George Washington High

🌟 Honoring Service, Supporting Students. 🇺🇸

In 2021—on Pearl Harbor Day—the West Virginia Department of Education and Common Ground Partners proudly recognized the first class of Purple Star Schools and Districts across the Mountain State. What began with 130 schools and 3 districts has now grown to 315 schools and 17 districts dedicated to supporting military-connected students and families. 💜

Kanawha County Schools is honored to be among them as a Purple Star District, continuing our commitment to helping students thrive—no matter where their family’s service takes them.

The Purple Star Award is one of many ways the Common Ground Partnership helps make West Virginia one of the best places in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. 🌄

10 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

Kanawha County Schools is a Purple Star District

Mrs. Hensley’s AP U.S. History students stepped back in time for a speed dating showdown with the heroes 💥 and villains 😈 of the American Revolution! Sparks flew as history came alive 🇺🇸🔥 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #APUSH #HistoryInAction

10 months ago, George Washington High School

⚽️🥇 Congrats to our GW Girls Soccer team - Mountain State Athletic Conference CHAMPIONS! 🏆🔥 The Patriots brought skill, hustle, and #PatriotPride to the field 🤍🩶 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #MSACChampions #GirlsSoccer

10 months ago, George Washington High School

✨ Save the Date ✨ 🎓 Baccalaureate Ceremony 🎓 Class of 2026 📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #Classof2026 #Graduation

10 months ago, George Washington High School

Big stage, big pride! 💥 Our GW JROTC Color Guard brought Patriot spirit to the Dirty Birds game as they presented the colors 🇺🇸🙌 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #JROTC #GameDay

10 months ago, George Washington High School

✨🎶 What a night at the 2025 Gazette-Mail Kanawha County Majorette and Band Festival! ✨🎶 🔥 Highlights: 👑 Emma Elkins was crowned Miss Majorette! 💛 Twirler – Gold Medal 🤍 Color Guard – Silver Medal 🎺 Field Commander – Silver Medal 🥁 Percussion – Silver Medal 🎵 Music – Gold Medal 👣 Marching – Silver Medal 🌟 General Effect – Silver Medal 🏆 GW Marching Band earned 2nd Runner Up to Grand Champion! The festival was all about heart, harmony, and Patriot pride. 🎶💫 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #MarchingBand #MajoretteMagic

10 months ago, George Washington High School

⚖️ Debate Day in Mr. Towle’s AP Government & U.S. Politics class! One of today’s topics: Debate Question: 🗳️ The process of gerrymandering violates democracy. 👉 Yes or No? Students brought the heat with strong arguments and sharp rebuttals 🇺🇸👨‍⚖️ #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #APGov #debate

10 months ago, George Washington High School

The September edition of the KCS Monthly Newsletter is now available 👇
🔗: https://5il.co/3qi3h

Content includes:
🚗 A trip to Safety City
📅 Important October events and reminders
🛠️ Two Roofing Project Updates
... and more!

10 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

student driving a go kart at safety city.

🎥✨ GW Journalism students are busy behind the scenes today, putting together the very first GW News broadcast! 📰📺 Big things coming from our Patriots > stay tuned! #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWJournalism #StudentVoices

10 months ago, George Washington High School

✨🎓 GW juniors & seniors attended the annual KCS College Fair at the University of Charleston! An exciting day of exploring future paths, meeting reps, and planning what’s next after high school 🚀🤍 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #CollegeFair #FutureReady

10 months ago, George Washington High School

🎓✨ Today, 1,261 KCS juniors and seniors took their next steps toward the future at our annual KCS College Fair, hosted at the University of Charleston!

Students had the chance to connect with representatives from 52 colleges, universities, and post-secondary organizations across five states. From asking about majors and financial aid to exploring career paths, this event was all about discovering possibilities. 💡📚✈️

A huge thank you to our incredible school counselors and staff who prepared students to make the most of this opportunity, and to the organizations who showed up to support our students’ dreams. 👏

Together, we’re helping our students see just how many doors are open to them after graduation! 💙💚❤️

10 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

hundreds of students walking around the university of charleston gymnasium talking with recruiters from 52 universities, colleges, and other post-secondary institutions.

a high school student smiles at the camera while she talks with representatives from west virginia state university.

a student listening to a rep from west virginia university during the college fair.

a student listens in as reps from marshall university discuss what options are available at the school.

high school juniors and seniors walking around the gymnasium at the university of charleston speaking with representatives from universities.

two high school students talking with a rep from West Virginia State University.

a student laughs with a university rep during the college fair.

two representative from the united states navy speaking with high school students.

two students speaking with a representative from west virginia university.

student at the college fair speaking to a representative from the marshall university lewis college of business.

📸✨ Make-Up Picture Day ✨📸
Seniors & underclassmen - mark those calendars! 🗓️
👉 Wednesday, October 1, 2025 is your chance to get make-up pictures taken. Don’t miss it! ✅

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #PictureDay #SchoolSpirit

10 months ago, George Washington High School

⛳️🏆 Huge Patriot win on the greens! On Tuesday, GW Golf brought home the Kanawha County Championship title! 🎉 👏 William was named Player of the Year with his low score. 🌟 Eli earned Newcomer of the Year. 💪 Lee, Jay, and Eli made the All-Tournament Team. Way to represent, Patriots! 🤍🩶 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWgolf #countyChamps

10 months ago, George Washington High School

💙💛 Exciting visit at GWHS! WVU President Dr. Michael Benson and his team stopped by to meet with students, counselors, and staff to talk future goals and opportunities at WVU. 🌟

This trip is part of Dr. Benson’s mission to visit all 55 counties in WV — and with Kanawha County, he’s just about halfway there! 🙌

Thanks to Dr. Benson and WVU for supporting our students on their path to college and beyond. 👏

10 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

wvu president michael benson laughing with wvu and gwhs staff during their meeting.

wvu president michael benson talking with students at gwhs.

wvu president michael benson giving gwhs principal, jim crawford, a wvu flag.

members of gwhs and wvu staff talking in a conference room.

wvu president michael benson listens in as gwhs employees discuss student success.

📣 Patriots, it’s almost time… GW Homecoming Spirit Week is here! 🎉💃🕺 Get ready for four days of fun, dress-up, and school spirit leading up to HOCO! ✨ October 14–17 ✨ 🎭 Tuesday: Newly Wed 💍 vs. Newly Dead 🧟 🧸 Wednesday: Toy Store Theme 🪀 🪄 Thursday: Hogwarts on the Hill 🧙‍♂️ 🎈 Friday: Pep Rally + Game Day! 🏈 👑 HOCO Court nomination info is on Schoology & dance info is coming soon! #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #HOCO2025 #spiritweek

10 months ago, George Washington High School

🎉 Huge congratulations to our GW National Merit Semi-Finalists! 🌟

✨ Jaxson Richmond
✨ Iqraa Zaman
✨ Luke Potters
✨ Vinu Chandrasekar (2025 early graduate)

Being named a National Merit Semi-Finalist means these students scored among the top 1% of high school juniors nationwide on the PSAT/NMSQT. 🏅📚

We are so proud of these Patriots and their outstanding achievement!

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #nationalmerit #academicexcellence

10 months ago, George Washington High School

gw students 3 standing in line National merit semi finalists

A little birdie told us we’re late on this shout-out ⛳️😉 but our Lady Patriots crushed it at the Girls’ State Golf Invitational! 🏌️‍♀️ Chastyn fired a 73 to make the All-Tournament Team 🎉 🏌️‍♀️ Jadyn finished 9th with an 82 👏 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #stategolf #girlpower

10 months ago, George Washington High School

two female GW golf students posing for a pic

🩺✨ Paging Dr. Patriot! ✨🩺

Mrs. McConihay’s Honors Anatomy I students at GWHS turned the classroom into their very own Grey’s Anatomy Grand Rounds! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

From the 🧠 brain to the ❤️ heart, students took the lead and presented the body systems to their classmates. 🎓👏

Way to go, Patriots—you’ve got the smarts and the bedside manner! 💪😎

10 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

students presenting the anatomy of the human respiratory system.

students presenting the anatomy of the human cardiovascular system.

students presenting the anatomy of the human male reproductive system.

students presenting the anatomy of the lymphatic system.

Mrs. McConihay’s Honors Anatomy I students stepped up to present the different body systems to their peers Think Grey’s Anatomy Grand Rounds🩻🥼 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🩺 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #anatomyclass #sciencematters

10 months ago, George Washington High School

students looking at large anatomy drawings

🎃👻 Trunk or Treat with KCS! 👻🎃

The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is excited to host a Trunk or Treat for all students with disabilities and their families! 🧡

📅 Date: Thursday, October 16th
📍 Location: Capital High School
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! 🍬✨ We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together.

10 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

KCS office of exceptional students trunk or treat event at Capital high school on thrusday october 16th from 5:00pm-6:30pm open to all students with disabilities and their families.