Grafton High School

GHS Social Studies Fair The Grafton High School Social Studies Fair was held at the GHS Library on Wednesday, February 19. Over 25 presentations were judged by members of the community. These students researched projects in the fields of state/local/US/World History, psychology, sociology, political science, and geography. Below are the winners for each of the categories. They will represent Grafton High School and Taylor County at the Regional Social Studies Fair at Glenville State University on March 19. Economic – Group: Kevie Sipes and Siera Persinger “Let’s Go Thrifting!” Geography – Group: Lily Roy and Michael Niggemyer “Changing Climate, Changing Africa” Political Science – Group: Lillie Crimm, Jaden Young, and Alyssa Larry “Graduate to War: Private First-Class Johnnie Edward Prutsok” Psychology – Individual: Peyton Freeman “Theodore Robert Bundy: Prince Charming or Your Worst Nightmare” Psychology – Group: Sydney Chen and Kelly Bolyard “Personality Tests: Learn and Apply” Sociology – Group: Isabella Jones, Caleb Dussart, Cameron Debusca, Lucia Jaquez “Making Tracks: PVT John Lovett” State/Local History - Individual: Sara Moore ”Phebe Tucker Cunningham: Mother, Captive, Survivor” State/Local History – Group: Adriana Corder and Andrew Waide “Miners March On! PFC Frederick E. Whitehair U.S. History Group: Rielee McGuffey and Kayleeana Minard “Serve at Home or Abroad: SSG Warren Hohlfelder” World History Group: Kenzie Persinger and Gabby Davis “How Did We Get Here: PVT Eddie Lee Roebuck Congratulations to all those who are advancing to the regional level. If they place first at the regional level, they will advance to the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair in Charleston on April 11.

Attention all students, families, staff, and administrators! Taylor County Schools is excited to announce nominations for the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year are now open! If you know a teacher that goes above and beyond to support his/her students, then nominate the teacher today. Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2025. Click below to nominate an exceptional teacher TODAY! https://forms.office.com/r/xXTSZXDhzb

This just in... Our GHS Entertainers finished 1st runner up in festival division at the WVMEA State Show Choir Festival !!! They won best instrumental band! Lily Roy won the best instrumental solo for her violin solo!!! Callie Copeland was awarded the best performer from our group! Congratulations to a great group of students! #BearcatProud💛💙💛💙

Thank you to everyone who supported our students! Congratulations to our students on an excellent sale! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/156a6n8HHm/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Good luck to the GHS Entertainers at states in Poca! 💛💙🎶🎸🥁🎵💙💛

Congratulations to the 2025 Prom Court.

GNN: Fast News with Flea 3/21/2025 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0zXAnKmi8rA

The regional Social Studies Fair was held at the Glenville State University on Wednesday, March 19. Students representing Grafton High School at the regional Social Studies Fair won first place at the Grafton High School Social Studies Fair on February 19. Below are the students who attended the regional Social Studies Fair. We have 5 first place projects going to the State Social Studies Fair in Charleston on April 11. (First Place) Economic – Group: Kevie Sipes and Sierra Persinger “Let’s Go Thrifting!” (First Place) Geography – Group: Lily Roy and Michael Niggemyer “Changing Climate, Changing Africa.” (First Place) Political Science – Group: Lillie Crimm, Jaden Young, and Alyssa Larry “Graduate to War: Private First-Class Johnnie Edward Prutsok” (First Place) Psychology – Individual: Peyton Freeman “Theodore Robert Bundy: Prince Charming or Your Worst Nightmare” (First Place) Psychology – Group: Sydney Chen and Kelly Bolyard “Personality Tests: Learn and Apply.” (Second Place) Sociology – Group: Isabella Jones, Caleb Dussart, Cameron Debusca, Lucia Jaquez “Making Tracks: PVT John Lovett.” State/Local History - Individual: Sara Moore” Phebe Tucker Cunningham: Mother, Captive, Survivor” State/Local History – Group: Adriana Corder and Andrew Waide “Miners March On! PFC Frederick E. Whitehair U.S. History Group: Rielee McGuffey and Kayleeana Minard “Serve at Home or Abroad: SSG Warren Hohlfelder” Congratulations to all those who are presented at the regional Social Studies Fair. We look forward to those presenting at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair.

GHS present Legally Blonde the Musical Rated PG13 (note language has been cleaned but does contain adult topics) Showtimes: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7pm Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7pm Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2pm Doors open 90 minutes before showtime with seating starting 30 minutes before curtain. Ticket price: $10.00 adults $5.00 children age 9 and under Sold at the door - cash or check only (no cash app payments available) Concessions will also be available.

Class of 2025 seniors and families - this is a reminder to mark your calendars for these dates!

Congratulations to two of our very own Bearcats on placing in the Americanism Essay Contest for the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. Well done, Addison and Carly!

The WVU Center for Resilient Communities (CRC) announces its second Resilience Ambassador Program, to be held in the Summer of 2025. The CRC has embarked on an innovative project to accompany the next generation of change-makers in a collaborative process to build more vibrant communities and assess the vulnerability to flood hazards in their communities in teams. Students will learn the concepts, skills, information, and attitudes that might increase our preparedness for future flood disasters. The CRC invites high school students ages 15 to 19 across Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Taylor County to come together and participate in their Resilience Ambassador Program. See flyer and scan the QR code for more information.

GNN: March Madness: WVU Snubbed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86uj6fr4YxI&t=4s

Attention TCMS 8th grade families: GHS counselors visited the middle school today to speak with all 8th grade students about scheduling for next year. They will return home this evening with a form that looks like the one pictured. Please be sure to review their course selection and sign the form prior to it being turned in. Course request forms are due by Thursday, March 20th to their math teacher. Thank you!

Congratulations to Mrs. Bolyard and our FBLA on their outstanding performance at state competition!

Parent-Teacher Conference

Prom Announcement

Congratulations to members of our Bearcat Family that placed in today's 5 mile run. Hadley Horne was second overall for women. Chase Maier was second overall for men. Issac Young won his age group. Coach PJ Louzy was first overall for men. Blanca Skaggs won her age group. Congrats to Olivia Shaw and crew on a well organized race!

Congratulations to Hadley Horne - AAA All Tournament Team! #BearcatProud 💙💛💙💛

Update on arrival of buses: Fan buses will arrive at approximately 5:20 pm at GHS.