Grafton High School

Last week in Charleston, four students from Grafton High School participated in the Youth in Government program presented by the Youth Leadership Association. Prior to attending Youth in Governments, these students researched needs in West Virginia and wrote legislation that they felt was important for our state. Bryce Isner was the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Jaylin Summers and MJ Niggemyer served in the House, while Sophia Austin served as a lobbyist. These students were able to meet with students from all over the state and consider different issues and viewpoints those students feel were important. Grafton High School's Youth Leadership Association (YLA) chapter allows students to consider public policy issues in programs like this and Model United Nations.

Class of 2025, we need your help! Please use the form posted on Teams to upload your favorite baby photo of yourself to be used for decorations for the senior breakfast. We are trying to get as many of the seniors as possible to upload their photo! See Mrs. Himes if you have any questions.

Attention Class of 2025: If you would like to nominate songs to be considered for the Class of 2025 Graduation Song, please fill out this form. Each senior can nominate up to 3 songs. Songs will be reviewed to ensure they are school appropriate prior to being placed on the ballot. All nominations must be school appropriate.

Students in Grades 9-11: If you were considering taking a WV Virtual School course over the summer, an application must be filled out and submitted to Mrs. Shumaker by Monday, May 5th. Please note that this is not the same as credit recovery. Applications are available on TEAMS or in the counseling office. Please see Mrs. Himes for any questions.

Grafton High School Prom 2025 Prom King - Javin Summers Prom Queen - Hadley Horne Thank you to our sponsors, Mrs. Eskridge and Mrs. May. Dinner by Leonard's Grill. Dessert by GHS ProStart Much appreciation to all chaperones, teachers and students who helped set up and will help put away. Thanks to teachers for their patience who were displaced for the week. 💛💙💛💙

Check out this week's Fast News with Flea! https://m.youtube.com/shorts/BWjaY7lzHPg

We would like to congratulate two of our bearcats, Dillan America & Cam Foley, on signing with Washington & Jefferson to play football today. ❤️🖤 We are very proud of you both and wish you success in your collegiate football careers! 🏈💙💛

Greenhouse opens Saturday! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EY5siqV5x/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Applications for the WV Governor's School of Entrepreneurship are available. We encourage any student with a 2.5 GPA in grades 9-11 to apply for this awesome opportunity! If you are interested, please see a school counselor ASAP. Deadline is May 9th. Link for more information: https://wvde.us/academics/middle-secondary-education/student-events-programs-initiatives/governors-schools-west-virginia/governors-school-entrepreneurship

EXCITING NEWS! The Taylor County FFA Greenhouse is officially opening for the 2025 season this Saturday, April 26th. Come out for opening day this Saturday to see all that they have to offer. There are traditional items available that are offered each year PLUS some new items! Please share to spread the word. Monday-Friday 8:30-2:30 Saturday 9:00 - 12:00 Or by appointment - contact Mr. Tennant

If you are going to The Hive, make sure you complete the online waiver for The Hive ASAP. https://waiver.roller.app/HiveEntertainmentZone/home

As we approach May, this is a reminder of all of the upcoming events for the Class of 2025. We look forward to celebrating all of their accomplishments in the upcoming month!

Attention Class of 2025: Please fill out this form regarding scholarships/awards that you will be receiving. Link is posted in TEAMS or you can use the QR code included in this post.

Attention juniors and seniors-

If you plan to drive yourself or get a ride to after prom, you must get this form signed and submitted by Wednesday, April 23rd. The day we come back from Spring Break. Forms are available today in the main office and outside of the cafeteria. Please read the form carefully. Reminder that even if you drive yourself or get a ride, you cannot leave before 4:00 am.

These are the only pictures I will be posting until prom night in order to keep the anticipation up, but I want to brag on our welding and building construction classes. In less than 12 hours, they have installed the cabling system ceiling and walls and laid the framework for the dance floor. I am so proud and appreciative of the instructors, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Uhl, and their students. Thank you all - Mrs. Shumaker

Check out this week's GNN! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cQY4OAJeUak&feature=youtu.be

🇵🇪✨ ¡Una experiencia peruana en nuestras clases de español! ✨🇵🇪 Our Spanish students recently enjoyed a flavorful Peruvian experience right here at school! Spanish 2 Honors and Spanish 3 students took part in a fun role-play activity, pretending to visit a Peruvian restaurant with their “families.” They practiced ordering food in Spanish and then enjoyed a delicious tasting of arroz chaufa (Peruvian fried rice), tallarín saltado (stir-fried noodles), and chicha morada — all catered by Miskycha, a local Peruvian restaurant. Spanish 1, 4 and 5 Honors students also got to taste chicha morada, tallarín saltado, and arroz chaufa, and had a blast making their own Peruvian tequeños in class! It was a wonderful opportunity to bring Spanish language and culture to life through food, role-play, and hands-on learning. ¡Qué experiencia tan sabrosa! 🌎🍽️ #SpanishClass #CulturalExperience #PeruvianCuisine #LanguageInAction #GHSWorldLanguages

It is time to sign up for the Annual Whitewater Rafting trip. There are 40 spots available and sign ups will be put up in the counseling office today. The trip is on an exam day, so you must be exempt from exams to attend. Seniors- this is after graduation, but you are welcome to attend the trip with the school if you are interested. $40 per person due when permission forms are turned in. First you must sign up to reserve your spot, so don't forget to do that today!

Thank you, Exxon! 🙌 Grafton High School would like to extend our gratitude to Exxon for their generous $500 donation. We truly appreciate your commitment to our school and community!