Taylor County Schools Invest in Professional Learning
Today, Taylor County Schools staff and teachers engaged in meaningful professional learning centered on building strong relationships, empowering students, and implementing effective strategies to support diverse learner needs.
We're proud to continue growing together to ensure every student feels seen, supported, and equipped to succeed.
Today, Taylor County Schools staff and teachers engaged in meaningful professional learning centered on building strong relationships, empowering students, and implementing effective strategies to support diverse learner needs.
We're proud to continue growing together to ensure every student feels seen, supported, and equipped to succeed.
Today marks the first Math Monday!
We encourage all families to watch this short video on making sense of math and persevering to solve problems. It’s designed to support you in guiding your child when wrestling with challenging math — because sticking with a problem is where real growth happens.
Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM_4xF7no8U
We encourage all families to watch this short video on making sense of math and persevering to solve problems. It’s designed to support you in guiding your child when wrestling with challenging math — because sticking with a problem is where real growth happens.
Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM_4xF7no8U
Afterschool Credit Recovery applications are now available. Students who have failed a core class needed for graduation (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) in a previous semester and are not currently enrolled in that course for the Fall semester are eligible to apply for credit recovery.
To apply, students must meet with their school counselor (Mr. Mahon or Mrs. Himes) to receive an application and discuss which courses need to be recovered.
Attached you will find detailed information regarding credit recovery, including dates, expectations, and eligibility requirements. Please note that it is the student's responsibility to obtain a credit recovery application.
Applications are due by Friday, October 17th.
If you have any questions, please contact your GHS counselor.
To apply, students must meet with their school counselor (Mr. Mahon or Mrs. Himes) to receive an application and discuss which courses need to be recovered.
Attached you will find detailed information regarding credit recovery, including dates, expectations, and eligibility requirements. Please note that it is the student's responsibility to obtain a credit recovery application.
Applications are due by Friday, October 17th.
If you have any questions, please contact your GHS counselor.
🎉🏫 It’s Homecoming Week at Grafton High School! 🏫🎉
Get ready to show your school spirit, Bearcats! 💙💛
Each day has a dress-up theme — earn points for your class and compete for the Spirit Stick!
🕖 Check in each morning at the table outside the Scotty Hamilton Gym between 7:15–7:50 AM to get your points.
⏰ We’ll stop taking tallies at 7:50 so everyone has time to get to class — don’t be late!
👯♀️ Tomorrow’s Theme: Twinning/Squad Day!
Grab your bestie or your crew and match outfits to kick off Homecoming Week in style!
🎈 Don’t forget!
Come out for the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday at 6:00 PM!
The parade will feature youth organizations, Taylor County Middle School teams, and all of Grafton High’s homecoming princesses, organizations, and teams!
Let’s make this the best Homecoming Week yet, Bearcats! 💙💛
🎉 Grafton High School – Hispanic Honor Society Induction Ceremony 2025 🇪🇸
Yesterday, the GHS Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica – Capítulo Andrés Bello celebrated its annual Induction Ceremony. ✨
We proudly welcomed our new members:
Jax Austin, Zheng Chen, Liya Clemm, Jordan Cox, Kaydence Grogg, Corinne Miller, Gracie Poling, Noah Smith, Ciarra Spring, and Bailey Weaver. 🌟
Our ceremony was led by President Jaylin Summers, along with the support of our dedicated officers and returning members:
Anna Poling (Vice President), Carly Vandergrift (Treasurer), Alexa Swyck (Historian), and Sophia Austin (Secretary). 👏
Returning Members / Miembros Antiguos:
Jaxson Hall, Emily Himes, Lealand Poling, Caroline Stead, Ali Wilfong, McKenna Wilson, Peyton Freeman, Madelyn Fryer, Anhelita Gaeta, Ruth Horne, Reese Lambert, Peyton Stevens, Rory Stevens, Anna Poling, Carly Vandergrift, Alexa Swyck, and Sophia Austin. 💫
Guests enjoyed an inspiring motivational speech from Mallory Brown, a former Spanish student and 2017 GHS graduate, and a beautiful musical performance by Viktoria Pérez, who sang Caballo Viejo and Moliendo Café. 🎶💃
The ceremony closed with the poem “Caminante no hay camino” by Antonio Machado and the traditional oath, reminding us that learning another language builds bridges of friendship and understanding across cultures. 🌎❤️
After the ceremony, everyone enjoyed a reception with delicious Hispanic food and desserts lovingly prepared by our returning members. 🍽️🎂
A big thank you to our President and officers, all members, GHS staff, parents, Sra. Shumaker, and guests for making this event truly special. 💖
Special thanks to Allison Horne for taking beautiful pictures 📸 and to Jennifer Summers and Hytia Nisivoccia for their generous help and support throughout the event. 🙌
#HispanicHonorSociety #GHSPride #SpanishLanguage #Cultura #AndresBelloChapter
🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉
Grafton High School Spanish students are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with fun and cultural activities! 🇪🇸🌎
One of the highlights was a Dance Therapy Workshop, where students learned and experienced different traditional Latin dances — cumbia, salsa, and merengue. 💃🕺
They also got to experience “La Hora Loca” (The Crazy Hour), a fun and energetic tradition at many Hispanic parties where, around 2 a.m., everyone puts on masks, colorful necklaces, and follows a leader in a lively celebration that lasts until dawn! 🎭🎶
We are proud of our students for embracing culture through movement, music, and joy!
🎉 Hey Bearcats! 🐾
Join us for a FREE Homecoming Game Tailgate before we cheer on our GHS Bearcats as they take on RCB!
📅 Friday, October 17th
⏰ Tailgate starts at 5:00 PM
📍 Student Parking Lot (grass area)
Bring your school spirit and something to share! There’ll be music, yard games, food, and fun — all completely free!
Let’s kick off Homecoming weekend the right way — surrounded by friends, food, and Bearcat pride! 💜💛
Join us for a FREE Homecoming Game Tailgate before we cheer on our GHS Bearcats as they take on RCB!
📅 Friday, October 17th
⏰ Tailgate starts at 5:00 PM
📍 Student Parking Lot (grass area)
Bring your school spirit and something to share! There’ll be music, yard games, food, and fun — all completely free!
Let’s kick off Homecoming weekend the right way — surrounded by friends, food, and Bearcat pride! 💜💛
Happy National Principals Month to the best!
Thank you to our great principals who shape our school and Taylor County community.
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
Thank you to our great principals who shape our school and Taylor County community.
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
GNN asked students and teachers what an inkblot looked like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDH2o-vUoCo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDH2o-vUoCo
📣 Attention GHS Students!
Interested in a career in Radiologic Technology? 🩻
Here’s your chance to learn more!
Join us for an informational meeting with the Program Director of Pierpont’s Radiologic Technology Program to explore this exciting career path and find out what you can do now to prepare for success in high school and beyond.
📅 Date: October 23
🕒 Time: During AA
📍 Location: Mary Battle Studio
All GHS students are welcome to attend — but you must register using the QR code or link provided!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about one of the most in-demand healthcare careers! 💡
https://forms.office.com/r/syyrDbJ5d4
To learn more about the program at Pierpont: https://www.pierpont.edu/academics/associate-degrees/radiologic-technology/
Interested in a career in Radiologic Technology? 🩻
Here’s your chance to learn more!
Join us for an informational meeting with the Program Director of Pierpont’s Radiologic Technology Program to explore this exciting career path and find out what you can do now to prepare for success in high school and beyond.
📅 Date: October 23
🕒 Time: During AA
📍 Location: Mary Battle Studio
All GHS students are welcome to attend — but you must register using the QR code or link provided!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about one of the most in-demand healthcare careers! 💡
https://forms.office.com/r/syyrDbJ5d4
To learn more about the program at Pierpont: https://www.pierpont.edu/academics/associate-degrees/radiologic-technology/
Class of 2026: This is being sent out on behalf of the senior class. If you are willing to come out this weekend to help, please do! They would like to involve as much of the class as possible. See a class officer if you have any questions.
GNN: Bloopers of the Crew - First Six Weeks
https://youtu.be/nOLwgZlu1P4
A little staff appreciation treat to celebrate the great start to the year!
This is a reminder to all who signed up for the Financial Aid Workshop that the main entrance doors will open at 4:45 pm and the event will be held in the GHS Library on the 2nd floor beginning promptly at 5:00 pm. Please be sure to bring electronic devices to fill out the FAFSA. Students need to have their school issued iPads.
See you there!
See you there!
🍪 Homecoming Dance Donations Needed! 💃🕺
GHS families — we need your help to make this year’s Homecoming Dance a sweet success! 💛💙
We’re asking for snack and drink donations to help keep our students fueled and having fun throughout the night. Think chips, cookies, desserts, water, juice, or other non-soda drinks. 🧃🍪
🕒 Donations can be dropped off any time during school hours at the GHS Main Office. Be sure to label the items "GHS Homecoming"
Your support means so much and helps us make sure our kids have a great time at the dance! Thank you for helping us keep the Bearcat spirit strong 🐾💛
GHS families — we need your help to make this year’s Homecoming Dance a sweet success! 💛💙
We’re asking for snack and drink donations to help keep our students fueled and having fun throughout the night. Think chips, cookies, desserts, water, juice, or other non-soda drinks. 🧃🍪
🕒 Donations can be dropped off any time during school hours at the GHS Main Office. Be sure to label the items "GHS Homecoming"
Your support means so much and helps us make sure our kids have a great time at the dance! Thank you for helping us keep the Bearcat spirit strong 🐾💛
🎉 Get Ready for the 2025 Homecoming Parade! 🎉
Mark your calendars! The GHS Homecoming Parade will be held on Wednesday, October 15th in Downtown Grafton at 6:00 pm. Lineup will be at 5:30 pm for participants.💛💙
Bring your family, friends, and plenty of school spirit as we celebrate our community together! Don’t forget to bring a bag — there will be lots of goodies tossed your way! 🍬
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s parade will feature not only Grafton High School students, teams, and organizations and the Bearcubs organization, but also Taylor County Middle School! Let’s give them a big Bearcat welcome as we all come together to celebrate Homecoming 2025!
Let’s make this parade one to remember — see you downtown! 🎈🎶
Mark your calendars! The GHS Homecoming Parade will be held on Wednesday, October 15th in Downtown Grafton at 6:00 pm. Lineup will be at 5:30 pm for participants.💛💙
Bring your family, friends, and plenty of school spirit as we celebrate our community together! Don’t forget to bring a bag — there will be lots of goodies tossed your way! 🍬
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s parade will feature not only Grafton High School students, teams, and organizations and the Bearcubs organization, but also Taylor County Middle School! Let’s give them a big Bearcat welcome as we all come together to celebrate Homecoming 2025!
Let’s make this parade one to remember — see you downtown! 🎈🎶
🎉👑 2025 Grafton High School Homecoming Queen Voting is NOW OPEN! 👑🎉
Students from all grade levels at GHS are invited to cast their votes for this year’s Homecoming Queen! 🗳️
🗓️ Voting closes Wednesday, October 15th
📍 Ballot: Available in your graduating class TEAMS
❓ If you’re having trouble accessing the ballot, please see Mrs. Himes for assistance.
Wishing good luck to our five senior ladies competing for the crown! 💛💙
Be sure to join us at the 2025 GHS Homecoming Football Game to find out who will be crowned this year’s queen during the halftime coronation! 🏈👸
On Friday, October 3, GNN asked GHS to share something positive. Here's what we got:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCiCb8JnHc8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCiCb8JnHc8