Grafton High School

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to give a “first class” salute to all of the amazing staff members at Grafton High School who help our students soar every day! ✈️💙💛 A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Drema Gainer, our GHS Family Engagement Coordinator, for piloting an incredible week of appreciation activities and helping every staff member feel recognized and valued. We are also so grateful for our wonderful school and community partners who helped make this week special: 💙 Monday – Senior Class of 2026 💛 Tuesday – Grafton Lions Club 💙 Wednesday – Core Resources/Leer 💛 Thursday – Junior Class of 2027 💙 Friday – The Wolverton Family (Gabe & Haley, Christy & Jack), Jason Himes, and T’s Tasty Treats Thank you to all of the families, organizations, and individuals who helped celebrate our “First Class Staff” this week. We are truly blessed to be part of such a supportive community! 💙✈️💛

GNN has an award-winning music video for an upcoming course:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td0UVEADRls

On behalf of Grafton High School, we would like to give a special shoutout to T’s Tasty Treats for donating dessert for our staff today! 🧁 Thank you for providing these beautiful cupcakes during Teacher Appreciation Week. We truly appreciate your generosity and kindness toward our staff and school community! 💙💛 #SupportLocal

🚨 HUGE NEWS FROM GHS! 🚨 Last night in Oklahoma, FOUR GHS students became NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏆🇺🇸 Congratulations to: 🥇 Peyton Freeman 🥇 Cheyenne Bolyard 🥇 Noah Uhl 🥇 PJ McGinnis All under the leadership of their adviser and GHS teacher, Mr. Zach Tennant! These outstanding Taylor County FFA members brought home: 🏆 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPION HOMESITE EVALUATION TEAM 🥈 2026 RESERVE CHAMPION LAND JUDGING TEAM Grafton High School is beyond proud of this team and the way they represented our school, community, and state on the national stage! 💙💛

GNN: Fast News with Flea: 5/8/2026

https://youtube.com/shorts/-21W6_SYY9I?si=AYUiSsLzDpryPzoy

Reminder to the Class of 2026 planning to attend the Senior Trip tomorrow- you must be in the Commons area at 7:30 tomorrow morning. Buses are expected to arrive back to GHS at approximately 7:00 pm.

Wishing you all the best day together celebrating all of your accomplishments! Have a great time.

GNN wants to thank teachers and staff for growing with GHS through the years.

https://youtu.be/5_Bx1nhnh98?si=9VkltU1YKWI9agUL

Congratulations to our Grafton Bearcats Track & Field athletes for their strong performances at the Big 10 Meet on May 5th! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🏅 Girls Track & Field
• Reese Lambert — 2nd Place in Discus

🏅 Boys Track & Field
• Jaxon Hall — 2nd Place in the 200
• Chase Maier — 2nd Place in the 3200
• Colson Annon — 3rd Place in the 1600
• 4x400 Relay Team — 3rd Place
(Jaxon Hall, Nathaniel Mewshaw, Jonathan Maier, and Tyler Clemm)

We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and determination shown by these athletes and coaches! Keep representing Grafton with excellence! 🔥🐾

🚨 Thinking about a future in healthcare? 🚨
Come check out Health Services Day at Fairmont State University! 🩺🎓

Explore exciting career paths through:
✨ Hands-on activities
✨ Interactive demonstrations
✨ Meeting professors
✨ Free lunch

Programs featured include:
💪 Exercise Science
🌎 Community Health
🗺️ GIS
🏥 Healthcare Management
🩺 Nursing
🧠 Psychology
👥 Sociology
🌲 Outdoor Leadership

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV

Interested in touring campus too? Let them know when you sign up!

🔗 Register here:
apply.fairmontstate.edu/register/?id=laI0eebI-3bbf-4808-885d-e46bec377I5e

Happy National Nurses Day to our very own Nurse Hatfield! 💙💛

In her first year at GHS, she has already become such a wonderful addition to our Bearcat Family. Thank you for the care, compassion, and support you provide to our students each day. We appreciate you today and every day!

Grafton High School would also like to recognize and thank all nurses for the incredible difference they make every single day. Nurses are true heroes, and we are so grateful for all that they do. 🩺✨

GNN continues to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with a teacher edition of What's in the Box?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RRLkC1U0nBk

The GHS library classes have set up a White Table for Memorial Day in honor of Bearcats who did not return from war. 🇺🇸

Thank you Cassie and Lindsay for helping to review and coach students for FBLA Nationals in June! Business Plan competitive event students, Aubrey Roy, Callie Copeland, and Reese Lambert are striving to place on the national stage this summer! Cassie and Lindsay served as mentors to provide valuable feedback.

GHS FBLA is Nationals Bound!
San Antonio, Texas
June 2026

Cassie's Bakery
Lindsay Gray, Realtor, Keystone Realty Group

Congratulations to sophomores, Logan Jones and Grayson Gobel!

Mr. Knopp presented small scholarships and certificates to Logan and Grayson on behalf of WVSSAC. The West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission provided an opportunity for students to submit program cover designs. Logan was recognized for the winning program design for the 2026 State Swim Championship. Grayson was recognized for the winning program design for the 2026 State Wrestling Tournament. Logan and Grayson each achieved certification in Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop 2024, last year when enrolled in Digital Imaging 1. Both students are currently enrolled in Digital Imaging 2.

Thank you WVSSAC!

#ThisIsCTE

GNN took a note to a teacher who...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR5RpHgHqOM

Student Council Officer Applications are now available! If you're interested in being a leader for your graduating class, this is your chance to make an impact.

📝 How to Apply:
Find the application on your class TEAMS, OR
Stop by Mr. Waters’ room (Room 225) to pick one up

⏰ Deadline: All completed applications must be turned in to Mr. Waters by May 18th at 3:00 PM (no exceptions!)

Don’t miss this opportunity to represent your class and make a difference!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨

At GHS, we celebrate our entire staff during this week. We are incredibly grateful for our teachers and staff who go above and beyond each day. Your hard work, dedication, and passion do not go unnoticed. Thank you for the care you show our students, the encouragement you give, and the countless ways you make our school a better place.

You inspire, you support, and you make a lasting difference in the lives of so many. 💙

This week, we encourage everyone to take a moment to thank a teacher or staff member who has made an impact in your life. A simple thank you can go a long way!

GNN: Running with Ruth 29

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fsbtEm0Nb6s

Thank you to all of our generous sponsors for GHS After Prom! All students enjoyed a free, fun, and safe evening, and had a fantastic time celebrating at The Hive Entertainment Zone. Thanks to our amazing community support, we had enough sponsors this year for every student to win a prize!