Grafton High School

From Coach Depiano Tennis will officially begin on Monday, March 3rd. Practices for the week of March 3rd will be Monday- Friday, 3:30-5:00 at the courts. You must have a current physical and proof of insurance to practice. If you are interested in playing and have not already signed up please contact Coach De Piano or Coach Knight with any questions.

Please see the link below for a Message from the Superintendent: Feb. 28th, 2025 https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/article/2057751

CTE Month Student Spotlight Kassidy “Kai” Heldreth Coding, App, and Game Design Completer After graduation, Kai plans to attend West Virginia University to study Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Her goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree and possibly a master’s. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025: In order to be Promise eligible, you MUST fill out the FAFSA as well. Both of these need to be filled out by March 1st, 2025 in order to be eligible for the Fall school year. Even if you do not yet have the scores you need, you should still fill both out. Promise application can be found here: https://www.cfwv.com/financial-aid/promise-scholarship/apply-now/

CTE Month Student Spotlight Gabriel Young Therapeutic Services Completer After graduation, Gabe plans to attend West Virginia University to pursue a Nursing career. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

GNN: What would you change? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouaqnwZRTK4

The Maverick Ware Memorial Scholarship is now available on the Class of 2025 TEAMS. This scholarship is for GHS Seniors planning to attend Fairmont State. Applications are due by 3/28.

The Big 10 Scholarship is now available on the Class of 2025 TEAMS. Applications are due to Mrs. Shumaker by 3/21.

CTE Month Student Spotlight Aaron Gallo Therapeutic Services Completer After graduation, Aaron plans to attend Fairmont State University to pursue a Nursing career. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

A great opportunity for Juniors or Seniors. The application deadline is Friday!

It's finally here - the annual arts night! See you at 6:30 in the cafeteria!

Creating an Interactive Diorama was the challenge presented to Coding 1 students. Students were able to select their own topic to share a minimum of three important facts. Using Scratch Coding, students created an experience for the viewer to click an object to learn more or see an animation. Check out Cody's project to learn more about the game of Chess! https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1130220134 Coding 1 is available to students in Grades 10-12. The course is encouraged for critical thinking skills, problem solving, and is helpful for both future careers in technology and gaining important computer skills in general. Please see Mrs. Ward in TC8 to learn more. #ThisIsCTE #CTEMonth

CTE Month Student Spotlight Noah Nestor Welding Completer FFA and Skills USA Member After graduation, Noah plans to gain employment in the coal industry. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

Congrats to our own Lindsay Sutphin. Her poem "Books" has been selected to be published by Appelley Publishing in the 2025 Rising Stars Collection.

Congratulations to our Grafton High School National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) members! On Friday afternoon, February 21, the 2024-2025 Induction Ceremony was held in the GHS Auditorium with parents, special guests, and full student body in attendance. A total of 69 Juniors and Seniors were recognized for their accomplishments in their CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathway. NTHS continues to support the next generation of workers and leaders through chapter activities built around our Core Four Objectives of career development, leadership development, service, and recognition. NTHS Overview https://youtu.be/xRRZ3ZehSj8 #CTEMonth #NTHS

CTE Month Student Spotlight Lawson Miller Welding Completer After graduation, Lawson’s goal is to secure immediate employment in landscaping, welding, or building construction. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

Several students were recognized during tonight's board meeting for their academic achievement. Congratulations to the Spelling Bee, Math Field Day, and Memorial Day Essay Winners!

CTE Month Student Spotlight Jennah Charlton Agriculture Completer FFA Officer 2024-2025 (Sentinel) After graduation, Jennah plans to study Elementary Education at Fairmont State University. Jennah currently participates in an internship serving as a Teacher’s Aide at Anna Jarvis Elementary. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth

Capture this year's memories before it's too late! The Grafton High School yearbook is on sale now starting at $77. Order yours online at jostensyearbooks.com before July 31!

CTE Month Student Spotlight Lillie Crimm Agriculture Completer FFA Member After graduation, Lillie plans to attend Fairmont State University. She will study forensics and criminal justice. #ThisIsCTE #NTHS #CTEMonth