Groton-Dunstable Regional High School
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Groton-Dunstable Regional High School (GDRHS) is a
History
The earliest incarnation of GDRHS was as the grammar school that was held in Groton town center for which there are funding records as far back as 1758.[16] The residency of the grammar school migrated between the district schools and in 1808 was kept for four months in District school number 1, then two months in number 2, two months in number 3, and two months in number five.[16]
While
The regional school district was established in 1967[22] with the high school located on Main St. in Groton. In 1997, the school adopted 4x4 block scheduling.[23] In 1999, the "new gym" at the Main Street campus was renovated and renamed as the Peter Twomey Youth Center (PTYC) in order to honor a then recently deceased student. The PTYC is now "...a self-supporting facility that provides space for youth athletic leagues, adult education, and youth groups in Groton and Dunstable."[24] With the student population expanding from 370 in 1993[25] to its current levels, a new building was needed. In 2003 at cost of $35 million,[26] the high school relocated to its current location near the border between the two towns it serves.
Campus
GD's 179-acre (0.72 km2) campus lies on Chicopee Row on the Groton side of the Groton-Dunstable border. The current site is just to the east of Reedy Meadow and its fields are bordered by eastern white pine, as well as vernal pools including Bauch Pond and the Ennis Puddle.[27] Near the upper fields and entrance to the grounds is the "Spirit Rock", a large boulder which student groups and individuals have periodically repainted since the spring of 2007.
The main campus building was designed by HMFH Architects
In November 2013, students and their families were notified that excessive levels of coliform bacteria had been detected in the school's water supply. The system was disinfected and the problem was apparently resolved.[31] The quality of drinking water at the school had been a concern since the new building's completion in 2003.[26]
Curriculum
Most Groton-Dunstable students undertake a
Students can choose from 11
The English department requires two courses focused on the role of the hero, one on American literature and one on Shakespeare and Chaucer. Electives include courses in both print and broadcast journalism, videography, film studies, theater arts, and creative writing classes along with an English literature AP course. The social studies core requires a credit in world history, and two in United States history. Humanities electives include contemporary issues, women's studies, economics, marketing and entrepreneurship, the student and the law, international business, accounting, modern European history, sociology, public speaking/debate and the U.S. History AP course.
Groton-Dunstable's foreign language offerings include Spanish, and Latin. There are AP electives for Latin and Spanish.
Groton-Dunstable's science/technology department offers courses in molecular biology, anatomy & physiology, environmental studies, astronomy, engineering design & construction. Its AP offerings include biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics (C: Electricity and Magnetism). Through the math and business & technology departments, computer oriented electives include Java, digital imaging, and web page design. AP level courses are offered through the math department for both calculus tests as well as for statistics.
The visual arts program includes sequences in studio art, design, and photography. Music courses include concert band, chorus, and chamber chorus.
In addition to the usual sports and conditioning options, the physical and behavioral health program provides courses in child development, health, life-management, and psychology.[32]
Notable alumni
- Kristen Gilbert - serial killer[33]
- Steve Kornacki - political scientist and host of "Up With Steve Kornacki" on MSNBC[34]
- Dan Shaughnessy - sports journalist and television personality[35]
Principals
- ?–? – David Quattrone
- ?–1985 – Howard Gilmore
- 1985–1995 – William E. McGuirk[36]
- 1995–2007 – Joseph P. Dillon,[37] Oversaw transition to new building and campus.
- 2007–2010 – Shelley Marcus Cohen
- 2010–2011 – Stephen Dlott
- 2012–2016 – Michael Mastrullo
- 2016–2022 – Michael Woodlock
- 2022–Present – Stephen Sierpina
References
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