The following DECA students were successful at Region 2 DECA conference at WKU on Jan. 26.
Region 2 DECA Competition Results:
Tate Cain Elected as VP of Membership for Region 2 DECA
GCHS DECA
1st Place-Largest Chapter Membership Increase
2nd Place-Largest Chapter Overall
Outstanding DECA Member-Hayden Bradley
WKU $500 Scholarship Recipient-Coleman Bryant
Business Services Operation Research Event
1st Place-Piper Mangan
Innovation Plan
1st Place-Landon Lowrey & Daniel Ratley
Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series
1st Place-Kaylee Hodges
Automotive Services Marketing Series
1st Place-Coleman Bryant
Business Finance Series
1st Place-Houston Brooks
Entrepreneurship Series
2nd Place-Katie Morgan
Marketing Communication Series
2nd Place-Emilee Hall
Principles of Hospitality
3rd Place-Carter Bernard
Career Development Project
1st Place-Tate Cain
Community Giving Project
2nd Place-Jillian Pierce & Maggie Shepherd
Sales Project
1st Place-Hayden Bradley, Amelia Hayes & Raylee Shepherd
Business Law & Ethics Team Decision Making
1st Place-Will Johnston & Connor Lee
Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
1st Place- Layla Lacefield & Gracie Mudd
Parents and Community Members! We are seeking feedback on our Positive Behaviors and Intervention Supports program at GCHS. This is the program that drives are rewards programs and our consequence policies at GCHS. Please take a few minute to complete this quick 10 question survey as we are always looking for ways to improve. Our survey will end this coming up Friday, 1/26/24. Thank you for your help!!
https://forms.gle/45X8YdLcSrjVFbLG9
Class of 2024!
If you have not ordered your cap and gown from Jostens, please do by January 30.
Initial orders took place in October.
Individual emails will be sent to students school email by the end of the week, for those that haven't ordered.
GCHS & Leitchfield ECTC are partnering together for assistance with the FAFSA Application. Individual appointments available Jan. 23 & 25 - select link below to sign up. https://bit.ly/graysonfafsa
Jan. 30 & 31 from 4-6, open lab for individual assistance.
Student and Parent FAFSA IDs are needed when attending an event at the Leitchfield ECTC Campus.
Get in the spirit and join us as we honor Mr. Spirit himself - EE McGhee! Jan 22 between the Boys JV and Varsity games vs. Owensboro Catholic, approx time 7 pm. Come out to support your basketball Cougars and join in this tribute to the most spirited Cougar of all time!
Operation Grayson Manor Christmas was a huge success for the GCHS Art Club. The club make ornaments as a fund raiser which allowed them to gather supplies for gifts. The group delivered 82 hand-painted bags on Dec. 19, complete with a handmade ornament, Christmas card, scrunchie, word search book, coloring book, crayons, and a puzzle. The club also had two boxes of crafts supplies for the activities area and a box FULL of bath and hygiene items. The Art Club wishes all a Merry Christmas!
Congratulations to Mrs. Cody Mooneyhan on national FCS and CTE honors! See full story at https://bit.ly/4883sPt
If you are 16 and older, and interested in a future in the Armed Forces OR you want help knowing what career path you should pursue, consider taking the ASVAB. Taking the ASVAB does not automatically enlist you in the armed services. Students should sign up with Mrs. Harned, as the ASVAB test will be given on December 8 in the Library, starting at 8:15. See Mrs. Harned prior to December 8 to sign up.
Senior-Class of 2024 Shirts - with seniors names on back!!!
Shirts can be ordered online until midnight on Dec. 7. Shirts will be delivered to the HS prior to Christmas. Use shipping code: SENIOR24 to avoid shipping cost.
https://kyvintagetees.com/collections/seniors
The images below contain some important dates for the 2023-2024 school year at GCHS. Please be mindful that some dates are subject to change. Also, end of the year senior activities will not be finalized until after Spring Break.
If you are 16 and older, and interested in a future in the Armed Forces OR you want help knowing what career path you should pursue, consider taking the ASVAB. Taking the ASVAB does not automatically enlist you in the armed services.
Students should sign up with Mrs. Harned, as the ASVAB test will be given on December 8 in the Library, starting at 8:15. See Mrs. Harned prior to December 8 to sign up.
The 2nd Annual Winter Formal will be Saturday, December 16 from 7-10pm. Tickets will be $15 and can be purchased the week of December 11 to December 15 during 3rd Period. Virtual students are allowed to attend, but must purchase tickets during 3rd Period. Students with 12 or more unexcused absences will NOT be allowed to attend...get those parent/Dr. notes turned in!! If your date does not attend GCHS, permission forms will become available on Dec. 1. See Mrs. Harned for the form.
BIG weekend for the Marching Cougars at Bands of America Grand Nationals in Indy. 8th in Class AA out of 26 bands, 38th in the country out of 92 bands, AND a Distinguished rating - all on the national level! Congratulations on a well-earned accomplishment!!
Nothing like learning from the pros! Thanks to Clint Abner for today’s HVAC installation master class for our Building & Apartment Maintenance (formerly carpentry) students.
Sophomores and Seniors!
Jostens will not be at school Thurs, Nov. 9 as originally scheduled, due to shipment delays. They will be at GCHS on Tues, Nov. 14.
All Veteran community members are invited to attend our Veteran's Day program on Thursday, November 9th @ 9:45 am. We will be recognizing Veteran's for their service!
Sophomores - If interested in buying a class ring? Jostens will be @ GCHS, Thurs, Nov. 2 from 10:50-12:30 to take orders and payments. Orders can also be placed online at Jostens.com. Text questions to 812-727-5737.
SENIORS - It is time to order your Graduation Products. Jostens will be @ GCHS Thurs, Nov. 2 from 10:50-12:30 to take orders and payments. Orders can also be placed online. Please see flyer for more information.
https://sakelcampus.thegraduationcenter.com/products?category_id=8
Congratulations to Caspian Collard for creating the winning design for the 2024 Cougar Memories Yearbook. Collard's design was chosen by 111/186 students who voted in the contest. Thanks to all the students who submitted a design and to all those who voted on the design.
All-District Orchestra will feature a huge Grayson County contingent! 22 GCHS musicians with two alternates, 26 for GCMS with four alternates. See complete lists at https://bit.ly/3QdgKDc
