Granada Hills Charter

Lucky charms! Ms. Abbott has been wearing her "good luck suit" on the first day of school for the past 22 years. What's something special you do to prepare for each new school year?

Welcome back, Highlanders!

This week, our faculty and staff have been busy preparing to welcome our students back on our campuses. We look forward to seeing you TOMORROW!

Dear Granada Hills Charter Community:

Help give our students a jump start to the 2024-2025 school year! Our annual appeal for the GHC Excellence Fund is now live and your support will make all the difference for our School.

Donate and/or share this fundraising page today:

https://raise.snap.app/donate/granada-hills-charter-excellence-fund-2024

Thank you for your continued support of Granada Hills Charter.

Thank you, Mathnasium, for your support during our Summer Transition Academy (STA) this week! We are so grateful for your partnership.

Interested in learning more about Mathnasium as a GHC Community Partner? Read the full article: https://ow.ly/QEh650SA25p

Congratulations to Michael Suarez-Russell and Hayoung Park, two of ten recipients of the 2024 Susan Steelman Bragato Scholarship!

Read this full article on CCSA's blog: https://ow.ly/38ux50SxpRe

We're looking forward to another year of career technical education with our students in Special Programs. This past year was filled with delicious eats that we can hardly wait for the Period 1 bell to ring again!

Happy Independence Day from all of us at GHC! Today we celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity, and patriotism. Have a joyous and safe Fourth of July!

Summer Transition Academy (STA) is in full swing!

Our new students are getting acclimated to our Zelzah Campus, meeting their teachers and connecting with their peers with help from our Link Crew.

CA Charter Schools Association

GHC held an unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony for two newly installed community benches, showcasing a collaborative ceramic art project by the school's faculty, staff, and students. One bench is located on the Zelzah Campus, and the other on the Devonshire Campus.

Led by ceramics teacher Julie Neumann, the project began last November to celebrate GHC’s 20th anniversary as a charter school. Teachers and staff created ceramic tiles and pinch pots, while a focus group of students participated by offering insights on words that best described the GHC community. These words are now featured on the benches, emphasizing the collective effort and spirit.

“We aimed to create a lasting piece of community art,” Neumann stated. “It’s wonderful to see everyone’s efforts come together in such a meaningful way.”

The benches serve as a testament to the school’s commitment to community and creativity, encouraging interaction and appreciation from students, staff, and visitors alike.

https://www.ghctk12.com/connect/news/details/~board/tk-12-school-news/post/granada-hills-charter-unveils-new-community-benches

CA Charter Schools Association

After 15 highly successful years coaching high school girls basketball, Granada Hills Charter varsity assistant head coach Nick Kindel is announcing his retirement.

He goes out as a CIF Southern Region Division III champion, with the Highlanders’ 2023-24 state finals appearance at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento constituting his last game.

Kindel will be remembered for his popularity among players as much as his winning track record and his teams’ extended 2-3 trapping zones. Many of his former players remarked on his easygoing but passionate persona, ability to foster confidence, and knack for contributing to a fun team atmosphere.

Read the full story from Lance Smith, SBLive Sports: https://ow.ly/VEOk50SoqaY

🌟 We are proud to celebrate the success of sophomore, Gabe Haynes and his fellow L.A.M.P Program mentees, as they continue their participation in the mentorship initiative of Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation for Black male high school students.

This picture from their graduation ceremony in May features Gabe alongside Drew and Sean Taylor (Class of 2023), Branson Bailey and Kanye Martin (Class of 2024), graduates of both Granada Hills Charter and the L.A.M.P Program! 🎓✨

Join us in congratulating these young men as they grow in Leadership, Achievement, Management, and Professionalism. 🙌

Congratulations to all GHC Track and Field program student-athletes who participated at the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals Meet in Eugene, OR this past week! We are very proud of these students and their overall effort during this meet.

Special congratulations also to Jordan Coleman (12), Gabriella Caldwell (12), Keira Wyatt (12), Ani Brown (11), and Sophia Harutunian (11) on earning 2024 Track and Field All-American honors in their respective events. This is the first time in GHC school history we have five all-americans in one program at the same time. Go HIGHLANDERS!

Daily News All-Area Softball: Ilove’a Brittingham, Addison Moorman receive top honors. Oaks Christian’s Brittingham is the player of the year; Granada Hills Charter’s Moorman is the pitcher of the year. Congratulations to these student-athletes!

https://ow.ly/po1p50SfEJa

This year we had 3 student groups submit a film for the High Tide Student Film Festival hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific. Out of 90 submissions from 38 schools, our students took First and Third places and won cash prizes! Proud of these students who excel academically and creatively.

3rd Place
Mermaids of the Sea
Danielle Lee, Vidula Nedunuri, and Gabriella Schorn

1st Place
School of Fish
Kelly Chen, Kaytlin Hendrix, Stella Karsian, and Kiana Lara

It was a joy to host alumni from the Class of 1974 on our Zelzah Campus today following their 50 year reunion!

Happy ! 🎓 Today, we celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and the opportunities that come with higher education. Whether you're a student, educator or supporter, thank you for your dedication to learning and personal growth. 📚

Congratulations to Sean Yoo (Grade 10) upon receiving the Manuscript Award and taking Second Place in The fouteenth Kyung-Uhn Scholarship Association Speech Contest at The Korea Society in New York City. Great work!

Congratulations to Makyla Cervantes! Out of 16,000 applicants, Makyla was selected by General Electric Company and Reagan Presidential Foundation as one of their 10 nationwide scholars to receive a $40,000 scholarship! 🎓✨

https://ow.ly/9Zt950S8ARu

Spiking into the future but never forgetting the journey. It was a joy to our Boys Volleball seniors with gratitude and pride. Wishing the very best as they step into their future endeavors. 🏐✨

📷✍️: New Media Academy (NMA) Broadcast Class

As one class moves on, another moves up. What a joy it was to celebrate the Class of 2028 at today's Eighth Grade Culmination!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Dear Granada Hills Charter Community,

We are thrilled to announce that Granada Hills Charter High School will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display in honor of this year’s graduating class. This event celebrates our graduates’ hard work, dedication, and achievements.

Event Details:

Date: May 30, 2024

Time: Fireworks will commence at approximately 9:00 p.m.

Location: Granada Hills Charter Zelzah Campus

To ensure everyone enjoys the celebration safely, here are a few important reminders:

Neighbors should be aware of the large crowd and noise that this celebration may produce

Pets may be sensitive to loud noises, so please keep your pets indoors.

We are excited to share this memorable evening with our students, families, and community members.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to celebrating together!

More than four decades after it was dedicated, it was renovated in 2012 by students with a deep sense of conviction. Today, 52 years since it was first erected, the Vietnam War Memorial on GHC’s Zelzah Campus still stands in homage to all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Every day as staff and students pass by this memorial—steeped in history and rich with educational experiences in partnership with our community—we honor the fallen. To all in uniform, thank you for your service.