Welcome to the home page for Gettysburg Area High School... and welcome to the #WarriorWay!
Mission -
Gettysburg Area High School will establish an environment of respect and integrity as our collaborative community creates opportunities to engage learners in experiences that provoke critical thought and challenge their creative intelligences.
Vision -
Gettysburg Area High School ensures that all learners have access to a rigorous curriculum of experiences that will develop into a personally relevant pathway to future success and ultimately mold citizens who will make positive and meaningful contributions to the world around them.
Jeremy Lusk, Principal
(717) 334-6254, opt. 2, ext 6252
jlusk@gasd-pa.org
Kristy Caywood, Assistant Principal (9th-10th)
(717) 334-6254, opt. 2, ext. 6253
kcaywood@gasd-pa.org
Michael Rupp, Assistant Principal (11th-12th)
(717) 334-6254, opt. 2, ext. 6282
mrupp@gasd-pa.org
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3/20 - 3rd Marking Period Ends
3/20 - Mobile Dentist
3/27 - Warrior Way Breakfast (by invitation only)
4/2 - 4-12 Orchestra Concert - 7PM
4/26 - MiniTHON
5/6-5/16 - AP Testing
5/9 - 7-12 Band Concert - 7PM
5/15 - DFS Awards Program (by invitation only) - 6PM
5/16 - 6-12 Chorus Concert - 7PM
5/17 - First day of Keystones. Non-Test Takers are Remote
5/17 - Prom - 6PM
5/19 - Orchestra Pops Concert - 3PM
5/20 - Keystone Testing Day 2
5/22 - Keystone Testing Day 3
5/23 - Commencement (weather permitting) 6 PM
Announcements - Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Latinx Club will be meeting today (Tuesday 19th) in B212 Ms. Tosh's room during ARC. Please sign up in Flextime to attend.
Would you like to take a trip to Portugal in June of 2025 without taking language classes? Join Mrs. Bechtel on an 8-day adventure to learn about the coastal ecosystem of Portugal's Azores where 3 tectonic plates meet. An informational meeting will be held for parents and students via Zoom on Tuesday, March 26 at 8 PM. Register with the link on Canvas announcements or on the posters in school or see Mrs. Bechtel in B215.
Register at https://rsvp.eftours.com/h5etp93
Are you interested in becoming a certified lifeguard? Mr Hardy is conducting a training course at the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County on April 12, 13, & 14.
Are you already a lifeguard currently certified through the American Red Cross? Do you need to update your certification prior to summer vacation? Mr Hardy will teach a RE- certification class after school on Wednesday, April 3, from 5PM-9PM. Both courses require online instruction prior to the meeting. See Mr Hardy in room C-119 for details.
Prom is quickly approaching. Please make sure to pay your obligations by April 5th. You will not be able to purchase a ticket if your financial obligations are not paid by the 5th. Any GAHS date that you bring must also pay their financial obligations prior to April 5th.
Last weekend, the Gettysburg Chess Team traveled to Harrisburg to compete in the PA State Scholastic Chess Championships. Competing in a higher rating class than last year, the team brought home a 5th place trophy! Individual honors go to Mark Rhoads, who scored a medal for his 10th place finish! Congratulations team on your finish. Now get ready for pizza!!
Hey freshman, sophomores and juniors! Do you know someone that is kind, a good listener and easy to talk to? If so, nominate them for next year's Hope Squad! Hope Squad is a peer to peer suicide prevention program and focuses on student wellness. The nomination link can be found in canvas.
Announcements - Monday, March 18, 2024
Calling all history enthusiasts! The History Club has a few seats open for the field trip to the Adams County Historical Society's new museum after school today. There is no cost, nor must you be a member of the club. See Mr. Willard for details!
Hey freshman, sophomores and juniors! Do you know someone that is kind, a good listener and easy to talk to? If so, nominate them for next year's Hope Squad! Hope Squad is a peer to peer suicide prevention program and focuses on student wellness. The nomination link can be found in canvas.
Are you interested in becoming a certified lifeguard? Mr Hardy is conducting a training course at the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County on April 12, 13, & 14.
Are you already a lifeguard currently certified through the American Red Cross? Do you need to update your certification prior to summer vacation? Mr Hardy will teach a RE- certification class after school on Wednesday, April 3 from 5PM-9PM. Both courses require online instruction prior to the meeting. See Mr Hardy in room C-119 for details.
Announcements - Friday, March 15, 2024
The Blood Drive is being held today in the auditorium lobby. Students signed up to participate have an ehall pass that has been made for your appointment time. Please complete your Red Cross RapidPass® prior to appointment.Attention all German Club members! We are having our Gaming Tournament Day in German Club today in Frau Wilson's room B104 during ARC. As always, sign up via Flextime manager and be ready to learn to play new games!
Are you interested in becoming a certified lifeguard? Mr Hardy is conducting a training course at the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County on April 12, 13, & 14.Are you already a lifeguard currently certified by the American Red Cross? Do you need to update your certification prior to summer vacation? Mr Hardy will teach a RE- certification class after school on Wednesday, April 3, from 5PM-9PM. Both courses require online instruction prior to the meeting. See Mr Hardy in room C-119 for details.
Calling all history enthusiasts! The History Club has a few seats open for the field trip to the Adams County Historical Society's new museum after school today. There is no cost, nor must you be a member of the club. See Mr. Willard for details!Hey freshman, sophomores and juniors! Do you know someone that is kind, a good listener and easy to talk to? If so, nominate them for next year's Hope Squad! Hope Squad is a peer to peer suicide prevention program and focuses on student wellness. The nomination link can be found in canvas.
Frau Wilson invites all students and parents who are traveling to Switzerland this March, to attend our final Switzerland Trip meeting on Thursday, March 14th at 6:00 PM in Frau Wilson's room B104. This meeting is mandatory and will cover all final trip details such as tickets, accommodations, and currency. Please, contact Frau Wilson if you are unable to attend.
Attention all German Club members! We are having our Gaming Tournament Day in German Club on Friday, March 15, in Frau Wilson's room B104 during ARC. As always, sign up via Flextime manager and be ready to learn to play new games!
Congratulations to Olivia Goldman-Smith and Samantha Schuengrab for their second place finish in the York and Adams County Science and Engineering Fair held last week. Their project "Rock Creek - Is it Safe?" studied the chemistry of the water in the creek on our campus and the community's perception of its cleanliness. For their efforts, they also received a scholarship from York Township. Way to go Science Warriors!
Attention all Amnesty Members - club pictures are today during ARC. Please wear your club t-shirts to school!!!
Calling all history enthusiasts! The History Club has a few seats open for the field trip to the Adams County Historical Society's new museum after school today. There is no cost, nor must you be a member of the club. See Mr. Willard for details!
ARC Chess Club will be meeting today. Sign up on the Flextime page to come help the Gettysburg Chess Team prepare for the State Championship this weekend.
FCCLA is holding a club movie night with a showing of "Madagascar" on Friday, March 15th, that’s tomorrow, from 6-8pm in the LGI. There is no charge to attend, but you must register to attend or email Mrs. Eastman. New members are welcome to attend. Bring your own snacks.
Hey freshman, sophomores and juniors! Do you know someone that is kind, a good listener and easy to talk to? If so, nominate them for next year's Hope Squad! Hope Squad is a peer to peer suicide prevention program and focuses on student wellness. The nomination link can be found in canvas.
Announcements - Wednesday, March 13, 2024
FFA members, strawberries are being delivered. Please plan to have your strawberry order picked up by a parent or guardian today between 1 and 4 pm. Please check your email for additional information from Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Kennedy regarding strawberry pick-up.
An admissions representative from Penn West California will be visiting the Counseling Center today at Noon. Please contact Mrs. Myers if you would like a pass.
Calling all history enthusiasts! The History Club has a few seats open for the field trip to the Adams County Historical Society's new museum, after school this Thursday, 3-14-24. There is no cost, nor must you be a member of the club. See Mr. Willard for details!
We are currently a week into March and you have all raised $1,375 this month alone for childhood cancer! If you follow our school's Mini THON instagram page, you will have seen that our first school-wide incentive includes Noah Bahm, Josh Herr, and Alex Holloway completing the milk mile for $2,000 raised this month. Let's keep raising money, on our DonorDrive accounts or cash donations to Mrs. Black, in order to achieve different school-wide incentives! #ftk
ARC Chess Club will be meeting this Thursday, March 14. Sign up on the Flextime page to come help the Gettysburg Chess Team prepare for the State Championship this weekend.
FCCLA is holding a club movie night with a showing of "Madagascar" on Friday, March 15th, from 6-8pm in the LGI. There is no charge to attend, but you must register to attend or email Mrs. Eastman. New members are welcome to attend. Bring your own snacks.
Do you know someone that is kind, a good listener and easy to talk to? If so, nominate them for next year's Hope Squad! Hope Squad is a peer to peer suicide prevention program and focuses on student wellness. The nomination link can be found in canvas.
Announcements - Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Mini THON is hosting a March Madness basketball tournament throughout the month. If you are interested, today is the last day to sign up. You will create your own teams of 4 students (in any grade) and bring your $20 per team ($5 for each student) to the Mini- THON tables at all lunches. You must have a team of 4 and your $20 to sign up!
If you signed up for the Mini THON March Madness Basketball Tournament, please check flextime to see which date that your team is assigned to. You will be plus added, and it will be labeled "March Madness Basketball". Please bring sneakers to play in on the day that you are requested and head straight to the gymnasium right after mod 4. Good luck!
FFA members, strawberries will be delivered tomorrow, Wednesday, March 13th. Please plan to have your strawberry order picked up by a parent or guardian on Wednesday between 1 and 4 pm. Please check your email for additional information from Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Kennedy regarding strawberry pick-up.
An admissions representative from Penn West California will be visiting the Counseling Center on Wednesday, March 13th at Noon. Please contact Mrs. Myers if you would like a pass.
Calling all history enthusiasts! The History Club has a few seats open for the field trip to the Adams County Historical Society's new museum, after school this Thursday, 3-14-24. There is no cost, nor must you be a member of the club. See Mr. Willard for details!
Announcements - Monday, March 11, 2024
FFA members, strawberries will be delivered on Wednesday, March 13th. Please plan to have your strawberry order picked up by a parent or guardian on Wednesday between 1 and 4 pm. Please check your email for additional information from Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Kennedy regarding strawberry pick-up.
Mini THON is hosting a March Madness basketball tournament throughout the month. If you are interested, you may still sign up through tomorrow. You will create your own teams of 4 students (in any grade) and bring your $20 per team ($5 for each student) to the Mini- THON tables at all lunches. You must have a team of 4 and your $20 to sign up!
The world languages department would like to thank all the teachers who voted for the posters and all the students who worked hard on their posters.
Congratulations to all poster contest winners! And the winners are:
French: Isabella Onorato
German: Leonardo Morse
Spanish: Ava Faer
Please, pick up your prize from your own language teacher.