Grafton High School

Running with Ruth 27: Ruth is running toward a grand event for GHS this Saturday!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8zMsemHeQx8

🌎 GHS Students Shine at the WV World Language Showcase 🌎 We are so proud of our students who participated in the WV World Language Showcase at Fairmont State University. They did an amazing job representing Grafton High School with their talent, hard work, and love for languages and cultures. This year was especially meaningful because we had more schools and more students from across West Virginia. It was a wonderful day to celebrate world languages and the hard work of our students. We would like to thank Dr. John Stallings for serving as Master of Ceremonies and for his support of West Virginia world language students. We also appreciate Drema Gainer for helping with Spanish Trivia, Nancy Maloney for helping with French Trivia, and Allison Horne for capturing the memorable moments. We also thank our parent chaperones for their support during the event and the Grafton Rotary Club for providing lunch for our Grafton students and student helpers. Thank you also to our Grafton High School parents for your support of our students and our Spanish program. 👏 Congratulations to all our students. 🎭 Skits 🥇 1st Place: El viaje del español /The Journey of Spanish – Grafton High School- Jax Austin, Liya Clemm, Jordan Cox, Morgan Ketterman, Gracie Poling, Ciarra Spring, Mya Johnson, Rylee Knight, Temperance Phillips, Julia Rossi, Ezekiel Stewart, Brock Sturm, Mason Swyck, Gracie Fryer 🥈 2nd Place: El restaurante de la confusión / The Confusing Restaurant – Grafton High School- Ruth Horne, Reese Lambert, Noah Smith, Peyton Stevens, Rory Stevens, Jaylin Summers 🎤 Singing 🥈 2nd Place: Jax Austin – Grafton High School 🥉 3rd Place: Jake Davis – Grafton High School 💃 Modern Dance 🥈 2nd Place: Waka Waka – Grafton High School Adalie Annon, Rayah Bearer, Kingley Hutson, Reagan Taylor, Isabella Asebes, Emari Duckworth, Brooklyn Everett, Ava Hess, Braelynn Jones, Kayome Kandal, Brynley Murphy, Brakelle Sturm. 💃 Folkloric Dance 🥇 1st Place: La cumbia Colombiana / Colombian Cumbia – Grafton High School- Adalie Annon, Brooklyn Everett, Kendall Frey, Kyah Klug, Brynley Murphy, Liam Mouse, Reagan Taylor 🥈 2nd Place: Flamenco (Spain) –Grafton High School – Sophia Austin, Liya Clemm, Jordan Cox, Ciarra Springs, Carly Vandergrift, Jaylin Summers 📜 Poetry – Level 2 🥇 1st Place: Alexa Swyck – Grafton High School ✍️ Dictation – Level 1 🥇 1st Place: Kinleigh Hutson – Grafton High School 🥉 3rd Place: Brooklyn Peters – Grafton High School ✍️ Dictation – Level 2 🥇 1st Place: Noah Smith – Grafton High School 🥉 3rd Place: Emily Himes – Grafton High School 🗣️ Prepared Speech – Level 1 🥇 1st Place: Reagan Taylor – Grafton High School 🥈 2nd Place: Braelynn Jones – Grafton High School 🎬 Video Competitions ⭐ Popular Vote – Spanish Level 2 🥇 1st Place: Peyton Freeman - Grafton High School ⭐ Judge Vote – Spanish Level 2 🥇 1st Place: Peyton Freeman - Grafton High School 🎥 Most Original Video – Popular Vote (All Levels) 🥇 1st Place: Isabella. Asebes, Heston Hage, Reagan Taylor - Grafton High School – Level 1 🥈 2nd Place: Peyton Freeman - Grafton HS – Level 2 🎥 Most Original Video – Judge Vote (All Levels) 🥇 1st Place: Isabella Asebes, Heston Hage, Reagan Taylor Grafton High School – Level 1 🥉 3rd Place: Peyton Freeman - Grafton High School – Level 2 🧠 Trivia (Academic Team Competition) 🥇 1st Place: Grafton High School Alivia Pittman, Sophia Austin, Jaylin Summers, Mckenna Wilson

GHS students competed at SCORES, an academic competition at Marshall University. The following students placed in competitions: Health Science Exam - 2nd place - Miley Singleton Art & Design: Logo and Branding: Sophomores - 1st place - Corbin Newbraugh; 2nd place - Breliana Spencer; 3rd place - Calib Waters Broadcast Newswriting - 1st place - Brayden White; 2nd place - Parker Biller Photojournalism: Feature Video: 3rd place - Lucas Nicholson The Next Best Team Competition: 3rd place - Sara Moore, Braxton Poling, Becket Stallings, and Savannah Workman Creative Writing: Short Story: 3rd place - Rowan Duvall General Physics - 2nd place - Zheng Chen

✨ Grafton High School Senior Awards Ceremony ✨🎓

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our incredible seniors!

📅 Monday, May 18th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Grafton High School

Senior family members are welcome and encouraged to attend as we recognize the hard work and achievements of the Class of 2026!

🚨 IMPORTANT
If you or an organization you’re a part of plan to present a scholarship, please contact Mrs. Himes via email to be included in the awards ceremony program:
📧 taylor.himes@k12.wv.us

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our Bearcat community! 🐾💙💛

GNN: Fast News with Flea: April 17, 2026

https://youtube.com/shorts/P7mZfQ__g7Q

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS ATTENDING PROM- Message from Grafton Floral: If you plan to order flowers for prom from Grafton Floral, please get your orders in as soon as possible. Orders must be in by Wednesday of next week in order to guarantee that your requests can be fulfilled.

GNN researched the history of the Taylor County Technical Center:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6JlCturYhE

Our outstanding teachers and staff were recognized during Tuesday’s board meeting. Their hard work and dedication to supporting our students are seen and appreciated by so many.

Congratulations to the 2026 Taylor County Schools Staff of the Year: Britney Sheme, Renee Salom, and Angie Moore!

Reminder Grades 9 -11 will be testing on Thursday, April 16th. Be on Time and Bring your iPad Charged.

Class of 2026- If you are a senior who plans to attend the Class of 2026 Senior Reception on Tuesday, May 26th from 5:30-6:45 you must fill out this form to RSVP and indicate how many guests will be attending with you. Seniors must use their school account to complete the form.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jqq1eUnyyM

Check out the amazing work of Mr. Uhl’s students at Grafton High School! 👏

These talented students recently completed a project covering the bleachers with metal and the results look incredible. Their hard work, skill, and teamwork truly show in this finished product. Job well done!

Pictured from left to right: Gage Boram, Troy Weber, Jobe Jones, Jarred Williams, Logan Mayle, Brady McQuain, Ian Cunningham, Wyatt Cunningham, Nate Mewshaw, Jackson Poston, and Garrett Parsons.

We’re proud of you all and appreciate the effort to helping make our school like awesome!💙

🎉 Summer Job Opportunity for GHS Students! 🌞

Tygart Lake State Park is now hiring for Summer 2026!

🏖️ Positions Available:
• Lifeguards
• Beach Attendants

💲 Starting Pay: $15.00/hour
📅 Schedule: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
⚠️ Must be available to work every other weekend & holidays

📍 How to Apply:
Applications are available now in Room 214 at Grafton High School

📧 Questions? Contact: erobinso@k12.wv.us

Don’t miss out on a great way to earn money, gain experience, and spend your summer at the lake! 🌊☀️

🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Britney Sheme! 🎉

Grafton High School is proud to celebrate Ms. Sheme for being named Taylor County Teacher of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year! 🏆

For the past 8 years, Ms. Sheme has been an incredible part of our GHS family, inspiring students every day through her passion and dedication. She teaches AP U.S. History, Honors U.S. History, World Studies, Psychology, and Sociology and it is evident that she is making a lasting impact across multiple disciplines.

Ms. Sheme consistently goes above and beyond for her students, and this recognition is truly well deserved. We are so proud of her for representing our school with excellence!

👏 Please join us in congratulating Ms. Sheme on this amazing achievement! 👏

GNN: Bloopers from the past six weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DwfUXvmqGQ

Congratulations to our January CTE "Employees" of the Month! Students have actively contributed to their respective programs and have excelled in the expectations in each. Well done! #ThisIsCTE #Classroom2Career #simulatedworkplace

GNN asked students and teachers to complete the Pilates Flexibility Challenge.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/av2TjdoMqtA

The Grafton-Taylor County Health Department will be at GHS on 4/29 to administer vaccines. Please review the information attached and fill out the vaccine consent form in order for your student to participate.

The information is attached in email and provided on the Class of 2027 Teams for Juniors as well.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the school nurse, Mrs. Hatfield at morgan.hatfield@k12.wv.us

🎢🎓 REMINDER TO THE CLASS OF 2026! 🎓🎢

The Senior Trip to Kennywood is coming up on Friday, May 8th!

Make sure you have the following completed by this Friday:
✅ Permission Form (available outside the cafeteria or on TEAMS)
✅ Payment of $25

📍 Turn everything in to Mrs. Eskridge in Room 207

Don’t miss out on a fun day with your classmates... get your forms and payment in on time! 🎉

📣 Attention Class of 2026 Seniors & Families!

We have an important update regarding senior events:

The Senior Breakfast originally scheduled for Thursday, May 28th has been canceled. To better accommodate family schedules and allow for greater participation, we are excited to host the Senior Reception.
📅 Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 5:30–6:45 PM
📍 GHS Commons Area

Join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2026!
✨ Appetizers provided by GHS ProStart
🎓 Honor graduate cords will be distributed

The Senior Sermon will follow the reception. Please note that both events are optional, and you are welcome to attend either or both.

We encourage all seniors and families to join us as we celebrate this special milestone. We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 with you! 🎓🎉

Hard copies of the calendar for seniors have been put in the main office, counseling office, and outside of the cafeteria. They have also been sent out on Senior Teams and included in the email to all Class of 2026 members.