🏊♂️ STATE MEET HISTORY MADE! 🏊♀️
The Grafton High School Swim Team made waves at the WV State Swim Meet, and the results speak for themselves.
💥 HISTORIC MOMENT
Our Boys 200 Free Relay made history as the first Bearcat relay ever to bring home hardware from the state meet! Even more impressive... just these four boys scored a combined 38 points, enough to tie for 4th place overall as a Boys Team in WV Division II. An incredible accomplishment!
🔥 Individual Highlights
Patrick Foley swam a personal best in the 100 Breaststroke
Dylan Stead took full advantage of his return swim in finals, moving up a spot to finish 7th place in the state in the 100 Backstroke
Caroline Stead finished 14th place in the 100 Backstroke with a time of 1:25.55
Congratulations to the GHS Swim Team and coaches on a fantastic showing at the WV State Meet. We are so proud of your dedication, hard work, and determination. Way to represent, Bearcats! 💙🐾
💙 Night for Cayden’s Fight 💛
This is a reminder that Monday night Grafton High School will host the "Night for Cayden’s Fight" to support Cayden and the Gillespie family as he bravely battles cancer. All money for game admission will be directly donated towards the family thanks to GHS Athletics.
Throughout the evening, there will be multiple opportunities to support the family, so please plan to bring cash for various ways to donate. Special activities will take place between games around 6:15 PM.
🏀 Game Schedule (vs. Lewis County)
Boys JV Game: 5:45 PM
Boys Varsity Game: 7:00 PM
We ask that those in attendance wear Blue (Cayden’s favorite color) and/or Yellow/Gold (Childhood Cancer Awareness)
In the event of inclement weather resulting in a school cancellation, the game and event will be moved to Tuesday, February 24th.
We look forward to coming together as a community to support one of our own and show Cayden and his family that we’ve got their backs. 💙💛
This is a reminder that Monday night Grafton High School will host the "Night for Cayden’s Fight" to support Cayden and the Gillespie family as he bravely battles cancer. All money for game admission will be directly donated towards the family thanks to GHS Athletics.
Throughout the evening, there will be multiple opportunities to support the family, so please plan to bring cash for various ways to donate. Special activities will take place between games around 6:15 PM.
🏀 Game Schedule (vs. Lewis County)
Boys JV Game: 5:45 PM
Boys Varsity Game: 7:00 PM
We ask that those in attendance wear Blue (Cayden’s favorite color) and/or Yellow/Gold (Childhood Cancer Awareness)
In the event of inclement weather resulting in a school cancellation, the game and event will be moved to Tuesday, February 24th.
We look forward to coming together as a community to support one of our own and show Cayden and his family that we’ve got their backs. 💙💛
🌟 Student Leadership in Action 🌟
On Thursday morning, Shyann Trimble hosted a voluntary, student led time of prayer and reflection in support of Cayden and the Gillespie family. Students and staff who chose to participate gathered in the gymnasium, where she shared a powerful and uplifting prayer and message centered on hope, encouragement, and standing together 💙
We are incredibly proud of Shyann for stepping forward and leading with compassion, and of our students for the kindness and support they’ve shown this week. Moments like these remind us of the positive impact students can make when they lead with empathy and care 🤍✨ #bearcatproud
Drew Moore is today's NTHS Senior Spotlight. Drew is completing the Coding, AI, and Game Design CTE Concentration. Drew is excelling in the new Robotics curriculum; curriculum provided by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy.
Drew shared, "I plan to go to West Virginia University in the fall. My major will be Computer Science."
#NTHS #CTEMonth #CareerTechWV #IHeartCTE #cmra
🏊♂️ BEARCAT HISTORY CONTINUES...
Our boys turned in an incredible 1:57.93 to earn 4th place honors in the 200 Medley Relay at the WV State Swim Meet today!
💥 This relay team made history as the FIRST Bearcat swimmers ever to earn a state placement in finals setting the stage prior to Patrick Foley delivering his HUGE 3rd place finish in the state finals!
💙 Julia Shay swims a PR in 100 freestyle finishing the 11th place, just outside of the 2nd alternate spot. Congratulations, Julia!
💛 Congratulations to Jonathan Maier who finished 5th in the 50 Free and 7th in the 100 Free tonight. He earned finals swims in both events!
What an unforgettable day for Bearcat swimming and a true testament to hard work, teamwork, and determination. 👏🏼
Thank you to Coach England for keeping us updated on our GHS Swim accomplishments. #bearcatpride
JUST IN: GHS SWIM HISTORY MADE! 🏊♂️✨
Senior, Patrick Foley has officially etched his name into the record books as the FIRST Bearcat swimmer EVER to bring home a medal from the WV State Swim Meet!
🥉 Patrick earned the BRONZE MEDAL in the Boys 200 IM — an incredible accomplishment and a moment of pride for Bearcat Nation!
CONGRATULATIONS, PATRICK!
Your hard work, dedication, and determination truly paid off! 💙💛👏🏼
Addison Nethken is today's NTHS Senior Spotlight. Addison has taken courses in the Principles of Business CTE Concentration. Addison is a member of FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America.
Addison shared, "After graduation, I will attend college to study political science. I hope to attend law school after I complete my undergraduate."
#NTHS #CTEMonth #CareerTechWV #CTSO #IHeartCTE
Addison shared, "After graduation, I will attend college to study political science. I hope to attend law school after I complete my undergraduate."
#NTHS #CTEMonth #CareerTechWV #CTSO #IHeartCTE
Best of luck to the GHS Academic Showdown Team as they compete today at Fairmont State University!
They have worked incredibly hard, practicing countless hours with Ms. Dalton, and they are more than prepared for this moment. 💪📚
We are so proud of your dedication and commitment and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!
Go Bearcats! 🐾💙
It’s States time! 🔥
Wishing our Bearcats swimmers and coaches the very best of luck the next two days. Swim fast, stay strong, and know your Bearcat family is cheering you on! 💪🐾
💙 Night for Cayden’s Fight 💙
Join our community on Monday, February 23 as we come together at Grafton High School for Night for Cayden’s Fight during the final boys’ basketball home games of the season.
This special evening is dedicated to supporting Cayden, one of Taylor County’s own, as he continues his courageous fight against cancer. 🏀💛
All proceeds from game admission will be donated directly to the Gillespie family, with additional opportunities to give and show support throughout the night.
🕔 JV Game: 5:45 p.m.
🕢 Varsity Game: 7:30 p.m.
Let’s fill the stands, show our support, and remind Cayden and his family that no one fights alone in our community. We hope to see you there!
Join our community on Monday, February 23 as we come together at Grafton High School for Night for Cayden’s Fight during the final boys’ basketball home games of the season.
This special evening is dedicated to supporting Cayden, one of Taylor County’s own, as he continues his courageous fight against cancer. 🏀💛
All proceeds from game admission will be donated directly to the Gillespie family, with additional opportunities to give and show support throughout the night.
🕔 JV Game: 5:45 p.m.
🕢 Varsity Game: 7:30 p.m.
Let’s fill the stands, show our support, and remind Cayden and his family that no one fights alone in our community. We hope to see you there!
Sophia Austin is today's NTHS Senior Spotlight. Sophia has completed the Business CTE Concentration. She is an active and competitive member of FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America and serves as GHS FBLA Chapter President for 2025-2026. Sophia also serves as WV FBLA State Secretary.
Sophia shared, "Although I have not finalized my college plans, I plan to double major in English and Political Science. Upon graduation, I aspire to attend law school and become an attorney."
#NTHS #FBLA #CTEMonth #CareerTechWV #IHeartCTE
Sophia shared, "Although I have not finalized my college plans, I plan to double major in English and Political Science. Upon graduation, I aspire to attend law school and become an attorney."
#NTHS #FBLA #CTEMonth #CareerTechWV #IHeartCTE
Isabella Hayhurst is today's NTHS Senior Spotlight. Isabella is completing the Welding CTE Concentration. She is an active and competitive member of both SkillsUSA and FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America.
Isabella shared, "I want to work in the carpenters' union or go to Pierpoint to become a diesel mechanic."
#NTHS #FBLA #SkillsUSAWV #CTEMonth #CareerTechWV #IHeartCTE
Isabella shared, "I want to work in the carpenters' union or go to Pierpoint to become a diesel mechanic."
#NTHS #FBLA #SkillsUSAWV #CTEMonth #CareerTechWV #IHeartCTE
The GHS Class of 1968 is now available for GHS seniors. The scholarship is posted on the Class of 2026 TEAMS.
✨ Scholarship Details:
📝 Requirement: A 500-word (minimum), double-spaced essay
📅 Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Submission: Turn in to Mrs. Himes in the counseling office
🏆 Finalists will be selected for interviews in late April. Scholarship funds will be distributed per semester, with continued eligibility based on maintaining a 3.5 GPA.
📣 Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!
Start writing your essay and apply today!
✨ Scholarship Details:
📝 Requirement: A 500-word (minimum), double-spaced essay
📅 Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Submission: Turn in to Mrs. Himes in the counseling office
🏆 Finalists will be selected for interviews in late April. Scholarship funds will be distributed per semester, with continued eligibility based on maintaining a 3.5 GPA.
📣 Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!
Start writing your essay and apply today!
Watch this video to explore how base ten models support students in developing a deep understanding of our number system.
Progression of Base Ten Models
Mary Dom is today's NTHS Senior Spotlight. Mary is completing the Therapeutic Services CTE Concentration. She is a member of both SkillsUSA and FFA.
Mary shared, "After high school, I plan on attending either Fairmont State or Pierpont to get my RN license. After college, I plan to be an Emergency Department Nurse.
#NTHS #FFA #SkillsUSAWV #CTEMonth #CareerTechWV #IHeartCTE
Mary shared, "After high school, I plan on attending either Fairmont State or Pierpont to get my RN license. After college, I plan to be an Emergency Department Nurse.
#NTHS #FFA #SkillsUSAWV #CTEMonth #CareerTechWV #IHeartCTE
🌟 Help Us Make the Varsity Ball a Splash! 🌟
Our Varsity Ball is just around the corner this Saturday, and we need your help to make it even more special for our students. 💃🕺
We’re asking for donations of water and snacks to keep everyone hydrated and energized during the dance. If you can contribute, it would mean so much to us! 🙏✨
What We Need:
Bottles of water
Individually wrapped snacks (chips, granola bars, etc.)
Monetary Donations
Drop-off Info: Grafton High School during school hours
Let’s work together to make this a memorable event for our students. Thank you for your generosity! ❤️
Feel free to contact Jennifer Eskridge if you're able to help. Any amount is appreciated!
Our Varsity Ball is just around the corner this Saturday, and we need your help to make it even more special for our students. 💃🕺
We’re asking for donations of water and snacks to keep everyone hydrated and energized during the dance. If you can contribute, it would mean so much to us! 🙏✨
What We Need:
Bottles of water
Individually wrapped snacks (chips, granola bars, etc.)
Monetary Donations
Drop-off Info: Grafton High School during school hours
Let’s work together to make this a memorable event for our students. Thank you for your generosity! ❤️
Feel free to contact Jennifer Eskridge if you're able to help. Any amount is appreciated!
🎶🌟 Congratulations, Jake Davis! 🌟🎶
We are incredibly proud to announce that freshman, Jake Davis has been selected as a Tenor 2 for the West Virginia All-State Chorus!
This is an outstanding accomplishment and a true testament to Jake’s hard work, dedication, and musical talent. Being chose to represent our school among the best vocalists in the state is an incredible honor.
Jake will attend the All-State Conference and perform in Charleston from March 5–7, where he will join other top student musicians from across West Virginia for an unforgettable experience.
Way to go, Jake! We can’t wait to see you shine on that stage! 🎤👏🎼
We are incredibly proud to announce that freshman, Jake Davis has been selected as a Tenor 2 for the West Virginia All-State Chorus!
This is an outstanding accomplishment and a true testament to Jake’s hard work, dedication, and musical talent. Being chose to represent our school among the best vocalists in the state is an incredible honor.
Jake will attend the All-State Conference and perform in Charleston from March 5–7, where he will join other top student musicians from across West Virginia for an unforgettable experience.
Way to go, Jake! We can’t wait to see you shine on that stage! 🎤👏🎼
