Grafton High School

GNN asked GHS to "weigh-in" on tonight's match: https://youtu.be/gpecLi3hcqI

The cheerleaders will be back in action tomorrow, 11/14, at Philip Barbour HS for the Big Ten Cheer Competition. So put on your blue and gold and come support our team at 6:00! Hope to see you there! 💛💙💛💙

The next All Sports Boosters Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 18, at 6:00 in the Mary Battle Studio. https://www.facebook.com/share/19PfezS4sG/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Let our students help with your Thanksgiving desserts. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1RcTtxAqx1/?

Check out GNN's recent report about the upcoming Hour of Code occurring in December! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5jLd7gNh7A

This is a reminder that our FAFSA Night for Seniors is quickly approaching. We strongly encourage you to attend with your parents/guardians to get the FAFSA filled out. Reminder you MUST create your FSA ID at least 5 days prior and you need to register for the event.

Attention GHS Students/Families: If you are needing any assistance with a meal for Thanksgiving or help with Christmas, we have some resources available to you. If you would like to receive a Thanksgiving box or to be put on the Angel Tree, please scan the QR code or email Mrs. Eskridge at jennifer.eskridge@k12.wv.us All entries must be submitted by Friday November 15th. We are here to help support you and your family during the holidays if you need it!

Thank you to Mrs. Ward for organizing a trip for GHS females interested in computer science. WVU held a special event on Monday, Women in Computing.

Important information for any male students wanting to try out for the 2024-2025 Bearcat Boys Basketball Team. Please remember that you must have your physical completed prior to tryouts.

Screaming good luck to these ladies today. Have the best time and make memories. You've worked hard for this day!

Thank you to WVU for hosting our students for the WV College Fair today! Students were able to explore WV area colleges and programs available to them and were given a campus tour of WVU including lunch at Cafe Evansdale.

With Veteran's Day approaching, GHS hosted an assembly today in honor of the upcoming holiday. In addition to music provided by the band and a Tribute to the Veterans video, we were blessed to have four members of the Honor Guard join us. They shared information about their service and explained the flag folding ceremony. From GHS to all our Veterans - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! This is the video we shared. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX39v7iCcRc

Check out this week's GNN episode for Veteran's Day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb22V_rY8m8

GNN honors veterans with their latest segment. https://youtu.be/Jb22V_rY8m8

It's the perfect, Grafton Bearcat Soccer, day to share a SHOUT OUT to Connor Abraham! Connor is a current, senior GHS Soccer player and is completing a remote Student Internship through a partnership with Mountain Leverage. Connor utilizes and learns additional graphic design skills to create infographics, slide presentations, social media images, and more. Jennifer Watkins, Communications Coordinator at Mountain Leverage, directly oversees and initiates Connor's projects and training. Thank you to Jennifer, Alex Reneman, and Heather Hudson for bringing this internship opportunity to fruition. Connor additionally logs his hours in the Classroom2Career On-the-Job Training Apprenticeship Program. Connor will graduate in May 2025 as a dual completer in Coding, App, & Game Design and Information Management. #ThisIsCTE #Classroom2Career #MountainLeverage

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!