Grafton High School

Attention Class of 2026:

The following scholarships are now available. They are all posted on Teams.

You are encouraged to check Teams for scholarship updates.

⚖️ Free Legal Help for Qualifying Families

Legal Aid of West Virginia is offering walk-in legal clinics through the Lawyer in the School Program at the Taylor County Library (200 Beech St., Grafton).

🕐 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
📅 Dates:
• March 11
• April 8
• May 13

Attorneys will be available to provide free brief civil legal information and advice on topics such as custody, visitation, child support, divorce, housing issues, benefits, wills, and more.

No appointment is necessary. Stop by the library during clinic hours to speak with an attorney.

Celebrating Our Young Writers!

During last night's board meeting, we had the pleasure of recognizing the talented winners of this year’s Young Writer’s Contest. Congratulations to all of our winners and participants for sharing your voices and stories with us. Thank you to our teachers, families, and supporters who continue to encourage and inspire our young authors every day.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students!

📣 Attention Current GHS Juniors:

Shepherd University is launching a new Rising Leaders Program for students entering their senior year (2026–2027). This FREE, week-long immersive leadership experience will take place July 26 – August 1, 2026 on the Shepherd University campus.

Students will have the opportunity to:
✔️ Meet peers from across West Virginia
✔️ Live on a college campus for a week
✔️ Explore leadership, civic engagement, and career paths

📝 Applications open March 9 and close April 13, 2026.
⚠️ Space is limited to 30 students statewide.

Scan the QR code for more information and access to the application.

GNN: What's in the Box? 4

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TfEbq8oZV4Q

We’re beginning to plan the 2026 After Prom, and we’d love your help!

Please join us for our next planning meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 PM in the GHS Band Room. Enter through the double blue doors to the right of the Mary Battle Room. Thank you for supporting our students!

📢 Reminder for Grafton High School Parents & Guardians

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, March 17th from 3:30–5:30 PM at Grafton High School.

This is a great opportunity to meet with your student’s teachers and discuss their progress this semester.

We encourage parents and guardians to attend and look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Bella Leard for being selected as a 2026 Spring Student of the semester at the United Technical Center. She is a 2nd year in the Welding program at UTC. We are proud of you! Way to represent Grafton High School. Keep up the great work 👏🏼💙💛

🏃‍♂️ Come Support Grafton High School Track! 🏃‍♀️

Join us for the Grafton 5 Mile Run and help support the GHS Track & Field teams! This fun community event starts and finishes on the Grafton High School track and includes something for everyone.

Race Events:
• Kids Fun Run (½ mile, ages 12 & under) – 1:30 PM
• 5 Mile Run – 2:00 PM
• 2 Mile Run/Walk – 2:00 PM

🏅 Awards will be given to the top male & female finishers and age-group winners in both races.
👕 Race shirts guaranteed for early registrants (limited availability after March 1).
🍎 Post-race refreshments and awards will be held in the GHS cafeteria.

📍 Parking available in the student lot by Sam Bord Drive (volunteers will direct traffic).

🌧 Race held rain or shine!

📲 Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Grafton/Grafton5MileRun

Come out and support Grafton High School Track & Field!

GNN: Coach Bord shared his knowledge of the historical Clair Bee Gym.

https://youtu.be/yu6jbOvlMK4

NTHS SHOE DRIVE DONATIONS, new and gently worn shoes of any kind, will be accepted at the Auditorium Doors at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 11. We look forward to celebrating New and Honorary Members during the Induction Ceremony. Ceremony begins at 2:15. #nths

GNN: Today, GHS hosted the school social studies fair in the library. Mr. Zukowski along with many teacher and volunteers across the county made this event possible.

https://youtu.be/bjSr4WXsDs0

💊 Interested in a Career in Healthcare or Pharmacy?

High school students are invited to attend “Explore the Magic of Pharmacy” Camp at West Virginia University in Morgantown! This one-day camp features fun, hands-on activities where students will explore careers in pharmacy and healthcare.

📅 Camp Dates: June 13 or June 26
💲 Cost: $30 (includes camp t-shirt, breakfast, and lunch)
👩‍⚕️ Who: Rising 9th–12th grade students

APPLY HERE: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Hp1s9v47/g/Morgantown

Students will participate in interactive experiences including vaccine development, antibiotic resistance, medication compounding, and patient communication.

This is a great opportunity for students considering medical or healthcare careers.

📧 For questions, contact WVU School of Pharmacy Recruitment Specialist Haley Stemple.

GNN: Running with Ruth is reminding GHS of an event on Wednesday:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3RhuCBOgj1s

5 MILE RUN • KIDS FUN RUN • 2 MILE WALK ☘️ Sunday, March 15 ☘️ Come out and support the Annual Grafton 5 Mile Run! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️ 👟Shoe Donation Drop Off will be available for gently worn shoes. https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Grafton/Grafton5MileRun

Congratulations, Alexa Swyck on her Top Ten finish in the WV Poetry Out Loud Competition, a two day poetry recitation event.

🎶 Good luck to Grafton High School freshman Jake Davis, who will be performing today at 1:00 PM with the WV All-State Choir! We are proud of you and wish you the best as you represent Grafton High. 🐾 We also congratulate Mrs. Duretha Mayle, who was honored with a 25 Years of Service plaque from the WV Music Educators Association. Thank you for the passion and dedication you’ve given to the arts and students of Taylor County. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎼

SpaceTrek is a residential summer program in space systems engineering designed for young women entering 9th–12th grade or enrolling as first-year college students. The program offers immersive, hands-on experiences in aerospace engineering, satellite technology, and related STEM disciplines—providing an unparalleled opportunity to learn in a university environment while preparing for future careers in the space and technology sectors. The 2026 SpaceTrek Program will be hosted at West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and will take place July 12–25, 2026. Key Dates: Application Deadline: May 11, 2026 Notifications: May 18, 2026 RSVP Deadline: May 25, 2026 Costs can most likely be covered. Please see Mrs. Ward with any questions.