Glenville State University, Gilmer County High School and Gilmer County Elementary School are working in collaboration to hold a county Veterans Assembly on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the GSU Waco Center. We would like to invite all Gilmer County Veterans to join us in honoring your service to our Country. A charcuterie brunch board created by Foodie Momma (compliments of United Bank of Glenville and Calhoun Banks) will be provided to Veterans in the Waco Center Vantage Box from 8:00-9:30 a.m. prior to the Assembly. Any Veteran wishing to attend can RSVP by calling GCHS at 304-462-7960 or emailing pknicely@k12.wv.us. We want to open the Assembly to the Gilmer County community to join in honoring our Veterans.
This year’s Guest Speaker will be Colonel Jonathan M. Townsend, United States Air Force. Colonel Townsend is the Director, Department of the Air Force Continuity of Operations, Secretary of the Air Force Office of Administrative and Management, Pentagon, Washington D.C. He is responsible for contingency planning, continuity training and crisis relocation for the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Chief of Space Operations, and key Headquarters of the Department of the Air Force personnel. He also oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of critical relocation sites and equipment in support of the Headquarters Department of the Air Force Continuity of Operations mission.
Colonel Townsend enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1998 and served as an Air Traffic Controller before earning his commission from Officer Training School in 2002. As a senior Airfield Operations Officer, he has served in various leadership and staff positions across five major commands as well as four deployments, in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and INHERENT RESOLVE. He commanded the 78th Operations Support Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and the 441st Air Expeditionary Squadron at Kobani Landing Zone, Syria. Prior to his current assignment, Colonel Townsend studied at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, before serving as the Operational Training Infrastructure Plans and Policy Branch Chief, Directorate of Training and Readiness, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
* Bronze Star with one oak leaf cluster
* Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
* Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
* Air and Space Achievement Medal
* Meritorious Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
* Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
* Airman First Class – September 1998
* Senior Airman – January 2001
* Staff Sergeant – August 2002
* Second Lieutenant – December 2002
* First Lieutenant – December 2004
* Captain – December 2006
* Major – November 2012
* Lieutenant Colonel – September 2017
* Colonel – August 2023
Colonel Townsend is originally from Glenville, WV, and is a 1994 graduate of Gilmer County High School as well as a 1997 graduate of Glenville State College. He and his wife, Tara, who is also from Gilmer County, currently reside in Fairfax Station, VA, and are the parents of three daughters: Brenley, Madison and Brooke.
This year’s Guest Speaker will be Colonel Jonathan M. Townsend, United States Air Force. Colonel Townsend is the Director, Department of the Air Force Continuity of Operations, Secretary of the Air Force Office of Administrative and Management, Pentagon, Washington D.C. He is responsible for contingency planning, continuity training and crisis relocation for the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Chief of Space Operations, and key Headquarters of the Department of the Air Force personnel. He also oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of critical relocation sites and equipment in support of the Headquarters Department of the Air Force Continuity of Operations mission.
Colonel Townsend enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1998 and served as an Air Traffic Controller before earning his commission from Officer Training School in 2002. As a senior Airfield Operations Officer, he has served in various leadership and staff positions across five major commands as well as four deployments, in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and INHERENT RESOLVE. He commanded the 78th Operations Support Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and the 441st Air Expeditionary Squadron at Kobani Landing Zone, Syria. Prior to his current assignment, Colonel Townsend studied at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, before serving as the Operational Training Infrastructure Plans and Policy Branch Chief, Directorate of Training and Readiness, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
* Bronze Star with one oak leaf cluster
* Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
* Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
* Air and Space Achievement Medal
* Meritorious Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
* Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
* Airman First Class – September 1998
* Senior Airman – January 2001
* Staff Sergeant – August 2002
* Second Lieutenant – December 2002
* First Lieutenant – December 2004
* Captain – December 2006
* Major – November 2012
* Lieutenant Colonel – September 2017
* Colonel – August 2023
Colonel Townsend is originally from Glenville, WV, and is a 1994 graduate of Gilmer County High School as well as a 1997 graduate of Glenville State College. He and his wife, Tara, who is also from Gilmer County, currently reside in Fairfax Station, VA, and are the parents of three daughters: Brenley, Madison and Brooke.
On November 6th there will be a Health Occupations Expo at the Glenville State University Waco Center. There will be several vendors there who will be able to discuss various jobs that are available in the health-related fields. Any Junior or Senior interested in going to this needs to pick up a permission form to attend in the office. Please note, you will need to have a teacher verify that you have expressed interest in a health-related field to be able to attend. Permission forms need to be returned by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 4th.
📣 Schedule Update for GCHS Families:
Due to GCHS hosting the Regional Volleyball Tournament this Thursday, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be rescheduled to Thursday, November 6th, from 4:00–6:00 PM
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we make this change to help with parking and event management during the tournament. Thank you for your continued support!
📣 Middle school girls basketball parents! There will be a parent meeting this Thursday, October 30th at 5:00 PM at the high school.
Coaches will hand out paperwork, and Coach Frashure will review rules, expectations, and answer any questions you may have. 🏀
Coaches will hand out paperwork, and Coach Frashure will review rules, expectations, and answer any questions you may have. 🏀
On Saturday, the GCHS Marching Band closed out the 2025 season at the Soaring Sounds competition in Beckley, WV! 🥁🎶
They brought home some impressive awards:
• 2nd Place Overall Band (D2)
• 2nd Place Percussion
• 3rd Place Guard
• 🥇 1st Place Drum Major
Way to represent, Titans!
They brought home some impressive awards:
• 2nd Place Overall Band (D2)
• 2nd Place Percussion
• 3rd Place Guard
• 🥇 1st Place Drum Major
Way to represent, Titans!
Keep up the good work GCHS students and parents! We are right on track for meeting our goal this year!
🚨 Did you know? Students who miss 10% or more of the school year are considered chronically absent.
That’s just 2 days a month! It’s a total of 4.5 days during the first 9 weeks!
Don’t let your child fall into the chronic category! Let’s work together to reduce absences and boost success.
Every day students are here is a step toward their goals! 🎓
#StayInSchool #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #CISWV #EveryStudentEveryDay
🚨 Did you know? Students who miss 10% or more of the school year are considered chronically absent.
That’s just 2 days a month! It’s a total of 4.5 days during the first 9 weeks!
Don’t let your child fall into the chronic category! Let’s work together to reduce absences and boost success.
Every day students are here is a step toward their goals! 🎓
#StayInSchool #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #CISWV #EveryStudentEveryDay
It’s your spooky week-at-a-glance, Titans! 🎃
We’ve got a frightfully fun week ahead at GCHS! Here are some highlights:
🏐 Regional Volleyball – GCHS hosts two nights of regional action!
💀 Wednesday: Don’t miss Ghoulmer County Ghosts and Games — a hauntingly good time!
🕓Thursday: PT Conferences from 4–6 PM — stop by to chat with teachers before cheering on the Titans at the volleyball game!
🧙 Friday: Students can dress up for Halloween! Stay tuned for rules and guidelines for costumes.
Let’s make it a spooktacular week!
🎃👻 GHOULMER COUNTY GAMES & GHOULS NIGHT! 👻🎃
Join us for a spooky celebration packed with eerie excitement — dancing, games, and Halloween fun for everyone! 🕸️🦇
📅 October 29
📍 GCHS Gymnasium
🎓 Grades 6–12
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
Come dressed to impress (or scare)! It’s going to be a fang-tastic night! 🕷️🧡 #gogilmer #lovemyWVschool
Join us for a spooky celebration packed with eerie excitement — dancing, games, and Halloween fun for everyone! 🕸️🦇
📅 October 29
📍 GCHS Gymnasium
🎓 Grades 6–12
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
Come dressed to impress (or scare)! It’s going to be a fang-tastic night! 🕷️🧡 #gogilmer #lovemyWVschool
📣 Middle school students and parents — sign-ups sheets for basketball are in the main office at GCHS this week! 🏀
Middle School Boys Basketball
Start Date: November 10, 2025
Physicals Accepted: May 2025 – Present
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Parent Meeting: Date to be announced
Make sure your physical is up to date and grades meet requirements!
Questions? Contact Coach David Russell or the school office.
Middle School Girls Basketball
Start Date: November 3, 2025
Physicals Accepted: May 2025 – Present
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Parent Meeting: To be announced
Be sure your physical and grades are current!
Questions? Contact Coaches Joe Frashure, Bayley Frashure, or Andrea Russell.
Let’s get ready for a great season!
Middle School Boys Basketball
Start Date: November 10, 2025
Physicals Accepted: May 2025 – Present
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Parent Meeting: Date to be announced
Make sure your physical is up to date and grades meet requirements!
Questions? Contact Coach David Russell or the school office.
Middle School Girls Basketball
Start Date: November 3, 2025
Physicals Accepted: May 2025 – Present
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Parent Meeting: To be announced
Be sure your physical and grades are current!
Questions? Contact Coaches Joe Frashure, Bayley Frashure, or Andrea Russell.
Let’s get ready for a great season!
The time for tonight's volleyball game has changed! JV will now start at 5:30 PM. Volleyball will follow thereafter.
Let' go, Titans! #gogilmer
Let' go, Titans! #gogilmer
📣 Support Gilmer County High School Sports — Just by Ordering McDonald’s! 🍟🏀
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 23, 10% of all digital sales made through the McDonald’s App at the Glenville McDonald’s will be donated to Gilmer County High School Sports Programs. 🙌
✅ Download the McDonald’s App
✅ Select the 19 Fairground Rd location
✅ Place and pick up your order at the restaurant
Every order helps our student-athletes — so spread the word, share this post, and let’s make this fundraiser a huge success for our Titans!
#gogilmer #communitypartnerships
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 23, 10% of all digital sales made through the McDonald’s App at the Glenville McDonald’s will be donated to Gilmer County High School Sports Programs. 🙌
✅ Download the McDonald’s App
✅ Select the 19 Fairground Rd location
✅ Place and pick up your order at the restaurant
Every order helps our student-athletes — so spread the word, share this post, and let’s make this fundraiser a huge success for our Titans!
#gogilmer #communitypartnerships
The Soaring Sounds Band Competition is almost here!
📅 Date: October 25, 2025
🕓 Time: GCHS Band performs at 4:30 PM
📍 Location: 400 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV 25801
Come out and support our talented musicians as they showcase their hard work and incredible performances! 🥁🎺 Let’s cheer them on! 💙❤️
📅 Date: October 25, 2025
🕓 Time: GCHS Band performs at 4:30 PM
📍 Location: 400 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV 25801
Come out and support our talented musicians as they showcase their hard work and incredible performances! 🥁🎺 Let’s cheer them on! 💙❤️
🏐 Regional Volleyball Tournament at Gilmer High School 🏐
Gilmer High School is proud to host the regional volleyball tournament beginning October 28.
📅 Opening Night Matchups:
🏐 6:00 PM – Calhoun vs. Hannan
🏐 Gilmer will face the winner of Game 1 immediately following its conclusion.
🏐 Nightcap – St. Joseph vs. Tolsia
📅 October 30 Schedule:
🏐 6:00 PM – Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 3
🏐 Winners of Game 2 and Game 3 will compete following the first match.
🎟️ Admission: $7.00
🎫 Only WVSSAC passes will be accepted.
Come out and support your teams in this exciting regional showdown!
Gilmer High School is proud to host the regional volleyball tournament beginning October 28.
📅 Opening Night Matchups:
🏐 6:00 PM – Calhoun vs. Hannan
🏐 Gilmer will face the winner of Game 1 immediately following its conclusion.
🏐 Nightcap – St. Joseph vs. Tolsia
📅 October 30 Schedule:
🏐 6:00 PM – Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 3
🏐 Winners of Game 2 and Game 3 will compete following the first match.
🎟️ Admission: $7.00
🎫 Only WVSSAC passes will be accepted.
Come out and support your teams in this exciting regional showdown!
🎃 GCHS Halloween Door Decorating Contest Results! 🧙♀️👻
We had some spooky creativity on display this year! 🪄
🥇 First Place goes to Mrs. Beall's homeroom for her amazing door design!
🥈 Runner-Up was Mrs. Conrad's homeroom
🎖️ Honorable Mention to Kendra Fox, who decorated Mrs. Barker’s door just for fun—can you guess the theme?
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our hallways festive and fun! 🎃🕸️
We had some spooky creativity on display this year! 🪄
🥇 First Place goes to Mrs. Beall's homeroom for her amazing door design!
🥈 Runner-Up was Mrs. Conrad's homeroom
🎖️ Honorable Mention to Kendra Fox, who decorated Mrs. Barker’s door just for fun—can you guess the theme?
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our hallways festive and fun! 🎃🕸️
🎶 Ready to make music and memories? 🎷🎺🎵
Join the Gilmer County High School Concert Band and let your talent shine!
📅Upcoming Meetings:
Monday, October 27th
Wednesday, October 29th
🕒 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Band Room
Questions? Catch Miss K during middle school lunch or 1st block planning!
✨ Don’t just listen to the music—be part of it!
Join the Gilmer County High School Concert Band and let your talent shine!
📅Upcoming Meetings:
Monday, October 27th
Wednesday, October 29th
🕒 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Band Room
Questions? Catch Miss K during middle school lunch or 1st block planning!
✨ Don’t just listen to the music—be part of it!
It's your week at-a-glance!
🎓 Every Day Counts!
Your future starts now — and it begins with showing up. Strive for 95% attendance or higher to stay on track, crush your goals, and walk that stage with pride. 💪✨
School isn’t just about grades — it’s about building habits that shape your success.
#StriveFor95 #HighSchoolGoals #BeingPresentMatters #CISWV
Your future starts now — and it begins with showing up. Strive for 95% attendance or higher to stay on track, crush your goals, and walk that stage with pride. 💪✨
School isn’t just about grades — it’s about building habits that shape your success.
#StriveFor95 #HighSchoolGoals #BeingPresentMatters #CISWV
🌟 September Top Titans! 🌟
Celebrating our student standouts for the month of September — keep leading the way, Titans! 💪
Seated: Cheryl Craig (8th), Ava Medrano (6th), Oliver Hulse (11th)
Standing: Myla Radcliff (7th), Levi Dever (12th), Lindsay Cottrill (9th), Ryker Spears (10th)
Celebrating our student standouts for the month of September — keep leading the way, Titans! 💪
Seated: Cheryl Craig (8th), Ava Medrano (6th), Oliver Hulse (11th)
Standing: Myla Radcliff (7th), Levi Dever (12th), Lindsay Cottrill (9th), Ryker Spears (10th)
🏌️♂️ Help us wish a hearty congratulations to Troy Woodford or finishing 7th at the State Golf Tournament and earning All-State Honors!
We’re proud of your hard work, dedication, and the way you represented GCHS on the course. Way to go, Troy!⛳️
#gogilmer #allstate #gchsgolf
🍎🔥 A Sweet Day of Learning! 🔥🍎
Yesterday, our students got a tasty hands-on history lesson thanks to Jack and Brenda McCartney from the Lions Club!
Big thanks to Jack and Brenda for sharing their time, knowledge, and heart with us. It was a day full of learning, laughter, and the sweet smell of fall! 🍂❤️
#CommunityConnections #LionsClub #GoGilmer #HandsOnLearning #GilmerFFAProud
Yesterday, our students got a tasty hands-on history lesson thanks to Jack and Brenda McCartney from the Lions Club!
Big thanks to Jack and Brenda for sharing their time, knowledge, and heart with us. It was a day full of learning, laughter, and the sweet smell of fall! 🍂❤️
#CommunityConnections #LionsClub #GoGilmer #HandsOnLearning #GilmerFFAProud
