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The 2022 Homecoming Queen ballot is now open for GHS students available on TEAMS and Remind.
Good Luck to Casey Allen, Nevaeh Johnson, Jordan Niggemyer, Kaileigh Spiker & Abigail Stewart -Thank you for representing our school on the Senior Homecoming Court!
Thank you to the WVSSAC and Chick-fil-A for hosting the 2022 Leadership Summit.
Mark Miller from Atlanta Georgia is sharing his expertise in leadership strategies. Much of the success of Chick-fil-A is attributed to his leadership.
A quote from Mark - "Your capacity to grow determines your capacity to lead."
GHS is represented by Mr. Foley, Spencer Copeland, Jade Hall, Camden Foley and Madalyn Haddix.
#BearcatProud
Shout out to GHS golfers, Coach Moore and Coach Kirkpatrick for their third place finish in the Big Ten Golf Tournament yesterday. GHS had two top ten finishers, both making the Big Ten All Conference Team.
Dustin Keener placed 5th.
Aiden Sheme placed 7th.
Noah Uhl, Corbin Knotts, Wyatt Poling and Caleb Stewart rounded out the team on Monday.
#BearcatProud
GHS PARENTS & FAMILIES: We need donations for the refreshment room at the Homecoming Dance held on 10/1. Each year, students' parents/guardians donate snacks/goodies/refreshments for the students to enjoy during the Homecoming Dance in the Mary Battle Studio.
If you are willing to donate or volunteer to work in the refreshment room during the dance, please contact Mrs. Drema Gainer, the parent coordinator, via email at dmgainer@k12.wv.us or via phone.
Thank you in advance for donating to help make this a special night for our Bearcats!
Taco Tuesday on a Monday.
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Next week is SPIRIT WEEK at GHS! All students and staff members are encouraged to dress up each day according to the theme to show their school spirit. Spirit Week days are attached as well as event reminders.
We invite the community to join us for the parade beginning at 6pm on Wednesday 9/28 and come out to the Homecoming Football Game to cheer on our Bearcats & the Presentation of the Homecoming Court on Friday 09/30.
Thank you Mark Zeck, from Mark Zeck State Farm, for visiting our life skills class to talk about automobile insurance! Very informative!
SENIORS and JUNIORS: Register for the October 22 ACT Test Date by tomorrow, September 16 to avoid a late fee penalty.
https://www.act.org/
1st Annual North Central West Virginia Girls in Aviation Day
More information on the flyer attached and at the event page.
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Grafton High FBLA is off to a busy start with many new members. The executive team has a strong program of work established for the year with emphasis on community service projects and academic competitions. We are excited to see what we can accomplish this year!
Calendar for GHS Tutoring and After School Program
Transportation will start in October.
Congratulations to the 2022 Grafton HS Homecoming Princesses as elected by their classmates to represent them on the court.
Freshmen- Kenna Keener & Autumn Newman
Sophomore- Isabelle Carroll & Mykenna Stemple
Junior- Larkin Nicholson & Lydia Ward
Senior- Casey Allen, Nevaeh Johnson, Jordan Niggemyer, Kaileigh Spiker, & Abigail Stewart
Class of 2023- if you are interested in purchasing a Senior Class shirt to fundraise for your class funds and to wear during Homecoming Week, please see Ms. Wyatt to turn in your money (checks made payable to GHS or cash)
Come and join us for our second Communities in Schools Trunk or Treat!
If you would like to donate candy please drop off to TCMS or contact Mrs. Elliott at TCMS for pick up.
There was an error on the previous post regarding the parade. The 2022 Homecoming Parade will be held on Wednesday, September 28th at 6pm. Please contact Taylor Wyatt at taylor.wyatt@k12.wv.us if your group would like to participate. Save the dates for the following HOCO events.
Sophomore Class of 2025 Remind Join Instructions
Homecoming Ballots are now open until Wednesday at Noon. Grades 9-11 are permitted to choose 2 candidates to represent their class. Seniors vote for 5 candidates to represent their class. Students are only permitted to vote once. If they vote for more than 2 candidates (grades 9-11) or 5 candidates (grade 12), their votes will be deleted. Good luck to all of the candidates!
ATTENTION STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 -11:
Picture Day - Monday, September 12th
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Make-Up Senior Portrait Day - Friday, September 23rd
This year's princess candidates will consist of students in grades 9-12 nominated by their classmates or themselves. You are only permitted to nominate students in YOUR OWN grade. Nominations close Friday. All princesses must have a 2.0 or above to be placed on the ballot.
Students can vote here: https://forms.office.com/r/Dqg02vADpi
