Believe it or not, we are already planning for the 2027–2028 school year! Course selection is here, and while next school year may seem far away, the planning and preparation have already begun at The Ranch.

Students and parents, please take time to review the course offerings, resources, and important deadlines. Pay close attention to all due dates and make thoughtful decisions about the classes you want to take next year. Your course selections matter! They help determine how we staff our campus, including how many certified teachers we need in each subject area. I want to make sure we have the right people in the right places to provide the best opportunities and support for student success. We need to know what classes our students want so we can plan accordingly. Your choices today help shape the opportunities we provide tomorrow!

Additionally, on November 5, a ParentSquare message was sent to all GRHS 10th and 11th grade students and parents with important information regarding course selection, College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators, and the requirements students must meet to be eligible for a senior off period. Please take a few minutes to check your ParentSquare account and review this information carefully. There are important details and deadlines you don't want to miss!

As we look ahead to the upcoming week, we will also take time to recognize and honor our Veterans. Veterans Day is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and express our gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country and protected the freedoms we enjoy. To all our veterans in Longhorn Nation and to the families who have supported them, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication. We are forever grateful.

Let's continue to take care of one another, make intentional choices, and keep moving forward. Every decision, every opportunity, and every day is a chance to get a little better!