Grafton High School

Congratulations to Grafton Cheerleading! GHS received 2nd place for stunt competition at AB today. Miley Knotts received CHAMPION in jumps & 3rd in tumbling! Aubrey Compton received 2nd for tumbling & 2nd for jumps !

The Grafton 5 Mile run provides a challenging race course, as well as pre and post race fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Grafton High School track teams, the 5 mile course begins and ends on the track at Grafton High school. The event will kick off with a half mile kids fun run, followed by the 5 Mile Run and 2 Mile Walk. Post race refreshments will be available for runners and walkers after the event. REGISTER AT: https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Grafton/Grafton5MileRun Early Registration ends March 1st. Race shirts are guaranteed to early registrants ONLY. Race shirts will be first come, first serve for quantity and sizes to those who register AFTER March 1st. Online registration will close on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Seniors- reminder to be checking the Class of 2023 Teams for scholarship opportunities. New scholarships are being posted throughout the month. Women in Novelis Scholarship: Application Form for High School Seniors Submissions due by March 31, 2023 Open to high school seniors from schools in Mon, Harrison, Marion, Taylor, or Preston counties. This is for students pursuing a 2- or 4- year degree in STEM, business, safety, or a skilled trade. GPA could be considered but is not a determining factor. Three awards will be given in the amounts of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 based on the discretion of the Women in Novelis committee at Novelis Fairmont. Fill out scholarship here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9Hcs0jYu-UeRvYUXbvx6Nj6MZ9HOeNFJnVX42MjOZqZUME01S0JETEVUVzlOQzVYMUZDVjYyRVNVSi4u

Come out and support the Boys' Bearcat Basketball teams as they have their last home game of the regular season. All students who attend from GHS will be entered to win a gift card by signing up at the door. Go Bearcats!

THANK YOU for your participation and support of our CTE Showcase! Several students were able to practice their performances for upcoming CTSO competitions - SkillsUSA, FBLA, and FFA. We enjoyed a great evening celebrating our students and programs! #CTEMonth #ThisIsCTE

Save the Date.

***Congrats to our FIVE Bearcat swimmers selected to All Big Ten Teams: Will Angus - Boys 1st Team Katie Novisky - Girls 2nd Team Bella Lemon - Honorable Mention Jonathan Maier - Honorable Mention Patrick Foley - Honorable Mention

Pierpont Community and Technical College will be at GHS on TONIGHT, February 14, to share information about earning EDGE Credits (Earn a Degree, Graduate Early) and how to apply for the EDGE Scholarship. Session will begin at 6:00 in TC6. Immediately following at 6:30, Pierpont C&TC, will share WV Invests Grant information. #ThisIsCTE #CTEMonth

We'll see you TONIGHT for CTE Showcase beginning at 5:00 pm! Please park in student parking on Sam Bord Drive. Enter the doors for Scotty Hamilton Gym. Enjoy a great evening on campus! Stay to cheer on the Varsity Boys Basketball vs Fairmont Senior at 7:30 pm!

Taylor County Schools would like to thank the law enforcement community for their support as we worked through the threat to Grafton High School this weekend. The threat has been mitigated and all involved in the investigation are confident our schools and surrounding communities are safe. We will continue to monitor the safety of our staff and students daily to ensure we provide a safe learning environment for all. We remind all that if you see something be sure to say something to school administrators or local law enforcement. Together we can make a difference.

CTE SHOWCASE - FEBRUARY 14 - 5:00-7:00 PM Join us on Tuesday evening, February 14 for our CTE Showcase! One of the many activities includes Vital Signs by Therapeutic Services students in Room TC4 during the 5:00 hour. CTE SHOWCASE - FEBRUARY 14 - 5:00-7:00 PM #ThisIsCTE #CTEMonth

Over the weekend, Taylor County School administrators were alerted of a school threat made toward Grafton High School. Law enforcement was immediately alerted, and is conducting an investigation. As a result, schools throughout the county will have an increased presence of law enforcement on Monday, February 13, 2023, and longer if deemed necessary. Grafton Police Department, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department, the West Virginia State Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are monitoring all aspects of this investigation. We believe there is no immediate concern for our schools and surrounding communities, and students should report for a normal day of instruction on Monday. Our primary concern is the safety of our children, and all efforts are underway to ensure school buildings and their surrounding campuses are protected. Updates will be provided as more information is available.

Congrats GHS Entertainers on a great first performance for this competition season. They finished 3rd in class B. Check out Director Mayle ready for a getaway. #BearcatPride

GHS competed in the state Academic Showdown competition for the first time today at WVU. Thank you to Ms. Dalton and students for all the work preparing. Team 1 finished 3rd out of 12 teams today. Congratulations to both teams. #BearcatPride

The 2023 WV State Swim Meet will be held on February 16th and 17th. Students are able to attend the meet, but in order for it to be a school approved absence, they must submit proof of ticket purchase along with a picture of them at the swim meet to verify attendance. Good luck to our Bearcats! Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/WVSSAC

Come support our GHS Entertainers as they perform at South Harrison on Saturday. Best of luck to all those performing!

Join us next Tuesday evening, February 14, for our CTE Showcase! We LOVE our CTE programs and students! Hope to see you there! #CTEMonth #ThisIsCTE

GHS Future Business Leaders of America will be celebrating FBLA WEEK! GHS FBLA is just one of three CTSOs, Career and Technical Student Organizations, at Grafton High School. CTE students and programs will host special events throughout the month of February. GHS FBLA is 50+ members strong this year with a rich history of alumni! #ThisIsCTE #CareerTechWV #CTEMonth #FBLA #FBLAWeek

GHS SWIMMING 2023 INDIVIDUAL STATE QUALIFIERS: Will Angus 100 fly/100 back Katie Novisky 200 free/500 free Bella Lemon 50 free Patrick Foley 200 IM Jonathan Maier 50 free RELAYS 200 Medley: Will Angus, Layne England, Pat Foley, Jonathan Maier 200 Free: Jonathan Maier, Zach Nibert, Layne England, Will Angus The Bearcats have qualified a record 7 swimmers for STATES!!! 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💙💙💛💙💛💙💛

Outstanding Career and Technical Students at Grafton High School were honored today as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). Thirty-four students (22 juniors and 12 seniors) were inducted for membership based on their skill development and academic achievement in their Career & Technical courses. Thirty-one, two-year members were also recognized and received purple and white graduation cords and a two-year member lapel pin. Since 1984, NTHS has been the honor society for CTE, serving high schools, career centers, community & technical colleges, and universities. Recognizing over 50,000 new members annually, NTHS exists to advocate for and empower all students to pursue the technical and academic skills needed to build their careers and a skilled global workforce. From celebrating these students to awarding nearly $300,000 in scholarships each year, NTHS believes in empowering and supporting students. Congratulations to the student members and faculty of the National Technical Honor Society at Grafton High School. To learn more about the National Technical Honor Society, visit nths.org. #ThisIsCTE #WVEd #CareerTechWV