Attention current students in grades 9 to 11....
The Taylor County Board of Education is currently developing options for the 2024-25 school calendar. Options being considered include a week long spring break OR two long weekend breaks during the spring months. Also under consideration is a possible shift in Grafton High School graduation dates due to timing of other breaks and requirements set forth by the WVDE.
A public hearing is scheduled for February 27, 2024, at 5:30 at the Taylor County Board of Education to discuss the school calendar options as well as the Non-Traditional Day Plan (NTID).
If you have concerns or questions, please plan to attend or email Jenny McCarthy-jmccarthy@k12.wv.us for calendar concerns/questions
OR Helen Roberts-hjroberts@k12.wv.us for NTID plan concerns/questions.
This week's edition of WGHS...
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CLASS OF 2024: This is a reminder that we are one week from our FAFSA Night in the GHS Library from 4-6pm. Please sign up using the following link if you plan on attending. You must create your FSA ID at least 3-5 days prior to the FAFSA Night. Please remember to complete this task this week. Please bring your school iPad to the FAFSA Night as well.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grafton-high-school-fafsa-workshop-rescheduled-from-1824-tickets-796115110727?aff=oddtdtcreator
The TCMS vs. GHS game has been rescheduled for this Friday at 9:00 AM. Students must bring $1 for admission to the game. All money will go towards funding for future student activities.
GHS students- be sure to wear your blue and gold to support your school!
After Prom is an event organized by parents and community members. There have been years we did not have one, but for the last two years we have. We have been looking for volunteers for a few weeks now. It takes a strong core group to organize and several more to chaperone. At this point, we have two volunteers. Prom is about 10 weeks away and time to start organize an after prom is quickly closing. It requires fundraising, seeking donations, organizing activities, food and chaperones. This is a last call to see if anyone is interested. Please contact Mrs. Shumaker if interested.
The GHS Varsity Ball scheduled for tomorrow will still be occurring. Reminder that the dance is $5 for admission. Dance starts at 7 pm and goes until 10 pm.
UPDATED SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow, Friday, Feb 16th, 2024 will now be a County Wide School Closure Day. Students and Staff will not report. Students are not required to complete any instruction or assignments. Taylor County Schools will not be utilizing a NTI Day as previously announced. This change is due to guidelines set forth by the WV Department of Education.
Hello Bearcat Families,
As you know, we have our first NTID day tomorrow. For GHS students, your subjects for tomorrow's assignments are math, social studies, fine arts and related arts. You downloaded your assignments to your iPad last fall. Your teachers will be available from 10 to 3 tomorrow if you need assistance. Have a good evening and stay well!
Friday, February 16, 2024 will be Non-Traditional Instruction Day for all Taylor County Schools as a result of result of unforeseen staff shortages throughout the school district. This is NTI Day #1 for students. Students will learn from home and staff will be available for support from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Congratulations to Sierra Persinger for winning the WVAEA 2024 Flag Competition. Youth Art Month Flag Winner is from GHS!!!! Go Bearcats
Go Bearcats
Congratulations to Brayden Perks for being United Technical Center's Spring Employee of the Semester with the Power Sports program
UTC selects students to be Employees of the Semester for being hard-working, dedicated, reliable, responsible, leaders, & team players! 🏆
Great job, Brayden!
This week's Bearcat if the Week!
https://www.bearcatbulletin.org/post/featured-bearcat-of-the-week-the-bearcat
Congratulations to the newest members of the Grafton High School National Honor Society. Thank you to the sponsor, Mrs. Gainer, and the current members for organizing a wonderful induction.
#BearcatProud
SNACK/DRINK DONATIONS: Reminder that we are seeking snack and drink donations for Varsity Ball dance on Saturday. Please send donations to the main office. Thanks in advance for any contributions!
This Saturday is the 2024 Varsity Ball Dance. Enter through the Sam Bord entrance. $5 admission.
CLASS OF 2024: There is a scholarship available on TEAMS for those planning to continue their education in a healthcare field. Scholarship eligibility requirements are included in the document. The UHC Auxiliary scholarship is due on April 25th, 2024.
Make sure to wear your blue and gold to show your Bearcat Pride and support your GHS Faculty in the game on Friday!
The GHS faculty will be taking on the TCMS faculty in a basketball game this Friday for students. Students must bring $1 on Friday to be admitted to the game. All money will go towards funding future student activities.
GO BEARCATS!
Our 2024 Varsity Ball games will be this Wednesday, February 14th. Come out and support our Bearcats! We will also have the YLA Chili Cookoff in Mary Battle. Join us for a night of fun at GHS
