SNACK/DRINK DONATIONS: Reminder that we are seeking snack and drink donations for Varsity Ball dance on Saturday. Please send donations to the main office. Thanks in advance for any contributions!
This Saturday is the 2024 Varsity Ball Dance. Enter through the Sam Bord entrance. $5 admission.
CLASS OF 2024: There is a scholarship available on TEAMS for those planning to continue their education in a healthcare field. Scholarship eligibility requirements are included in the document. The UHC Auxiliary scholarship is due on April 25th, 2024.
Make sure to wear your blue and gold to show your Bearcat Pride and support your GHS Faculty in the game on Friday!
The GHS faculty will be taking on the TCMS faculty in a basketball game this Friday for students. Students must bring $1 on Friday to be admitted to the game. All money will go towards funding future student activities.
GO BEARCATS!
Our 2024 Varsity Ball games will be this Wednesday, February 14th. Come out and support our Bearcats! We will also have the YLA Chili Cookoff in Mary Battle. Join us for a night of fun at GHS
FAFSA Night for Seniors will be held on February 26th. Students are encouraged to attend with their parent/guardian to fill out the FAFSA form. Please bring your own device and create your FSA ID prior to the 26th. REGISTER TO ATTEND BELOW:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grafton-high-school-fafsa-workshop-rescheduled-from-1824-tickets-796115110727?aff=oddtdtcreator
GHS Young Writers Winners
Grades 11/12: Nathan Castle, senior
Grades 9/10: Sara Moore, freshman
#BearcatProud
Congratulations to Bearcat wrestlers who made the podium at the Big Ten Tournament.
Noah Nestor 3rd at 150
Rowan Pace 5th at 285
#BearcatProud
Attention Rising GHS Sophomores! New Course Alert!
Beginning with the 24-25 School year, the following Dual Credit classes will be offered to UPCOMING SOPHOMORE STUDENTS who are highly interested in pursuing a HEALTHCARE CAREER when they graduate. These classes are being added to pull students into the Healthcare Career Pathway earlier in their high school path. Each class will last one semester. Students MUST register to take BOTH classes for their sophomore year.
First Semester – ROAR 1100 NS Orientation –
Pierpont New Student Orientation serves as an introduction to college life. Students will learn about the systems/processes of higher education and Pierpont services available to support their education goals. In addition, students will develop individualized strategies for academic success and explore of areas of interest beyond the regular college curriculum.
Second Semester – HCLA 1101 – Intro to Health Careers
This course is designed to introduce students to professions and careers within the area of Healthcare. The course will cover requirements, prerequisites, necessary skills, and qualities for a successful career as a healthcare professional. The student will be provided individualized exposure to selected occupations.
#ThisIsCTE #CTEMonth
SNACK DONATIONS FOR VARSITY BALL:
Parents/guardians, if you are able to donate any bottles of water, sodas, or snacks for the refreshment room for Varsity Ball, all donations can be turned in next week in the main office. Thank you in advance for any donations you can provide!
Reminder: No School for Students on Monday, February 12, 2024. This is a professional learning day for staff.
Thank you to the United Technical Center for hosting some of our 9th and 10th grade students today! Students learned about the various programs that UTC has to offer them throughout their high school careers. A special thank you to the wonderful tour guides for showing our students around!
Learn more at https://unitedtechnicalcenterwv.com
Thank you to all of our community members, businesses, and staff members who volunteered to help with Get a Life today!
We appreciate you dedicating your time to helping us make this event happen 💙💛
The Class of 2024 participated in the GET A LIFE program by the WV State Treasurer's Office this morning. Get a Life is a hands-on financial education experience that engages students with realistic family budget scenarios.
The group activity takes approximately 90 minutes to complete and provides students with a series of financial challenges.
Learn more at: https://www.wvtreasury.com/Education/Get-A-Life
To explore careers you can use this resource: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Check out this week's Bearcat of the Week...
https://www.bearcatbulletin.org/post/featured-bearcat-of-the-week-mrs-watkins
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Wednesday, Feb. 7th. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79. bus
Reminders for the week:
2/7: Credit Recovery applications are due
2/8: 9th graders (A-L) and interested Sophomores visit UTC in the AM.
2/9: 9th graders (M-Z) visit UTC in the PM
2/9: Varsity Ball guest request forms are due to Mr. McCarthy
Support the Class of 2025 and buy a rose to give your someone special for Valentine's Day 🌹
Attention Class of 2024: If you plan to attend Fairmont State in the Fall, you are encouraged to fill out this general scholarship application by March 1st, 2024.
https://www.fairmontstate.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/default.aspx