YOUR 2026 GHS HOMECOMING PRINCESSES 💛💙
Our Homecoming Princesses made their way through tonight’s parade. Be sure to come out Friday for the homecoming football game to watch the Bearcats take on Elkins. During halftime, you will see the presentation of our 2026 Homecoming Court and find out who will be crowned the 2026 GHS Homecoming Queen as voted by the GHS student body 👑💙💛
We’ll see you under the Friday night lights! 🐾
💙💛 THANK YOU, BEARCATS! 💛💙
What a beautiful night for the 2026 Grafton High School Homecoming Parade! 🐾
We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our Homecoming Princesses and their escorts, students, individuals, organizations, clubs, and athletic teams who participated and helped make tonight’s parade so special!
The streets of Grafton were filled with Bearcat Pride, and we are so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate, cheer, and support our students. Nights like tonight are what make being a Bearcat so special! 💙💛
A very special THANK YOU to the Grafton Police Department and Grafton Fire Department for helping us safely bring this tradition to life. We truly appreciate everything you do for our school and community!
Thank you to Allison Horne Photography for the awesome photos- she has graciously offered free downloads of all parade photos at the following link:
https://allisonhornephotography.smugmug.com/26-HOCO-Parade/n-QmkMxT/i-8tkzpwb/A
Thursday is GHS Spirit Day #4: Throwback Thursday! Dress as your favorite past decade or your elementary school self!
Don't forget to check in at the spirit check in table outside of the Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium. Reminder, you can earn an extra point for your class each day by donating $1 or more to the Bearcats Fight Together Fund!
Don't forget to check in at the spirit check in table outside of the Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium. Reminder, you can earn an extra point for your class each day by donating $1 or more to the Bearcats Fight Together Fund!
FALL 2026 AFTER-SCHOOL CREDIT RECOVERY
GHS students eligible for Credit Recovery should stop by the Counseling Office to pick up an application. Students are responsible for getting the application, completing it, obtaining a parent/guardian signature, and returning it to their counselor by Friday, October 2.
📌 Important Dates:
Applications Due: Oct. 2
Orientation: Oct. 6 or 7
Pretests Due: Nov. 5
Semester Review: Jan. 14
⚠️ Important Changes & Reminders:
Orientation is mandatory. Failure to attend = removal from the program.
Students must make consistent progress. 15 days without activity = warning; a second occurrence = removal.
Coursework must be 100% complete with a minimum 60% passing grade to earn credit.
Credit Recovery must be completed by the semester review date.
❗ Please Note: Credit Recovery is not automatic credit. If a student does not successfully complete Credit Recovery, they will be placed back into the regular class for the semester in which the credit is needed and will need to retake the course.
Students—take responsibility for your credit! Stay active, meet deadlines, and communicate with your counselor if you need help. 🐾
GNN: Homecoming fun continues today at GHS with Duo/Squad Day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6VXPfA-rf4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6VXPfA-rf4
🎓 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR GHS SENIORS! 🎓
The West Virginia PTA is offering a $500 scholarship to eligible West Virginia high school seniors!
Students interested in applying should review the requirements carefully:
📚 Eligibility & Requirements:
• Must be a high school senior attending a WV school
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Scholarship must be used toward tuition/educational expenses at an approved vocational school, college, or institution of higher learning
• Official high school transcript required
• PTA Reflection — 1 page maximum
• Long-Term Goals Essay — 1 page maximum
• Up to 3 letters of recommendation — 1 page each
• Application must be submitted online by February 1, 2027
⭐ Selection criteria include overall application quality, volunteer service, leadership, honors, extracurricular activities, and workforce experience.
📅 DEADLINE: February 1, 2027
Seniors interested in applying should scan the QR code on the scholarship information sheet to access the application and additional information.
📧 Questions? Email scholarship@westvirginiapta.org
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help fund your future! 💙💛
Please see the attached scholarship information sheet for complete rules and requirements.
The West Virginia PTA is offering a $500 scholarship to eligible West Virginia high school seniors!
Students interested in applying should review the requirements carefully:
📚 Eligibility & Requirements:
• Must be a high school senior attending a WV school
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Scholarship must be used toward tuition/educational expenses at an approved vocational school, college, or institution of higher learning
• Official high school transcript required
• PTA Reflection — 1 page maximum
• Long-Term Goals Essay — 1 page maximum
• Up to 3 letters of recommendation — 1 page each
• Application must be submitted online by February 1, 2027
⭐ Selection criteria include overall application quality, volunteer service, leadership, honors, extracurricular activities, and workforce experience.
📅 DEADLINE: February 1, 2027
Seniors interested in applying should scan the QR code on the scholarship information sheet to access the application and additional information.
📧 Questions? Email scholarship@westvirginiapta.org
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help fund your future! 💙💛
Please see the attached scholarship information sheet for complete rules and requirements.
GNN: Students and faculty showed off their best endzone celebrations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IosGgnS6e1o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IosGgnS6e1o
Reminder that tonight is the GHS Homecoming Parade. Come join us downtown and line the streets to show your Bearcat Pride! Parade begins at 6:00 pm. Line up for those in the parade begins at 5:00 pm.
A few things to remember:
-The participants often throw out candy, necklaces, etc. - please bring a bag to collect these items if you'd like to!
- There will be changes in traffic through the downtown area, DHHR, bridge, and on Yates Avenue throughout the duration of the parade. Please make arrangements travel wise if you are needing to navigate around these areas.
- Enjoy your time seeing wonderful sports teams, organizations, and community members make their way through our town.
A few things to remember:
-The participants often throw out candy, necklaces, etc. - please bring a bag to collect these items if you'd like to!
- There will be changes in traffic through the downtown area, DHHR, bridge, and on Yates Avenue throughout the duration of the parade. Please make arrangements travel wise if you are needing to navigate around these areas.
- Enjoy your time seeing wonderful sports teams, organizations, and community members make their way through our town.
Wednesday is GHS Spirit Day #3: Dynamic Duos and Dream Teams!
Don't forget to check in at the spirit check in table outside of the Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium. Reminder, you can earn an extra point for your class each day by donating $1 or more to the Bearcats Fight Together Fund!
Don't forget to check in at the spirit check in table outside of the Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium. Reminder, you can earn an extra point for your class each day by donating $1 or more to the Bearcats Fight Together Fund!
GNN: Grafton High School continued Homecoming Spirit Week with a Party in the USA theme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DujkrA4jReI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DujkrA4jReI
GNN: GHS wants to thank the county and city workers and businesses on Main Street for all the support during this exciting week of Homecoming.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XlkkVBgiqls
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XlkkVBgiqls
TUESDAY is GHS Spirit Day #2: Party in the USA
Don't forget to check in at the spirit check in table outside of the Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium. Reminder, you can earn an extra point for your class each day by donating $1 or more to the Bearcats Fight Together Fund!
GNN: Grafton High School is celebrating Homecoming week with students and faculty dressing as either country or country club. Keep checking back for more Homecoming events this week.
https://youtu.be/ufbGlqm0hYg?si=E12JL61k_XfVSSZK
https://youtu.be/ufbGlqm0hYg?si=E12JL61k_XfVSSZK
GNN: Running with Ruth 38: Ruth is running toward all the great Homecoming events this week.
https://youtube.com/shorts/EOZlUuwzfRc?si=_IlKdJ9VTUC3l9SS
https://youtube.com/shorts/EOZlUuwzfRc?si=_IlKdJ9VTUC3l9SS
BEARCATS FIGHT TOGETHER - Homecoming Week Collection
At Grafton High School, we are more than just a school, we are a family.
Many of you remember last year when we collected donations for our Bearcats Fight Together Fund. We are continuing this tradition during Homecoming Week to help support our Bearcats who are facing difficult medical times.
At this time, several members of our staff are walking through medical and health challenges. We are choosing to honor their privacy by keeping their names confidential. These are individuals who have given so much of their time, care, and energy to our students and community. Now, it’s our turn to show them that Bearcats do not fight alone. EVERY DONATION COUNTS!
💙 Donate $1 or more and receive an EXTRA POINT toward your class for that day’s Spirit Day! You can donate EVERY DAY of Spirit Week to help your class earn additional points!
HOW TO DONATE
IN PERSON:
Bring your donation during morning check-in each day next week.
ONLINE:
Donate online using the link/QR code provided.
ALL WEEK LONG
September 28 – October 2
Your donation can make a difference in the life of a fellow Bearcat.
Together, we can show our Bearcats that they never have to fight alone.
At Grafton High School, we are more than just a school, we are a family.
Many of you remember last year when we collected donations for our Bearcats Fight Together Fund. We are continuing this tradition during Homecoming Week to help support our Bearcats who are facing difficult medical times.
At this time, several members of our staff are walking through medical and health challenges. We are choosing to honor their privacy by keeping their names confidential. These are individuals who have given so much of their time, care, and energy to our students and community. Now, it’s our turn to show them that Bearcats do not fight alone. EVERY DONATION COUNTS!
💙 Donate $1 or more and receive an EXTRA POINT toward your class for that day’s Spirit Day! You can donate EVERY DAY of Spirit Week to help your class earn additional points!
HOW TO DONATE
IN PERSON:
Bring your donation during morning check-in each day next week.
ONLINE:
Donate online using the link/QR code provided.
ALL WEEK LONG
September 28 – October 2
Your donation can make a difference in the life of a fellow Bearcat.
Together, we can show our Bearcats that they never have to fight alone.
Spirit Day 1: Tomorrow kicks off our spirit week with the theme "Country vs. Country Club"
We look forward to seeing all of the Bearcat Pride throughout the week!
Don't forget to check in at the spirit check in table outside of the Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium. Reminder, you can earn an extra point for your class each day by donating $1 or more to the Bearcats Fight Together Fund!
We look forward to seeing all of the Bearcat Pride throughout the week!
Don't forget to check in at the spirit check in table outside of the Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium. Reminder, you can earn an extra point for your class each day by donating $1 or more to the Bearcats Fight Together Fund!
Congratulations to some of our GHS alumni on being inducted into the WV 4H All Stars, an honorary 4-H Organization! 👏🏼 We are proud of all of you! 💙💛🐾
The following was posted to the WVU Taylor County Extension Office page:
This afternoon, 3 Taylor County 4-H members were inducted into the WV 4-H All Stars, the 4-H honorary organization. These members do not apply for membership or request membership in the organization. They do not receive membership in the WV 4-H All Stars because they attended lots of 4-H club meetings and went to 4-H camp. They must earn their membership through service to the 4-H program and be nominated by an existing 4-H All Star. That nomination which must document their service to the program must than be approved by the selection committee. Congratulations to Emily Himes, Meghan Henline, and Kaige Andrews on their selection and induction into the WV 4-H All Stars. You each have spent many nights at 4-H camp leading the 1st year overnighter and Cloverbud Evening Camps. You have served as officers within your community 4-H Clubs, the teen leaders club and provided leadership to these clubs and more. You have earned your membership in the organization through your hard work with these events and many more.
This is a reminder to ALL Grafton High School students that Monday, September 24th, 2026 is School Picture Day.
We understand this occurs during homecoming spirit week, so students are welcome to bring a change of clothes for pictures. All students will get their photos taken during the English classes.
We understand this occurs during homecoming spirit week, so students are welcome to bring a change of clothes for pictures. All students will get their photos taken during the English classes.
Tomorrow is the start of our annual GHS Homecoming Week!
This is a reminder that each day there is a spirit week theme. If you dress up, you must check in at the table outside of the new gym to receive your points for your class. Reminder that if you bring a $1 donation or more each day this week to donate to the Bearcats Fight Together fund, you will receive an extra point for your class!
Wednesday, September 30th is our annual Homecoming Parade. It will begin at 6:00 pm, all are welcome to line the streets and attend. If you are participating, line up begins at 5:00 pm.
Friday, October 2nd we will have our annual GHS Thuse after lunches. That evening is our Homecoming Football game. Come out and join us for continued school spirit festivities, cheer on the Bearcats and watch Homecoming Coronation at halftime.
Homecoming dance will be held Saturday, October 3rd. Please make sure that you have any guest request forms into Mr. McCarthy by Monday of next week. It is $5 cash admission for every student and guest entering the dance. Dance will be from 7:00 - 10:00 pm in the GHS Commons Area. Only entrance is through Sam Bord Drive.
We look forward to another wonderful week with all of our Bearcats and celebrating our Bearcat Pride with our community.
