Upcoming Events and Reminders for the remainder of November and the beginning of December
Attention Class of 2025 and Families - if you plan to fill out the FAFSA for any post graduation education, we encourage you to attend this event. If you are PROMISE eligible or are working towards your PROMISE eligibility, you MUST fill out the FAFSA along with the PROMISE application. YOU MUST CREATE YOUR FSA ID 3-5 DAYS PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS EVENT.
Register here or by scanning the QR code:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grafton-high-school-fafsa-workshop-tickets-1069397920969?aff=oddtdtcreator
There are still spots available for this FREE ACT English Boot Camp with Ms. Dalton. This occurs during the school day AFTER the Hour of Code. Please come sign up in the counseling office if you are interested.
Good Luck to our Bearcat Boys Soccer Team as they take on Charleston Catholic today in the 2024 WVSSAC Class AA/A Boys Soccer Semifinals. Safe travels to all who are attending the game!
Taylor Michael-Smith visited and presented to Mrs. Bolyard’s Business and Marketing Classes. Taylor owns the Michael-Smith Horace Mann Insurance Agency in Fairmont, WV which serves educators with their specific insurance needs. Taylor shared about having her own insurance business, its structure, and what led her to this career. She also shared about the ins and outs of life and other types of insurance.
We appreciate her visiting us today!
Class of 2025: Prior to filling out the FAFSA, you must create an FSA ID. Please review the information on the link below for instructions and detailed information about creating your FSA ID as a student and as a parent.
https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/creating-your-account
Taylor County Schools will be having a 3-Hour Early Dismissal for all students on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Join us at GHS tonight for the 2024 Powderpuff Game! There will also be concessions and halftime competitions for kids of all ages with gift card prizes. Game starts at 6:00 pm. Gates open at 5:30 pm. $5 admission fee.
We received this information regarding an opportunity that Marion County is offering adults in the area. There are some great FREE workshops available for adults that focus on work based skills and resume building. If this is something you feel would benefit you, you are encouraged to sign up!
Please feel free to share to spread the word!
ACT English Boot Camp with Ms. Dalton will be offered on 12/10 AFTER the Hour of Code during the school day. Spots are limited. Sign up in the counseling office as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
Check out GNN's latest report about the Spanish and Art class collaboration - this report features interviews with students and teachers involved in the collab!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4OYyMa8CEQ
If you plan to attend the game and are NOT planning to ride the school fan bus, please review this important information.
Tickets for the game can be purchased using the QR code or the following link:
https://gofan.co/event/2132412?schoolId=WVSSAC
Bus 25 is running late this morning. (Approximately 15 minutes behind)
GHS Powderpuff Game - Monday, Nov. 4th at 6:00pm
GHS Students interested in attending the Soccer State tournament to cheer on our Boys Bearcat Soccer Team next Thursday were given permission forms today. Students must submit a completed permission form and payment ($20) to Mrs. Shumaker by Monday morning. Permission forms and payment will be accepted until 9:00 AM.
Students are permitted to attend the game and not ride the fan bus, but MUST check in at the game with a school staff member. They must also submit a note the following day for the absence to be excused.
Come out for the 2024 GHS FBLA Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 16th. Link for registration is below.
https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Grafton/FBLATURKEYTROT
Congratulations to the Region
II Boys Soccer Champs. State bound! Final four!
#BearcatProud
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Attention Class of 2025 and Families - if you plan to fill out the FAFSA for any post graduation education, we encourage you to attend this event.
If you are PROMISE eligible or are working towards your PROMISE eligibility, you MUST fill out the FAFSA along with the PROMISE application.
YOU MUST CREATE YOUR FSA ID 3-5 DAYS PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS EVENT.
Register here or by scanning the QR code:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grafton-high-school-fafsa-workshop-tickets-1069397920969?aff=oddtdtcreator
GNN's latest report on today's performance of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar by the Rustic Mechanicals. We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the Rustic Mechanicals for a phenomenal performance today at GHS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe-_G89iwAA
If you are unsure of what you'd like to do after high school, this is a great career planning tool to use! CFWV is a great resource for all students to utilize, so be sure to take the time to explore the website.
https://www.cfwv.com/career-pathways/interest-profiler/