Attention GCHS: Parent/Teacher conference and information night is Tuesday, January 10th from 4:30-6:30 pm. Scheduling, dual credit, Governor's Scholar, and other information will be available. Hope to see you there!
GCHS Culinary team members put on quite the spread this morning for our GC Retired Teachers Assoc. Christmas meeting. Beautiful (and tasty) job!
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.
GCHS students: We are excited about our Christmas Spirit Week! See our flyer for each day's theme.
Tomorrow, Dec 9 will be the last day for GCHS Students to purchase a $10 ticket to attend the Winter Formal on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 7-10 pm, at the HS. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Student must present their ticket to enter the dance.
GCHS will be having our Annual Talent Show on Fri, Dec 16 during 4th & 5th Periods. Any student wishing to participate in the talent show, application forms can be picked up starting tomorrow in the Counselor’s Office. All applications must be turned in by Wed, Dec14 @ 3 pm to participate.
GCHS students can attend this event by purchasing a ticket for $2. Ticket sales will take place on Mon, Dec 12 during 3rd Period. All proceeds assist with senior activities.
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!!
