You are invited to join us for the 2024 GHS Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00 pm! We will be starting at the beginning of Main Street by the bridge and continuing on until we get to the high school.
Thank you to Mr. Tennant for being this year's Parade Marshal! We are honored to have someone leading our parade this year who has dedicated so much time and passion to Taylor County Schools.
These are the current participants that we have for the 2024 Homecoming Parade. If you are not listed and would like to be, you must let us know by this Friday. Please contact Mrs. Himes at taylor.himes@k12.wv.us as soon as possible to be added to the lineup. The lineup will be finalized on Friday.
Thanks to all who are participating in our Homecoming Parade! We are looking forward to another great one.
If you are interested in wrestling this season or are a returning wrestler, there will be an informational meeting in Coach Shumaker's room TC6 this Friday 10/11 during AA.
Please see Coach Shumaker if you have any questions or are interested, but cannot make it to the meeting
✨ The 2024 Senior Grafton High School Homecoming Court ✨
👑Senior Princesses: Sierra Persinger, Jazalynn Ray, Violet Rubenstein, Kevie Sipes, & Hannah Stevens
🐾Senior Escorts: Mason Markley, Javin Summers, Adriana Corder, Ethan Dotson, & Cam Foley
💙 Reminder that voting for the queen is open to the entire GHS student body. Ballot is available on Teams and will be open until Friday, 10/18 at Noon.
🤍 All Princesses and their escorts will participate in the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, 10/16 - come out for the parade starting at 6pm through downtown Grafton
💛 Join us for the 2024 Homecoming Game on Friday evening (10/18) to support our Bearcats Football team and watch the coronation ceremony during halftime. Queen will be announced at that time.
2024 Homecoming Court - Freshman, Sophomore, & Juniors 💙💛🐾
Presenting the 2024 Grafton High School Homecoming Court 💙💛🐾👑
Congratulations to all of our students for being voted to represent our school on the court & thank you to all of the escorts for participating in all of our upcoming activities.
The 2024 Homecoming Queen will be voted on by the student body from now until next Friday. The queen will be announced at the Homecoming game next Friday night during halftime.
Congratulations to all GHS students who were inducted this past weekend into the National Hispanic Honor Society 👏🏼❤️💛
We are proud of each and every one of you for this achievement!
This is a reminder that the "Chain of Difference" competition started today. Please see the information below to learn how you can contribute to the cause and help your class win the competition.
GHS CLASS OF 2024: If you have a sibling who currently attends Grafton High School and would like them to pick up your yearbook, they can do so as long as they give Miss Tammy a note from either you or a parent stating that permission is given for them to pick them up for you. They will not be released to anyone else besides you, a parent, or sibling (with a note) given to the main office.
ATTENTION GHS CLASS OF 2024: If you ordered a yearbook last year, they will be available for pick up in the main office beginning Monday, October 14th.
Upcoming Events and Reminders for this week.
Have a great week, Bearcats!
Attention GHS Parents and Families: we are in need of snacks and drinks for the Homecoming dance. We have not received any donations at this point. Please consider donating some snacks and drinks to the school for the students on the evening of the dance. Thanks!
Join us for Taco Tuesday on a Monday 🌮 Monday, October 21st at 6 pm
The 2024 GHS Homecoming Queen ballot is now open until 10/18 at Noon. All GHS students are eligible to vote one time for who they'd like to represent GHS as the 2024 Homecoming Queen.
Ballot link and QR code can be accessed on TEAMS. Please email Mrs. Himes if you cannot access your class specific teams.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Check out the #GetCyberSmart campaign from @GirlsWhoCode's Cyber Education Alliance! It’s packed with interactive games and resources to help students K-12 boost their cybersecurity skills.
👉 Learn more and explore the site at https://www.getcybersmart.org/
If interested in learning more about Girls Who Code at GHS, please see Mrs. Ward in TC8.
#GetCyberSmart @GirlsWhoCode
Please share this opportunity from WVU or sign up if interested:
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 26, for a special event designed just for you! Dive into how your military service pathway can align with a college degree at WVU or even a U.S. Military Academy.
At this tailored event, you’ll get to:
Engage in immersive activities. Learn about the military's fitness standards and admission expectations through active participation.
Connect with Military Recruiters. Chat with reps from various branches of the Military and WVU’s Reserve Officer Candidate Training program (ROTC).
Learn About Admissions and Financial Aid. Discover how to apply, scholarships, federal aid and more opportunities to fund your education.
In the afternoon, stay for our Discover WVU Open House where you can explore majors and minors, tour campus and ride the iconic WVU Personal Rapid Transit (PRT).
Ready to experience Mountaineer and Military life for yourself?
Let’s Go!
Register for WVU Military Service Day – https://www.wvu.edu/events/military-service-day
GHS XC traveled to the Great American XC Festival today in Cary, NC.
Boys Red Race-
MJ Niggemyer won!
Colson Annon 25th
Chase Maier 26th
433 total runners in this race.
Boys finished 4th out of 47 complete teams.
Girls Red Race -
Addison Sole 29th
Sophia Austin 57th
306 total runners
Girls team finished 20th out of 37 teams
Wow!!!
💙💛💙💛
#BearcatProud
A few seats remain to join us for WOMEN IN COMPUTING DAY AT WVU STATLER COLLEGE!
We'll travel to Morgantown on Monday, November 4. Girls in Grades 10-12 are encouraged to see Mrs. Ward in TC8 by Thursday, October 10, for details and a permission form.
Thank you to AI WVU students and faculty who will host interactive sessions and discussions designed to spark curiosity and confidence in computer science.
#CS4WV
Attention any junior or senior interested in pursuing a military career --
The ASVAB assessment will be administered Wednesday, October 23, at 8:00 in the Mary Battle Studio. The ASVAB is a test designed to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces and can also be used for career exploration even if you’re not interested in a military career.
If you are interested, please sign up as soon as possible with Mr. Mahon in the counselor’s office. There is no cost for this assessment.
GHS NTHS wrapped up their first monthly meeting of the year by sending thoughts and prayers to Western North Carolina (home to the National Technical Honor Society Headquarters) which recently suffered devastating impacts from Hurricane Helene.
#NTHS
