🐐GOAT ALERT! 🌟
Mr. Wolfe's class was recognized with the superintendent's GOAT award for their innovative approach to peer conflict resolution! The Middle School team identified a need for students to navigate interpersonal challenges effectively. Wolfe's health classes — which have learning standards related to conflict resolution — tackled the problem head-on with a set of lessons that were laser-focused on effectively resolving disputes.
During the lessons, students engaged in a dynamic learning process. Starting with a staff-wide call for common conflict scenarios, Mr. Wolfe's classes collected 15 diverse situations. Afterwards, students rotated through different scenarios that were facilitated by guest mediators (Dr. Minney, Mrs. DeWall, Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Payne, and Mr. Haynes) in order to hone their problem-solving skills.
Through guided discussions and interactive exercises, students explored strategies for handling conflicts with empathy and maturity. At the conclusion of each session, the guest mediators provided feedback and led robust discussions about possible outcomes.
#gogilmer #gilmerGOAT
Your week-at-a-glance!
This is another opportunity for the parents of the students who have signed up for JAM to come and receive paperwork, learn more about the program, and to complete the sign-up process.
For JAM, students are encouraged to bring their own instruments if they have them. If not, one can be provided.
Please contact Ms. K at brittany.koutsunis@k12.wv.us for more information!
It's your week-at-a-glance!
Don't forget, this week is FFA week!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING TONIGHT'S GAME
Due to impending inclement weather, the match between the Lady Titans vs. St. Marys will have the following changes:
JV will start at 5:45 and play two quarters.
Senior night will take place immediately afterwards.
Varsity will start at approximately 6:30 PM
FFA Week is next week! This week-long event is a celebration of the impact that the FFA organization has on its members and their communities.
Please see the attached flyer for dress-up days and more information.
#FFAWeek #GoGilmer
🌟Exciting News!🌟
Fairmont State University is hosting the 2024 Governor's Honors Academy! The academy will take place from June 16, 2024 to July 3, 2024. The GHA is a three-week summer residential program whose mission is to stimulate and support excellence in education for rising high school seniors in West Virginia.
This year’s theme is “The World We Will Create.” Within this theme, students will participate in academic and extracurricular activities while exploring contemporary issues facing their generation. Generation Z will assume the reigns of leadership related to events like the Covid-19 pandemic, the ongoing technology revolution, impact of climate change, political strife, challenging socioeconomic uncertainties, and intensifying social justice movements. The theme enables students to understand the past pertaining to their future. Programming enables students to explore critical historical and contemporary realities at local, state, national, and global levels to determine what aspects of our shared past they wish to keep and revitalize in the future and which elements are best left behind.
The requirements to apply are as follows:
*Must be a current high school student in West Virginia with plans to attend next school year.
*Must be a West Virginia resident.
*Must be a junior at the time of application.
*Must not graduate before January 2025.
*Must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 or be in the top 10% of the class.
*Must not have transcribed grades below a C.
*Must satisfy all immunization requirements according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). Non-public school and homeschooled students must provide proof of immunizations.
The deadline to apply is March 29, 2024. More information can also be found at: https://wvde.us/gov-schools/honors-academy/
Want to apply? Seeking more information? See Mrs. Fox at the High School or email at michaela.fox@k12.wv.us .
There will be an interest meeting for students who might want to participate in the Junior Appalachian Music program on Tuesday, February 13. This meeting will take place at the BoE from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
It's your week-at-a-glance: Titan Connect!
Senior night for VGB will take place immediately after the conclusion of the JV game vs. St. Mary's on Friday.
Students in the GCHS music department performed at 43rd Annual WVU Honor Band today! Paisley Hamrick, Marelly Medrano, and Catelynn Parsons auditioned and were selected for this prestigious honor. Marelly and Paisley were placed in the Gold Ensemble, and Catelynn was placed in the Blue Ensemble.
A VOD of the performance is available via WVU Music at: https://www.youtube.com/live/j1M2J_CPBuo?feature=shared
#GoGilmer #GCHSMusic
🌟 Meet our next GCHS Staff Spotlight: Mr. Anthony Canfield! With eight years of dedication to Gilmer County Schools, Mr. Canfield has been an integral part of our team. Having served seven years at GCES and now bringing his expertise to GCHS, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on his hard work and commitment! 🎉
Join us tonight for a full schedule of games!
First, the Mini-Titan Boys "B" team will play Wirt at 5:00 PM. Afterwards, we will recognize 8th grade night for basketball, cheerleading, and wrestling.
At approximately 6:30 PM, the Mini-Titan Boys "A" team will also play Wirt. We will recognize "Senior Night" for the boys basketball team immediately after the end of that game.
Finally, the varsity boys will take on Clay at approximately 8:00 PM.
Let's go, Titans!
https://youtube.com/live/0xXNHIgZQY8?feature=share
It's your week-at-a-glance!
Tomorrow's theme for your Titans vs. Richwood is NEON NIGHT!
Tomorrow's theme is CAMO DAY for our varsity boys basketball game vs. Ritchie!
Attention Students! Tonight's theme is "White Out"! Wear white tonight to support your Lady Titans!
Don't forget: There will be a FAFSA Workshop on February 13th from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the GCHS conference room!
Tonight's game versus Calhoun is a BLUE OUT! Come decked out in your best blue Titan gear to cheer on our varsity boys basketball team!
Join us tonight as your Titans take on Calhoun tonight at 7:00 PM. Let's go, Titans!
https://youtube.com/live/Mek_iJuhm48?feature=share
Your week-at-a-glance!
There have been several changes to games this week due to rescheduling earlier games.
Need assistance completing the FAFSA? There will be a FAFSA workshop on February 13th from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the GCHS Conference Room.
