September 23, 2021 COVID Update posted in News
Seniors- local companies are sponsoring a full ride scholarship for ONE Class of 2022 Senior to attend Davis and Elkins. In order to apply, you must have a 3.25 GPA or higher and submit an essay to the committee between 500-1,500 words describing how you will pay it forward to the state of WV if you are selected for this scholarship. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity if you are eligible. A committee will select candidates to come in for interviews and then they will determine who is the winner of the full ride. For more info, please visit the site below and apply.
https://wdtv.secondstreetapp.com/Emerging-Leaders-Scholarship/
Taylor County Schools honors the hard work and dedication of our Service Personnel today! They are the backbone of our system and without them we would not be able to support our students and families the way we do! A shout out and big thank you to our bus drivers, cooks, custodians, aides, and secretaries! We honor you today!
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This week Prestige Healthcare Resources Statewide is working with multiple “companies” located in the GHS Career and Technical Education wing – Riverside Designs, FFA Ignites, FFA Greenhouse, and Bearcat Gym. Prestige Healthcare, the simulated workplace company for the Therapeutic Services concentration, is offering a wellness screening to perform and practice taking vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse.
Prestige Healthcare Resources Statewide is looking forward to practicing more complex skill sets throughout the year!
To learn more about the Therapeutic Services concentration at GHS, please contact Mrs. Saffle.
#ThisIsCTE
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, a wonderful Grafton Rotary luncheon was prepared and served by Grafton High School’s Bearcat Den and Bearcat Bakery.
Bearcat Den and Bearcat Bakery are the simulated workplace companies of Grafton High School’s ProStart and Baking and Pastry course concentrations. “From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime”. For more information, please visit National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ProStart Program (chooserestaurants.org).
Executive Baker, Leighera Weaver and Front House Manager, Alynna Denike, shared the delicious dishes for this month’s luncheon: Spaghetti Carbonara served with a side salad and French bread cheesy garlic bread, topped off by Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake.
#ThisIsCTE
Today a few GHS students were able to meet with Senator Manchin and learn about our US Service Academies! If you are interested in learning more about attending an academy, please speak to your counselor about it!
Anna Jarvis Elementary is closed today September 22, 2021 due to no water. This only impacts Anna Jarvis Elementary, all other schools in Taylor County are open.
September 21, 2021 COVID positive and quarantine numbers update.
New positive and quarantine numbers for 9/18/21 - 9/20/21 posted for Taylor County Schools. Please make sure your students are masked on the bus and in our facilities practicing all mitigation strategies. Together we are making a difference!
Today (September 17) is the deadline to register for the October 23 ACT test.
https://cloud.e.act.org/reg
Taylor County Schools working with the Taylor County Health Department will begin providing updates to numbers of staff and students quarantined and positive. We have 172 students and 5 staff quarantined, 30 students and 5 staff positive.
*Important Child Nutrition Update* Food shortages are nationwide, and our district is experiencing unavailable items and substitutions for those items must be made. Menus are subject to change, but we will notify you when possible. Thank you for your understanding!
Order your 21-22 yearbook now and get the best deal all year. (20-21 yearbooks have not yet arrived but we will distributed once here.)
Senior Aden Carroll was elected by his classmates (fellow "employees") as Riverside Designs September Employee of the Month. Riverside Designs is the Simulated Workplace company for the GHS Coding, App, and Game Design Concentration.
Aden has earned industry recognized, Microsoft Office credentials in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. He earned Adobe Certified Professional in Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 in May 2021.
Aden will graduate as a CTE Completer in three concentrations: (1) Coding, App, and Game Design, (2) Information Management, (3) Management and Administrative Support.
Aden is a member of the GHS Football team and was inducted to the National Technical Honor Society in May 2021.
To learn more about WVDE Simulated Workplace, https://wvde.us/simulated-workplace/.
Congratulations, Aden! #ThisIsCTE
Reminder that tomorrow, Sept. 17th, is a 2hr Early Dismissal for all Taylor County Schools.
Join the FBLA FUN on WELCOME WEDNESDAY!
There will be **** DOOR PRIZES! ****
Must attend to enter your name for 1 of 3, $20 gift cards!
Did you know FBLA provides Scholarship Opportunities?
Just one of the MANY BENEFITS of being an active member in FBLA! https://www.fbla-pbl.org/divisions/fbla/fbla-awards-recognition/
We'll see students tomorrow for Welcome Wednesday in TC7!
Attention juniors and seniors: The ASVAB assessment will be administered at Grafton High School Thursday, October 14th at 7:55 a.m. in the Mary Battle Studio. The ASVAB is a test designed for career exploration and also to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. 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. For your information, it will last through the morning and all test takers will eat 2nd lunch. After that, students return to their regularly scheduled classes 6th period.
FBLA welcomes new and returning members!
GHS FBLA will meet on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 during AA.
FBLA offers a variety of activities and competitive events to help explore student interests and talents! Come check it out in TC7/TC8.
FBLA helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.
Student group picture: Previous FBLA members recognized by the Taylor County Board of Education, May 2019, courtesy Mountain Statesman.
All staff, students and visitors will remain masked on all buses and facilities as Taylor County remains red on the WVDHHR map as of today, September 12, 2021. Exceptions include eating, recess and outdoors.
