Great Mills
High School
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School Announcements
Graduation 2026
Locate the latest news about graduation on the Graduation Information page listed under the News & Events tab.
2025-2026 Athletic and Event Photos
It's a year to remember! View and order Event and Athletic photos today. Go to the Legacy Studios website. The password to access GMHS photos is 403226.
Senior Photo Scheduling, Class of 2027
Schedule your Senior Portrait session at: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/greatmills-hs-md/. The Class of 2027 photo dates currently available are June 16, July 16, and August 11.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to encourage students to become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners through innovative instruction based on individual needs in a safe and caring environment.
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ON OUR RADAR
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We are... GREAT MILLS!
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Great Mills High School is the oldest high school in Southern Maryland opening in 1929. The school’s rich and proud tradition of serving a diverse school community that meets the academic, social, and emotional needs of its students is a source of pride and accomplishment. The school carries on that tradition of diversity, serving a student body that is 58% of color (35%-AA, 3.4% Asian, 13%-Hispanic, 10%-2 or more races, 37%-White). The current student enrollment is 1804 students. We have 37% of our student body receiving free and reduced meals and 11% of are students with disabilities.
Academics & Programs
HOME OF THE HORNETS
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