/ transportation $155

Rising Freshman Mini Camp – Class of 2029…Save the Date

The Johns Creek PTSA will host its annual Freshman Mini Camp on July 22, 2025 from 9am-12pm. Please use the link to register and submit your student’s t-shirt size. A payment link for the mini camp will be provided at a later date. Freshman Mini Camp Registration Link

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Wednesday, April 30^th. All families and students in 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

March 26, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Track & Field - a huge shoutout to Layton Edmondson. At the Parkview Big Orange Relays he broke the school record for shot put. He threw it 51'11". WOW!! Let's go!!

Chess - Johns Creek High School placed third at the Georgia High School Team Chess Championship last weekend. The players in order of chess boards were Mathew Jiang, Danny Shapiro, Ajay Sharma, Diptarko Gupta, Aarya Vankadari. Alternative back ups were Kaya Keski and Arjun Raju.

Governor's Honors - Congrats to our GHP finalists. Johns Creek had 15 students chosen with three alternates.

Reflections Contest - Four Johns Creek students were winners in the State Reflections contest with one going to Nationals. Congratulations to the following students:

Dance Choreography – Ella Mo (10^th); Amy Liu (10^th) and Reema Shankar (11^th) Going to Nationals

Music – Agustin Moro Trillo (11^th)

NEWS & NOTES

For next year, we have an opening on our School Governance Council. Please declare your candidacy to join us and help make The Creek the best it can be. Additionally, I will also be able to appoint some members and I typically draw from the candidate list for that. Here is the link to declare.

Also, the window for the CCRPI parent survey is still open and we still need your feedback. The survey is brief and does not take long. Please click this link and complete it. The county would like to see 20% of each community take the survey. We're currently at 6%. The deadline is the 31st. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Too Many Majors in One Day? - There is a form for that and it must be completed and given to the teacher at least TWO days in advance. The form is here.

Friday is Senior Night for the Soccer Program. We will have Bill’s Grills on Wheels and Gelato Queen food trucks at both games. Girls program will start at 5:15 before their game at 6:00. Boys program will start at 7:15 before their game at 8:00. Please come out to celebrate all of the seniors and then stay for the games and cheer on the whole team. Let’s go CREEK!

Do you know a student who is struggling with stress, time management, anxiety, depression, substance use, family issues, and/or other mental health conditions? Pathways2Life is here to walk alongside students and families through these common challenges. See attached flyer for more details.

March 19, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

FBLA - Our FBLA students came within a hair of winning the entire state again. We took second place by a hair.

1^st place: 13

2nd: 15

3rd: 9

4th: 12

5th: 5

6th: 6

7th: 14

8th: 5

9th: 7

10th: 5

Total State Championship Wins: 91!

Event Wins Eligible for Nationals (NLC): 49

This included:

4 events in which we won 1-2 finishes

1 event in which we took a 2-3 finish

And Cyber Security in which we had EIGHT (8) of the 10 winners on stage! (This one got us a lot of attention)

Katie, Russell and I (Dr. Schenk) are all extremely proud of these kids - they worked their tails off and were outstanding ambassadors for the Creek!

And to top everything off nicely, Lucy Liu was selected as our fourth-in-a-row GA State Officer! She was elected Saturday night and became the Ga FBLA Parliamentarian.

This means that across the last 10 years at Johns Creek, we have had SIX state officers.

Many thanks to everyone who gave their time to be chaperones, and of course Russell and Katie are unequalled inspiration to these kids. Could NOT do it without their amazing leadership.

HOSA - Here is the list of people who placed at SLC (including top 10 and recognition events), this past weekend at HOSA SLC.

Behavioral Health: Mei Ying Tham (1st place) and Heidi Jeong (3rd place)

Pathophysiology: Lindsay Wang (3rd place)

World Health and Disparities: Jianni Cheng (2nd place)

Medical Math: Noah Cherian (3rd place) and Cayden Lai (8th place)

Medical Spelling: Faith Anuebunwa (6th place)

Medical Law and Ethics: Divyanka Kavdikar (6th place)

Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking: Pragnya Mullaguru (6th place)

Epidemiology: Akshita Shrivastava (9th place)

Bronze Barbara James Service Award: Allison Hung

ATC Testing: Qualifiers: Amber Li, Heidi Jeong, Suhani Kapur, Andrew Koh, Paria Arabnia, Jianni Cheng

Anatomage: William Xu, Lindsay Wang, Jianni Cheng, and Rebecca Johnson (3rd place)

Girls' Gymnastics - the team competed last Friday at the Cherokee Invitational. Congratulations on the 3^rd place team finish and 2 state qualifiers, Olivia Richards and Hailey Roberts. Next meet is March 27 at Pace. Go Gladiators!

Robotics - Last weekend, the robotics team made it to the finals of our tournament. We came in second. It is VERY likely that we will be invited to the state championship in Macon on April 3, 4 and 5. We will not receive our official invitation until Monday, March 31st.

Ice Hockey - They finished first place in the league and will start playoffs this Sunday at 11 AM in Duluth, at the Ice Forum (free admission). McLain Staveley received Best Offensive Player of the Year, not for the team, but in the entire league. He posted the most points in the league.

NEWS & NOTES

For next year, we have an opening on our School Governance Council. Please declare your candidacy to join us and help make The Creek the best it can be. Additionally, I will also be able to appoint some members and I typically draw from the candidate list for that. Here is the link to declare.

Also, the window for the CCRPI parent survey is still open and we still need your feedback. The survey is brief and does not take long. Please click this link and complete it. The county would like to see 20% of each community take the survey. We're currently at 5%. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Too Many Majors in One Day? - There is a form for that and it must be completed and given to the teacher at least TWO days in advance. The form is here.

Student Success Skills Inventory - Teachers will administer the Student Success Skills Spring Post-Inventory through Flex classes the week of April 14-18. The Student Success Skills Inventory is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards taught by teachers. Students complete the inventory by indicating if they always, almost always, sometimes, or never apply the skills being taught in the areas of Self Awareness, Self-Management, Social Competence, Collaborative Problem Solving, Reflective Learning Strategies, and Sense of Belonging. To opt out, parents must submit a written request to the school principal. The Student Success Skills Inventory consists of 15-20 items and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Students complete the SSS Inventory using the Illuminate platform. Questions? Reach out to Ellie Dosch.

Mandatory Device Check March 19^th.

We want to inform you about an important upcoming event to ensure our technology is ready for EOCs and AP testing.

What: A mandatory Stress Test to check our district/school technology and bandwidth.
When: March 19 at 9 a.m.
Who: All students will participate using specific test tickets. They must bring their school-issued device on March 19^th.
Purpose: To simulate the maximum number of students expected on the busiest test days.

Gift Cards for CREED Days - CREED is JCHS' Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) initiative, a comprehensive school-wide approach designed to foster a positive culture among students and teachers. This initiative provides the necessary individualized behavior support to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for the entire school community. Each month, the school celebrates CREED Days to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of both students and teachers. To support this effort, the CREED committee is requesting gift card donations ranging from $5 to $20. Please drop off the gift cards at the front office. If you have any questions, feel free to email Katie Zeigler at zeiglerk@fultonschools.org.

TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK - Please help us show our JCHS Teachers and Staff how much we appreciate them! JCHS PTSA will collect donations through March 21, 2025 to make Teachers and Staff Appreciation Week extra special! Your contributions will help show how much our Teachers and Staff are valued. Donations of any amount are welcome.

Please click on the link https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store to donate now. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

All Students

Personal Fitness Waiver – If you plan to request a personal fitness waiver, it must be submitted by the end of your junior year. Please submit this request as soon as possible to ensure that it is processed during this school year. [Personal%20Fitness%20Waiver%20Request%20Form]Personal Fitness Waiver Link

If your personal fitness waiver request is associated with a non-GHSA sport, please have your coach submit supporting documentation to support your request. This includes a team competition and practice schedule, team name, competition dates and coach contact information. The waiver requests are reviewed by the athletic director and then added to the transcript by the data clerk. Please allow up to 30 days to see the waiver posted to the transcript.

Career Exploration – The school counseling department is hosting a career exploration trip for students interested in learning a skilled trade, working in a high-demand, and rewarding career after graduation are encouraged to participate in the Mechanical Trades Institute field trip on March 25, 2025. The trip will highlight careers in the plumbing, welding, pipe fitting and HVAC industries. The students will tour the facility and discuss career options with industry professionals. For more information, please see Ms. Taylor in the counseling office or KBog in the main office for a permission slip. Permission slips only need to be signed by a parent only and are due by March 21, 2025. Please see the link to the right showcasing all that the institute has to offer. Mechanical Trades Institute Website

Senior & Junior Information Only

Prom 2025 – The “Masked in Gold” prom tickets went on sale, March 10, 2025, on https://gofan.co/. For those that wish to purchase your ticket early, please see the pricing windows below. No prom tickets will be sold after April 16 or at the venue’s door. A bus has been reserved for individuals who have requested transportation services to the prom. The cost of the transportation service is $30 per student. The fee must be paid with the purchase of the prom ticket and is non-refundable. ***Please note that the pricing dates needed to be changed based on recent requests from the prom venue. The final attendee count is due to the venue 10 days before the event***. Additionally, parking at the zoo is $3/hour or $12/day.

For students bringing a non-JCHS guest to the prom or a JCHS underclassmen, please follow the steps below.

Obtain a non-JCHS guest form from the front of the school on the white table, near the front door (mustard colored paper).
Purchase your JCHS prom ticket.
Send a screenshot of the purchased ticket to Ms. Matthieson (matthiesonc@fultonschools.org)
Turn in your non-JCHS guest form with a copy of your guest’s ID to Ms. Matthieson or Ms. Taylor in the counseling office to receive your guest code to purchase a ticket. Only one guest code will be given per purchased ticket.

Prom Transportation – We have reserved a 35-passenger charter bus to provide transportation for this year’s prom attendees. There is currently room for 15 more people. Please use the link below to sign up for prom transportation. Prom attendees that ride the charter bus will be able to enjoy the mocktail hour at the prom that will start at 7 pm! You can also purchase prom and transportation tickets on GoFan.co.

Prom 2025 Transportation Link

$100 March 18 -April 8 w/ transportation $130

$125 April 9-April 16 w/ transportation $155

Dual Enrollment - Students who have not submitted their acceptance email will need to submit their acceptance email as soon as they receive it, no later than March 28, 2025 . DE classes will not be funded without an acceptance email. All DE scheduling forms were due March 14. No late forms will be accepted.

Students must send a screenshot of their DE registration to their counselor to ensure that the correct course is funded in GA Futures. Failure to do so will result in a hold on their account and the inability to register for additional classes. The hold is placed by the college and can only be removed by the college once the student contacts them.

GSU DE Registration – Registration for the summer semester is March 3 – June 8. Please register early.

Registration for the fall semester is Mar 31 – Aug 24. Counselors strongly encourage students to register on the first day of registration. They are competing for a class spot with all other GSU students.

Gwinnett Tech Registration – Summer priority registration for new and currently enrolled DE students is Feb 11 – May 5. Please register early.

Fall priority registration for new and currently enrolled DE students is April 8 – July 21. Counselors strongly encourage students to register on the first day of registration. They are competing for a class spot with all other GTC students.

Auburn Registration – Course request forms will be sent to the student’s Auburn Univ. email. Counselors will receive a list from Auburn detailing the courses the students are registered in.

GA Tech – Students will be registered by the college once they have been accepted to one of the programs. Counselors will complete the class schedule in Infinite Campus and the funding applications once we receive the acceptance list.

Rising Seniors Only

The school district introduced a free, new course last summer titled, “Tools for College Success”. The course is designed to give rising seniors a jumpstart to planning and working toward their postsecondary plans. The course is only open to current juniors and students will earn .5 elective credit for the course. The course will run the entire summer school calendar, June 2-June 30. Student must attend the entire session to receive credit and grade. Please see the attached flyer for details and to the sign-up link.

Ditch the kitchen next Tuesday, March 25th and join us for Spirit Night at Los Abuelos! Treat yourself to a delicious dinner while supporting the amazing JCHS Theatre program. Just mention "JCHS Theatre" when you order, and your dine-in meal helps them raise funds! Share this with all your friends and neighbors! 🌮🌯🥗

March 12, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Coach Nicholson - A huge SHOUTOUT to our head baseball coach, Coach Nicholson. He got his 500th career win last night! Let's go!

British Biology Olympiad - June Choi earned a gold medal (the highest honor) for his performance on the British Biology Olympiad assessment. Congratulations June!

Vikram Bora - Vikram, in partnership with One Johns Creek, hosted a medication disposal day at JCHS. They were able to collect 155 pounds of medication. Nice work!

NEWS & NOTES

For next year, we have an opening on our School Governance Council. Please declare your candidacy to join us and help make The Creek the best it can be. Additionally, I will also be able to appoint some members and I typically draw from the candidate list for that. Here is the link to declare.

Also, the window for the CCRPI parent survey is still open and we still need your feedback. The survey is brief and does not take long. Please click this link and complete it. The county would like to see 20% of each community take the survey. We're currently at 5%. Your help is greatly appreciated!

9^th – 11^th Grade Students

Scheduling Forms - All scheduling forms: Dual Enrollment, Online Contracts (Summer and Academic year), Senior Course Reduction, and Final Course Requests) are due THIS Friday, March 14^th. Please remember to submit your forms with both a parent and student signature as well as alternate electives. The forms can be submitted in-person in the counseling office, during lunch in the cafeteria, or online through the counselor’s OneDrive Link (See links below). Dual enrollment forms, online forms, and senior reduction forms can be found online.

Prom Transportation – We have reserved a 35-passenger charter bus to provide transportation for this year’s prom attendees. There is currently room for 15 more people. Please use the link below to sign up for prom transportation. Prom attendees that ride the charter bus will be able to enjoy the mocktail hour at the prom that will start at 7 pm! You can also purchase the early bird ticket price on GoFan.co that includes your transportation fee.

Prom 2025 Transportation Link

9^th – 12^th Grade

Career Exploration – The school counseling department is hosting a career exploration trip for students interested in learning a skilled trade, working in a high-demand, and rewarding career after graduation are encouraged to participate in the Mechanical Trades Institute field trip on March 25, 2025. The trip will highlight careers in the plumbing, welding, pipe fitting and HVAC industries. For more information, please see Ms. Taylor in the counseling office or KBog in the main office for a permission slip.

Senior & Junior Information Only

Prom 2025 – The “Masked in Gold” prom tickets went on sale, March 10, 2025, on https://gofan.co/. For those that wish to purchase your ticket early, please see the pricing windows below. No prom tickets will be sold after April 16 or at the venue’s door. A bus has been reserved for individuals who have requested transportation services to the prom. The cost of the transportation service is $30 per student. The fee must be paid with the purchase of the prom ticket and is non-refundable. ***Please note that the pricing dates needed to be changed based on recent requests from the prom venue. The final attendee count is due to the venue 10 days before the event***. Additionally, parking at the zoo is $3/hour or $12/day.

$85 March 10-March 17 (Early Bird Price) w/ transportation $115

$100 March 18 -April 8 w/ transportation $130

$125 April 9-April 16 w/ transportation $155

Mandatory Device Check March 19^th.

We want to inform you about an important upcoming event to ensure our technology is ready for EOCs and AP testing.

What: A mandatory Stress Test to check our district/school technology and bandwidth.
When: March 19 at 9 a.m.
Who: All students will participate using specific test tickets. They must bring their school-issued device on March 19^th.
Purpose: To simulate the maximum number of students expected on the busiest test days.

AP Testing

March 13^th, 2025 is the firm deadline to sign up for AP exams. Please contact Ms. Moyer moyervl@fultonschools.org

TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Please help us show our JCHS Teachers and Staff how much we appreciate them! JCHS PTSA will collect donations through March 21, 2025 to make Teachers and Staff Appreciation Week extra special! Your contributions will help show how much our Teachers and Staff are valued. Donations of any amount are welcome.

Please click on the link https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store to donate now. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Get ready for International Night at Johns Creek High School! Join us on March 21st for a vibrant celebration of cultures with delicious food, music, and performances by our talented students. From 5:30 to 7:30, explore cultural tables and enjoy global foods, then settle in for an exciting program from 7:30 to 9:15. Tickets are $10 until March 19th and $15 on March 20th or at the door. Buy yours early using the QR code on the ticket flyer. If you’re interested in hosting a cultural table, scan the flyer for details and be part of this unforgettable night!

Attention Senior Parents ... Tell your Seniors to Register to Vote!

How to Register: It's easy and online! Go to registertovote.sos.ga.gov or https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmvp.sos.ga.gov%2Fs%2Folvr- home&data=05%7C02%7Cshearer%40fultonschools.org%7C285484d715b64f1e33c908dd5cd754b9%7C0cdcb19881694b70ba9fda7e3ba700c2%7C0%7C0%7C638768802091989849%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3BAy35hV8kRHqhN65ynZp2igA5YwGGDTivb3q0qVZRo%3D&reserved=0

Students may also attend the JCHS 2 Day Voter Registration Drive, March 24th and 25th in the Cafeteria during all lunches. Students must bring a photo i.d. to register. Registrants must be at least 17 1/2 years of age to register. Voters must be 18 years old by election day.

This voter registration invitation and drive is brought to you by JCHS PTSA!

New Student Leadership Johns Creek/ Student Leadership North opportunity – one year program.

This is for rising juniors and seniors
Applications are due April 1
See link for application and more details Student Leadership RISING LEADERS - 1 year program

Senior Graduate Yard Signs and Carnival

Seniors / Senior Parents - If you did not pay a Senior Activities Fee but would like a 2025 graduate yard sign and/or a Carnival wristband you can visit the PTSA store and purchase these items a la carte! Graduate yard signs must be ordered by March 31 because they are going to print. The Carnival can be paid for up to May 13 which is the date of the event. If you have already paid a Senior Activities fee these items are included in the fee so no need to purchase separately. The link to the PTSA store is:

https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store

Men's Lacrosse to Host Youth Lacrosse Night

Friday, March 21^st
All junior Gladiators and NOFU lacrosse players are invited to our special youth night to watch the JV and Varsity Gladiators take on the Decatur Bulldogs.
JV game at 6:00 PM and Varsity at 7:30 PM
Between games, the U9 NOFU team will put on a scrimmage game. Come out and watch all the fun!
Any NOFU or Junior Gladiator athletes of any sport in uniform can enter for free!

March 6, 2025

Morning Creek Community,

Back again with a couple of asks ...

For next year, we have an opening on our School Governance Council. Please declare your candidacy to join us and help make The Creek the best it can be. Additionally, I will also be able to appoint some members and I typically draw from the candidate list for that. Here is the link to declare.

Also, the window for the CCRPI parent survey is still open and we still need your feedback. The survey is brief and does not take long. Please click this link and complete it.

Thanks so much for your help with these! Have a terrific Thursday!

Chris

March 5, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Quiz Bowl - Congratulations to the Johns Creek Academic Bowl Team for their outstanding achievement at the Phoenix Bowl in the Georgia State Tournament on March 1! As one of the largest tournaments in Georgia, the event showcased top-tier competition, and the team emerged as champions. Team members Michell Luo, Edward Kim, Moses Dong, and Joshua Li demonstrated exceptional performances, winning all 10 of their tournament matches. Their hard work and dedication have already secured them spots in two prestigious national championships:

• National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) – May 23-25, 2025, in Atlanta
• Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE) – June 7-8, 2025, in Chicago

Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement!

Girls' Lax - The girls' team travelled to Charleston last weekend for two games. One of their opponents, Bishop England, had not lost a game since 2017. We beat them 13-7. Congrats ladies and coaches!

Gladiator Media - Congratulations to Gladiator Media!! Gladiator Media wins at Broadcast Excellence Awards!

Podcast - Gold
JCNN - Gold
Social Show - Silver
Sports Show – Silver

NEWS & NOTES

ACT Day Thursday, March 6, 2025

9^th graders will attend their 2^nd period class at the start of the day for a supervised study hall. No new material will be taught on March 6^th.

10^th graders will take the YOU Science assessment.
11^th graders who are taking the ACT will report to their testing locations. Those who are NOT signed-up for the ACT will report to the main gym for a supervised study hall.
12^th graders will be asynchronous.

ACT Important Reminders

Bring Your School-Issued Device & charger: Ensure your device is fully charged and updated to the latest software version. They will NOT be able to test if their school issued device does not work.
Identification: Bring a valid photo ID.
Supplies: Bring pencils, an eraser, and an approved calculator.
Test Locations
- Room 241 Last Names A – Choi
- Room 243 Last Names Choo- For
- Room 245 Last Names Fre – Jon
- Aux Gym Last Names Joy – Z
- Students with approved College Board Accommodations will report to the media center

Senior & Junior Information Only

Prom 2025 – The “Masked in Gold” prom tickets will go on sale, March 10, 2025, on https://gofan.co/. For those that wish to purchase your ticket early, please see the pricing windows below. No prom tickets will be sold after April 19 or at the venue’s door.

A bus has been reserved for individuals who have requested transportation services to the prom. The cost of the transportation service is $30 per student. The fee must be paid with the purchase of the prom ticket and is non-refundable.

$85 March 10-March 21 (Early Bird Price) w/ transportation $115

$100 March 22-April 11 w/ transportation $130

$125 April 12-April 19 w/ transportation $155

Senior Information Only

Senior Gathering – The Counseling Department, Graduation Coach, KBog and Mr. Martin, AP over Counseling and Graduation are hosting a Senior Gathering on March 10, 2025, during flex. This meeting is mandatory for all seniors graduating in May. Seniors will be emailed a reminder of the meeting on March 7, 2025.

9^th – 11^th Grade Only

Scheduling Forms – Students have 9 days to submit ALL scheduling forms, including dual enrollment contracts and acknowledgement forms. Students are encouraged to not wait until the last day to submit their counseling forms. The forms can be submitted early! Counselors will have a table during all lunch periods to collect scheduling forms and answer any questions. Please check the school counseling website for additional scheduling forms, https://johnscreek.fultonschools.org/students-families/jchs-counseling/scheduling-academic-information. Scheduling forms can submitted in person in the counseling office or uploaded to the counselor’s OneDrive link below.

Current & New Dual Enrollment Students - Rising 11^th, 12^th and Select 10^th Graders

Dual Enrollment – There will be a mandatory meeting for all current and new dual enrollment students on March 11, 2025, in the cafeteria during flex. All students who plan to take dual enrollment courses during summer 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2025 must attend this meeting. Students will be emailed a reminder of the meeting on March 10, 2025.

Peachtree College Planning Webinar: Peachtree College Planning presents College Jumpstart, How Successful Parents Plan for College on March 11^th, 12^th, & 13^th at noon and 7 pm. This free webinar will be virtual and will discuss how to successfully plan for college. Register at: https://bit.ly/JohnsCreek-college_jumpstart_2025

Grad Walk Medlock Bridge Elementary School

MBES is welcoming the Class of 2025 to take one final walk through the halls where it all began. If you are a graduating senior and attended Medlock Bridge Elementary, please join us at Medlock Bridge Elementary on Wednesday, May 14th at 12:45 p.m. so we can celebrate your journey to graduation from the very beginning. Please click HERE to sign up. Please feel free to share with classmates who are still in the area and attend schools in surrounding counties or private schools. Please plan to wear your cap and gown for this event. If you have a t-shirt indicating your plan for next year, please wear that underneath your gown. We are so excited to see all of you!

Class of 2025 Graduating Seniors Barnwell Elementary Grad Walk

Attention all graduating seniors! Barnwell Elementary School invites the esteemed Class of 2025 to commemorate your incredible journey by taking one final stroll through the halls where it all began. If you were a proud student of Barnwell Elementary, we cordially invite you to join us on Wednesday, May 14^th at 1:45 p.m. in the media center. Let us come together and celebrate the remarkable path that led us here, from the very beginning.

To RSVP for this special event, please click the link to confirm your attendance: RSVP Class 2025 by May 7^th. We encourage you to share this information with your classmates, whether they attend schools in surrounding counties or private schools. Don't forget to wear your cap and gown for this momentous occasion. If you have a T-shirt that signifies your college plans, kindly wear it underneath your gown. We eagerly anticipate this joyous reunion with all of you! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kristin Miglietta at miglietta@fultonschools.org.

Class of 2025 Senior Walk at Dolvin

Tuesday, May 13^th. All former Dolvin Dolphins are invited to join us for a walk around the school as our current students celebrate your graduation! Please fill out this form if you intend to participate: https://forms.office.com/r/8dHNiYAv9F

On Friday, March 7, 2025, Johns Creek High School will be hosting Medication Disposal Day, organized by Integrated Psychiatric Services and One Johns Creek. This initiative aims to provide a safe and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications, helping to protect our families, environment, and community from the risks of improper drug disposal. STUDENT MAY NOT DROP OFF MEDICATIONS; ONLY ADULTS MAY FOR DROP OFF MEDICATIONS. Please see the attached letter and flyer for more information.

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Tuesday, March 11^th. All families and students in 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

Soccer Spirit Brunch - The boys soccer team is having a “Spirit Brunch” at Rushing Trading Co. (9810 Medlock Bridge Rd.) this Saturday, March 8. Go anytime between 8-3 and enjoy a delicious meal. Be sure to tell them the JCHS Boys Soccer Program sent you.

February 26, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

National Merit Scholarship – This year JCHS has the pleasure of celebrating the 16 finalists in the 2025 Competition for National Merit Scholarships!

Joanne Deng, Mose Dong, Isha Jamadagni, Saniya Khan, Cayden Lai, Benjamin Lee, Jayden Lee, Kaylin Lee, Amber Li, Darion Lian, Frank Liu, Michelle Luo, Chloe Song, Dylan Torres Tejada, James Troisi and Lindsay Wang.

The Johns Creek Mock Trial team took first place at the District Competition this past weekend and is advancing to the State Competition on March 14. Katie Johnson, Saniya Khan and Andrew Rubovitz all received best attorney awards. Isha Jamadagni and Claire Park received best witness awards. A huge thank you to our attorney coach Monica Gilroy, Esq. for her tireless support of our team.

Congratulations to the Johns Creek Policy Debate Team, who attended the prestigious Harvard University Debate tournament over Valentine's Day Weekend. This is the largest tournament in the country, and is a run up for the end of the year Tournament of Champions. The junior-junior team of Soham Verma and Raunak Gupta continued their winning ways with a 5-1 preliminary round record, good for 11th seed in the varsity division. They lost on a tough 2-1 decision in elimination rounds. The second year team of Zach Hall and Isabel Chen went 5-1 in the 2nd year JV division, with Isabel getting the award for 3rd best speaker in the division. And both 1^st year teams, Fito Habban and Angela Zhao as well as Eli Kim and Cianna Tang advanced to elimination rounds, with Fito and Angela winning four elimination rounds in a row to advance to the novice final round! Congratulations are in order for all competitors.

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year and Rookie of the Year!! Out TOTY is Sra. Valenciano. Our ROTY is Ms. Hall. Help me congratulate them.

Chess - Matthew Jiang, Diptarko Gupta, Arjun Raju, Aarya Vankadari and Kaya Keski placed 4^th in the 2025 Metro Atlanta K-12 State Qualifier Competition this past Sunday.

NEWS & NOTES

Scheduling 2025-2026 – Students have 13 school days remaining to submit scheduling forms for the 2025-2026 summer, fall, and spring semesters. Although the deadline is March 14, 2025, students can submit their scheduling documents before the deadline. Students can submit the documents in person in the counseling office (drop-off bins are on the left wall of the counseling waiting room) or they can use their counselor’s OneDrive link (see below) to submit their forms. Please utilize the resources online for course information and additional scheduling forms needed. Scheduling & Academic Information

Dual Enrollment Course Update – The following changes are taking place within the DE program starting this summer. As of Summer 2025, ECON 1101 will be the only dual enrollment Economics class that will meet the graduation requirement for Fulton County Schools. Starting in the summer, Gwinnett Tech will offer ECON 1101. GSU will begin to offer ECON 1101 in the fall. Students starting the DE program this summer and upcoming school year must only register for this class if they are taking the class to meet their graduation requirements. The current Auburn First economics courses will be considered elective courses until further notice.

As of Summer 2025, students can no longer take College Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles Microeconomics, or Global Economics as a graduation requirement for Social Studies. If students choose to take any of these courses, they will be counted as electives only.

Rising Senior -- Class of 2026 Information – To provide our rising seniors with the best support and recommendations for their academic achievement, school counselors will only fund DE graduation requirements for the upcoming school year during the summer and fall semesters of 2025. If a senior student needs to fulfill a graduation requirement beyond December 2025, they will be scheduled for a face-to-face class. School counselors encourage students to register for DE classes as soon as the registration period begins to ensure that they can get into the classes they want and need to graduate. Please see your counselor if you have additional questions. Please see the academic calendars for the DE schools below for important DE dates.

Once students register for their DE classes, they must take a screenshot of the registration and submit it through their counselor’s OneDrive Link. This is an important step in the DE program. Counselors will review the DE course registration and then submit approval for the course on the student's funding application. If students do not submit DE course registrations when requested by the counseling department, they run the risk of not having the course funded in time and may subsequently be withdrawn from the course.

College Fair – The school counseling department is looking for students to attend the Focus HBCU Fair at the Georgia International Convention Center on March 5, 2025, 9 am – 1 pm. The event is free, and transportation is provided by FCS. Interested students need to see Mr. Giles in the counseling department for a permission slip and additional details about the event.

Peachtree College Planning webinar: Peachtree College Planning presents College Jumpstart, How Successful Parents Plan for College on March 11^th, 12^th, & 13^th at noon and 7 pm. This free webinar will be virtual and will discuss how to successfully plan for college. Register at: https://bit.ly/JohnsCreek-college_jumpstart_2025

ACT Day Thursday, March 6, 2025

9^th graders will attend their 2^nd period class at the start of the day for a supervised study hall. No new material will be taught on March 6^th.

10^th graders will take the YOU Science assessment.
11^th graders who are taking the ACT will report to their testing locations. Those who are NOT signed-up for the ACT will report to the main gym for a supervised study hall.
12^th graders will be asynchronous.

If you would like to check out after the exam is over, please complete the link below by March 3^rd

https://forms.office.com/r/SCZNvP4AWP

Pre- approved absence reminder

Pre-approved absence request

This form must be completed at least 5 days prior to the first day of absence. Students have an equal number of days as they were absent to complete any late/missing work for full credit. Please be aware that your student's absence may be considered unexcused if the information does not comply with district attendance policies.

JCHS PTSA Needs You!

We are seeking volunteers to fill board positions for the 2025/2026 school year

President/Co-President(s)
Secretary
Treasurer
VP Administrative Support
VP Academic Enrichment
VP Legislation
VP Volunteers

And More!!

Class of 2025 Graduating Seniors Barnwell Elementary Grad Walk

Attention all graduating seniors! Barnwell Elementary School invites the esteemed Class of 2025 to commemorate your incredible journey by taking one final stroll through the halls where it all began. If you were a proud student of Barnwell Elementary, we cordially invite you to join us on Wednesday, May 14^th at 1:45 p.m. in the media center. Let us come together and celebrate the remarkable path that led us here, from the very beginning.

To RSVP for this special event, please click the link to confirm your attendance: RSVP Class 2025 by May 7^th. We encourage you to share this information with your classmates, whether they attend schools in surrounding counties or private schools. Don't forget to wear your cap and gown for this momentous occasion. If you have a T-shirt that signifies your college plans, kindly wear it underneath your gown. We eagerly anticipate this joyous reunion with all of you! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kristin Miglietta at miglietta@fultonschools.org.

Class of 2025 Senior Walk at Dolvin

Tuesday, May 13^th. All former Dolvin Dolphins are invited to join us for a walk around the school as our current students celebrate your graduation! Please fill out this form if you intend to participate: https://forms.office.com/r/8dHNiYAv9F

On March 7, 2025, Johns Creek High School will be hosting Medication Disposal Day, organized by Integrated Psychiatric Services and One Johns Creek. This initiative aims to provide a safe and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications, helping to protect our families, environment, and community from the risks of improper drug disposal. STUDENTS CANNOT BRING MEDICATIONS TO SCHOOL FOR DISPOSAL; ADULT DROP OFF ONLY. Please see the attached letter and flyer for more information.

College Planning - The College Family Plan will be at Johns Creek High School on Tuesday, March 11^th. All families and students in 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grades are invited to attend this free college planning seminar. See attached for more information.

February 19, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Wrestling - Connor Eggleston and Tritan McCloskey both came away with a 6^th place finish at State, placing them both on the podium. Congrats!!

Soccer - the first annual Creek Cup was a HUGE success. First congrats to Coach Bowler and his team for a great event! Also, congrats to the boys who came away with a championship in the Cardinal Bracket. Our girls came up a little short taking second in their bracket.

Winter Guard - WG competed at the Southern Association for Performing Arts at Denmark HS. Both Varsity and JV placed second. Congrats!

Orchestra - Congratulations to our exceptional Johns Creek High School Orchestra students! We are thrilled to announce that all three of our orchestra groups—Sinfonia, Philharmonia, and Chamber Orchestras—earned Five (5) Straight “Superior” ratings at the recent GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation held at Alpharetta High School. This remarkable achievement marks the sixteenth consecutive year—since the opening of our school—that our orchestras have earned Five (5) consecutive Superior ratings at this event. Since 2009, our orchestras have never received anything less than the highest ratings, setting an outstanding standard of excellence.

Writing - Abigail Hae-eun Lee, a junior at JCHS, was selected as a Runner-Up in the New York Times Teen Tiny Memoir Narrative Contest for her piece titled, "Knitting with My Father." Of the over 12,000 entries worldwide, her memoir was the only finalist selected from Georgia. Way to represent Johns Creek High School!

NEWS & NOTES

CCRPI Climate Survey - we need your help. It's time to complete the CCRPI Climate Survey. Please click the link and complete it.

Prom 2025 Transportation Survey Link

School Governance Council - Get involved and help JCHS be as great as it can be. Declare to run for our SGC. See attachment for more details.

Rising 9^th, 10^th and 11^th Grade Students

Dual Enrollment Help Sessions – Students who plan to apply and register for dual enrollment classes for the 2025 – 2026 school year can attend help sessions in the counseling office during the month of February. Please complete the DE Help Session link below to sign up for a help session date. These help sessions are designed to

DE Help Session Link

Scheduling Information Update – Students have approximately 24 days to submit all scheduling forms for the 2025-2026 SY. Students can submit forms electronically through their counselor’s OneDrive link (located on the school counseling website) or in the counseling office in their counselor’s assigned drop-off box. Counselors are looking for every student to complete a course request form even if they plan to keep their teachers’ recommendations. All students need to course request forms with alternative electives as well. All forms need to be signed in the appropriate areas by both the student and parent. Students who plan to participate in the dual enrollment should have already applied to their respective college and begun working through the other program steps. Students must remember to submit a copy of their acceptance email with their DE contract and acknowledgment form. If the acceptance email is not submitted all DE documents will be returned to the student so that a complete packet can be submitted. Please see your counselor for additional clarification.

Scheduling and Academic Information -

https://tinyurl.com/e86fadky

Dual Enrollment Information -

https://tinyurl.com/46uv3sje

Prom 2025 - The 2025 Prom is located at Zoo Atlanta on April 26, 2025, 7pm – 11pm. The prom committee (students and sponsor) would like to know if prom attendees would like the option of having the school set-up transportation to and from the prom. The cost would be $35 per attendee (in addition to the cost of the prom ticket). The buses would be 30-40 passenger buses and monitored by chaperones. The buses would leave JCHS @ 6pm to arrive at the prom venue in time for the 7pm-8:00pm mocktail hour. If there is more than one bus (if we have more than 30 students wanting transportation), the first bus would leave at 10pm (if students want to leave early). All other buses would leave at the end of the prom. Please use the link below to submit your response to the inquiry. The deadline to submit prom transportation information will be February 28, 2025.

Sadie Hawkins Dance – The JCHS Student Council is hosting a Sadie Hawkins Dance in the Auxiliary Gym on March 8, 2025, 7pm-10pm. Tickets are on sale now on GoFan https://gofan.co/event/3112651?schoolId=GA25509. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Refreshments will be served and a new DJ will be showcased!

Non-JCHS Guest Approval Form for Sadie Hawkins Dance

Peachtree Planning – Please join Peachtree Planning for their college planning webinar, College Jumpstart: How Successful parents plan for college on March 11, 12 & 13, 12pm and 7pm. Register at this link. https://bit.ly/JohnsCreek-college_jumpstart_2025

Attention all Barnwell Elementary School graduates! You are invited to the Senior Walk on Wednesday, May 14. Please fill out the Microsoft Form ASAP so you don’t miss out. Deadline to register is May 7. Please contact miglietta@fultonschools.org with any questions.

On March 7, 2025, Johns Creek High School will be hosting Medication Disposal Day, organized by Integrated Psychiatric Services and One Johns Creek. This initiative aims to provide a safe and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications, helping to protect our families, environment, and community from the risks of improper drug disposal. STUDENT MAY NOT DROP OFF MEDICATIONS; ONLY ADULTS MAY FOR DROP OFF MEDICATION. Please see the attached letter and flyer for more information.

JCHS PTSA Needs You! - We are seeking volunteers to fill board positions for the 2025/2026 school year

President/Co-President(s)
Secretary
Treasurer
VP Administrative Support
VP Academic Enrichment
VP Legislation
VP Volunteers

And More!!

February 12, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Swim & Dive - Congrats to our boys' swim and dive team! They won the 5A State Championship. This is their FIFTH title in a row. And congrats to the girls' swim and dive team. They were third at State!

Wrestling - The wrestling team has been working incredibly hard all year, and the season is now nearing its end. Wrestling, though a team sport, puts each athlete on the mat to compete individually, which means fewer and fewer members advance as the season progresses. This weekend, the boys gave it their all at the sectionals tournament, and we’re proud to announce that three of them have advanced to the state competition.

Conor Eggleston placed 2nd in the 190 lbs weight class.
Tristan McCloskey placed 4th in the 120 lbs weight class.
Dean D'Agostino placed 7th in the 113 lbs weight class.

Governor's Honors Program - Congratulations to the 27 semifinalists from JCHS for GHP. 79% of our total applicants are moving on. It's another banner year for JCHS and a huge honor for these students. See attachment for the list and their areas.

FCS Tech Fair - I am proud to announce the results of 2024-2025 Fulton County Schools Student Technology Competition.

Congratulations! to the following winners .

Akhilesh Sivakumar 9-10 ---1^st Place in Mobile Apps
Ishaan Kejriwal - 9-10 --- 1^st Place in Project programming
Amara AnyanwuTaku and Megan Hatch - 9-10 --2^nd place in Video Production
Sanjana Upadhya 11- 12 1^st place in Productivity Design
Sharanya Shetty 11- 12 1^st place in Video Production

All the 1^st place winners will attend the upcoming State Technology fair GaSTC on March 1^st , at Mcdonough GA .

Fencing - Fencing season is over and what better way to end it than with second place for Johns Creek HS in men team event. But overall for the entire season they had some wonderful accomplishments.

Men:
Kason Lin - team captain :2 gold, 1 sliver, 1 bronze and 5th place at the individual tournament (finals)
Hamza Shousha: 1 silver, bronze at individual finals
Harry Jiang: varsity letter
All 3 won points for the team during the season.
Men's team got second place at the team's final tournament last weekend.

Women:
Alexandra Cozmuta: 1 bronze and two 5th places
Samantha Mendez-team captain- Varsity letter
Team also qualified to the final round but couldn’t compete due to last minute injury/sickness

The team is looking to recruit new members for next season. Practice is at school, right after school on Tuesday. Prior experience not needed. For more information please contact the team captains Kason and Samantha, or the club sponsor Mr. Kelley!

Dr. Sweigart and Dr. Schenk - a huge shoutout to our Engineering and Computer Science teachers. They presented for the monthly Microsoft EDU Office Hours. There were people on the call from across the country and the world. They presented on their use of AI, specifically Copilot 13+, in their classrooms as well as a thought partner for instruction and planning. They are on the cutting edge of this work and JCHS is among a small group of schools that has access to Copilot 13+. A huge moment for them, the school, and our community. If you'd like to see the presentation, here it is ... LINK.

Microsoft Office Distinction - Your students placed in the top 10 in Georgia during the Fall Qualifier of the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship. Your commitment to empowering them has undoubtedly contributed to this remarkable triumph. The following student(s) have placed during the Fall Qualifier:

Bruno Lex Macedo, 2nd Place, Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019)
Jacob Bidinoff, 5th Place, Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019)

NEWS & NOTES

CCRPI Climate Survey - we need your help. It's time to complete the CCRPI Climate Survey. Please click the link and complete it.

Prom 2025 Transportation Survey Link

School Governance Council - Get involved and help JCHS as great as it can be. Declare to run for our SGC. See attachment for more details.

Rising 9^th, 10^th and 11^th Grade Students

Dual Enrollment Help Sessions – Students who plan to apply and register for dual enrollment classes for the 2025 – 2026 school year can attend help sessions in the counseling office during the month of February. Please complete the DE Help Session link below to sign up for a help session date. These help sessions are designed to

DE Help Session Link

Scheduling Information – All scheduling forms have been distributed to students. If a student is in need of a copy of the course request form, they can stop by the counseling office to obtain one. Information to help guide students on their class selections can be found on the Scheduling and Academic Information section of the school website. Students were also emailed additional guidance information. Please pay attention to all deadlines and speak with your counselor if you have any questions or concerns. Counselors are available during the lunch periods to answer any scheduling questions you may have.

Scheduling and Academic Information - https://tinyurl.com/e86fadky Dual Enrollment Information - https://tinyurl.com/46uv3sje

Prom 2025 - The 2025 Prom is located at Zoo Atlanta on April 26, 2025, 7pm – 11pm. The prom committee (students and sponsor) would like to know if prom attendees would like the option of having the school set-up transportation to and from the prom. The cost would be $35 per attendee (in addition to the cost of the prom ticket). The buses would be 30-40 passenger buses and monitored by chaperones. The buses would leave JCHS @ 6pm to arrive at the prom venue in time for the 7pm-8:00pm mocktail hour. If there is more than one bus (if we have more than 30 students wanting transportation), the first bus would leave at 10pm (if students want to leave early). All other buses would leave at the end of the prom. Please use the link below to submit your response to the inquiry. The deadline to submit prom transportation information will be February 28, 2025.

Cookies w/ Counselors – The counseling department is hosting a Cookies w/ Counselor presentation on February 13, 2025, at 10 am in JC Java and 6 pm in the Media Center for current 9^th and 10^th grade parents. For the 10am session, please sign-in in the main office with your ID and an office aid will escort you to the JC Java room. We look forward to you joining us as we present information on our departmental programming surrounding scheduling, social emotional learning, college and career preparation and extracurricular participation.

Sadie Hawkins Dance – The JCHS Student Council is hosting a Sadie Hawkins Dance in the Auxiliary Gym on March 8, 2025, 7pm-10pm. Tickets are on sale now on GoFan https://gofan.co/event/3112651?schoolId=GA25509. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Refreshments will be served and a new DJ will be showcased!

AP Testing – The deadline to register is March 3^rd.

Students enrolled in AP courses
- If you are currently enrolled in an AP course, you must also be registered on The College Board website for your AP exam. If you have not done so, please reach out to your AP teacher for your join code to register for your exam.
Students who want to cancel their AP exams
- If you are cancelling an AP exam, you must pay your cancellation fee AP testing cancellation/self study fee and please contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to cancel your exam.
Self- Study AP exams
- If you are self-studying for an AP exam you must pay $99 to register AP testing cancellation/self study fee and contact Ms. Moyer at moyervl@fultonschools.org to receive your join code to enroll for the exam.

World Languages - We are thrilled to share all the exciting happenings within our World Language Department. Our team takes immense pride in fostering the growth of global citizens through engaging class activities, enriching extracurricular events, and vibrant club involvement. This edition highlights the incredible work and dedication of our dynamic world language team. Join us as we celebrate the diverse and innovative ways we are shaping the future, one language at a time.

School Musical - Tickets are on sale now for JCHS Theatre’s performance of Mean Girls based on the 2001 hit movie and the book by Tina Fey. Performances will be held February 20 through the 22nd at 7pm with a 1pm matinee on Saturday. Let’s sell out each show and support your fellow actors and musicians by visiting www.jchstheatre.com and reserving your seat now!

Creek Cup - The Boy’s Soccer Program is hosting the first LOCAL High School Soccer Tournament in over 15 years, The Creek Cup! We’ll have over 20 teams represented from the Southeast with 12 boys teams to compete at JCHS and 8 girls teams to compete at Northview HS. With numerous college coaches in attendance there will be tons of intense soccer games on the field and various family friendly activities off the field. Food trucks, concessions, SWAG, and a FREE Youth Soccer Training Experience sponsored by TOCA. Sign up for the TOCA Interactive Soccer Experience in advance and get FREE ADMISSION! Club soccer players, wear your club soccer jersey to get FREE ADMISSION! Grab everyone you know who loves soccer and enjoys supporting local activities. February 12 - 15. Flyers and schedule attached. Go CREEK!

JCHS Unstuck and On Target - small counseling group by Summit Counseling

How can we overcome challenges with focus, organization, and time management to thrive in high school and beyond? If you find yourself struggling with focus, organization, or productivity due to things like ADHD, procrastination, or anxiety, this is the space for you! In our sessions, you'll pick up some helpful tips for managing your time effectively and keeping your school tasks in order. We'll also dive into ways to boost your concentration and tackle your assignments, even on those tricky days. Meet other students who are going through similar challenges and find support! This group meets for 5 Mondays during Flex period starting on February 24^th and ending on March 31st.

Attached is a QR code for the form.

Support from Pathways2Life - Does your teen need some help? Do you need support raising your teen? Then P2L has resources for you. See attached flyers for more details.

Football Update: Three Seniors Sign to Play at the Next Level!

We are excited to announce that three of our senior athletes have signed their letters of intent to continue their football careers in college:

Buck Barber will be heading to Sewanee University. A four-year Gladiator, Buck has earned numerous honors including 2-time Team Captain, Ultimate Gladiator Award participant, Honorable Mention All-Region Linebacker, and Second Team All-Region Tight End. In the 2024 season, Buck recorded 5 touchdowns, 17 receptions, and 300 yards.
Conor Eggleston is taking his talents to Hampden-Sydney College. With over 10 years of football experience, Conor is a 4-year Scholar Athlete, 2-year Varsity Captain, 2-time Defensive Player of the Year, and 1st Team All-Region Long Snapper. He is also a 3-year Varsity Wrestling Captain, a State qualifier, and a 2-time Regional Champion.
Colin Morelle has signed with Benedictine College. Colin, a 12-year football veteran, has been a 4-year Varsity player and 1-year Captain. His accolades include 2-time All-Region Wide Receiver, 2023 Team Offensive Player of the Year, and 3-year Varsity baseball player.

We couldn’t be more proud of these athletes and look forward to watching them succeed in college football. Congratulations to Buck, Conor, and Colin, and best of luck as you embark on this exciting new chapter. Go Gladiators!

Reminder: Our Parent/Player Meeting is this Thursday. Freshmen and new players arrive at 6 p.m. for a tour, followed by the full Parent/Player Meeting at 6:45, led by Coach Rowell.

If you need to be added to TEAM SNAP, please email jcfbgladiators@gmail.com.

Medication Disposal Day - On March 7, 2025, Johns Creek High School will be hosting Medication Disposal Day, organized by Integrated Psychiatric Services and One Johns Creek. This initiative aims to provide a safe and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications, helping to protect our families, environment, and community from the risks of improper drug disposal. STUDENTS CANNOT BRING MEDICATIONS TO SCHOOL FOR DISPOSAL; ADULT DROP OFF ONLY. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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February 5, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

A note about these celebrations. We celebrate what is shared. There are a number of sports, both GHSA and club, performance groups, competitive clubs, and individuals. We cannot track them all. If a coach, parent, or community member wants to raise up their group, or an individual, for a celebration, just let the principal know.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025 - We are proud to announce our Valedictorian for the Class of 2025, Evelyn Zhang, and our Salutatorian for the Class of 2025, Ananya Anand. Please congratulate these ladies for their dedication and hard work throughout their high school careers. Well done Evelyn and Ananya!!!

STAR Student - Congratulations to this year’s STAR student, Lindsay Wang and her Star Teacher Ben Schultz. This student has the highest SAT score and is in the top 10% of the 2025 senior class. Lindsay nominated Mr. Schultz as the teacher who contributed to her academic success at JCHS.

TOTY/POTY/ROTY - a huge shoutout to our finalists for Teacher of the Year, Professional of the Year, and Rookie of the Year.

TOTY Finalist-

Ms. Atkins

Ms. McGarvey

Ms. Moncrief

Ms. Valenciano

POTY Finalist-

Ms. Boglione

Mr. DeRosso

Ms. Kapur

Ms. Matthieson

ROTY Finalist-

Dr. Banks

Mr. Eurek

Ms. Hall

Officer Haynes

Model UN - The JCHS MUN club competed in the University of Georgia MUN Conference the weekend of Jan 24th-26th. A record 45 students competed. Five students brought home individual awards:

· Reema Shankar and Lucy Liu won best delegate in the Social, Humanitarian & Culture Committee (SOCHUM) representing the United Kingdom. The ladies brought home our first gavel.

· Kaylin Lee won verbal recognition in the World Trade Organization committee representing the United Kingdom.

· Vyom Shah won Honorable Mention as a delegate to the African Union representing Cameroon.

· Corrine Thorpe won Honorable Mention in the League of Arab States representing Comoros. Corrine is a freshman and this was only her second conference.

· Ipsa Shankar, a 2024 graduate of JCHS and a 4-year member, club officer and award winner for the JCHS Model UN club, served as a committee chair for the UGA Model UN Team. The UGA Model UN team is nationally ranked and students must tryout to become a member. JCHS MUN is proud to congratulate Ipsa on her continued success with MUN on the collegiate level.

Policy Debate - As the season winds down the junior-junior team of Soham Verma and Raunak Gupta have been granted an invitation to the prestigious Tournament of Champions, the end of year tournament for policy debate. The TOC caps entries at 70 two person teams for the entire country, and so far less than 10 of those teams are comprised of teams with 2 non seniors. Please congratulate them as they gear up for the tournament and enter their senior season ranked in the top 10 in the country!

Mock Trial - Congratulations to the Johns Creek Mock Trial team who came in 3^rd at the regional competition this past weekend. Alyssa Chen and Andrew Rubovitz won Best Attorney awards and Isha Jamadagni and Claire Park won Best Witness awards. The team will next compete at the district level competition on February 22.

Orchestra - Shoutout to our Orchestra for their phenomenal performance at the GMEA Conference in Athens, GA. It generated a lot of buzz. And shoutout to Mr. Daniels for his turn as a guest conductor.

NEWS & NOTES

CCRPI Climate Survey - we need your help. It's time to complete the CCRPI Climate Survey. Please click the link and complete it.