LSIC Membership...
The GHS Local School Improvement Council has an open position this year for a community member who is not an employee or parent of a student at GHS.
If you are interested in supporting our school in this position, please contact Mrs. Shumaker at the main office or by email. 304-265-3046 or lrshumak@k12.wv.us
The group meets 4 times per year for approximately one hour after school.
Thank you in advance for any interest.
Dates at a Glance
We had a great Back to School Block Party and Orientation last night.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Reminder that all students, including UTC and Pierpont Aviation are to be in attendance at GHS for a full day tomorrow. We will start the bus to UTC on Friday.
See you all tomorrow.
In the meantime, check out the video from last night.
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Welcome back, students! 🎉 We’re so excited to kick off another year of learning and growth. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 📚✨ #BackToSchool #NewBeginnings
WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is so excited to host our very own West Virginia University graduate & STEM advocate & celebrity, also know as The Space Gal, Emily Calandrelli!! This will be a live Q&A session on Aug. 27 at 7pm! Hear about this Statler alumna's academic journey from Mountaineer to mission control, and how she's preparing for her upcoming trip to outer space 👩🏻🚀Join us on Youtube live via @westvirginiau or use the Zoom link below to participate in the Q&A 🪐⭐
https://wvu.zoom.us/j/91204600414
We can't wait to see you tonight. Orientation is at 6:00. Please enter through the front doors of the school.
Back to School Block Party starts at 7:15. Enter through Sam Board Drive Entrance. We will be in the Scotty Hamilton Gym.
See you tonight!
2024-2025 Taylor County Schools
Start & Dismissal Times
The Big Ten is excited to partner with local officiating boards with fall sports about to begin. Please see the attached flyers for the new amount officials will be paid this year and a notice of a $1 ticket increase. Do not forget in Taylor County, we have a levy that allows all Taylor County School students and senior citizens in our county to enter regular season ball games and fine art performances for free. If you are a senior citizen and need a new pass, you can get one at the gate during home games. Thank you to the voters of Taylor County!
New Student Orientation and Block Party...
Check out this one-day, student opportunity coming in October!
Application due by Friday, September 13.
https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/2024-cjis-teen-academy-08824.pdf
There was a huge turnout for senior Paint My Space today. They will be finishing up throughout the week, so if you enter the student lot, please be cautious of wet paint. Stay tuned for pictures of final masterpieces. If you're around the school, you should go take a walk and check out all of the creativity. Funds raised from Paint My Space go toward activities and rewards! If there's a senior still wanting to do this, you have not missed the opportunity. Stop in the office and sign up for a spot.
Bus Schedules are now available. You can find them located on the TCS App under Documents -Transportation or from the TCS Website.
For questions please contact the Bus Garage at (304)265-0518
https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/documents/departments/transportation/236635
Paint your space part 3, more pics! We had over 50 students take part in this tradition this year!
Paint your space part 2, more pics!
Paint your space day! Our Seniors will be in the parking lot all week working on their spots. Stop by and take a look!
Taylor County Schools App Update Information.
Just sending a reminder that paint your space is Monday as long as the weather is good. Tuesday is the rain date. If you can't be there Monday, call the office and make arrangements to paint later if you wish. See you then.
Back to School Fun Fair!
Please join us at our Grafton Bearcats Football first home game of the season to celebrate the 40th reunion of the Grafton Bearcats 1984 WV Class AA State Football Champions!
Friday September 6, 2024
5:30 Pre-Game reception in Mary Battle Studio for 1984 team players and staff
6:25 Pre-Game on field Introductions of 1984 team players and staff
7:00 2024 Grafton Bearcats vs East Fairmont
Saturday September 7, 2024
6:00 Dinner at Tygart Lake State Park Lodge
Thank you for the great paint work to our county painter, Kristy! She painted the doors along the front of the school. They look fantastic. Still a few to go.