It's your week at-a-glance!
Attention GCHS Families! 📸
Picture Day is coming up on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the GCHS Gym!
Students have been provided with an order form that includes information about picture packages, pricing, ordering, and more through LifeTouch.
Families can also order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID EVT4GRKGK.
Be ready to smile, Titans! 📸⚡
Picture Day is coming up on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the GCHS Gym!
Students have been provided with an order form that includes information about picture packages, pricing, ordering, and more through LifeTouch.
Families can also order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID EVT4GRKGK.
Be ready to smile, Titans! 📸⚡
📱 Gilmer County Schools Families — CONNECT is here!
We’re excited to begin using CONNECT, our new secure two-way communication tool built right into the Gilmer County Schools app! CONNECT will become our primary way for families to communicate with teachers, staff, and coaches — all in one place.
✅ What families need to know:
📲 Download or update the Gilmer County Schools app.
If you already have the app but are having trouble logging in or accessing CONNECT, please check for an app update first.
📩 Watch for a text from 27806 between Aug. 17–21.
When a staff member sends you a message through CONNECT, you may receive a text notification from 27806. Follow the link and verification steps to access your message.
🔐 Logging in is easy!
Use your personal email address or cell phone number and enter the verification code sent to you.
🔔 Allow push notifications when prompted so you don’t miss important messages from your child’s school or teachers.
💬 Once inside the app, select Rooms & Messages at the bottom:
Messages → Communicate directly with teachers and staff.
Rooms → Access your child’s classroom information.
📄 A detailed letter with complete instructions will be coming home with students.
We encourage all families to get logged in and become familiar with CONNECT so we’re ready to go!
Download the Gilmer County Schools App:
📱 Android: https://aptg.co/dt_Yyy
🍎 iPhone: https://aptg.co/3SGF1C
We’re excited to begin using CONNECT, our new secure two-way communication tool built right into the Gilmer County Schools app! CONNECT will become our primary way for families to communicate with teachers, staff, and coaches — all in one place.
✅ What families need to know:
📲 Download or update the Gilmer County Schools app.
If you already have the app but are having trouble logging in or accessing CONNECT, please check for an app update first.
📩 Watch for a text from 27806 between Aug. 17–21.
When a staff member sends you a message through CONNECT, you may receive a text notification from 27806. Follow the link and verification steps to access your message.
🔐 Logging in is easy!
Use your personal email address or cell phone number and enter the verification code sent to you.
🔔 Allow push notifications when prompted so you don’t miss important messages from your child’s school or teachers.
💬 Once inside the app, select Rooms & Messages at the bottom:
Messages → Communicate directly with teachers and staff.
Rooms → Access your child’s classroom information.
📄 A detailed letter with complete instructions will be coming home with students.
We encourage all families to get logged in and become familiar with CONNECT so we’re ready to go!
Download the Gilmer County Schools App:
📱 Android: https://aptg.co/dt_Yyy
🍎 iPhone: https://aptg.co/3SGF1C
⚡ Titan Staff Spotlight: Craig Arthur
Our next Titan Staff Spotlight is Craig Arthur, who teaches High School Science at Gilmer County High School!
Our next Titan Staff Spotlight is Craig Arthur, who teaches High School Science at Gilmer County High School!
Help us welcome and get to know our Titan staff! ⚡️
Our first Titan Staff Spotlight is Rebecca Chesser, our new 6th Grade Science/Social Studies teacher!
Our first Titan Staff Spotlight is Rebecca Chesser, our new 6th Grade Science/Social Studies teacher!
The seventh-grade sponsors put together welcome-back packs for every seventh-grade student, including folders and paper to help them get organized and prepared for a great year.
A special shout-out to Minnie Hamilton Health System for generously providing each student with full-size deodorant, ChapStick, hand sanitizer, and a travel-size first-aid kit. We truly appreciate your support of our students and our school community!
📷Emily Ramezan
#communitypartners #backtoschool #gogilmer
A special shout-out to Minnie Hamilton Health System for generously providing each student with full-size deodorant, ChapStick, hand sanitizer, and a travel-size first-aid kit. We truly appreciate your support of our students and our school community!
📷Emily Ramezan
#communitypartners #backtoschool #gogilmer
As the 2026–2027 school year begins, we want to take a moment to introduce you to the people who make up our Titan family!
Over the coming days, we'll be highlighting new members of our GCHS staff through our Titan Staff Spotlight series. You'll get to learn a little more about the teachers, staff members, and educators who work each day to support our students and school community.
Help us welcome and get to know our Titan staff! ⚡️
Our first Titan Staff Spotlight is Sonja Hartshorn, GCHS Assistant Principal!
#titanstaffspotlight #TitanNation #GoGilmer
Over the coming days, we'll be highlighting new members of our GCHS staff through our Titan Staff Spotlight series. You'll get to learn a little more about the teachers, staff members, and educators who work each day to support our students and school community.
Help us welcome and get to know our Titan staff! ⚡️
Our first Titan Staff Spotlight is Sonja Hartshorn, GCHS Assistant Principal!
#titanstaffspotlight #TitanNation #GoGilmer
Welcome back, Titans! We’re excited to kick off a new school year at Gilmer County High School!
Here’s your first Titan Connect of the school year with important events and dates for the week ahead.
🏫 GCHS Open House — August 12 from 4:00–6:00 PM
Whether you’re a new or returning Titan, Open House is a great opportunity to get ready for the new school year!
Stop by to:
• Pick up your class schedule and meet teachers/staff
• Find your locker and homeroom
• Sign up/pay for junior and senior parking permits
• Get ready for the first day and more!
📚 On Thursday, August 13, students will report to homeroom first thing in the morning for paperwork and other important information.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Gilmer County High School! #GoGilmer #backtoschool
Here’s your first Titan Connect of the school year with important events and dates for the week ahead.
🏫 GCHS Open House — August 12 from 4:00–6:00 PM
Whether you’re a new or returning Titan, Open House is a great opportunity to get ready for the new school year!
Stop by to:
• Pick up your class schedule and meet teachers/staff
• Find your locker and homeroom
• Sign up/pay for junior and senior parking permits
• Get ready for the first day and more!
📚 On Thursday, August 13, students will report to homeroom first thing in the morning for paperwork and other important information.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Gilmer County High School! #GoGilmer #backtoschool
LAST DAY...Tomorrow! Mountaineer Food Bank in partnership with Gilmer County Schools will distribute food to Gilmer County families with children ages 18 and younger on August 5th. The distribution will take place at GCES via the Parent Loop, 10:30am-12:30pm. Please see the attached flyer. This will be the last food distribution for Summer 2026. Thank you Mountaineer Food Bank for your help and support.
Cross Country practice will begin Thursday, August 6, at 10:00 AM at Gilmer County High School.
All athletes must have an updated physical on file before participating.
We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🏃
Mark your calendars!
GCHS Open House is August 12 from 4:00–6:00 PM. Whether you're a new or returning Titan, this is a great opportunity to get ready for the new school year.
Stop by to pick up your class schedule, find your locker and homeroom, sign up/pay for junior and senior parking permits, and more!
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Gilmer County High School. See you on August 12!
GCHS Open House is August 12 from 4:00–6:00 PM. Whether you're a new or returning Titan, this is a great opportunity to get ready for the new school year.
Stop by to pick up your class schedule, find your locker and homeroom, sign up/pay for junior and senior parking permits, and more!
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Gilmer County High School. See you on August 12!
National Night Out is in one week! Be sure to make plans to attend this family event on Tuesday, August 4th, 4pm-7pm on Main Street in Glenville. See flyer for more information.
🏈 Football helmet fittings are today!
• Varsity: 4:00 p.m.
• Middle School: 4:15 p.m.
Please arrive a few minutes early to help keep things running on schedule.
🎓 Our next Academic Signing spotlight celebrates Elze Kumpyte! 🎓
Elze has officially committed to continuing her education at West Virginia University, an exciting milestone that reflects her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to academic success.
As Elze begins this new chapter, she will have the opportunity to build new skills, pursue her passions, and create lasting memories while working toward her future goals. We are confident that she will make the most of every opportunity that comes her way.
Please join us in congratulating Elze on this outstanding accomplishment and wishing her continued success as she begins her journey as a Mountaineer. The GCHS family is proud of you, and we look forward to seeing all that you achieve in the years ahead!
#gogilmer #AcademicSigning #collegebound #WVU #futuremountaineer
Elze has officially committed to continuing her education at West Virginia University, an exciting milestone that reflects her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to academic success.
As Elze begins this new chapter, she will have the opportunity to build new skills, pursue her passions, and create lasting memories while working toward her future goals. We are confident that she will make the most of every opportunity that comes her way.
Please join us in congratulating Elze on this outstanding accomplishment and wishing her continued success as she begins her journey as a Mountaineer. The GCHS family is proud of you, and we look forward to seeing all that you achieve in the years ahead!
#gogilmer #AcademicSigning #collegebound #WVU #futuremountaineer
Mountaineer Food Bank in partnership with Gilmer County Schools will distribute food to Gilmer County families with children ages 18 and younger on July 28th and August 5th. The distribution will take place at GCES via the Parent Loop, 10:30am-12:30pm. Please see the attached flyer.
Gilmer Public Library will be celebrating Harry Potter's Birthday on July 31st. Please see the attached image to learn more about the event on Friday, July 31st, from 2pm-5pm.
REMINDER: Weekend food for kiddos in Gilmer is today at GCES...11:30am-12:30pm. This is in partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank. You are welcome to drive through to pick up meals for the weekend. If you have not registered, you will be asked to register. If your child is attending summer school programs, they will bring food home on the school bus or when you pick them up. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE: Summer School Start Time DELAY--Parents/Guardians of students attending the Summer Schools in Gilmer County...PLEASE NOTE that the morning/evening bus on Friday, July 24th will be delayed one hour to accommodate plans for an afternoon trip. Buses will pick up children one hour later Friday morning and deliver them home one hour later Friday afternoon. If you are dropping off your child/ren, the drop-off start time is 8:30am. Questions: Please call 304.462.7338. Thank you.
REMINDER: Weekend food for kiddos in Gilmer is today at GCES...11:30am-12:30pm. This is in partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank. You are welcome to drive through to pick up meals for the weekend. If you have not registered, you will be asked to register. If your child is attending summer school programs, they will bring food home on the school bus or when you pick them up. Thank you.
Summer Bus DELAY: Parents/Guardians of students attending the Summer Schools in Gilmer County...PLEASE NOTE that the morning/evening bus on Friday, July 17th will be delayed one hour to accommodate plans for an afternoon trip. Buses will pick up children one hour later Friday morning and deliver them home one hour later Friday afternoon. Questions: Please call 304.462.7338. Thank you.