GHS Block Party
Shout out to Bella Upton.
She is headed to HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership) World International Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois!
She will be representing Grafton High School Bearcats, Taylor County, and WV at this Conference.
Thank you to everyone who supported her fundraising efforts.
Good luck Bella.
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The GHS administrative and counseling team had the opportunity to attend the 2023 SREB Conference this week. We are returning inspired and energized for the 23-24 school year. We look forward to sharing what we have learned. Thank you to the Taylor County Schools' Directors and the Taylor County Board of Education for supporting our continued learning and growth.
Youth Volleyball Camp Announced...
GHS FBLA students competed at nationals in Atlanta this week. They attended a block party hosted by FBLA and visited the World of Coca Cola.
This year's Governor's Honors Academy is being hosted by Fairmont State University for this year. Today Oustanding Teachers from across the state were recognized by their students. Nathan Castle invited Ms. Dalton, and Justin Gainer invited Ms. Hunt. The two students representing GHS will remain for one more week of classes and opportunities. GHS alumnus Zachary Fancher is helping as residential assistant.
New Communication Tool called ROOMS Coming Soon!
To Prepare...Download (or update) the Taylor County Schools App today!
Stay tuned for more information.
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Congratulations to MJ Niggemyer and Sophia Austin. They each placed 3rd in their respective categories in the Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5k.
Excited to announce the lighting upgrade on our auditorium started today. In the current market, it has taken persistence for this effort to become a reality. Thank you to the Taylor County Board of Education, members of the county office, the maintenance department and Mrs. Mayle for all the effort and support.
Performing arts are alive at GHS and will be even more “in the spotlight” very soon.
Check out a few pictures from phase one.
This is a reminder that all applications for summer school must be submitted by noon tomorrow, June 13. This was extended to allow for additional time, but it is the last possible day. If you have not submitted an application to complete credit recovery and need to do so, call the school by noon tomorrow. Someone will return your call.
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GHS wishes Mrs. Hunt a happy retirement. Thank you for your many years of service to the students of Taylor County.
2023 Summer School Credit Recovery begins July 5th and goes through July 27th.
Application Window is May 24th through June 9th.
Credit Recovery is available, at no cost, for students who have failed a core class that they need to recover credit for. Core classes include- English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Please contact your counselor via phone or email to get an application filled out. Mrs. Himes can be reached at taylor.himes@k12.wv.us or Mr. Mahon can be reached at tmahon@k12.wv.us both are available by phone as well.
Further information included in the document attached.
Summer School 2023 Information.
If you failed a course that is needed for graduation (core classes- English, Math, Science, or Social Studies) you are required to recover the credit either in summer school or in person in the class. Please see your counselor before summer or contact them to get signed up. Mr. Mahon (students M-Z) or Mrs. Himes (students A-L)
Today is the last day to buy a yearbook.
Go to jostens.com/buytoday
Class of 2023 - That’s a wrap. Best wishes to you all!
#onceabearcatalwaysabearcat
Pictures from WTES and AJ!
Congratulations to Zach Nibert! We wish you the best in your next steps at WVU!
The NSF S-STEM funded program “Attracting and Cultivating Cybersecurity Experts and Scholars through Scholarships” (ACCESS) at West Virginia University has a goal to increase the cybersecurity-related degree completion of high-achieving undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need and thus help address the tremendous unmet need for highly skilled cybersecurity experts, both in the state of West Virginia and nationwide.
The ACCESS scholarship is very prestigious, awarded to the best WVU students and incoming freshmen. So far, the ACCESS scholarships were awarded to 32 students who pursue B.S. or Area of Emphasis in Cybersecurity at West Virginia University, with additional 18 new scholarships awarded for the 2023/24 academic year.
In addition to scholarships, the ACCESS program provides numerous co-curricular activities and student support services and has strengthened its partnerships with employers from the public and private sectors.
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Congratulations Grafton High School Class of 2023!
#BearcatProud
