George Washington High

Graduation Day is almost here. 🎓 Join us Tuesday, May 26 at 6:50 PM as we celebrate the George Washington High School Class of 2026 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Can’t attend in person? The ceremony will be streamed live through Video Productions on YouTube, Facebook, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android, and iOS devices. https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ax4Y8hWbR/?mibextid=wwXIfr #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #GWHS2026 #Graduation2026

2 months ago, George Washington High School

🎓 It’s graduation season!

The Class of 2026 is ready to walk across the stage, and we can’t wait to celebrate our high school graduates.
Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.

💻 🔗 Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.

WV Video Productions will be livestreaming every ceremony, so family and friends who can’t be there in person can still watch the big moment.

The livestream link is in the comments.

Class of 2026...You have put in the work, and we’re so proud of you! 🎓

2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

All KCS graduation ceremonies are at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The following ceremonies will be held at 1:00 pm: Sissonville High School, May 21st - South Charleston High School, May 22nd - Nitro High School, May 26th - Herbert Hoover High School, May 27th. The following ceremonies will be held at 7:00 pm: St. Albans High School, May 21st - Riverside High School, May 22nd - George Washington High School, May 26th - Capital High School, May 27th.

Summer support matters.
Free meals, grocery assistance, and family resources are available for WV families this summer. ☀️

Swipe through and share with someone who may need it.
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#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #SummerResources #WVFamilies

2 months ago, George Washington High School

Another big night for GW Chemistry. 🧪

Last night at the annual American Chemical Society Awards Banquet at West Virginia State University, GWHS students earned top honors across the region in both Chemistry I and Chemistry II divisions of the ACS Chemistry Olympiad.

🏆 Chemistry I Individual Winners
Henry Davis & Farisya Zou — 1st Place Tie
Saja Huggi — 2nd Place
Pedro Mattassini & Wesley Martin — 3rd Place Tie

🏆 Chemistry II Individual Winner
Ella Yosuico — 1st Place

🏆 Team Champions
Chemistry I Team Champions: Henry Davis, Farisya Zou, Saja Huggi, Pedro Mattassini, Wesley Martin
Chemistry II Team Champions: Ella Yosuico, Manvitha Sanjaya, Yevin Ranasinghe, Vihaan Kakani, Nina Brumage, Elias Painter, Blayden Tate

A huge congratulations to all of these students for representing GW at such a high level. 👏

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #ChemistryOlympiad #STEM

2 months ago, George Washington High School

☀️🍔 KCS Summer Meals available for children ages 2–18 through the WVDE and USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children.

This summer, in partnership with the WVDE and USDA Summer Food Program for Children, 10 sites across Kanawha County will offer breakfast and/or lunch during specific dates and times. Families do not need to register for those open meal sites...children can come during the posted meal time.

🔵 Meals are for children ages 2-18

KCS will also offer a separate meal box pickup program at two USDA-approved locations. Registration is required for meal box pickup, and the meal box form is now live. The registration link will be in the comments of this post, and is available on our website.

Full schedules, locations, meal times, and meal box registration details are available on the KCS website.

2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

KCS Summer Meals available for free at 10 sites. Breakfast and lunch offered. More info available on the kanawha county schools website.

GW Girls Lacrosse are STATE CHAMPIONS. ❤️🏆

A season of hard work, resilience, and belief ended with a championship for the Lady Patriots.

Thank you to the players, coaches, families, students, alumni, and community who made this run unforgettable.

And this is just the beginning — summer fundamentals camps are coming soon for future Lady Patriots.

Learn more:
https://gwladypatriotslax.com/interest

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #StateChampions #GWLacrosse

2 months ago, George Washington High School

🚀 AI, coding, cybersecurity, and....Minecraft?

The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with Prodigy Learning and Microsoft, is offering the AI Ready Skills Credential Program to middle and high schools across West Virginia at no cost.

The program gives students a chance to build foundational skills in artificial intelligence, coding, and cybersecurity while working through Minecraft Education worlds and earning credentials that show what they know.

This opportunity also includes free access to Coding in Minecraft and Cyber in Minecraft, along with professional development options for teachers.

KCS is sharing this information to help make sure our families, students, and educators are aware of this statewide opportunity.

🔗 To learn more or sign up, click on the link in the comments.

2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

AI Ready Skills Credential Program available for free to all middle school and high school kids in WV.

Back in December, Heart Club President Manvitha Sanjaya secured the highly competitive $4,500 American Heart Association Nation of Lifesavers™ Grant.

GWHS was 1 of just 33 schools and universities nationwide selected alongside institutions like the University of Michigan, Cornell University, and the University of Texas at Austin.

This past Saturday, Heart Club members and sponsor Mr. Nicolay participated in CPR training through the initiative, continuing their mission to bring lifesaving skills and awareness to our school and community.

A huge thank you to Mr. Nicolay for consistently supporting Heart Club and helping make these opportunities possible.

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #HeartClub #NationOfLifesavers

2 months ago, George Washington High School

GW boys tennis. State champions. 🎾🏆 Another title on the Hill. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWTennis | #StateChamps

2 months ago, George Washington High School

👏💫 A board meeting full of good moments and well-deserved recognition.

Last night, we had the chance to celebrate some incredible people across Kanawha County Schools, including our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Service Person of the Year, Counselor of the Year, Principal of the Year and Educator of the Year.

We also recognized our elementary Teachers of the Third Nine Weeks and 12 outstanding eighth grade students who earned the 2026 Golden Horseshoe.

From classrooms and counseling offices to school leadership, service roles and student achievement, these moments are a great reminder of the people who make KCS special. ❤️💙💚

🤗 Congratulations to all who were honored. We are proud to celebrate you!

2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

2026 KCS Teacher of the Year, Stephanie Elkins, is laughing in response to something Dr. Potter said while recognizing Stephanie. Dr. Potter is standing to Stephanie's right and is speaking into a mic on the podium.

2026 KCS Principal of the Year, Shandon Tweedy, is walking back to her seat in the board room holding her principal of the year award.

2026 KCS Counselor of the Year, Emily Patterson, is walking up to the front of the board room to receive her award.

2026 KCS Educator of the Year, Cassie Allara, is holding her plaque and looking thankful as she steps up to the podium to say a few words after winning the award.

Dr. Potter standing behind a podium in the board room, shaking the hand of a student who won the 2026 Golden Horseshoe award. Four students who have already received their award are standing behind Dr. Potter.

Five eighth grade students standing in front of the kcs board room holding their certificates for earning the 2026 Golden Horseshoe award.

Dr. Potter standing behind a podium reaching out to shake a teachers hand as the teacher is walking up to receive her award. Asst. Superintendent, Amanda Mays, is standing to the side of Dr. Potter and is smiling.

A teacher is laughing while walking up to receive her award. Dr. Potter is standing behind a podium and holding out the certificate and smiling. Beside Dr. Potter, Asst. Superintendent of Elementary Amanda Mays is laughing as well.

A group picture of elementary teachers who were honored for the third nine weeks. They are standing in the front of the kcs board room.

Congratulations to Jon Duffy, KCS Executive Director of Counseling & Testing, on receiving Mission West Virginia’s Power of One: Pathway Award!

Jon works hard every day to connect students with the resources they need to feel encouraged, cared for, and ready for success in school and in life.

We are grateful for Jon’s heart for students and proud to see his work recognized. 👏

➡️ Learn more about Jon and the Pathway Award in the story on our website. The link is in the comments.

2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

Jon Duffy holding his award, a blue Blinko Glass vase, and posing for a picture with Mission WV Executive Director Kelley Thompson.

States look good on GW. Softball is headed to the big stage. 🥎 #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWSoftball #StateBound

2 months ago, George Washington High School

A big week for GW art.
Proud of every student who shared their work and creativity with the community.

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #ArtExhibit #CreativePatriots

2 months ago, George Washington High School

One post wasn’t enough.
More incredible work from GW artists at the Kanawha County Art Exhibit.

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #FineArts #GWArtists

2 months ago, George Washington High School

Art that speaks for itself.
GW artists showed up at the Kanawha County Art Exhibit 2026. 🎨

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #GWArts #StudentArtists

2 months ago, George Washington High School

Back where it all started. 🎓

The GW Class of 2026 will return to their elementary schools for Senior Walk on May 20, 2026.

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #SeniorWalk #Classof2026

2 months ago, George Washington High School

Regional champs. State bound. 🎾

Singles Regional Champions
Riya Jones • Alex Michael

Doubles Regional Champions
Alex Michael & Ali Elkhansa
Riya Jones & Olivia Weily

State Singles Qualifiers
Ali Elkhansa • Anshu Haricharan • Vibhu Haricharan • Olivia Weily • Crystal Embol • Anna Mitias

State Doubles Qualifiers
Luke McCallister & Vibhu Haricharan
Crystal Embol & Anna Mitias

Girls Team
Riya Jones • Olivia Weily • Crystal Embol • Anna Mitias • Leah Casto • Kaylie Whitehead

Boys Team
Alex Michael • Anshu Haricharan • Ali Elkhansa • Vibhu Haricharan • Luke McCallister • Isaac Street

States • May 14–16
Let’s go, Patriots.

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWTennis | #StateBound

2 months ago, George Washington High School

APUSH wrapped up week one at GW.
Now the countdown to week two begins.

Monday, we do it all again.

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #APUSH #APExams

2 months ago, George Washington High School

Our GW educators felt the love this week.
Thank you to our JROTC, Student Council, NHS, Beta Club, parent volunteers, and Elizabeth Memorial Church for the lunches, treats, and kindness shown to our staff. 🤍

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #TeacherAppreciationWeek #GWCommunity

2 months ago, George Washington High School

🔔 LOCATION CHANGE: KCS Public Hearing – FY27 Budget

Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.

Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the process.

Please note: The location for this meeting has changed.

📍 NEW LOCATION:
KCS Central Office
200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston

📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.

This meeting is open to the public, and you are invited to attend.

2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools

Burning questions keeping you up at night? What does the district spend annually to operate a school bus? Do middle schools really use that much toilet paper? How man cartons of milk does an elementary school go through in a week and at what cost? Find out the answers to these questions and more. KCS Public Budget Hearing is on May 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at 200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, WV.