GHS students have been writing articles for the Bearcat Bulletin this school year. To read the different articles and see what is going on at GHS, you can use this QR code to instantly access the Bearcat Bulletin.
Thank you Ms. Dalton for helping with this project and to all of the students who have written articles for the bulletin! It has been a great addition to the school.
Congratulations to Carrie Ellen Richards on earning her MIG Structural Welding certification! Great work, CE!!!
Today is National Bus Driver Appreciation Day - Grafton High School would like to extend our appreciation to all of our Taylor County Bus Drivers for all that they do for our students and families. You all are greatly appreciated!
Any students in grades 10-12 who are interested in the Aviation Maintenance program at Pierpont are encouraged to attend the field trip on March 7th to explore what this program has to offer. We will be given a tour of the facility and opportunities to ask questions about the program. Please see Mrs. Himes (Wyatt) if you are interested in attending. Permission forms are due next week.
The GHS Entertainers will perform this Saturday at Robert C. Byrd High School. Come out and support our wonderful performers! Good luck to our Entertainers!
Wishing the best of luck to our Bearcats performing next week in All State Choir and Symphony! Congratulations to Sydney, Wyatt, Jerra, and Alexis!!!
Congratulations! The following Entertainers were selected for All State Choir-
Alexis Sharp
Wyatt Davis
Jerra Halbritter
#BearcatPride
Any TCMS or GHS students in grades 6-12 interested in being a part of the Taylor County Mountain Biking team are encouraged to attend an informational meeting with Mr. Wilson next Thursday, March 2nd at 5:30 pm in Mary Battle Studio.
This week we celebrate National FFA Week.
Thank you to all of our students in FFA, Mr. Tennant for his dedication and passion for agriculture and education, and surrounding FFA chapters in the state of WV and beyond.
Taylor County FFA has REGIONAL CHAMPIONS.
The Northcentral FFA Regional Scholastic competition happened today at Marion CountyTechnical Center and Taylor County continued the tradition of top notch competitors. Kellen Lambert won the Prepared Public Speaking contest with her speech on “Fake Meat.” The Parliamentary Procedure team of Paige Moore, Presider, Macy Johnson, Mary Dom, Lillie Crimm, Cheyenne Foster, Kellen Lambert and Jennah Charlton, alternate, won the regional event. Both the team and Kellen earned the right to move on to state competition this summer during State FFA Convention. Great job ladies! Let’s bring home more STATE TITLES!
Tonight Will Angus was recognized for holding every swim record at Grafton High School. In addition, Will placed 7th in the 100 back stroke and 11th in the 100 fly this week at the state tournament. Congratulations Will. Pictured with Will is head coach Heather England.
Congrats to Bearcat wrestlers Jeremiah Mitchell and Seth Horne. Both wrestlers punched their ticket to states today. Jeremiah finished 4th in the region. Seth finished 3rd in the region.
Congratulations to Grafton Cheerleading!
GHS received 2nd place for stunt competition at AB today.
Miley Knotts received CHAMPION in jumps & 3rd in tumbling!
Aubrey Compton received 2nd for tumbling & 2nd for jumps !
The Grafton 5 Mile run provides a challenging race course, as well as pre and post race fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Grafton High School track teams, the 5 mile course begins and ends on the track at Grafton High school. The event will kick off with a half mile kids fun run, followed by the 5 Mile Run and 2 Mile Walk. Post race refreshments will be available for runners and walkers after the event.
REGISTER AT: https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Grafton/Grafton5MileRun
Early Registration ends March 1st. Race shirts are guaranteed to early registrants ONLY. Race shirts will be first come, first serve for quantity and sizes to those who register AFTER March 1st. Online registration will close on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Seniors- reminder to be checking the Class of 2023 Teams for scholarship opportunities. New scholarships are being posted throughout the month.
Women in Novelis Scholarship: Application Form for High School Seniors
Submissions due by March 31, 2023
Open to high school seniors from schools in Mon, Harrison, Marion, Taylor, or Preston counties. This is for students pursuing a 2- or 4- year degree in STEM, business, safety, or a skilled trade. GPA could be considered but is not a determining factor. Three awards will be given in the amounts of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 based on the discretion of the Women in Novelis committee at Novelis Fairmont.
Fill out scholarship here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9Hcs0jYu-UeRvYUXbvx6Nj6MZ9HOeNFJnVX42MjOZqZUME01S0JETEVUVzlOQzVYMUZDVjYyRVNVSi4u
Come out and support the Boys' Bearcat Basketball teams as they have their last home game of the regular season. All students who attend from GHS will be entered to win a gift card by signing up at the door. Go Bearcats!
THANK YOU for your participation and support of our CTE Showcase!
Several students were able to practice their performances for upcoming CTSO competitions - SkillsUSA, FBLA, and FFA.
We enjoyed a great evening celebrating our students and programs!
#CTEMonth #ThisIsCTE
Save the Date.
***Congrats to our FIVE Bearcat swimmers selected to All Big Ten Teams:
Will Angus - Boys 1st Team
Katie Novisky - Girls 2nd Team
Bella Lemon - Honorable Mention
Jonathan Maier - Honorable Mention
Patrick Foley - Honorable Mention
Pierpont Community and Technical College will be at GHS on TONIGHT, February 14, to share information about earning EDGE Credits (Earn a Degree, Graduate Early) and how to apply for the EDGE Scholarship. Session will begin at 6:00 in TC6.
Immediately following at 6:30, Pierpont C&TC, will share WV Invests Grant information. #ThisIsCTE #CTEMonth
