FAMILY NEWSLETTER JULY 2026 | ISSUE 1
Posted on 07/08/2026

THE TORCH: Light the Torch

GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY NEWSLETTER JULY 2026 | ISSUE 1

A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL MCDONALD

Dear Gateway Families,

It is an honor to introduce myself as the new principal of Gateway High School. I am excited to join the Gateway community and partner with our students, families, and staff to make this an incredible year.

Our theme this year is Light the Torch, and our focus is 90% Every Day because small actions, consistent effort, and high expectations lead to extraordinary results. Together, we'll build a school where every Olympian feels connected, challenged, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Thank you for welcoming me to Gateway. I look forward to meeting each of you.

Once an Oly, Always an Oly!

Amanda McDonald PRINCIPAL

GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL

HOME OF THE OLYMPIANS

  • O - ON TIME

    • BE PRESENT. BE PREPARED. BE ON TIME.

    • 90% ATTENDANCE

  • L - LOCK IN

    • LEVEL UP AND STAY ELIGIBLE.

    • 90% C'S OR BETTER

  • Y - YOUR BEST YEAR

    • +30 PT GAIN ON PSAT, GROWTH GOAL ON STAR

    • 90% MEETING GROWTH GOALS IN STAR AND PSAT

LIGHT THE TORCH | GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL

WELCOME BACK BASH!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM

  • Student Check-In

  • IDs & Schedules

  • Clubs & Activities

  • Athletics Info

  • Food Trucks & More!

UPCOMING AT GATEWAY

  • AUG 1: APS Back-to-School Kickoff (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

  • AUG 4: Gateway Welcome Back Bash & Student Check-In (12:00 – 5:00 PM)

  • AUG 6: First Day of School (Freshmen Only)

  • AUG 7: First Day of School (All Students)

NEW THIS YEAR

PHONES AWAY. LEARNING FIRST.

To maximize learning from bell to bell, students will keep cell phones put away during instructional time.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.

Lighting the Torch for an incredible 2026–2027 school year!

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