Grafton High School

📣🐾 Spring 4 Customs & More will be set up at GHS on Thursday at Bump Up Day 💙💛 🗓 Thursday, May 21, 2026 📍 GHS Bump Up Day Event 👕 Shirts for students, staff & parents 🎨 Choose from class shirts and other awesome Bearcat designs 💲 Shirts are only $15 ✅ Prepay Available via Venmo Send payment by 10 AM Thursday to reserve credit for your student to pick their design on-site! Cash and Venmo accepted at the event. Let’s get our future Bearcats geared up and ready for the next school year! 💙💛

GNN: This year's seniors have worked diligently to create videos that can be seen on GNN's channel and several other unseen videos that were made to support teachers and Grafton High School. Congratulations, GNN Class of 2026!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiu8ZjHhU0Q

🎓 Attention Class of 2026! 🎓

The time has come to upload those adorable baby/childhood photos of yourself! 📸

A form has been posted in the Class of 2026 Teams, and a QR code has also been shared. Please make sure to submit your photo by **Friday at Noon**.

These photos will be used for décor at the Senior Reception, so please keep the following in mind:

✨ Use a good quality photo that will print well
✨ Choose a picture of yourself between the ages of 0–7
✨ Pick your favorite photo!
✨ Only your face will be used, so make sure the photo is not taken too far away

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Himes at taylor.himes@k12.wv.us

Only GHS seniors can use this link with their student account: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BYGi6BjJTU

Today we celebrated the Grafton High School Class of 2026 at our Annual Awards Ceremony! 🎓✨ We are so proud of the many accomplishments of our soon to be graduates and the wide range of students recognized today. Thank you to the families, educators, staff, college representatives, scholarship donors, and organizations who continue to support and invest in our students’ futures. We look forward to continuing the graduation celebration over the next few weeks! We appreciate all who contributed to today to make it happen. Congratulations to all of our seniors for the awards, scholarships, and recognitions that you worked hard to earn! We are so proud of you all. Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat. 💙💛🐾

The Taylor County Public Library is hosting the American Sign Language Club to be held every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 5:00 - 6:00 at the public library. Contact the Taylor County Public Library for more information.

🎓📸 CLASS OF 2026— Don’t Miss Cap & Gown Picture Day! 📸🎓

Celebrate your senior year with professional cap & gown photos by Allison Horne Photography! Whether you want a classic graduation portrait or fun photos with friends, this is the perfect chance to capture the moment.

📍 GHS Front Entrance
📅 May 28th
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM

💵 Pricing:
• 4x6 – $2.99
• 5x7 – $3.85
• 8x10 – $6.85
• 4 Wallets – $5.95 + shipping
• Digital Downloads – $10
✅ No upfront costs!

✨ Bring your friends for group photos!
✨ Wear a nice undershirt that will show under your gown.

Questions? Text: (304) 842-2338

GNN: Running with Ruth 31

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zq12B8NWuUI

GNN: Fast News with Flea: 5/15/2026

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NrKMLXc7l60

GHS STATE BOUND TRACK ATHLETES: Addison Sole- 4x400, 4x800 Ali Wilfong- Shot Put Bailey Weaver- 4x800 Carly Vandergrift- Shuttle Hurdles Ciarra Spring- 4x400, 4x800 Gracie Fryer- 4x400, 4x800, HJ Lauren Worth- Shuttle Hurdles Maddy Haddix- Shuttle Hurdles, PV Maddie Lynch- Shuttle Hurdles, HJ Reese Lambert- Discus, Shot Put Ruthie Horne- 4x400 Chase Maier- 1600, 4x800 Colson Annon- 800, 1600, 3200 Connor Robinson- Discus Dylan Stead- 4x800 Isaac Young- 4x800 Jaxson Hall- 100, 200, 4x400 Jonathan Maier- 4x400 Peyton Mewshaw- 4x400, 4x800 Tyler Clemm- 110H, 300H, 4x400 Congratulations to the team on a successful season and for those continuing on at the State Track Meet! We are proud of you all 💙💛

What a day for the Bearcat Track and Field team! Congratulations to the Regional 4x400 Champions and State Qualifiers for this event- Jonathan Maier, Jaxson Hall, Peyton Mewshaw, and Tyler Clemm 🏆 Congratulations to all coaches and athletes for their great showing today. You have represented GHS well! 💙💛👏🏼🐾 #bearcatproud

A big congratulations to the following athletes for qualifying for the State Track Meet! 🏅 State qualifiers include: • Connor Robinson — 2nd Place, Boys Discus • Reese Lambert — 2nd Place, Girls Discus • Gracie Fryer, Bailey Weaver, Addison Sole, and Ciarra Spring — 2nd Place, Girls 4x800 Relay • Jaxon Hall — 2nd Place, 200m Dash • Tyler Clemm — 2nd Place, 110m High Hurdles We are proud of you all! 💙💛Thank you to Coach PD Louzy for the updates!

Another state qualifier 🔥 Maddy Haddix secures her trip to States with her 2nd place finish in the Pole Vault 🥳 We will continue to update as they come in! #bearcatproud

Congratulations to Colson Annon on qualifying for States with a second place finish in the 3200! 🥳 Great job, Colson! #bearcatpride

Just In from Coach Louzy: Congratulations to Maddie Lynch and Gracie Fryer on qualifying for States in the High Jump! 🥳 Way to represent, ladies! We are proud of you! 💙💛

🚨🐾 8TH GRADE BUMP UP DAY IS COMING! 🐾🚨
Grafton High School is excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to GHS! 💙💛

📅 Thursday, May 21st
🎉 Food • Games • GHS Trivia • Fun
☀️ Most activities will take place outside (weather dependent)

Be sure to:
✔️ Dress comfortably
✔️ Bring cash for concessions if you'd like to purchase

We’ll have GHS groups and organizations selling:
🍋 Zul’s Lemonade
🥤 Dirty Soda
🌮 Nachos
🍩 Donuts
🍗 Chick-fil-A Sandwiches
…and more!

We can’t wait to meet the future of GHS! 💙💛

GNN asked seniors to share some advice with underclassmen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBF_aYnDPTE

Congratulations GHS NTHS for achieving the Foundational Chapter Award in the National Technical Honor Society Chapter Awards Program!

This recognition is a testament to your dedication and commitment to establishing a strong foundation of excellence within your chapter. By completing the required elements, you have demonstrated your unwavering dedication to fostering growth among your members.

Thank you for your hard work and for being a shining example of excellence within the NTHS community. We look forward to seeing your continued success and the impact you will make in the years to come.

-- NTHS Chapter Engagement Program

#nths #ThisIsCTE #

GNN: Seniors wore the shirt of the college, university, or tech school they will be attending in the fall. Faculty joined in and showed support for their alma maters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CDTYX30mI4

GNN and friends blind tasted pizzas to guess which one was which. Thank you, Coach Foley for letting us prep for this challenge in your room. https://youtu.be/jf7frmza4OM?si=WwdmX1I9THCQvJo4

The 2026-2027 Taylor County Schools Calendar is now available in the TCS App under Documents-Parent and Students. It can also be accessed on our website at: www.taylorcountyboe.net