📱 New Feature Alert for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Submitting absence excuses is now easier than ever in the TCS App.
1️⃣ Open your child's school page.
2️⃣ Tap More.
3️⃣ Select the Absence Excuse Form.
4️⃣ Added Feature: Upload doctor's/medical notesdirectly from your phone.
Watch this short video for a quick demonstration: 🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/__NatO41v54?feature=share
Submitting absence excuses is now easier than ever in the TCS App.
1️⃣ Open your child's school page.
2️⃣ Tap More.
3️⃣ Select the Absence Excuse Form.
4️⃣ Added Feature: Upload doctor's/medical notesdirectly from your phone.
Watch this short video for a quick demonstration: 🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/__NatO41v54?feature=share
GNN: Students and faculty were asked for the most cringe thing they can do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nyzdmHMvZw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nyzdmHMvZw
🍎🍂 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – FALL FEST! 🍂🍎
Are you a GHS student who needs volunteer hours? Here’s a great opportunity to help out in our community!
📍 Tygart Lake State Park
📅 Saturday, September 19th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tygart Lake State Park is hosting its annual Fall Fest, and they are looking for student volunteers to help with:
🍎 Apple butter stirring
🙌 General event assistance
🧹 Miscellaneous tasks as needed
Volunteer hours will be provided and signed off for the time you contribute.
📌 Where to Meet: Students can meet at the Lodge front desk when they arrive. Someone will be there to get you checked in and direct you to where you are needed.
Whether you can volunteer for the entire day or only a portion of the day, your help would be greatly appreciated! Come out, help our community, and earn some volunteer hours while enjoying Fall Fest!
Are you a GHS student who needs volunteer hours? Here’s a great opportunity to help out in our community!
📍 Tygart Lake State Park
📅 Saturday, September 19th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tygart Lake State Park is hosting its annual Fall Fest, and they are looking for student volunteers to help with:
🍎 Apple butter stirring
🙌 General event assistance
🧹 Miscellaneous tasks as needed
Volunteer hours will be provided and signed off for the time you contribute.
📌 Where to Meet: Students can meet at the Lodge front desk when they arrive. Someone will be there to get you checked in and direct you to where you are needed.
Whether you can volunteer for the entire day or only a portion of the day, your help would be greatly appreciated! Come out, help our community, and earn some volunteer hours while enjoying Fall Fest!
GNN asked faculty and students to share their favorite Spiderman:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AIY9VpwoYVA
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AIY9VpwoYVA
Today at GHS we hosted a Club Exploration Day for all students to have the opportunity to see what is available at our school. The goal was to increase involvement and participation for all students at GHS, but also allow the opportunity for students to see the variety of clubs and organizations that we have right here at GHS.
Student members and faculty sponsors set up tables and had information and flyers to present to interested students.
Thank you to all who participated and displayed the wonderful opportunities we have at GHS! 💙💛
GNN: Running with Ruth 36
Ruth is running toward a wonderful cause.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tx_3PCYl6CQ
Ruth is running toward a wonderful cause.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tx_3PCYl6CQ
Seating areas for our GHS Football games this year! 💛🏈💙
👑CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 GHS HOMECOMING COURT! 👑
Grafton High School is proud to announce our 2026 Homecoming Court! These students were elected by their classmates to represent their respective classes during this year’s Homecoming Week festivities.
✨ 9th Grade:
Alexis Mlinarcik & Tenley Tucker
✨ 10th Grade:
Bristoll Dunham & Ava Leard
✨ 11th Grade:
Kaydence Grogg & Gemma Hibbs
✨ 12th Grade Princesses:
Caylee Abel • Isabelle Barnes • Sophia Collins • Bailey Murphy • Bailey Satterfield • Rory Stevens
👑 Our GHS Princesses will proudly participate in the annual Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:00 PM.
🎉 Court Presentation & Coronation:
Friday, October 2nd during halftime of the Homecoming Game at GHS
We look forward to celebrating these wonderful young ladies and watching them represent Grafton High School throughout Homecoming Week!
Grafton High School is proud to announce our 2026 Homecoming Court! These students were elected by their classmates to represent their respective classes during this year’s Homecoming Week festivities.
✨ 9th Grade:
Alexis Mlinarcik & Tenley Tucker
✨ 10th Grade:
Bristoll Dunham & Ava Leard
✨ 11th Grade:
Kaydence Grogg & Gemma Hibbs
✨ 12th Grade Princesses:
Caylee Abel • Isabelle Barnes • Sophia Collins • Bailey Murphy • Bailey Satterfield • Rory Stevens
👑 Our GHS Princesses will proudly participate in the annual Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:00 PM.
🎉 Court Presentation & Coronation:
Friday, October 2nd during halftime of the Homecoming Game at GHS
We look forward to celebrating these wonderful young ladies and watching them represent Grafton High School throughout Homecoming Week!
Class of 2027- SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for a Financial Aid Info Session + FAFSA Filing Workshop designed to help seniors and their families navigate the financial aid process and complete the FAFSA and Promise applications.
📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Grafton High School
💻 Bring: Student-issued devices for students. Parents/guardians are welcome to bring their own device.
🚨 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! 🚨
Students AND their parent/guardian MUST complete the registration form to attend.
👉 Register here: GHS Financial Aid + FAFSA Workshop Registration
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grafton-hs-financial-aid-info-fafsa-filing-workshop-tickets-2000642433374?aff=oddtdtcreator
This event is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged for seniors planning to attend college after graduation!
Join us for a Financial Aid Info Session + FAFSA Filing Workshop designed to help seniors and their families navigate the financial aid process and complete the FAFSA and Promise applications.
📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Grafton High School
💻 Bring: Student-issued devices for students. Parents/guardians are welcome to bring their own device.
🚨 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! 🚨
Students AND their parent/guardian MUST complete the registration form to attend.
👉 Register here: GHS Financial Aid + FAFSA Workshop Registration
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grafton-hs-financial-aid-info-fafsa-filing-workshop-tickets-2000642433374?aff=oddtdtcreator
This event is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged for seniors planning to attend college after graduation!
🏆 Congratulations to our Super Duolingo summer winners! 🦉
Spanish 2 H
🥇 Gold — Mason Vandergrift - Rylee Knight, Mason Swyck
🥈 Silver — Clark Singleton – Aubrie Murphy
🥉 Bronze — Laken Dillon -Genevieve Mahon
Spanish 3 H
🥇 Gold — Kinleigh Hutson
🥈 Silver — Reagan Taylor
🥉 Bronze — Brooklyn Peters
Spanish 4 H
🥇 Gold — Bailey Weaver
🥈 Silver — Corinne Miller
🥉 Bronze — Zheng Chen
Spanish 5 H
🥇 Gold — Madelynn Fryer
🥈 Silver — Ruth Horne
🥉 Bronze — Jax Austin
These students earned the highest Duolingo scores by practicing Spanish during the summer. I am very proud of their dedication, effort, and commitment to continuing their Spanish learning during their summer break!
¡Felicitaciones! Keep practicing and growing in Spanish! 🌎💚
📚 FREE SAT® TUTORING & BOOTCAMPS FOR STUDENTS!
Grafton High School students have access to no-cost online SAT® tutoring and SAT® Bootcamps through Schoolhouse.world, the official tutoring partner of the College Board!
These opportunities can help students:
🎯 Prepare for the SAT®
📈 Strengthen academic skills
🎓 Build college readiness
All tutoring and bootcamp opportunities are FREE and online!
Students can register through Schoolhouse.world to get started.
📞 Questions? Contact Academic Support Director Dr. Erika Klose at (304) 558-8098.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to prepare for your future! 💙💛
Grafton High School students have access to no-cost online SAT® tutoring and SAT® Bootcamps through Schoolhouse.world, the official tutoring partner of the College Board!
These opportunities can help students:
🎯 Prepare for the SAT®
📈 Strengthen academic skills
🎓 Build college readiness
All tutoring and bootcamp opportunities are FREE and online!
Students can register through Schoolhouse.world to get started.
📞 Questions? Contact Academic Support Director Dr. Erika Klose at (304) 558-8098.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to prepare for your future! 💙💛
Save the date! The Bearcat Sugar Rush will be back at GHS on Tuesday, October 27th.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Local School Improvement Council meeting on Monday, September 14th, 3:30-4:30 in the GHS Office.
Fun for all ages at GHS tomorrow evening! 🐾 We are excited to share this information on behalf of GHS Football.
Join us tomorrow, Friday, September 11, for the first home football game of the season as the Bearcats take on the Lincoln Cougars!
🎉 Pregame Fun | 5:00–7:00 PM on Sam Bord Drive
• Inflatables for kids
• Hershey’s Ice Cream Truck
• Sweet & Fizzy Soda Shop
• GHS ProStart Boba Tea & Cupcakes
• Spring 4 Customs Bearcat Gear & Apparel
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
FIRST RESPONDERS: GHS Football is proud to invite all area First Responders to attend FREE as a thank-you for all you do! Simply show a valid department ID or badge at the gate.
Bring the family, come enjoy the pregame fun, and LET’S GO, BEARCATS! 💙💛
Join us tomorrow, Friday, September 11, for the first home football game of the season as the Bearcats take on the Lincoln Cougars!
🎉 Pregame Fun | 5:00–7:00 PM on Sam Bord Drive
• Inflatables for kids
• Hershey’s Ice Cream Truck
• Sweet & Fizzy Soda Shop
• GHS ProStart Boba Tea & Cupcakes
• Spring 4 Customs Bearcat Gear & Apparel
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
FIRST RESPONDERS: GHS Football is proud to invite all area First Responders to attend FREE as a thank-you for all you do! Simply show a valid department ID or badge at the gate.
Bring the family, come enjoy the pregame fun, and LET’S GO, BEARCATS! 💙💛
GNN: Academics with Addison 9/10/2026
Addison continues to share the learning experiences happening at Grafton High School each week.
https://youtube.com/shorts/d3RzR4KIO48
Addison continues to share the learning experiences happening at Grafton High School each week.
https://youtube.com/shorts/d3RzR4KIO48
Your 2026 Homecoming Spirit Week Themes are here!!! Save the date for the fun events we have going on that week.
We are excited for a great homecoming week with you all. Reminder that if you dress up, you must check in outside of the Scotty Hamilton Gym with Mrs. Himes and Mr. Waters to receive points for your class.
Please note that GHS School Picture Day has been scheduled since last year and is on the Monday of Homecoming week. Students are welcome to bring a change of clothes for their pictures. Pictures will be taken during all students' English classes for all grades.
We are excited for a great homecoming week with you all. Reminder that if you dress up, you must check in outside of the Scotty Hamilton Gym with Mrs. Himes and Mr. Waters to receive points for your class.
Please note that GHS School Picture Day has been scheduled since last year and is on the Monday of Homecoming week. Students are welcome to bring a change of clothes for their pictures. Pictures will be taken during all students' English classes for all grades.
🇫🇷🇮🇹 FRANCE & ITALY 2028 — INFORMATIONAL MEETING! ✈️
Have you ever dreamed of exploring Paris, Rome, and experiencing the beauty and culture of Europe? Now is your chance! 🌍✨
Grafton High School is excited to offer a France & Italy 2028 educational travel opportunity through WorldStrides, led by Senora Blanca Skaggs!
📅 Informational Meeting: Monday, September 14
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 GHS Classroom 102
The trip is planned for June 2028, and students and adults are welcome to participate! Come learn more about the itinerary, travel experience, costs, and how you can be part of this incredible adventure.
Whether you’re a student dreaming of your first international adventure or an adult looking to experience Europe, we would love to have you join us!
Attention Students and Families:
The Taylor County Public Library is hosting the American Sign Language Club every first and third Thursday of the month from 5:00 - 6:00. The club is open to all ages and abilities. Check out the flyer for more information.
The Taylor County Public Library is hosting the American Sign Language Club every first and third Thursday of the month from 5:00 - 6:00. The club is open to all ages and abilities. Check out the flyer for more information.
