![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
A strong showing for the GCHS Academic Team at KAAC Region 3 Governor's Cup competition. Plus, several headed to History Bee and Bowl National Championship. Full story and placements: http://bit.ly/3SlZNqw
![decorative](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3844566/large_2FKvIlNYJrPMKnvg8j_h3g.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
Modeling, encouraging, educating, mentoring, and most of all, keeping us safe. Cheers to our spectacular SRO team – Buck Meredith, Chase Melton, & Seth Payne! They’re truly the best, supporting our students, staff, & community in so many ways every day. Thank you!
![photos of SROs Chase Melton, Seth Payne an dBuck Meredith interacting with students](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3805839/large_vl3n79MUsNGv1GJhk7034g.jpeg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
FCS Culinary and Principles of Ag Science classes had a great day touring Chaney’s Dairy Barn and WKU Creamery. Through co-teaching lessons on dairy production and a classroom taste comparison lab, students were able to see firsthand the process they’d just learned about.
![students in a crowd looking through a window with a banner above](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3800600/large_0FJQCDOgKxQmpPHFRh70Vg.jpeg)
![students in a dairy barn listening to a man](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3800601/large_IJ-LApuPaEmb9QpoIdVm8g.jpeg)
![students in a crowd looking through a window with a banner above](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3800603/large_StuJ4az82Q2LAI2gmAdImw.jpeg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
First for the first! GCHS Winter Percussion took first place in the first competition of the season over the weekend at Tri-State Marching Arts in Henryville, IN. Way to go!
![GCHS Winter Percussion performing in a gym](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3796802/large_zzC9mvbn89GBQUUbcCdccg.jpeg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
Many thanks to Grayson Nursing & Rehab for once again helping our health science students prepare for their MNA exam. Students must be able to demonstrate 28 nursing assistant skills and will be required to perform five skills selected at random during the exam.
![Male student washing hands at tall sink](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3775079/large_IMG-5116.jpg)
![Health science students demonstrating bedside skills](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3775080/large_IMG-5117.jpg)
![Two females, one with clipboard and one properly disposing of surgical robe](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3775089/large_IMG-5121.jpg)
![Health science students demonstrating bedside skills](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3775095/large_IMG-5125.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
To clarify - tomorrow will be a traditional "snow day" and NOT an NTI day. Enjoy!
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
Congratulations to GCHS FCCLA, Region 5 FCCLA S.T.A.R. event host, and to these students on earning their place at State Leadership Conference in March. A big thanks to all who volunteered and helped make it a great day for our students and for our guests.
![Decorative](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4037341/large_Facebook_Posts_2021-22.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
The Kenny Whitworth Invitational at Breck County ATC was a great experience for several @gchs_cougars machining students. Congrats to Layton Hawkins (3rd, manual 1st year) and Jake Rogers (2nd, CNC)!
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
BIG district win for the GCHS Academic Team at KAAC District 12 Governor's Cup competition! Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving and multiple individual assessment winners advance to Region on Feb. 18. See details: http://bit.ly/3J9OGi8
![GCHS Academic Team/See link/story for more](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3645296/large_AT_Group.jpeg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
Update for All-District Band, including 9/10 and Symphonic Bands. Auditions were held over the weekend and the event is scheduled for Jan 27-28 at Campbellsville University. Working hard to become better musicians and it pays. Great effort!
![Decorative](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3612438/large_Band.jpeg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
All-State Choir will be well-represented by GCHS. 12 students were selected by audition to perform during the upcoming KY Music Educators Conference (KMEA) in February. Congratulations and all the best for a stellar performance! More: https://bit.ly/3X4PloZ
![GCHS All-State Chorus: (Shown back, l – r) Jacob VanMetre, Alex Hazelwood, Jackson Miller, Austin Walker, Isaac Butler, Wilson Bernhard, Dawson Gorby, Elijah Downey, (front) Abby Smith, Briley Thorpe, Lilli Clemons, Margalo Stanton](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3591293/large_IMG_1426.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
We recognize our School Board members each January, but appreciate them every day, year-round. Here’s a BIG thank you to the best board anywhere! We are deeply grateful for their unwavering commitment and dedication to our schools, our students, our staff, and our community.
![January Board Recognition Month Carolyn thomason, Anna Majors, Alfreda Weedman, Valeria Hayes and Brett Abney](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3572627/large_Facebook_Post__2_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
GCHS Culinary team members put on quite the spread this morning for our GC Retired Teachers Assoc. Christmas meeting. Beautiful (and tasty) job!
![four girls with aprons behind buffet table](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3506174/large_q.jpeg)
![women eating and talking at red tableclothed tables](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3506187/large_w.jpeg)
![fruit tray and biscuits on buffet table](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3506196/large_e.jpeg)
![varied foods on buffet table](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3506199/large_r.jpeg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
State bound! Congratulations to Donovan Jaggers who will perform with the KY All-State Concert Band on Feb. 11 at KMEA in Louisville. Donovan was selected from among hundreds of students statewide after a rigorous two-round audition process to earn this highest state band honor.
![Donovan Jaggers](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3474587/large_FB.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
The Calendar Committee has three calendars to choose from for the 2023-24 school year recommendation. Make your selection at http://bit.ly/3VuqY3z by Friday, Dec. 16.
![Decorative 2023-24 calendar survey](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4039977/large_Facebook_Post.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
The Tech Center’s Machining program presented a reverse-engineered, 3D-printed sign bridge replica to Mid-Park Highway. Opportunities will continue to grow with new engineering, robotics, and industrial maintenance offerings at the school. Story at: http://bit.ly/3grSUps
![project on a 3D printer](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3383674/large_IMG_2322.png)
![Teacher and student looking at computer](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3383675/large_IMG_2332.png)
![student and men looking at sign bridge replica](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3383676/large_IMG_2712.png)
![student and men holding sign bridge replica](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3383677/large_IMG_2716.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
Congratulations to these musicians selected to the KMEA Fourth District, All-District Symphonic Band! Shawni Poole (alt.), Avery Gowin, Shane Craig, Donovan Jaggers, and Liam Stewart. Each will also move on to the second round of the KY All-State Band auditions next month.
![All District band members](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3377767/large_All_District.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
A celebration of literacy and career exploration, Unite to Read returned as district third graders learned about the many options they will discover at the Technology Center one day. Each student took home the book “Who’s Hands are These?” a perfect partner for the event.
![high school male talking with younger kids in front of a 3d printer](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3372158/large_IMG_2761.png)
![high school girls helping elementary students decorate cookies](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3372159/large_IMG_2775.png)
![male high school students demonstrate machinery to younger kids](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3372160/large_IMG_2800.png)
![HS girl listens to elem student through stethoscope](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3372161/large_IMG_2804.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
Vocal Audition Prep, the GCHS advanced choir, participated in the by-invitation Morehead State Choral Festival last week. This is the group’s first time attending and while there two members, Dawson Gorby and Jacob VanMetre, were selected as the concert soloists.
![GCHS Vocal Audition Prep Choir](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3371981/large_Morehead.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/grayson_county_schools_ar/profile/avatar/1843/circled_537fbf33-0a5c-474f-b6d6-24045b138916.png)
Congratulations to these musicians selected for All-State Orchestra! Bethany Ray, Symphony 2nd Violins; Michell Lynch, Symphony 1st Violins; Dawson Gorby, Symphony Cello; Reece Horn, Bass 2nd Alternate; Austin Walker, Symphony Bass.
![GHS All State Orchestra members with instruments](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3355377/large_AllState_Orchestra.png)