Grafton High School

Congratulations Carter Gillespie, Madix Mewshaw and Cole Boyles on advancing to the State Science and Engineering Fair with their project. "Does the weight of a bat affect the exit velocity?" Their group placed 2nd in the Physics and Astronomy division to advance them to Charleston next month. Thanks to all GHS students who competed at the Regional Science Fair today, Mr. Skidmore for sponsoring this activity at GHS, and Ms. Robinson for organizing in her classes. In addition to the group above, GHS was represented by Caleb Cozart, Nevaeh Kinney, Rocky Ice, Caleb Shaver, Ciara Spring, Natalie Beltner, Jordan Cox and Camden Bowers.

Update on this post - at this time we have 4 volunteers. It is a big event and we will need more help if we plan to host this annual event. Please reach out if you are willing to help organize. We will also need chaperones that night. It's time to organize the after prom committee. We are searching for parents and community members interested in helping this year. This is a wonderful event that provides our students a safe place to go after prom. The planning committee is forming soon, and it takes several people to organize it. This is an event that was created by parents and community members and has continued to be organized by wonderful volunteers. Prom is April 26. Please contact Mrs. Shumaker if you are interested in getting involved. You can call the school or email. Email: lrshumak@k12.wv.us.

CTE Month Student Spotlight Cameron Debusca Culinary Completer After graduation, Cameron will seek employment. He participates in simulated workplace and regularly serves during the monthly luncheons. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

Congratulations Carter Gillespie, Madix Mewshaw and Cole Boyles on advancing to the State Science and Engineering Fair with their project. "Does the weight of a bat affect the exit velocity?" Their group placed 2nd in the Physics and Astronomy division to advance them to Charleston next month. Thanks to all GHS students who competed at the Regional Science Fair today and Mr. Skidmore for sponsoring this activity at GHS. In addition to the group above, GHS was represented by Caleb Cozart, Nevaeh Kinney, Rocky Ice, Caleb Shaver, Ciara Spring, Natalie Beltner, Jordan Cox and Camden Bowers.

Attention TCMS 8th grade students and families: GHS Counselors will be coming to do our scheduling day at TCMS on 3/17. Please be sure that your student is present that day. They will be coming home with paperwork that you will need to review and sign. We look forward to meeting all of our future Bearcats!

CTE Month Student Spotlight Paige Moore Agriculture Completer After graduation, Paige plans to attend Fairmont State University. She will pursue a degree in Psychology. Paige serves as Parliamentarian for the Taylor County FFA Chapter. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth #FFA

Taylor County Schools Calendar Development Survey

Please see the link below for a Message from the Superintendent. https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/article/2032370

Game Time Change - Saturday's Boys Basketball home game times have changed. JV - 3:00 Varsity - 4:30 See you at the gym.

CTE Month Student Spotlight Izzy Carroll Bake and Pastry Completer After graduation, Izzy plans to attend Pierpont Community and Technical College. She will pursue a degree in Bake and Pastry. Izzy is also a competing member of SkillsUSA. She is employed by The Bridge Sports Complex and works in the Cafe. She was recognized as The Bridge Sports Complex Employee of the Month in June 2024. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

Varsity Ball week is coming up! Here are your 2025 Varsity Ball Spirit Days. Reminder that the Varsity Ball Dance will be held on March 1st from 7-10 pm at GHS. Let's make it a fun week! On Friday, 2/28 we will host the Backyard Brawl staff game - GHS will take on TCMS in a volleyball match. Wear your blue and gold on this day to support your staff members playing for the Backyard Brawl victory! If you plan to bring a guest, you MUST fill out the guest request form and submit to Mr. McCarthy by February 21st.

CLASS OF 2025: The Natalea Mumaw Scholarship is now available for GHS Seniors planning to attend a trade school after graduation. Application is posted on Class of 2025 TEAMS. All submissions are due by 4/16.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025: New Scholarships have been added to TEAMS if you are interested in applying. If you are a current senior who does not have access to the Class of 2025 TEAMS, please email Mrs. Himes to be added.

CTE Month Student Spotlight Harmonie Schroeder Therapeutic Services Completer After graduation, Harmonie plans to attend college. She is considering Fairmont State or Pierpont. She will pursue studies in Nursing and obtaining of her goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. She is interested in pediatrics and will work as a CNA while attending college. Harmonie is also a member of FBLA. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

Congratulations to the 2025 inductees into the GHS National Honor Society. Thank you to Mrs. Gainer and current members for hosting the induction.

CTE Month Student Spotlight Caleb Stewart Dual Completer in Carpentry and Building Maintenance After graduation, Caleb plans to study Civil Engineering at Fairmont State University. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

All Taylor County Schools will begin on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12th, 2025.

CTE Month Student Spotlight Connor Abraham Dual Completer in Coding, App, Game Design and Information Management Connor is currently completing a remote Internship, approximately two hours each day. He is employed by Mountain Leverage. After graduation, Connor plans to study a computer related field, possibly Graphic Design. He is considering Fairmont State University. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

The Annual Grafton 5-Mile Run is coming soon and it is time to register! There are multiple events for all types of runners/walkers of all ages. Please consider participating to help support the GHS Boys and Girls Track teams. Register at the following link or use the QR code in the graphic: https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Grafton/Grafton5MileRun We look forward to seeing you there! Please feel free to share this post to spread the world. The run is open to all!

Looking for local summer employment? Consider Tygart Adventures located at the lake in Grafton. Applications will be available in Ms. Robinson's Room 214 on March 3rd.