Attention juniors and seniors: The ASVAB assessment will be administered at Grafton High School Thursday, October 14th at 7:55 a.m. in the Mary Battle Studio. The ASVAB is a test designed for career exploration and also to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. If you are interested, please sign up as soon as possible with Mr. Mahon in the counselor’s office. There is no cost for this assessment. For your information, it will last through the morning and all test takers will eat 2nd lunch. After that, students return to their regularly scheduled classes 6th period.
FBLA welcomes new and returning members!
GHS FBLA will meet on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 during AA.
FBLA offers a variety of activities and competitive events to help explore student interests and talents! Come check it out in TC7/TC8.
FBLA helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.
Student group picture: Previous FBLA members recognized by the Taylor County Board of Education, May 2019, courtesy Mountain Statesman.
All staff, students and visitors will remain masked on all buses and facilities as Taylor County remains red on the WVDHHR map as of today, September 12, 2021. Exceptions include eating, recess and outdoors.
Date Correction: The news article yesterday had an incorrect date for March early release. It should be March 2nd, not March 6th.
FBLA will be holding a 2021-2022 KICK OFF MEETING on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 during AA. FBLA will meet in TC7/TC8.
Success Starts Here! Success starts with YOU at GHS!
How can FBLA contribute to your success you ask?
FBLA provides opportunities to travel, network, achieve awards, build friendships, develop and showcase skills and more!
Students, please fill out this Membership Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/Fk4kWrYJQn (requires a stu.k12 email address). See you Wednesday!
Reminder: September 17th is now a two hour early release for all students. Staff will be looking at data to guide planning for learning.
Parents, guardians and students -
If you have not joined our school REMIND, please consider doing so. Keep in touch with day to day happenings at GHS.
Are you interested in ordering a varsity jacket? Jostens has a jacket designed for GHS. Ordering information is included in the flyer below.
Are you a GHS student with a product or business idea? Bring your idea to life with the West Virginia High School Business Plan competition!
The WV High School Business Plan Competition allows students to compete for a unique opportunity to make a business idea come to life with the support of WVU's John Chambers College of Business & Economics, Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, WV Secondary Education, and seasoned business professionals! The future of our state is at hand, and we are working to involve young minds to share their creative and innovative ideas with investors and higher education.
To read more about the 9th Annual competition, visit https://www.businessplanwv.com/high-school-business-plan-competition/about-hsbpc
See a GHS CTE teacher or Mr. Knopp for more information!
CFWV will be hosting multiple Virtual Financial Aid nights to explain the FAFSA process and financial aid planning for those wanting to attend a 2/4 year college after high school. I have attached the schedule for all Financial Aid nights that they have coming up. They will post the links of the Zoom Meetings for you to access at https://www.collegeforwv.com/
Please add these events to your calendar if you are interested in learning more about the process!
School Picture Day with Lifetouch is Monday, September 13.
Charts now posted for contact tracing and quarantine guidelines as shared from the WVDE.
Changes to contact tracing and quarantines are posted in the latest news article. Please read as they will begin tomorrow September 7, 2021.
GHS Student Council Meeting on 9/8 during AA. If you are interested in becoming Student Body President/Vice President or Class Office, please be sure you are in attendance at this meeting! Email Ms. Tucker or Ms. Wyatt for any questions.
Academy Day 2021 will be held for any and all students, parents and school officials interested in learning more about U.S. service academies (Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Military/West Point, Naval) and encourage your high school students, staff, fellow counselors and parents to attend.
Academy Day is an opportunity for students, parents, and school officials to ask questions and obtain information regarding the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy as well as the ROTC scholarship process. No Registration Required.
Students who want to attend a prestigious U.S. Service Academy or apply for an ROTC scholarship are generally more successful when they begin planning courses and extracurricular activities early in their academic career. Please attend and encourage (middle) and high school aged students, staff, fellow counselors and parents to attend.
Sunday, September 26th from 2-4pm at Bridgeport High School
I personally apologize for the confusion provided this morning. I was told that GHS was not reporting due to lack of electric and issues with equipment. As soon as I posted that communication, I was told the decision was changed.
I again apologize for this. Let’s have a great day.
Update - Thank you to our head custodian, Mr. Todd, our Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Laugh and our head of maintenance, Mr. Potts, for the “early” work they had to do on this.  They started at 6:00 am when when the problem was found. The bus garage needed a decision by 6:20. So at 6:20 they made the decision. Fortunately, just a couple minutes after the decision was made, the problem was found with the school and the electric company. Therefore, they were able to quickly change the decision so we did not lose a day with our students. Again I apologize. It was unfortunate timing. Thankful for the hard work the people in our county put in every day. It takes a team for sure. Luckily this was a minor situation and we can get on with the day as planned. 
Our seniors organized a new event this year-Senior Sunrise. May your year be filled with the promise each new day holds.
Hello Bearcats!
I am excited to welcome you all back tomorrow. I want to remind you that we are returning to our traditional bell schedule. Therefore everyone should be in the building by 7:45. We will report to AA tomorrow. Signs are posted if you need to know your AA. School starts at 7:55.
Seniors remember to bring shot records. Everyone remember to bring $5.00 locker rental fee. (This money is used for school activities and rewards.)
Share this with your friends.
It’s going to be a great year!
See you in the morning.
Mrs. Shumaker
Welcome Back! Monday, August 30th is our first day back and we welcome all staff, students and visitors as we begin "Our Best Year!" Please read the important news article posted about beginning the year with masks due to Taylor County being red on the WVDHHR map.
GHS welcomes Mrs. Larew to our Bearcat Family.
