⚾🥎 Excess Levy Update – Turfing Projects 🥎⚾
Big progress is happening on our high school baseball and softball fields! Thanks to the support of Kanawha County voters through the excess levy, our students are gaining access to top-quality facilities that will benefit athletes of all ages for years to come.
✅ Completed:
George Washington High School baseball field (fencing work will begin in September)
George Washington High School & John Adams Middle School shared softball field (fencing work will begin in September)
Capital High School baseball & softball fields
Herbert Hoover High School baseball & softball fields
🚧 In Progress:
South Charleston High School fields — earthwork is scheduled to begin next week!
St. Albans High School fields — work is scheduled to begin later this fall!
We’re proud to provide our student-athletes with safe, modern, and durable playing surfaces—and it’s possible because of the community’s continued investment in our schools through the excess levy. 💙💚❤️
To stay up-to-date with how the excess levy money is being used, check out the excess levy page on the KCS website.
🔗: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-excess-levy-projects
📸 Check out the drone shots of the newly completed GWHS baseball/softball fields.
Big progress is happening on our high school baseball and softball fields! Thanks to the support of Kanawha County voters through the excess levy, our students are gaining access to top-quality facilities that will benefit athletes of all ages for years to come.
✅ Completed:
George Washington High School baseball field (fencing work will begin in September)
George Washington High School & John Adams Middle School shared softball field (fencing work will begin in September)
Capital High School baseball & softball fields
Herbert Hoover High School baseball & softball fields
🚧 In Progress:
South Charleston High School fields — earthwork is scheduled to begin next week!
St. Albans High School fields — work is scheduled to begin later this fall!
We’re proud to provide our student-athletes with safe, modern, and durable playing surfaces—and it’s possible because of the community’s continued investment in our schools through the excess levy. 💙💚❤️
To stay up-to-date with how the excess levy money is being used, check out the excess levy page on the KCS website.
🔗: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-excess-levy-projects
📸 Check out the drone shots of the newly completed GWHS baseball/softball fields.
🎓 Attendance Reminder 🎓
Students who participate in school, county, or state-approved curricular or extracurricular activities will have an EXCUSED absence ✅
⚠️ However, activities outside of GWHS (club sports, dance, outside teams, etc.) are considered UNEXCUSED ❌
Let’s keep those attendance records strong, Patriots! 💪📚
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StayOnTrack
Students who participate in school, county, or state-approved curricular or extracurricular activities will have an EXCUSED absence ✅
⚠️ However, activities outside of GWHS (club sports, dance, outside teams, etc.) are considered UNEXCUSED ❌
Let’s keep those attendance records strong, Patriots! 💪📚
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StayOnTrack
📣 Freshman Parents! 📣
We’re excited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year with your students at George Washington High School! 🎓✨
🌟 Discover Your Future Classes 🌟
All freshmen will take this first-period course designed to spark interest in science 🔬 and math 📊 careers.
✅ Attendance matters! Students with 3 or fewer absences per nine weeks (excused or unexcused) will be rewarded for their commitment. 🎉
📅 Attendance tracking begins Tuesday, August 26th.
⏰ Please try to schedule appointments after school to help your student meet their goals!
Let’s make it a great year, Patriots! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #StudentSuccess #FutureReady
🏈🎉 It’s almost time for Patriot Football — and we can’t wait! 🎉🏈
We’re also excited about the upgrades to our softball & baseball fields this year. ⚾🥎
🚗 Important Parking Update for Football Games:
The lots in front & behind the school will be closed to general parking. These are reserved for School Staff, Handicap, Officials, and Visitor Transportation.
Handicap parking requires a valid plate or tag.
Overflow parking at JAMS: $5 per vehicle.
🚌 To make it easy for everyone, two free shuttle buses will run between JAMS and GWHS from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting our Patriots — let’s make this a great season! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWFootball #GameDay
Reminder to GWHS parents: we will have our open house on Tuesday, August 26th from 5pm to 7pm. There will be a meeting for senior parents at 6pm in the auditorium. In addition, juniors and seniors taking college classes from West Virginia state university will be able to talk with representatives who will be present to answer questions. Welcome back and see you Tuesday evening.
🎉 Big News, Patriots! 🎉
George Washington High School has been ranked the #1 High School in West Virginia by U.S. News & World Report! 🏆✨
We’re also proud to be ranked #697 nationally among thousands of schools across the country — a true testament to the hard work of our students, staff, and community. 💪📚
Check out the full report here:
🔗 https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/west-virginia/districts/kanawha-county-schools/george-washington-high-school-21368#test_scores_section
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #ExcellenceInEducation #TopRanked
📅 Student success begins with attendance! 🎓✨
If you have questions about attendance, contact our GW Attendance Director, Ms. Combs:
📧 tcombs@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
If you have questions about attendance, contact our GW Attendance Director, Ms. Combs:
📧 tcombs@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
⛳️ The GW Golf Team is on fire! 🔥
What a weekend for our Patriots:
🏆 Lee took 1st place at the Marion County Invitational with a low score of 72!
👏 William tied for 9th with a solid 76.
💥 Chastyn sank a HOLE IN ONE during Sunday’s practice round!
🥇 And on Monday, William, Lee, Chastyn & Jay brought home the team win at The Pines in Morgantown with a score of 312 against Morgantown, Cabell Midland & Peters Township!
Keep swinging, Patriots — we’re so proud of you! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWGolf #PatriotAthletes
Parents and guardians: When picking up students after school, please use the middle lane of the parking lot or park across the street to wait for your student. The lane closest to the building is reserved for the buses. This should help alleviate congestion and allows the buses to get in and out of the lot quicker. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
📱 New KCS App: Tips for Parents!
Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your child’s school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:
1️⃣ Favorite Your Student’s School – Make sure your child’s school is marked as a favorite so you can access it quickly. You can favorite multiple schools so you can easily flip back and forth between multiple schools.
2️⃣ Set the Default School – Change your default school so when you open the app, your child’s school appears first instead of the district page.
3️⃣ Explore the Menu – Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse form—all in one place!
Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. 👇
Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your child’s school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:
1️⃣ Favorite Your Student’s School – Make sure your child’s school is marked as a favorite so you can access it quickly. You can favorite multiple schools so you can easily flip back and forth between multiple schools.
2️⃣ Set the Default School – Change your default school so when you open the app, your child’s school appears first instead of the district page.
3️⃣ Explore the Menu – Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse form—all in one place!
Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. 👇
📢 Attendance matters, Patriots! 📅
Check out this KCS flyer for tips on preventing chronic absenteeism and truancy — and how you can help your student succeed all year long. 🏫✨
📄 https://5il.co/3oa0r
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
Check out this KCS flyer for tips on preventing chronic absenteeism and truancy — and how you can help your student succeed all year long. 🏫✨
📄 https://5il.co/3oa0r
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
📸✨ Say cheese, Patriots! ✨📸
The first day of school — Friday, August 15, 2025 — is also Picture Day! 🎓
Dress your best and bring your brightest smile so we can kick off the year in style! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #PictureDay #FirstDayVibes
The first day of school — Friday, August 15, 2025 — is also Picture Day! 🎓
Dress your best and bring your brightest smile so we can kick off the year in style! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #PictureDay #FirstDayVibes
📢 Attention Class of 2026! 🎓
Please check out this important letter from KCS regarding WVDE Policy 2423 — Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. 🩺✨
🔗 Read it here: https://5il.co/3nl66
Let’s stay informed and ready for an amazing senior year! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #ClassOf2026 #StayInformed
Please check out this important letter from KCS regarding WVDE Policy 2423 — Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. 🩺✨
🔗 Read it here: https://5il.co/3nl66
Let’s stay informed and ready for an amazing senior year! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #ClassOf2026 #StayInformed
💼 Juniors & Seniors — Got a job?
Consider joining the CWST Work Program!
✨ Perks:
✅ Early release from school every day
✅ Graduation cord for completing the program 🎓
📧 Questions? Email Heidi Vandall at hvandall@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
📅 Ready to join? See your counselor to sign up!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #CWST #WorkAndLearn
Consider joining the CWST Work Program!
✨ Perks:
✅ Early release from school every day
✅ Graduation cord for completing the program 🎓
📧 Questions? Email Heidi Vandall at hvandall@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
📅 Ready to join? See your counselor to sign up!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #CWST #WorkAndLearn
📚 Need Schoology Access as a GW Parent/Guardian? 🖥️
Email Mrs. Fisher at afisher@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
📌 Include your student’s full name and birthdate in the email.
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #SchoologyAccess #ParentInfo
📣 Hey GW students! 📚
Your summer reading info is just one click away!⏳✨
👉 http://bit.ly/4fFdhtv
Stay sharp, stay ready! 💥🧠
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #summerreading #readtokickstart
📣 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 📣
🎉 GW OPEN HOUSE
🗓️ Tuesday, August 26, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 George Washington High School
🎓 Class of 2026 — Your Senior Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. Don’t miss it!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #BackToSchool #SeniorYearReady
⏰ 2025–2026 Bell Schedules Are Here! ⏰
And guess what? They’re exactly the same as last year 🙌
✔️ Normal Schedule
✔️ Advisory Schedule
💯 No changes = No confusion = A smooth start to the year!
📲 Save this post so you’re always on time ⏳
Let’s make every minute count, Patriots! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #BackOnSchedule #TimelyAndReady
🚨 Heads up, Juniors & Seniors! 🚨
The OFF CAMPUS LINK is now live on our updated GWHS website! 🌐✨
Only students who:
✅ Are in 11th or 12th grade
✅ Had a 2.0+ unweighted GPA with no F’s on their June report card
…are eligible to apply for off-campus privileges. 🎓🚗
📲 Here’s what you MUST do before leaving campus:
1️⃣ Go to gwhs.kana.k12.wv.us
2️⃣ Click MENU > OFF CAMPUS LINK
3️⃣ Register your info
4️⃣ Pay through the KCS Online Payments portal (also on the website)
🚫 Students who leave without registering & paying may face suspension. Don’t risk it!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #OffCampusReady #KnowTheRules
🎓📣 2025 AP SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED!
These Patriots crushed it on their AP Exams and earned national recognition from College Board for academic excellence! 🧠🔥
🏆 AP Scholar with Distinction
👏 Qamar Al Yasin, Sajjad Alsinayyid, Riya Jones, Luke Potters, Mrithula Premchanth, Thomas Rawlings, Victor Sprouse, Iqraa Zaman
🥈 AP Scholar with Honor
👏 Jay Calloway, Farhad Faridi, Emily Miller, Benjamin Smith, Charlotte Ward, Ward Watson
🏅 AP Scholar
👏 Elizabeth Blanchard, Callie Bowman, Jemma Boyd, Abigail Cantrell, Charles Castle, Jay Mehta, Emma Miller, Talia Sampson, Manvitha Sanjaya, Kian Seyedmonir
Your dedication and grit inspire us all 💪🎓 Let’s keep raising the bar!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #APScholars #ExcellenceInAction
