Interested in music? Want to be part of something extraordinary? Look no further than the GCHS Marching band! Come and join us for the GCHS Band Camp from July 24th to August 4th this summer! Band camp is an excellent way to learn the ins and outs of marching band and musical skills.
Performers of all skill levels are welcome, and instruments can be provided for those who need one. The GCHS Marching band performs exciting routines at challenging competitions, halftime shows, and other community events throughout the fall.
Marching band gives one an opportunity to learn musicality, engage in physical fitness, learn mental discipline, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and forge lifelong friendships.
The camp will run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day from Monday to Friday. Please see the attached flyer for contact information!
Congratulations to the Gilmer County FFA's land judging team as they played 2nd in both the land judging and homesite competition! Ashlynn Bourn ranked 3rd overall in the individual land judging contest and 5th overall in the homesite competition.
The team will compete in the state land judging contest in July for a chance to compete at the national competition. We are proud of our team: Mandy Hall, Rayanna White, Anna Mason, Summer Bourn, Grace Adams and Ashlyn Bourn as well as their adviser, Mr. Nick Cox!
GCHS prospective graduates were honored today at the annual "Senior Awards Assembly". This ceremony is a celebration of the hard work and achievements of our seniors as well as a showcase of how talented these young men and women are. They represent the future of our community, and that future is bright.
At this time, we extend a heartfelt congratulations to each of our distinguished seniors who earned honors, scholarships, awards, certificates, and other recognitions. We are proud of our prospective graduates for their exceptional accomplishments in the classroom, the simulated workplace, and in various competitions. These accolades were made possible by their unyielding determination, indomitable will, and stolid perseverance in the face of great adversity.
We also would like to express deepest appreciation to the generous organizations, community members, alumni, and institutions of higher learning who have made these scholarships and awards possible.
There are 80 photographs attached to our Facebook post, but there are far more posted (and at their original resolution) on this Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAF6iC
Expect more information about the assembly — including the total dollar amount awarded — as well as pictures from our walk-through at GCES very soon!
GCHS Graduation will take place at the WACO Center on May 26th, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The commencement ceremony will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, and a link will be provided to this page and others on that date.
Underclassmen celebrated the end of the school year with a "grill and chill" this afternoon. Students enjoyed a cookout for lunch and then engaged in a variety of fun activities such as inflatable axe throwing, a bouncy rock wall, video games, corn hole, mechanical bull riding, and more!
This is a reminder about the Summer Academy program happening this summer from June 14th through July 28th. Like in years past, we will be offering credit recovery for students who need to recover a credit from the regular school year so they will not have to make up that credit in the next year.
We also want to provide enrichment for any students who would like a little boost in training in a subject area in preparation for next year. New this year, we would like to offer the opportunity for an elective credit for a summer course centered on science and engineering practices. There will be hands-on activities, projects, research and some writing involved. Students that participate in this program for the duration of the summer can receive an hour of elective credit on their transcript.
There will be a trip each Friday for students making adequate progress in their program. There’ll be breakfast and lunch each day, and transportation will be provided along the main routes.
If you are interested in any of these options, please contact Mr. Fisher (tmfisher@k12.wv.us) or Mrs. Fox (Michaela.fox@k12.wv.us) at Gilmer County High School.
Thank you and have a wonderful summer!
Travis Fisher
Students in grades 6-8 went on an excursion to the Sue Morris Complex for an exciting day under the sun. Students engaged in many outdoor activities such as baseball, beach volleyball, and other games. The students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in friendly competition and socialization with both their peers and staff members alike.
Looking for some summer fun? Check out the "Hooked on Fishing" Derby at Cedar Creek State Park! This event is free for Gilmer county youth and their families up to age 18. The derby starts at 10AM and lasts until 12PM on June 10, 2023. See the attached flyer for details.
Attention, seniors! Kindly ensure your presence at school tomorrow morning, arriving no later than 8:30 AM sharp, as we have your senior assembly scheduled. Additionally, don't forget to bring your cap and gown, as we'll be having a walk-through at GCES!
As a reward for positive behavior, middle school students had the opportunity to tape Ms. Faith Norris to the wall! A good time was had by all.
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Congratulations to the GCHS track team members who competed at the WV state track meet. The following were the final placements:
Kiley Richards placed 4th in the state for shot put.
Kadessa Stitt placed 8th in the state for 300 meter hurdles and 6th in the state for 200 meter dash.
We are proud of our athletes! Go Titans!
Your week-at-a-glance: it's TITAN CONNECT!
Off to Virginia Beach and Busch Gardens! We wish safe travels to our seniors and their chaperones on their senior trip excursion. 🏖
Our middle school students had a blast at "The Hangout" this week! Students played pool, arcade games, and enjoyed camaraderie with their friends as a reward for good attendance this year.
GCHS gave the state track meet qualifiers a Gilmer County send-off this morning! Students gathered on the front steps of the school and cheered our track athletes as they departed for Charleston. Thanks to the Gilmer County VFD and the local police department for the escort. Let's go, Titans!
Looking for some world-class career and technical education this summer? Then check out the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center's summer camps! These programs offer attendees the opportunity to engage in virtual reality trainings, simulations, and explore the simulated workplace at the CGCC. See the attached flyers for more information.
TONIGHT: The GCHS Band's Spring concert! Program starts at 6:00 PM in thr GCHS Gymnasium. livestreaming and video recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/cDdtJ1jjVK0?feature=share
7th and 8th grade students went on a field trip to The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia in Charleston, WV today. The students enjoyed a variety of educational activities and had a blast doing it! Throughout the day they watched a film about Dinosaurs of Antarctica in the planetarium, completed a fossil expedition in the STEAM lab, and visited the museum's various interactive exhibits, such as the "medieval to metal" guitar exhibit. The Clay Center's staff was very complimentary of how respectful and conscientious our students were while within the facility.
From the Nurse's corner: Parents and guardians, the end of the school year is near! Kindly remember to collect your student's medication on their last day of school. Any medications left at the school after the end of the school year will be discarded.
Seniors at GCHS enjoyed a cookout lunch to celebrate the impending end of the year! Students enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, and other cookout staples. Thanks to Mr. Nick Cox for running the grill as well as our kitchen staff for making this happen!
