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GMHS Band Fundraiser – Mid Autumn Allegro
The General McLane High School Band Boosters are hosting a Mid Autumn Allegro on November 3 at the St. Francis Ushers Club. Details can be found here.

Comprehensive District Level Plan

Plan

Safety Letter from Superintendent
Safety Letter

2018-2019 VFW Essay Competition Open
The Voice of Democracy Essay Competition-grades 9-12 | Application

The Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition-grades 6-8 | Application

All completed applications for the 2018-2019 Essay Competitions must be post-marked by 31 October 2018. Please mailed completed applications to:

VFW Post 740 Edinboro-McKean
C/O: Brian Woodward-VFW Post 740 Service Officer
10613 Route 98
Edinboro, PA 16410

Passing a stopped school bus

As the new school year rolls in, please remember the rules when it comes to passing a stopped school bus. General McLane’s busses are equipped with outside cameras that may be reviewed by the police at any time.

Boys Basketball Alumni Game

Registration Form

Attention Local Businesses – Advertising Solicitation
If an individual approaches you to solicit advertising that will appear in a publication for the District, please request to see an authorized letter from the District that endorses such publication. Any solicitation done on behalf of the district by a third party should be validated with a letter on district letterhead.

Political Activities PROHIBITED on campus

Become a Tuition Student
Don’t live in the General McLane School District but want the McLane Advantage for your child? Tuition for 2018-2019 is only $4,000. For more information, visit here or call 273-1033 x. 5901.

New Family Resource Packet
New Family Resource Packet

Bus Drivers & Guest Substitute Teacher Openings at GM GM is now Hiring Part-Time CDL Bus Drivers – $16.16 per hour. If you would like to drive, but don’t have a Commercial Driver License (CDL), please call for driver training. This training is FREE if you commit to drive for General McLane. Please call (814) 273-1033, extension 6999 to enroll and for additional information. The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit is also seeking emergency substitute teachers for General McLane School District. Applicants can pick their preference of time and days. A teaching certificate is not required. For more information, please visit their website.

Schoology
Schoology is an innovative learning management system (LMS) and social network that makes it easy to create and share academic content. Here is a PDF containing instructions for parents to set up their parent Schoology accounts.

Guidelines for Weather Cancellations
Guidelines for Weather Cancellations

Volunteer Clearances Currently Free
In June, Governor Tom Wolf announced that fees for child abuse clearances and criminal background checks required by the Child Protective Services Law will be waived for volunteers working with children. Beginning July 1, 2015, volunteers are required to obtain background checks, including the Child Abuse History Clearance, issued by the DHS, and the Criminal History Record Check, issued by the PSP. Volunteers and employees of the District now must renew their clearances every 36 months, as a requirement of the new legislation. A comprehensive list of persons required to get clearances for volunteering is available under the Volunteer Section of the General McLane website. In addition, the website provides links for individuals who wish to apply for their clearance electronically.

Disclosure of Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities in Secondary Schools
In compliance with the PA Act 82 Article XVI-C, General McLane School District is providing the completed Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities Disclosure Form for the public. Please visit the Athletic Director’s Page to see our disclosures.

GM Alumni!
Make sure to join the Lancer Alumni Association under the Alumni Tab and showcase your student pride. Also, tell us about your reunion and we’ll post information here.

General McLane Athletics:Stories from the First 50 Years is available for pick-up or delivery.
The Sports Book showcases the District’s competitive sports among Erie County schools and features multiple stories, starting with the inception of sports at the district and going all the way through to the school’s historic dual state championship run… Additional information/order form

General McLane School District in the News

Students fly drones and more at Penn State Behrend’s College for Kids (8.24.16)

McKean teen wins world riding title (8.22.16)

General McLane announces 2016 Hall of Fame class inductees (8.18.16)

Area districts see bus driver shortage as school year nears(8.15.16)

From blackboards to smartboards: Technology changes education (8.14.16)

General McLane athlete wins Varsity Cup Fan Favorite vote (6.9.16)Northwest Pennsylvania teens compete in state driving competition (5.18.16)

The Beat: Three Guests dreams big with TuneGo help (6.23.16)

Bystanders Save Man’s Life at Softball Game (6.10.16)

Education Notes on GM’s T.E.A.M.S (5.15.16)
Edinboro students turn pillowcases into dresses for girls in need (5.1.16)

General McLane students use math to build amusement park (3.5.16)

General McLane High School seniors recognized nationally (2.24.16)