Families can sign up for their child to receive dental services at school through permission slips coming home today or online at My School Dentist. School-based dental care is a convenient way for students to access preventive dental services during the school day.
To learn more or register, visit: www.MySchoolDentist.com
Senior year is full of exciting opportunities, and now is the time to stay on track for life after high school. Use this checklist to help guide your next steps:
✔️ Apply to colleges
✔️ Complete the FAFSA
✔️ Search for scholarships
✔️ Review acceptance offers
✔️ Make a plan for your future
Every completed step brings you closer to achieving your goals. Don't wait. Start checking off your list today!
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A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing community volunteers, GHS seniors, and freshman students for making today’s Building Hope program such a meaningful experience!
Building Hope is designed to strengthen social and emotional connections among students by encouraging self-awareness, empathy, compassion, healthy relationships, responsible choices, and inclusion. Through engaging activities, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to better understand one another, students are reminded that everyone has a story, everyone faces challenges, and a simple act of kindness can make a lasting difference.
We are especially grateful to our community volunteers for giving their time, sharing their wisdom, and creating a safe, supportive environment where our students could connect, reflect, and grow. Thank you to our seniors for helping guide and encourage our freshmen as they navigate their high school journey.
Today was about more than just a program—it was about building connections, choosing kindness, looking beyond the surface, and creating a school community where every student feels seen, valued, and included. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who helped make Building Hope possible at Grafton High School. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate Bearcat family!
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Congratulations to the winning table: Mt. Biking
Dr. Cook is an Associate Professor, specializing in Marketing, at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics. She created a custom presentation to share with students with an emphasis on marketing, branding, and promoting Riverside Designs, student-run Simulated Workplace. Student members of FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, could also ask questions and apply the information learned towards preparing for competitive events.
Laurel encouraged students to create their own website to better market themselves for opportunities ranging from scholarships to employment. Her presentation concluded with Careers in Marketing and sharing a student opportunity to serve on a Teen Advisory Board. Serving on the board can help students with networking, resume building, and contributing to research. Grade 9-12 students can email Dr. Cook, laurel.cook@mail.wvu.edu, directly and express their interest.
Thank you, Dr. Cook for sharing your time and talents with our GHS Bearcats!
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The Bearcat Sugar Rush is this evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Grafton High School. The entrance is through the end doors, next to Scotty Hamiliton Gym. We can't wait to see you there!
🍬 Bearcat Sugar Rush (6:00-7:00 PM)
Families should enter through the doors at the end of the building near Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium.
Parking for Sugar Rush will be available at the end of the school beyond the gymnasium.
Sam Bord Drive will be closed for the evening to allow families to safely cross the street.
⚽ TCMS Mid-Mountain 10 Soccer Tournament (1st Round)
Parking for soccer spectators will be available in front of the school.
Handicap-accessible parking will be located beside the facilities building next to Clair Bee Gymnasium.
Stadium entry will be through the gate next to Clair Bee Gymnasium, since Sam Bord Drive will be closed for the evening to allow families to safely cross the street no ticket booth will be open behind the school.
Thank you for your cooperation as we host both events. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
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Taylor County Schools NTID Plan: What Families Need to Know
As we prepare for Non-Traditional Instructional Days (NTID), we want to ensure our families are fully supported! Watch our short video overview to see how NTIDs work in Taylor County Schools.
Key Highlights for Families:
• 📱 Learning & Assignments: Students complete performance-based lessons using district-issued iPads or hardcopy packets distributed by teachers. Assignments focus on core skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies.
• ⏰ Teacher Contact: Teachers and staff are available to answer questions and assist families via email, TEAMS, or Rooms from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• 📅 Work Submission: Students have two instructional days following the school closure to complete and submit assigned work.
• 🍎 Student Nutrition: Feeding sites are open at every school in the district during NTIDs. Students are not restricted to their home school and may pick up meals at any school location.
For full plan details, visit taylorcountyboe.net or download the official TCS Mobile App.
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GNN: How many M&M's are in this container?
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Teachers noticed students Doing Something Good in September and Ready to work in October. Students were recognized with a reward. Nice work, Bearcats!
