Basketball games are in full swing with weather make up dates!
NTHS is collecting gently worn shoes all of February. As you enter Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium, please drop off gently used shoes -- any size, any style.
Thank you for your support!
#NTHS #ThisisCTE
DON'T FORGET!
Smile West Virginia Mobile Dentist Program will be returning to Taylor County Schools. Students brought home permission forms prior to the snow days. If you are interested in services for your student, please complete the form and return the form to the school or scan the QR code below to sign up online.
We recognize National School Counseling Week 2026 (February 2–6), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
This week highlights the essential role school counselors play within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve academic success and plan for future careers.
School counselors support students socially, emotionally, and academically. 📣 Take a moment this week to thank your school counselors for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success.
On behalf of Taylor County Schools, we extend our sincere gratitude to our county school counselors for all that you do for our students, families, and schools. Your work makes a difference every single day. 💙💛
This week highlights the essential role school counselors play within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve academic success and plan for future careers.
School counselors support students socially, emotionally, and academically. 📣 Take a moment this week to thank your school counselors for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success.
On behalf of Taylor County Schools, we extend our sincere gratitude to our county school counselors for all that you do for our students, families, and schools. Your work makes a difference every single day. 💙💛
This is a reminder that Varsity Ball is coming up quickly!
Admission is $5. Dance will be at GHS from 7-10 pm on Saturday, February 21st.
If you plan to bring a guest who does not attend GHS, you must fill out a guest request form (hard copies available at school and digital copy on TEAMS). These forms must be turned into Mr. McCarthy no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, February 13th.
Admission is $5. Dance will be at GHS from 7-10 pm on Saturday, February 21st.
If you plan to bring a guest who does not attend GHS, you must fill out a guest request form (hard copies available at school and digital copy on TEAMS). These forms must be turned into Mr. McCarthy no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, February 13th.
Kaylee Cross is today's NTHS Senior Spotlight. Kaylee is completing the Therapeutic Services CTE Concentration.
Kaylee shared, "After I graduate, I plan to go to college and work toward becoming an ultrasound technician. I’m going to start by taking my prerequisite classes at WVU and then apply to their Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. I also hope to work part-time as a CNA while I’m in school." Kaylee is a SkillsUSA member.
#NTHS #CTEMonth
Kaylee shared, "After I graduate, I plan to go to college and work toward becoming an ultrasound technician. I’m going to start by taking my prerequisite classes at WVU and then apply to their Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. I also hope to work part-time as a CNA while I’m in school." Kaylee is a SkillsUSA member.
#NTHS #CTEMonth
All Taylor County Schools will begin on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd, 2026.
🚌💛 Love the Bus Month!
This month we celebrate and thank our incredible bus drivers who go the extra mile every day to keep our students safe, supported, and on the move. Your dedication makes a difference—thank you for all you do!
This month we celebrate and thank our incredible bus drivers who go the extra mile every day to keep our students safe, supported, and on the move. Your dedication makes a difference—thank you for all you do!
February is #CTEmonth!
Grafton High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department will be celebrating by showcasing our NTHS Seniors throughout the month. Our first senior will be featured tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Additional CTE Month Celebrations include:
|| SkillsUSA Week, February 2-6 || Students will be preparing their resumes as Part 1 requirement for competition in late March.
|| FBLA Week, February 8-14 || FBLA Members will be celebrating with special activities and competitive event preparation for the WV FBLA State Conference, March 23-23, in Huntington.
|| FFA Week, February 21-28 || FFA Members will be competing in Regional Competition, hosting the FFA Degree Ceremony, and much more.
|| NTHS Induction Ceremony, February 24 || New Member Induction and Senior Member Cord Ceremony is planned for Tuesday, February 24.
Grafton High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department will be celebrating by showcasing our NTHS Seniors throughout the month. Our first senior will be featured tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Additional CTE Month Celebrations include:
|| SkillsUSA Week, February 2-6 || Students will be preparing their resumes as Part 1 requirement for competition in late March.
|| FBLA Week, February 8-14 || FBLA Members will be celebrating with special activities and competitive event preparation for the WV FBLA State Conference, March 23-23, in Huntington.
|| FFA Week, February 21-28 || FFA Members will be competing in Regional Competition, hosting the FFA Degree Ceremony, and much more.
|| NTHS Induction Ceremony, February 24 || New Member Induction and Senior Member Cord Ceremony is planned for Tuesday, February 24.
We are celebrating Day 5 of National Board Certified Professional's week, January 26-30, recognizing our National Board Certified School Nurses (NBCSN).
| About NBCSN |
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses advances the quality of school health services and school nurse practice. Our rigorous credentialing sets the professional standard for school nursing.
| The NCSN Credential |
The Nationally Certified School Nurse credential reflects competence and professionalism. To earn the NCSN a Registered Nurse must demonstrate a high level of education, clinical practice experience, and knowledge.
https://www.nbpts.org/
https://nbcsn.org/certification
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NBCSN
| About NBCSN |
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses advances the quality of school health services and school nurse practice. Our rigorous credentialing sets the professional standard for school nursing.
| The NCSN Credential |
The Nationally Certified School Nurse credential reflects competence and professionalism. To earn the NCSN a Registered Nurse must demonstrate a high level of education, clinical practice experience, and knowledge.
https://www.nbpts.org/
https://nbcsn.org/certification
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NBCSN
Next week, we proudly celebrate National School Counselors Week and take time to recognize the many ways school counselors support our students each and every day. 💙
School counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. Learn more about the role of this essential profession:
👉 https://www.schoolcounselor.org/role
📸 Images created and shared on behalf of Ms. Taylor, current WVU school counseling intern at GHS. Thank you Ms. Taylor!
💙 Thank you, school counselors, for the important work you do!
School counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. Learn more about the role of this essential profession:
👉 https://www.schoolcounselor.org/role
📸 Images created and shared on behalf of Ms. Taylor, current WVU school counseling intern at GHS. Thank you Ms. Taylor!
💙 Thank you, school counselors, for the important work you do!
We are celebrating Day 5 of National Board Certified Professional's week, January 26-30, recognizing our National Board Certified School Nurses (NBCSN).
| About NBCSN |
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses advances the quality of school health services and school nurse practice. Our rigorous credentialing sets the professional standard for school nursing.
| The NCSN Credential |
The Nationally Certified School Nurse credential reflects competence and professionalism. To earn the NCSN a Registered Nurse must demonstrate a high level of education, clinical practice experience, and knowledge.
https://www.nbpts.org/
https://nbcsn.org/certification
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NBCSN
| About NBCSN |
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses advances the quality of school health services and school nurse practice. Our rigorous credentialing sets the professional standard for school nursing.
| The NCSN Credential |
The Nationally Certified School Nurse credential reflects competence and professionalism. To earn the NCSN a Registered Nurse must demonstrate a high level of education, clinical practice experience, and knowledge.
https://www.nbpts.org/
https://nbcsn.org/certification
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NBCSN
Tomorrow, Friday, January 30th, 2026, will be a Non-Traditional Instruction Day for all Taylor County Schools. This is NTI Day #4 for students. Students will learn from home and staff are to be available for support, from their assigned work site, from 10am-3pm.
Interested in attending SCORES Academic Competition at Marshall University?
🗓 Date of Event: Friday, April 17
📍 See Dalton — Room 110 (permission forms can be picked up here)
📌 IMPORTANT UPDATE:
✅ Permission forms are now due back by February 6th!
Make sure you turn yours in on time so you don’t miss out! ⏰
🎓 Seniors: If you’re planning on attending Marshall University, there are scholarship opportunities available through the competition!
Learn more about the SCORES Academic Competition — a day where high-achieving high school students compete in academic events and experience campus life at Marshall University:
🔗 https://www.marshall.edu/herdacademy/scores-2/
We are celebrating Day 4 of National Board Certified Professional's week, January 26-30, recognizing our National Board Certified Professionals at our TCS Central Office and those working in multiple schools.
Helen Roberts, NBCT, and Elise Moore, NCSP, each have positions housed at TCS Central Office.
Our TCS Speech Language Pathologists work with students at all grade levels and multiple schools. Achieving Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology include Anna Knotts, Andrea Mayle, Kelly Myers, and Betsy Preston.
https://www.nbpts.org/
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NCSP #ASHA
Helen Roberts, NBCT, and Elise Moore, NCSP, each have positions housed at TCS Central Office.
Our TCS Speech Language Pathologists work with students at all grade levels and multiple schools. Achieving Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology include Anna Knotts, Andrea Mayle, Kelly Myers, and Betsy Preston.
https://www.nbpts.org/
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NCSP #ASHA
Attention Seniors- Two scholarships have been uploaded to the Class of 2026 Teams. Please be sure to check them out to see if you are eligible!
See your counselors if you have any questions.
See your counselors if you have any questions.
Sharing on behalf of the CIS coordinators in Taylor County:
Communities In Schools (CIS) is inviting you to share your story 💬💙 We’re collecting personal experiences that show how CIS has made a meaningful difference—whether in your life, your family’s, as a staff member, or as a valued community partner 🤝👨👩👧👦 Your story may be shared anonymously in our upcoming CIS County Newsletter 📰✨ and will help us highlight the real impact of our work across our community 🌱🌈 We would be honored to hear how CIS has touched your life and helped make a difference ❤️🙌
https://forms.office.com/r/VJ3nteD3h0
We are celebrating Day 4 of National Board Certified Professional's week, January 26-30, recognizing our National Board Certified Professionals at our TCS Central Office and those working in multiple schools.
Helen Roberts, NBCT, and Elise Moore, NCSP, each have positions housed at TCS Central Office.
Our TCS Speech Language Pathologists work with students at all grade levels and multiple schools. Achieving Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology include Anna Knotts, Andrea Mayle, Kelly Myers, and Betsy Preston.
https://www.nbpts.org/
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NCSP #ASHA
Helen Roberts, NBCT, and Elise Moore, NCSP, each have positions housed at TCS Central Office.
Our TCS Speech Language Pathologists work with students at all grade levels and multiple schools. Achieving Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology include Anna Knotts, Andrea Mayle, Kelly Myers, and Betsy Preston.
https://www.nbpts.org/
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NCSP #ASHA
🐾 BEARCAT SPOTLIGHT: Senior, Parker Biller 💙💛
We are so proud of Parker for being accepted into the prestigious broadcasting program at Syracuse University! 📺🎙️ WDTV reported on the awesome journey that led Parker here. Through hard work, dedication, and a true passion for broadcasting, including helping launch the Grafton High Sports Network, Parker has earned this exciting opportunity.
Way to represent Grafton High, Parker! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! #bearcatpride
You can view the WDTV link here: https://www.wdtv.com/2026/01/28/grafton-high-senior-accepted-syracuse-broadcasting-program/?fbclid=IwdGRleAPnl-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe0WIht2G9FXMA4-LPAwvQGmWEnuPAcmKd8hA7uw9vxXgkKBDXAh1n9ZN8HRo_aem_A-qPZAH_zHiVZ5pjGSu_qQ