Grafton High School

With Veteran's Day approaching, GHS hosted an assembly today in honor of the upcoming holiday. In addition to music provided by the band and a Tribute to the Veterans video, we were blessed to have four members of the Honor Guard join us. They shared information about their service and explained the flag folding ceremony. From GHS to all our Veterans - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! This is the video we shared. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX39v7iCcRc

Check out this week's GNN episode for Veteran's Day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb22V_rY8m8

GNN honors veterans with their latest segment. https://youtu.be/Jb22V_rY8m8

It's the perfect, Grafton Bearcat Soccer, day to share a SHOUT OUT to Connor Abraham! Connor is a current, senior GHS Soccer player and is completing a remote Student Internship through a partnership with Mountain Leverage. Connor utilizes and learns additional graphic design skills to create infographics, slide presentations, social media images, and more. Jennifer Watkins, Communications Coordinator at Mountain Leverage, directly oversees and initiates Connor's projects and training. Thank you to Jennifer, Alex Reneman, and Heather Hudson for bringing this internship opportunity to fruition. Connor additionally logs his hours in the Classroom2Career On-the-Job Training Apprenticeship Program. Connor will graduate in May 2025 as a dual completer in Coding, App, & Game Design and Information Management. #ThisIsCTE #Classroom2Career #MountainLeverage

Upcoming Events and Reminders for the remainder of November and the beginning of December

Attention Class of 2025 and Families - if you plan to fill out the FAFSA for any post graduation education, we encourage you to attend this event. If you are PROMISE eligible or are working towards your PROMISE eligibility, you MUST fill out the FAFSA along with the PROMISE application. YOU MUST CREATE YOUR FSA ID 3-5 DAYS PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS EVENT. Register here or by scanning the QR code: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grafton-high-school-fafsa-workshop-tickets-1069397920969?aff=oddtdtcreator

There are still spots available for this FREE ACT English Boot Camp with Ms. Dalton. This occurs during the school day AFTER the Hour of Code. Please come sign up in the counseling office if you are interested.

Good Luck to our Bearcat Boys Soccer Team as they take on Charleston Catholic today in the 2024 WVSSAC Class AA/A Boys Soccer Semifinals. Safe travels to all who are attending the game!

Taylor Michael-Smith visited and presented to Mrs. Bolyard’s Business and Marketing Classes. Taylor owns the Michael-Smith Horace Mann Insurance Agency in Fairmont, WV which serves educators with their specific insurance needs. Taylor shared about having her own insurance business, its structure, and what led her to this career. She also shared about the ins and outs of life and other types of insurance. We appreciate her visiting us today!

Class of 2025: Prior to filling out the FAFSA, you must create an FSA ID. Please review the information on the link below for instructions and detailed information about creating your FSA ID as a student and as a parent. https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/creating-your-account

Taylor County Schools will be having a 3-Hour Early Dismissal for all students on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Join us at GHS tonight for the 2024 Powderpuff Game! There will also be concessions and halftime competitions for kids of all ages with gift card prizes. Game starts at 6:00 pm. Gates open at 5:30 pm. $5 admission fee.

We received this information regarding an opportunity that Marion County is offering adults in the area. There are some great FREE workshops available for adults that focus on work based skills and resume building. If this is something you feel would benefit you, you are encouraged to sign up! Please feel free to share to spread the word!

ACT English Boot Camp with Ms. Dalton will be offered on 12/10 AFTER the Hour of Code during the school day. Spots are limited. Sign up in the counseling office as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Check out GNN's latest report about the Spanish and Art class collaboration - this report features interviews with students and teachers involved in the collab! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4OYyMa8CEQ

If you plan to attend the game and are NOT planning to ride the school fan bus, please review this important information. Tickets for the game can be purchased using the QR code or the following link: https://gofan.co/event/2132412?schoolId=WVSSAC

Bus 25 is running late this morning. (Approximately 15 minutes behind)

GHS Powderpuff Game - Monday, Nov. 4th at 6:00pm

GHS Students interested in attending the Soccer State tournament to cheer on our Boys Bearcat Soccer Team next Thursday were given permission forms today. Students must submit a completed permission form and payment ($20) to Mrs. Shumaker by Monday morning. Permission forms and payment will be accepted until 9:00 AM. Students are permitted to attend the game and not ride the fan bus, but MUST check in at the game with a school staff member. They must also submit a note the following day for the absence to be excused.

Come out for the 2024 GHS FBLA Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 16th. Link for registration is below. https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Grafton/FBLATURKEYTROT