GHS students competed at SCORES, an academic competition at Marshall University. The following students placed in competitions:
Health Science Exam - 2nd place - Miley Singleton
Art & Design: Logo and Branding: Sophomores - 1st place - Corbin Newbraugh; 2nd place - Breliana Spencer; 3rd place - Calib Waters
Broadcast Newswriting - 1st place - Brayden White; 2nd place - Parker Biller
Photojournalism: Feature Video: 3rd place - Lucas Nicholson
The Next Best Team Competition: 3rd place - Sara Moore, Braxton Poling, Becket Stallings, and Savannah Workman
Creative Writing: Short Story: 3rd place - Rowan Duvall
General Physics - 2nd place - Zheng Chen
✨ Grafton High School Senior Awards Ceremony ✨🎓
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our incredible seniors!
📅 Monday, May 18th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Grafton High School
Senior family members are welcome and encouraged to attend as we recognize the hard work and achievements of the Class of 2026!
🚨 IMPORTANT
If you or an organization you’re a part of plan to present a scholarship, please contact Mrs. Himes via email to be included in the awards ceremony program:
📧 taylor.himes@k12.wv.us
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our Bearcat community! 🐾💙💛
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our incredible seniors!
📅 Monday, May 18th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Grafton High School
Senior family members are welcome and encouraged to attend as we recognize the hard work and achievements of the Class of 2026!
🚨 IMPORTANT
If you or an organization you’re a part of plan to present a scholarship, please contact Mrs. Himes via email to be included in the awards ceremony program:
📧 taylor.himes@k12.wv.us
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our Bearcat community! 🐾💙💛
ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS ATTENDING PROM-
Message from Grafton Floral: If you plan to order flowers for prom from Grafton Floral, please get your orders in as soon as possible. Orders must be in by Wednesday of next week in order to guarantee that your requests can be fulfilled.
GNN researched the history of the Taylor County Technical Center:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6JlCturYhE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6JlCturYhE
Our outstanding teachers and staff were recognized during Tuesday’s board meeting. Their hard work and dedication to supporting our students are seen and appreciated by so many.
Congratulations to the 2026 Taylor County Schools Staff of the Year: Britney Sheme, Renee Salom, and Angie Moore!
Congratulations to the 2026 Taylor County Schools Staff of the Year: Britney Sheme, Renee Salom, and Angie Moore!
Reminder Grades 9 -11 will be testing on Thursday, April 16th. Be on Time and Bring your iPad Charged.
Class of 2026- If you are a senior who plans to attend the Class of 2026 Senior Reception on Tuesday, May 26th from 5:30-6:45 you must fill out this form to RSVP and indicate how many guests will be attending with you. Seniors must use their school account to complete the form.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jqq1eUnyyM
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jqq1eUnyyM
Check out the amazing work of Mr. Uhl’s students at Grafton High School! 👏
These talented students recently completed a project covering the bleachers with metal and the results look incredible. Their hard work, skill, and teamwork truly show in this finished product. Job well done!
Pictured from left to right: Gage Boram, Troy Weber, Jobe Jones, Jarred Williams, Logan Mayle, Brady McQuain, Ian Cunningham, Wyatt Cunningham, Nate Mewshaw, Jackson Poston, and Garrett Parsons.
We’re proud of you all and appreciate the effort to helping make our school like awesome!💙
These talented students recently completed a project covering the bleachers with metal and the results look incredible. Their hard work, skill, and teamwork truly show in this finished product. Job well done!
Pictured from left to right: Gage Boram, Troy Weber, Jobe Jones, Jarred Williams, Logan Mayle, Brady McQuain, Ian Cunningham, Wyatt Cunningham, Nate Mewshaw, Jackson Poston, and Garrett Parsons.
We’re proud of you all and appreciate the effort to helping make our school like awesome!💙
🎉 Summer Job Opportunity for GHS Students! 🌞
Tygart Lake State Park is now hiring for Summer 2026!
🏖️ Positions Available:
• Lifeguards
• Beach Attendants
💲 Starting Pay: $15.00/hour
📅 Schedule: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
⚠️ Must be available to work every other weekend & holidays
📍 How to Apply:
Applications are available now in Room 214 at Grafton High School
📧 Questions? Contact: erobinso@k12.wv.us
Don’t miss out on a great way to earn money, gain experience, and spend your summer at the lake! 🌊☀️
Tygart Lake State Park is now hiring for Summer 2026!
🏖️ Positions Available:
• Lifeguards
• Beach Attendants
💲 Starting Pay: $15.00/hour
📅 Schedule: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
⚠️ Must be available to work every other weekend & holidays
📍 How to Apply:
Applications are available now in Room 214 at Grafton High School
📧 Questions? Contact: erobinso@k12.wv.us
Don’t miss out on a great way to earn money, gain experience, and spend your summer at the lake! 🌊☀️
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Britney Sheme! 🎉
Grafton High School is proud to celebrate Ms. Sheme for being named Taylor County Teacher of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year! 🏆
For the past 8 years, Ms. Sheme has been an incredible part of our GHS family, inspiring students every day through her passion and dedication. She teaches AP U.S. History, Honors U.S. History, World Studies, Psychology, and Sociology and it is evident that she is making a lasting impact across multiple disciplines.
Ms. Sheme consistently goes above and beyond for her students, and this recognition is truly well deserved. We are so proud of her for representing our school with excellence!
👏 Please join us in congratulating Ms. Sheme on this amazing achievement! 👏
Grafton High School is proud to celebrate Ms. Sheme for being named Taylor County Teacher of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year! 🏆
For the past 8 years, Ms. Sheme has been an incredible part of our GHS family, inspiring students every day through her passion and dedication. She teaches AP U.S. History, Honors U.S. History, World Studies, Psychology, and Sociology and it is evident that she is making a lasting impact across multiple disciplines.
Ms. Sheme consistently goes above and beyond for her students, and this recognition is truly well deserved. We are so proud of her for representing our school with excellence!
👏 Please join us in congratulating Ms. Sheme on this amazing achievement! 👏
Congratulations to our January CTE "Employees" of the Month!
Students have actively contributed to their respective programs and have excelled in the expectations in each.
Well done!
#ThisIsCTE #Classroom2Career #simulatedworkplace
GNN asked students and teachers to complete the Pilates Flexibility Challenge.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/av2TjdoMqtA
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/av2TjdoMqtA
The Grafton-Taylor County Health Department will be at GHS on 4/29 to administer vaccines. Please review the information attached and fill out the vaccine consent form in order for your student to participate.
The information is attached in email and provided on the Class of 2027 Teams for Juniors as well.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school nurse, Mrs. Hatfield at morgan.hatfield@k12.wv.us
The information is attached in email and provided on the Class of 2027 Teams for Juniors as well.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school nurse, Mrs. Hatfield at morgan.hatfield@k12.wv.us
🎢🎓 REMINDER TO THE CLASS OF 2026! 🎓🎢
The Senior Trip to Kennywood is coming up on Friday, May 8th!
Make sure you have the following completed by this Friday:
✅ Permission Form (available outside the cafeteria or on TEAMS)
✅ Payment of $25
📍 Turn everything in to Mrs. Eskridge in Room 207
Don’t miss out on a fun day with your classmates... get your forms and payment in on time! 🎉
The Senior Trip to Kennywood is coming up on Friday, May 8th!
Make sure you have the following completed by this Friday:
✅ Permission Form (available outside the cafeteria or on TEAMS)
✅ Payment of $25
📍 Turn everything in to Mrs. Eskridge in Room 207
Don’t miss out on a fun day with your classmates... get your forms and payment in on time! 🎉
📣 Attention Class of 2026 Seniors & Families!
We have an important update regarding senior events:
The Senior Breakfast originally scheduled for Thursday, May 28th has been canceled. To better accommodate family schedules and allow for greater participation, we are excited to host the Senior Reception.
📅 Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 5:30–6:45 PM
📍 GHS Commons Area
Join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2026!
✨ Appetizers provided by GHS ProStart
🎓 Honor graduate cords will be distributed
The Senior Sermon will follow the reception. Please note that both events are optional, and you are welcome to attend either or both.
We encourage all seniors and families to join us as we celebrate this special milestone. We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 with you! 🎓🎉
Hard copies of the calendar for seniors have been put in the main office, counseling office, and outside of the cafeteria. They have also been sent out on Senior Teams and included in the email to all Class of 2026 members.
We have an important update regarding senior events:
The Senior Breakfast originally scheduled for Thursday, May 28th has been canceled. To better accommodate family schedules and allow for greater participation, we are excited to host the Senior Reception.
📅 Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 5:30–6:45 PM
📍 GHS Commons Area
Join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2026!
✨ Appetizers provided by GHS ProStart
🎓 Honor graduate cords will be distributed
The Senior Sermon will follow the reception. Please note that both events are optional, and you are welcome to attend either or both.
We encourage all seniors and families to join us as we celebrate this special milestone. We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 with you! 🎓🎉
Hard copies of the calendar for seniors have been put in the main office, counseling office, and outside of the cafeteria. They have also been sent out on Senior Teams and included in the email to all Class of 2026 members.
Drumroll .............
The final numbers from our recent NTHS Shoe Drive are in!
648 POUNDS of SHOES collected!
Thank you again from GHS National Technical Honor Society!
#nths
The final numbers from our recent NTHS Shoe Drive are in!
648 POUNDS of SHOES collected!
Thank you again from GHS National Technical Honor Society!
#nths
~ Sharing on behalf of West Virginia University~
Dear WV Teachers, Parents, and Students,
FREE WVU STEM Opportunity for Grades 8–12!
West Virginia University invites students in grades 8–12 to attend STEM Discovery Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026, held in the Chemistry Department (Clark Hall), Morgantown.
This half-day campus experience includes hands-on STEM activities, demos, campus tours, and a financial aid session (parents welcome). Each student who attends will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
➡️ Students can express interest using the link below (a short application may follow): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6e0VEk-B_70dpUJa8_3NnZ6IZmw0yTbjl0DSVHZn2Bantzg/viewform
Space is limited—sign up soon!
Sincerely,
Michelle Richards-Babb, Ph.D.
Professor & Associate Chair
C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry
West Virginia University
~Received via the WVDE Office of Academic Support~
Dear WV Teachers, Parents, and Students,
FREE WVU STEM Opportunity for Grades 8–12!
West Virginia University invites students in grades 8–12 to attend STEM Discovery Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026, held in the Chemistry Department (Clark Hall), Morgantown.
This half-day campus experience includes hands-on STEM activities, demos, campus tours, and a financial aid session (parents welcome). Each student who attends will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
➡️ Students can express interest using the link below (a short application may follow): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6e0VEk-B_70dpUJa8_3NnZ6IZmw0yTbjl0DSVHZn2Bantzg/viewform
Space is limited—sign up soon!
Sincerely,
Michelle Richards-Babb, Ph.D.
Professor & Associate Chair
C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry
West Virginia University
~Received via the WVDE Office of Academic Support~
‼️🩵🩷💜🎗️Childhood cancer T-shirt fundraiser DEADLINE is tomorrow, Tuesday 4/14/26. Get those orders in and please share.
I am happy to be able to help another family with a child recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to this GHS student’s family to help ease their financial burden.
Use the link below to place your orders. Local pick up and shipping available. Deadline to place an order is 4/14/26 @12pm in order to have them locally on or before 4/23/26
https://www.spring4customsandmore.com/product/thyroid-cancer-awareness-shirt-fundraiser/EURZBOCO2KWCC4YE64NF52NY?cs=true&cst=custom&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ5WVVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5wTtURz_JMaqeMDv9U2CvKWRGssmlznEsW418SoHK--aAX72MXmizt8aNB4_aem_Y9MEYsXjt74VCn_s0xAvyQ
