GCHS will be hosting a Winter Ball Formal Dance on Sat, Dec 10 from 7-10 pm at the HS. Tickets will go on sale, Thurs, Dec 1 for $10, during 3rd Period. Any GCHS student can attend & any guest 20 to 15 are also allowed to attend. If a guest is not a student of GCHS, an approval form must be completed. Those forms can be picked up in the Counselor’s Office starting Wed of this week. Attire is semi-formal. All proceeds assist with senior activities.
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.
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
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.
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 Jrs & Srs participated in a College/Career Fair on Friday. Local industries, multiple colleges and the Army were on site to provide information. Life after high school is individually different, but preparation is so vital!!
Grayson County High School English teachers celebrated a regional win with a new banner. The school ranked first in in the region on writing during the KSA testing from last year. Pictured are (from left) Kara Anderson, McClee Manion, Gail McCrady, Jennifer Jones, Angela Hartz, Ashley Horn, Courtney Burnett, Alison Hackley, Brittany Gruber, Eddie Anderson (who designed the banner) and Deanna Lasley. Photo by Maribel Ray.
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.
Celebrating Apprenticeship Week and the great things happening for our students and our community at the Grayson County Tech Center. Kicking things off today, we celebrate “growing our own” teachers with Signing Day for our Education Technician track.
Veteran's Day was celebrated at GCHS with guest speaker Kentucky State Senator Steven Meredith, Honor Guard from American Legion Post 81 and several veterans from the Grayson County community. The GCHS Choir sang several songs during the ceremony. The ceremony ended with band students Liam Stewart and Kaitlyn Gilbert playing "Taps. Students were invited to meet the veterans after the program.
GCHS recognizes the October Students of the Month! These students done a great job meeting our school-wide expectations! #GCHS #ROAR
Senior Parents!! Cap & Gown orders can be placed @ GCHS Tomorrow from 10:50-12:30. Students-ONLY responsible for ordering the cap & gown package, with tassel included. Height & weight must be noted when ordering. Orders can be made in-person or online. https://www.jostens.com/
Sophomore Parents! Jostens will be @ GCHS from 10:50-12:30 taking orders for class ring and letter jackets. Orders can be made in-person or online. Below is a link to access Jostens site & order online or contact Jostens at 812.727.5737. https://www.jostens.com/
Seniors! Come out and enjoy a bonfire tomorrow night from 6-8:30 behind the football scoreboard. We will be playing games, eating s’mores and enjoying time together! Bring a chair or blanket.
See you tomorrow night Class of 2023!!
GCHS freshman Daniel Ratley, has been selected as the 2023 Youth Advocate for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The program is sponsored by the US YMCA’s Govt. Relations office with a max of two high school students selected per state. Full story at: https://bit.ly/3zTi1bf
Class of 2023 Shirts-Last day to order is TOM, FRI, Nov. 4
Seniors will take group pic with shirts later in school yr.
All shirts will delivered to HS. Note student name when ordering.
https://kyvintagetees.com/collections/seniors
Big shout out to these students selected for the ACDA Jr. High (Grades 7 - 9) All-State event. They represent GCMS and GCHS Nov. 10 -12 at EKU.
This is the last week of T1 at GCHS.
In-person students will have finals this week in each class.
Thursday: Periods 1, 3, 5; Friday: Periods 2. 4.
Virtual Students, your courses will be archived Monday, Nov. 7 @ 7 am.
This month, 4th, 5th and 8th grade G/T students have been given the opportunity to visit the GC Technology Center and explore CTE classes in 3D Printing, Marketing, and Health Science courses through hands-on experiences.
It was a great weekend for GCHS Band as the group qualified for state and will perform Sat, Oct. 29, 11:30 CT in Richmond. Also, check out Jackson Kane - musician, football, and soccer player - performing with the band during halftime of Friday’s game!
