Grafton High School

Important Information for anyone interested in participating in the Powderpuff tournament

Check out GNN's (Grafton News Network) most recent report about Senior Spaces! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OfybjTeabA&feature=youtu.be

The first Student Council meeting of the year will be held this Thursday during AA in the cafeteria. This is open to any GHS student who wants to be a part of Student Council, even if you were not a member in the past. All are welcome.

I had the opportunity to watch the Taylor County Trail Dogs high school mountain bike team compete today at Big Bear Lake. Unfortunately, the two girls were not available to compete today, so I only watched the boys event. I was so impressed by the entire organization, our coaches and especially the students. Congratulations to each member of the team that completed the course today, and special shout out to Isaac Young who placed 2nd in his division. This is not a school sport, but a club sport in our community. It is funded by donations and students families. They are appreciative of all of the donations they've received from school and community organizations and alumni. The coaches have worked tirelessly to ensure that they have loaner bikes so any student that wants to participate has the opportunity. With the team growing like it has they are currently in need of another bike stand. If anyone is interested in making a donation to the organization please reach out to me, and I will get you in touch with the right people. I would be remiss if I did not recognize teacher Samuel Wilson for bringing this event to our community and working tirelessly to see it be successful. What an awesome sport. I am proud of you all - Mrs. Shumaker

Update from Coach Louzy... The boys XC team placed 3rd overall today at Mineral Wells and won the AA division. Also had two individual place holders. MJ placed 7th for boys and Addison placed 9th for girls. Congratulations Bearcats!

Come out and support your Bearcat sports teams this Fall! Good luck to all of our Bearcats in their upcoming sporting events and games

Thank you to Limitless Photography for offering this opportunity to GHS! We appreciate you!

POWDERPUFF OFFICIAL DATE: November 4th, 2024

GHS Powderpuff will be held October 11th (date is subject to change) - if you are a female GHS student interested in participating, please sign up on the sheets outside of the cafeteria.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS - This is a reminder that we use Livegrades for students who are attending in person school at GHS. Please be sure to be checking for updates of your student's grades.

SAVE THE DATE: GHS Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd

The FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s Community Outreach Program will host Teen Academy on Tuesday, October 15. Deadline for submission of completed applications is September 13. Teen Academy is a one-day hands-on program for rising High School Juniors and Seniors (2024-2025 school year) residing in West Virginia. The FBI CJIS Division’s Teen Academy program in Clarksburg, WV allows a diverse group of high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and to investigate the world of law enforcement. Active explorations of information technology and forensic science grow students’ minds and bodies while age-appropriate lessons on topics such as violence prevention, sextortion, and hoax threats teach them how to stay safe. FBI staff, including special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff, lead discussions and interactive sessions focused on the work we do, how we do it, and, most importantly, why we choose this work in service of all Americans. Any student with an interest in leadership and service is welcome to apply for this free opportunity. An interest in a law enforcement career is not a pre-requisite. Please visit the following link to download an official application, which includes an essay requirement. Click on the link to download the file, complete the application on your computer, and return via e-mail to CJIS_COP@fbi.gov . https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/2024-cjis-teen-academy-08824.pdf/view

ALL SAT AND ACT REGISTRATION IS DONE ONLINE - Please use the links below to register. Register for the SAT here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat Register for the ACT here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

Learn more about financial aid here: https://www.cfwv.com/financial-aid/

Beginning of school reminders for the Class of 2025 - Seniors are encouraged to come see a counselor if they are needing help with any post graduation plans.

Check out the news section on the TCS website and/or app for a message from Superintendent Dr. Stallings regarding the new procedure for school entry for all Taylor County schools and facilities. https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/news

Update from Coach Louzy. The XC team had a good first meet. The girls finished 8th and boys 3rd.   MJ Niggemyer finished 3rd and Addison Sole finished 12th.  Great start to the season!!

Great day for GHS soccer. Both the boys and girls teams had wins over Nicholas County. The boys will be back in action on Tuesday at Morgantown high school at 6 o'clock. The girls will play at Tyler consolidated on Wednesday at 6:30. Great job Bearcats.

Any student with an interest in leadership and service is welcome to apply for this free opportunity. An interest in a law enforcement career is not a pre-requisite. Please visit the following link to view a sneak peek of our Teen Academy program and to download an official application, which includes an essay requirement. When you click on the city of your choice, make sure you click on the link to download the file, complete the application on your computer, and return via e-mail to the POCs listed below. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/pittsburgh/community-outreach

Welcome Back To School! We have missed you! Parents/Guardians/Students- Please review the following article for more information on West Virginia school attendance law changes. New West Virginia School Attendance Policy Enforces Stricter Guidelines for the 2024-2025 School Year https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/new-west-virginia-school-attendance-policy-enforces-stricter-guidelines-for-the-2024-2025-school-year/article_06c9f04e-5e56-11ef-a19c-ab661f6a3ae7.html