Student Spotlight Tenth grader Nhtalya Jacobs has been part of the GHS community since third grade. She says that Gifft Hill is a welcoming and safe place.    “The teachers really care for their students a lot,” says Nhtalya. “They look out for their students and they want to help us succeed and thrive.”    Nhtalya says she also appreciates the tight-knit, family-like relationships that she and her classmates have formed with one another.    Tenth grade advisor Ms. S. says Nh

Student Spotlight Fifth grader Wiley Batten has been part of the GHS community since preschool. He says he likes that our teachers offer a fair and safe learning environment.    “Ms. Christina is nice and very good at teaching us,” Wiley says of his fifth grade teacher.    Ms. Christina says Wiley has grown so much during his time at GHS.    “He’s a really hard worker and a very inquisitive kid,” she says. “He asks a lot of questions.”    Wiley’s favorite subjects are math an

Student Spotlight Preschooler Jayce Marrero is new to the GHS community this year. Preschool teacher Ms. Maya says Jayce is a sweet and kind student who comes in every morning with a big smile on his face and a hug for his classmates.    “He’s one to persist,” says Ms. Maya. “If something doesn’t work, he’ll try a new way. He doesn’t give up.”   Jayce is highly attentive and engaged during preschool’s academic lessons.    “He really wants to learn,” says Ms. Maya. “He’s a ver