Congratulations to our first group of Digital Imaging Year 2 students for successfully completing the requirements to be recognized as an Adobe Certified Professional for the 2022-2023 school year! Students recently earned an industry recognized credential in Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator.
Connor, Mattie, and Gabby also earned Photoshop certification in the Year 1, Digital Imaging & Multimedia course. This two-certification accomplishment provides them with an additional digital badge to add to their email signatures, resumes, and portfolios. The additional badge is featured and is titled, "Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design."
#ThisisCTE #adobe
Congratulations to the GHS students who placed at the WV FBLA State Leadership Conference. We are so proud of all of our students and teachers who attended and represented our school so well. #bearcatpride
Congratulations, Caroline! Way to represent GHS #bearcatpride
Great opportunity for girls interested in STEM.
Congratulations to Justin Gainer for his performance at the Regional Math Field Day. Justin placed 10th among all the high school students and will be advancing to the State Math Field Day on April 22nd.
#BearcatProud
Junior Bearcats,
On Wednesday, March 22nd you will be taking the college board SAT exam during our annual SAT School Day. This message is to inform you of important information regarding test day.
Students are expected to report to the Scotty Hamilton gym by 7:45 AM. Staff will begin admitting students into the gym at 7:30 AM. Backpacks and other personal belongings should be kept in a locker, vehicle, or in the commons area. Smart Phones and smart watches are not permitted in the testing area. All electronic devices will be collected and placed in Ziploc bags with your name on it and stored in a secure location. Any device found in the testing area will result in your immediate removal from the testing center. The test shall begin no later than 8:30 AM and should conclude by 12:30 PM. Pencils, scratch paper, and calculators will be provided to you. You may elect to bring your own calculator, but it will need to be checked by our testing staff before entering the gymnasium. Students will have assigned seats in the gym and may not switch places before the test begins. A healthy snack will be provided by the cafeteria at roughly 10:30 AM. Water will also be provided. Students can elect to bring their own snacks and water, but items must be left under desk during testing. After completing the exam and being dismissed from the testing site students with a parent note are excused to sign out at the office. Students without a note will return to their scheduled classes. An optional lunch will be provided to all students after being released from the gymnasium.
If you have any further questions, please reach out to Mr. Knopp
Parent-Teacher Conference
Tuesday, 3/14
4:00 to 6:00
Updated 2023 Lady Cats Softball Schedule
Do you think you may be interested in a career in aviation maintenance, do not miss this opportunity.
Interested in Aviation Maintenance through Pierpont?
Pierpont Aviation Maintenance will have an open house on March 25th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the National Aerospace Education Center.
The event will focus on the program and careers that await graduates.
Congratulations to GHS winners of the Young Writer’s Award.
Grade 9-10 - Gabriel Young
Grade 11-12 - Nathan Castle
#BearcatProud
2023 Bearcat Spring Sports Schedules
Attention GHS Juniors and Seniors:
Each year, we assist students in need with acquiring attire for prom. Please fill out this survey to indicate whether or not you need assistance in getting formal attire for prom.
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JUNIORS AND SENIORS:
Please fill out the following form regarding After Prom
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Thank you to Steve Louzy, owner and operator of Ground Rules, for the work on phase 2 of our courtyard update.
The art students of Grafton High School will be exhibiting their art for the month of March. The art will be located at the Grafton Gallery 62 West. The Gallery is located in downtown Main Street of Grafton.
Please come and support your local Bearcat artists: Molly Oldaker, Sydney Chen, Ruby Hendrickson, Nevaeh Hostler, Gabryel Phillips, Amelia Dahl, Carmen Peggs, Allie Knotts, Marili Poling, Kendra Rogucki, Lyndsay Bolyard, Averielle Kelly, Mya Collins, Addie Tucker, Emily Viani, Larkin Nicholson, Madison Stout, Abigail Paugh, Casey Lipscomb, and Lillian Roy.
The Class of 1968 is now available for the Class of 2023 seniors to apply to.
Seniors- please be checking the Class of 2023 TEAMS page for all scholarship updates. The local scholarships are beginning to be released and there are some great opportunities to earn awards to help towards your schooling after graduation!
4th Annual Hometown Hero Scholarship is now available.
The GHS Class of 1994 is giving all graduating Seniors from the GHS class of 2023 the opportunity to apply for the Hometown Hero Scholarship by submitting a 2-page essay entitled “What Heroes Mean to Me.” Remember, heroes come in all shapes and sizes, so it does not have to be military related.
All applications must be received by April 10, 2023.
Applications may be emailed to: ghs94@comcast.net
Or mailed to: GHS Class of 1994, 33 Milva Lane, Grafton, WV 26354
Hard copies of the scholarship are available in the counseling office and electronic copies can be accessed on your Class of 2023 Class Teams.
Interested in learning more about Fairmont State?
Maroon and White Day is a great event for you to explore what FSU has to offer. There will be tours, informational sessions, and free lunch provided. Open to students of all ages, not just seniors.
If you are interested, please register at: FAIRMONTSTATE.EDU/maroonandwhiteday
🐾Grafton YLA Raffle - $8 per ticket 🐾
Support our YLA by purchasing tickets for the raffle. See a YLA student, Jordan Niggemyer, or Mr. Zukowski to purchase a 🎟️
Raffle closes March 31st, 2023
