Hour of Code 2023 Celebrated at Grafton High School
Thank you to the extraordinary presenters and Hour of Code supporters! GHS students took part in a one-hour, dedicated computer science related workshop of their choice. The schoolwide event, made up of twenty-four different sessions, was structured as a mini conference for the student body. Presenters from business, education, and community organizations, introduced a variety of lessons from artificial intelligence, cryptography, gaming, coding, and developing software for the U.S. Military. Students also received firsthand opportunities to experiment with drones, micro: bits, Raspberry Pi, as well as an “Escape Room” provided by GHS Science Teacher, Barb Watkins and 3D printing by Chris Rucker, GHS Director of Bands. Five presenters joined us remotely from as far as California to the UK and two stops between. The Hour of Code is celebrated globally.
We sincerely appreciate the 30+ talented professionals from Business, Education, and Industry who so kindly shared their time, travel, and talents with our Grade 9-12 Bearcats: AGC Education, Concord University, Fairmont State University, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Generation Esports, Lockheed Martin, Marion County Public Library System, Marshall University, Mountain Leverage, NextGen Federal Systems, LLC, Pierpont Community & Technical College, TMC Technologies, University of Charleston, West Virginia University, West Virginia University ROTC, WVU Extension Preston and Taylor Counties/4H.
To help bring additional computer science activities to GHS as a schoolwide event, the Country Roads Codes Grant (WVDE) provided funding.
Thank you to WBOY and The Mountain Statesman for interviewing presenters and students. https://www.wboy.com/news/taylor/hour-of-code-inspires-grafton-hs-students-to-learn-about-computer-science/
#CS4WV #CSWeek #HourofCode
Congratulations to Marcus Greenway for being awarded this mechanic's tool set today!
The tool set was donated in Memory of Lewis Buddy Haines, local businessman, owner of H & S Control.
The Varsity Ball dance will be held at Grafton High School from 7-10 pm in the Commons area on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Admission will be $5. This is a semi-formal dance.
Our Holiday Spirit Week will be held December 18th through 21st. We encourage our students to show their school spirit by dressing up each day!
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2024 - We will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop on Monday, January 8th from 4-6 pm in the Mary Battle Studio. If you are a senior planning to attend college, you must reserve your spot using the following link. It is open to all Seniors and their parents/guardians. We strongly encourage you to attend. You must create your FSA ID 3-5 days prior to filling out the FAFSA.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grafton-high-school-fafsa-workshop-tickets-773185678177?aff=oddtdtcreator
LITTLE MERMAID AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL GHS STUDENTS AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
When: December 14, 2023 at 3:45 pm
Where: GHS Choral Room
Come prepared to read from the play and perform the designated music from the character you will be auditioning for. Selected scripts and music can be obtained by contacting Ms. Amber at amber.sevier@k12.wv.us.
Rehearsal will begin in January and production dates will be held on May 4, 2023 & May 5, 2023
SCORES is a multi-category academic competition at Marshall University on Friday, April 12. Students can compete in numerous categories. Seniors competing may apply for a scholarship through Marshall University. Permission forms are available in Dalton's room (110) and are due back to Dalton on January 9th. Students must have a 3.0 GPA to compete.
Here is a Reference Sheet to use for TCS Inclement Weather Procedures.
Congratulations to Fall Quarter NTHS students recognized for GHS NTHS Honor Roll. Seniors, Jade Hall, Caroline Wellman, and Alex Knotts are featured in this article by Bearcat Bulletin writer, Markiah Guthrie. https://www.bearcatbulletin.org/post/ghs-nths-fall-honor-roll
Juniors and Seniors qualifying for new National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) membership will be notified prior to Christmas break. New member inductions are planned for February 2024. #NTHS #ThisIsCTE
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Monday, Dec. 4. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
* New Opportunity at Grafton High School *
Our 2023-24 Girls Who Code Club is one step away from qualifying for FREE GWC t-shirts, swag, and a Clubs Fund opportunity to submit an Amazon wish list filled with Clubs supplies up to $300 in value to be fulfilled by GWC!
Scanning the QR Code will send an "I'm Interested" message to Mrs. Ward in TC8. You will then be added to our Grafton Girls Who Code Microsoft Teams for announcements and information. Becoming a member is FREE!
Interested in participating in the Christmas program? Sign up in the counseling office. You can perform as an individual or group!
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Friday, Dec 1st. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Fun Tip Friday for Families
Last week's tip focused on the importance of developing phonemic awareness, or the ability to hear and manipulate sounds.
Check out this video for fun and easy ways to help your child practice segment phonemes.
https://youtu.be/5K-635gFwSM?si=09FTVOoVkQsKTFEM
Please join us in congratulating our TCS “Students of the Month" for November. Each of these exceptional students was selected as an excellent ambassador for his or her school. Congratulations to each of these excellent individuals! Way to represent!
Interested in joining Girls Who Code at GHS? Please see Mrs. Ward in TC8.
GWC will provide coding in a fun and friendly environment, summer program opportunities, and college and career program information.
#GWC #CS4WV
Come out to support your Bearcats during the 2023-2024 Winter sports season!
If you are a student who is wanting to apply for the PROMISE scholarship, the eligibility requirements are included in this link. This includes GPA, test scores, and other important information. Please be sure to review this when you are exploring your options for college.
https://www.collegeforwv.com/programs/promise-scholarship/requirements/
Are you unsure about the next step after high school? CFWV provides various resources to explore options that are best suited for you in career and college planning. We encourage you to explore this resource!
https://cfwv.com/
Class of 2024: This is a great resource for you to use when planning for college. We encourage you to visit and utilize and explore the various tools this resource has to offer.
https://www.collegeforwv.com/home/financial-aid-resources/