SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, February 14
From 5:00-7:00 pm on February 14, we'll be showing the LOVE we have for our CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs and students!
Come out for a fun evening showcase of student demonstrations and informative sessions! Pierpont Community and Technical College will on site to share information about EDGE credit, EDGE Scholarship, and the WV Invests Grant.
#ThisIsCTE #pierpont #EDGE #CTEMonth
Here are the 2023 Varsity Ball Spirit Week themes
Tygart Adventures is now accepting applications for beach attendant for the summer of 2023. Any students who are at least 16 years of age looking for employment are encouraged to apply!
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuEQ5Rzfr3-foMHHrKL9zi3akPVe8Jn83YKTbYh8m-ScoTUw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Bearcats Esports is off and running for Spring Semester 2023!
A planning session was held after school on Wednesday for the upcoming, season with 21 students in attendance. Bearcat Esports participates in the West Virginia Esports League. Students will be competing in Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Valorant, and Smash. Final permission slips are due to Mrs. Ward or Miss Romine by Friday morning.
The current GHS Bearcat Esports logo was created and designed by senior triple completer, Connor McDaniel. The Esports launch has been spearheaded by 4th period Computer, App, and Game Design II students. Senior triple completer, Cody Parks, has been instrumental in serving as Team Captain during the fall semester. Thank you to Doug Kirkpatrick, TCS Technology Systems Specialist, for his support and technical assistance.
#ThisIsCTE #esports #wvesports #generationesports
Varsity Ball Court applications are due to Mrs. Himes or Mrs. Eskridge by Wednesday. If you are interested in running for court, please be sure to get your forms in.
There are openings for the ski/snowboarding trip to Timberline next Friday, January 20th for students who are exempt from exams. If you are interested in going, please come see Mrs. Himes or Mrs. Eskridge.
All forms are due by Wednesday, January 11th.
Any students interested in taking the Free Math ACT Prep class, it will be held from 4-7 pm at Bridgeport Middle School on February 5th. Sign up at http://johnebertmathactprep.com
Grafton High School would like to send our appreciation to Officer Vinson, all of our Taylor County school officers, and law enforcement in the Taylor County area.
We appreciate all that you do to protect and serve our schools and community. THANK YOU!
Spanish classes celebrated el día de los Tres Reyes Magos or Three Kings Day, on Friday, January 6. It is a Christmas celebration in January. Students were able to eat la Rosca DF Reyes and drank Mexican chocolate.
— Sra Skaggs and Srta Romine
Frist semester exams are scheduled for 1/19 and 1/20. Exam exemption forms are available now and must be turned in by 8:00 am on Wednesday, 1/11. Late forms will not be considered. Details are available on the form and in the student handbook.
February 2nd is our 2023 Varsity Ball Game and Coronation
See below for Varsity Ball activities coming up the week of January 30th
Did you know CANNED SOUP was the most requested item at our local food bank? Let's help restock this need!
CANNED SOUP DRIVE will run now through FRIDAY, JANUARY 27.
Please deliver cans to Mr. Tennant in Room TC-1 (beside Nurse Mayle's office).
Thank you in advance for your contributions!
Attention Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors planning to attend 2 or 4 year college needing to fill out the FAFSA and/or PROMISE application, there will be a representative from the WV Higher Education Policy on Monday 2/6 from 5:30-7:30 in Mary Battle to help you! Bring most recent tax return information to assist you in filling out the FAFSA.
Reminder- if you are or are going to be PROMISE eligible, you MUST fill out the FAFSA as well.
Students-Friendly reminder to charge your iPad tonight to prepare for your first day back tomorrow, Jan. 4th.
Attendance Matters….
Thank you Superintendent Milller, Taylor County BOE and the WV School Building Authority. We are getting a new roof. It will take a while, but it has started.
Congratulations to our 2022 Young Writers Contest Winners, Nathan Castle and Gabriel Young!
On behalf of the GHS Bearcat Staff, we wish our Bearcats and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Winter break and exam dates are posted below.
Mrs. Woods’ classes competed in a gingerbread house competition. Students made the houses from scratch. It is a penny a vote. Proceeds will go to a charity selected by the winning team.
