Prestige Healthcare Resources Statewide, GHS Therapeutic Services Simulated Workplace, announces their December 2021 Employee of the Month! Congratulations to senior, Brooke Hodges.
Brooke is the Quality Assurance Supervisor for Prestige Healthcare Resources Statewide. She is responsible for monitoring employee skills and activities within the company to ensure that each employee performs at a competent level and is able to provide quality care to residents and patients.
Brooke goes above and beyond her position to assist in any projects within the company. She is very respectful of both administration and her peers and is highly thought of by her co-workers.
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Winter sports schedules for the next few weeks.
Choral Concert
Today, Christina Gouzd, Real Estate Broker, and Lyndsay Gray, Real Estate Agent, were welcomed by GHS's Riverside Business and Marketing Simulated Workplace. The topic of the day: Real Estate Management through Keystone Realty Group. The ladies explained about the real estate market and job duties related to the real estate industry. Students enjoyed their visit and were excited to ask questions
FOOD DRIVE
Industry Day #2
GHS Seniors interested in attending Fairmont State- the SOAR Scholarship event is this Friday, Dec 3rd from 6-8PM on our campus. Students who attend can earn a $500 Scholarship per year for 4 years with a value of $2,000. Sign up at www.fairmontstate.edu/soar
To fund the 2022 Grafton High School prom, we will be selling Bearcats winter gear for the cold months ahead. Orders can be paid with check or cash. If you write a check, please make it out to GHS. All orders can be picked up by 12/22, but no later due to not having school on 12/23. The remaining items will have to be picked up after Christmas break. If you would like to purchase anything to help raise money for prom, money is due by 12/7 at the end of the day to Ms. Wyatt.
Mask update for return to school on November 29, 2021 can be found in the News section of all school websites. Masks will be a personal choice and mandated on all buses as outlined by the CDC. Changes will occur if cases rise and our county is red on the WVDHHR map. Please support mitigation strategies as we continue to navigate COVID.
GHS had Friendsgiving on Friday. Thank you to our CIS coordinator, Mrs. Eskridge, for organizing the event and decorating. Below are some pictures of friend squads dressed up.
Yesterday, the after school program took students to tour the Tygart Dam to learn the history, how it works, and take a look inside. Thank you to those who made this trip happen and gave our students to learn about the history of our area.
Congratulations to GHS student, Caleb Stewart, on winning a full ride scholarship in the “Do It For Baby Dog” vaccine lottery! This scholarship is to any public college or university in the state including room and board, tuition, and books. The prize is valued at over $100,000.
Today GHS had a visit from Governor Justice and Baby Dog to award us a check for $50,000. We entered into the “I Got Vaxxed” competition that was sponsored by the WV Department of Education and the Governor’s office. Four high schools in the state with the highest percentage of vaccinated faculty, staff, and students received the award. Thank you to the Grafton-Taylor County Health Department and Taylor County Board of Education for teaming up with GHS to vaccinate the adults and students that chose to be vaccinated. Special thanks to Nurse Shannon Mayle for going above and beyond her duties. We look forward the the activities we can plan for our students with this money.
For more information on the “I Got Vaxxed” campaign you can visit the website at https://wvde.us/igotvaxxed/
We are excited to announce that there will be an informational meeting for theater on November 30th. See flyer for more information.
GHS ProStart catered Grafton Rotary’s November Student of the Month Luncheon.
Luncheon featured: Cranberry Relish Salad, Roasted Turkey, Herb Stuffing, Fresh Green Beans and rosemary rolls.
Dessert: Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
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“Be Difference Makers”
The president of Bear Contracting, Mark Urso, and his team brought Building Hope to GHS freshmen today. The day long event promoted kindness and empathy by enlightening students to hardships their classmates may be experiencing, whether it be abuse, fanatical hardship, addiction, or health issues. Students along with 40 plus volunteers participated in activities to help them better understand their classmates and relate to them on a deeper level. In addition, activities included lessons on speaking up when someone is mistreating someone else. Thank you to Mr. Urso, his team and all the volunteers that made this event possible. Thank you to Taylor County Schools for supporting the event.
In the U.S., 1 in 10 babies is born preterm each year. FBLA is organizing AA CHANGE WARS (bring cash or coins to AA this week) to help fund lifesaving research and community programs that keep families healthy and strong.
GHS faculty and students dressed in PURPLE today to raise awareness for World Prematurity Day. Thank you for participating.
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#PrematurityAwarenessMonth
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One of our Bearcats, Kaylie Bolyard, is currently hospitalized at Ruby and we’d love to send her some get well wishes from her Grafton family. You can send her an e-card to Ruby Hospital to boost her spirits at the link below. Stay strong and keep fighting like a Bearcat, Kaylie! 💙💛🐾
https://wvumedicine.org/ruby-memorial-hospital/patients-and-visitors/visitor-resources/send-a-card-to-a-hospital-patient/
Congratulations! GHS Volleyball earned All-Big 10 honors!
First team: Payton Shreve
Second team: Aniesa Taylor
Join GHS FBLA on World Prematurity Day, Wednesday, November 17, to help every baby get the best possible start. Wear any shade of PURPLE to show your support! Light it PURPLE, including our classrooms, offices, and homes.
Take a photo and tag! #worldprematurityday and @marchofdimes.
AA/Homerooms will also be participating in CHANGE WARS this week! Please bring in your change! FBLA will be donating to the March of Dimes.
