📸 Senior Tux & Drape - FINAL Studio Date!
We have opened our last available date at the Cross Lanes studio for senior tux/drape pictures.
At the studio, seniors can:
✨ Take formal tux/drape photos for the yearbook
✨ Change into casual outfits
✨ Choose from multiple backgrounds
✨ Enjoy a more personalized photo experience
📍 Location: 802 Cross Lanes Dr., Cross Lanes, WV 25313
🗓 Date: Friday, March 6
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🔗 Use the link below to schedule your session.
https://local.prestigeportraits.com/wv/cross-lanes/802-cross-lanes-drive.html
about 9 hours ago, George Washington High School
photography room
Growth worth celebrating 📈🍎

We recently recognized several of our secondary teachers whose students showed the most growth on mid-year benchmark testing, and that growth doesn’t happen by accident.

Our teachers are always refining lessons, trying new strategies, and finding what works best for their students. Walk into classrooms across the county and you’ll see learning that’s active, engaging, and focused on helping every student move forward.

Elementary teachers and service personnel will be recognized at an upcoming meeting, too. When our whole school community works together, students grow. 💙

👩‍🏫 A full list of the teachers who were recognized is on our website. The link is in the comments!
2 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
A group picture of all the teachers who were recognized.
A teacher is smiling after receiving his certificate of recognition.
A teacher is walking up the aisle to receive his certificate of recognition.
A wide shot of the board meeting where teachers were recognized. The picture is taken from the back of the room, behind all of the audience seating. Most of the seats are full. In front of the audience, the teachers are lined up. In the middle of the teachers is KCS Superintendent, Paula Potter, Asst. Superintendent of Secondary Gene Smith, and Deputy Superintendent, Missy Ruddle.
A teacher is walking up the aisle at the board meeting to receive her certificate of recognition.
🎶✨ 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 ✨🎶 Earlier this month, Emily Claire Swingle and Jayden Stanley auditioned and earned the opportunity to sing in the WV High School All-State Chamber Honor Choir with the West Virginia American Choral Directors Association 🤍🩶 They performed in concert on February 7, 2026, representing some of the top vocalists across the state 🎼🌟 And on February 14, Emily Claire Swingle earned a Superior Plus Performance Rating at the West Virginia Music Educators Association Solo & Ensemble Festival — the highest rating possible. 🎤🏆 Period. Harmony. Dedication. Patriot Pride. 🎶🇺🇸 #HailGW #patriotpride #gwcommunity #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #GWChoir #AllStateChoir
3 days ago, George Washington High School
chorus
chorus
chorus
🎶✨ MARSHALL HONOR BAND REPRESENT! ✨🎶 Huge congratulations to these talented Patriots who were selected for the Marshall University Honor Band 🤍🩶 🎵 Ella Yosuico 🎵 Zoe Graley 🎵 Ophira Ronen 🎵 Sarah Duncan 🎵 Eva Gooding 🎵 Isaac Franck Being chosen for Honor Band is a BIG deal 🎺🥁 — it takes dedication, skill, and serious musical talent 🎼🔥 We are so proud of you for representing GW at the next level! Keep making that Patriot Pride LOUD 🎶✨ #gw2526 #patriotpride #HailGW #lifeonthehill #gwcommunity #GWBands #MarshallHonorBand
3 days ago, George Washington High School
band honor MU
Next level: unlocked. 🎮🐺

Each month, students at West Side Middle School who show growth on the GSA and middle of the year benchmark tests score an invite to the Wolf Den for the monthly Level Up Party.

The Wolf Den is the school's game room. Students who level up receive personalized Level Up cards engraved by students at Carver, lanyards, and other special perks. When students level up, they wear their progress proudly.

Leveling up is about progress, not perfection. At WSMS, hard work isn’t just recognized — it unlocks the next level. 💙📚
3 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
Four students taking a break from playing the arcade games to smile at the camera for a picture.
Three students are standing around a table playing jenga. Two students are watching as the third student is placing one of the wooden blocks on top of the stack of blocks.
A huge group of students is sitting around a table in the Wolf Den posing for a picture. There are snacks and drinks sitting on the table.
The school principal is playing arcade like mini basketball game with a student trying to see who can make more baskets in a period of time. A third student is standing to the side of the game watching.
Three girls are doing Karaoke. One student is holding the mic and signing and the other two are dancing.
Two students are playing a game of pool on a mini pool table. A third student standing to the left of the pool table, is also holding a pool cue and smiling while one student lines up for a shot.
Three students sitting at an arts and crafts table, and one student standing up behind the three sitting down. They are working on an art project and there are beads and glitter covering the table.
Students playing basketball on a mini basketball hoop in the game room.
Five arcade games lining the wall in the game room at west side middle school. These are the old school, 90s era, type arcade games.
A student sitting at an arts and crafts table that is covered in glitter. She is holding up a dream catcher that she designed with glitter and beads.
🎓✨ SENIORS & SENIOR FAMILIES — THIS IS YOUR SIGN! ✨🎓 The countdown is ON ⏳ 📌 FAFSA Application Deadline 📌 Promise Scholarship Application Deadline 🗓 March 1, 2026 Since March 1 falls on a Sunday this year, it would be a GREAT idea to have both applications submitted by Friday, February 27 ✅ Don’t wait until the last minute — secure your financial aid and scholarship opportunities NOW 💻💰 Future You will be thankful 🤍🩶 📣 Have questions? Need help? Reach out to your counselor ASAP! They are ready to help you through it 💬✨ #lifeonthehill #HailGW #gw2526 #FAFSA #PromiseScholarship
3 days ago, George Washington High School
FAFSA due
📣✨ REMINDER: 8th Grade Parent Night is THIS WEEK! ✨📣

Future Patriots start here 🎓🤍🩶

Parents & guardians of current 8th graders — join us as we talk about the transition to high school and scheduling for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from our administrators and counselors and get your questions answered 💬📘

📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 GW Auditorium

We can’t wait to welcome our incoming Class of 2030 families to the Hill! 🏫✨

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#FuturePatriots #ClassOf2030
4 days ago, George Washington High School
parent night 8th grade

🔥🤼‍♀️ 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐒 🤼‍♂️🔥
History made. Statements sent. Patriot Pride on FULL display. 🤍🩶

🏆 Piper Nunn – The FIRST George Washington Girls Regional Champion 💥🔥
She just etched her name in GW history. Legendary.

🏆 James Payne – Regional Champion & D1 Region III Most Outstanding Wrestler 💪⚡
Dominance. Focus. Excellence.

This is what hard work looks like. This is what Patriot Pride feels like. We are SO proud of these Patriots representing GW at the highest level. 👏🔥

#HailGW #gwcommunity #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526
#GWWrestling #RegionalChamps #alwaysearned

4 days ago, George Washington High School
boys wrestling
Wrestling girls
❄️ Two-Hour Delay – Tuesday, February 24 ❄️

Due to forecasted snow moving in overnight, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow.

We hope to be open on the delay schedule.

🔹 Morning classes at Carver and Ben Franklin are canceled.
🔹 Afternoon classes at Carver and Ben Franklin will run as normal.
🔹 Employees report on time (notify your supervisor if travel is unsafe).
🔹 Families should use their best judgment if conditions are unsafe in your area.
🔹 Watch for possible bus route changes in the morning.

Please stay safe and give yourself extra time on the roads.
4 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS on a two hour delay Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 due to weather.
Due to snowfall moving into our area and worsening road conditions, Kanawha County Schools will be closed today, Monday, February 23.

This is a traditional snow day. School-based staff do not report. All 261 employees may report up to two hours late. If you will be later than two hours, please contact your supervisor.

Because we have used all of our snow days, this closure will require a makeup day later in the school year. We will share that date once it is finalized.

We hope to see everyone back on Tuesday. Stay safe and stay warm. ❄️
5 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS closed today, Monday, February 23rd due to weather.
Due to winter weather and road conditions, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd.

This delay allows our transportation crews time to evaluate bus routes. If conditions worsen overnight, we will share an updated call Monday morning.

Please take your time traveling, stay safe, and we’ll see everyone two hours later than normal. ❄️
5 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS is on a two hour delay Monday, February 23rd, 2026.
🏀🏆 MSAC CHAMPIONS 🏆🏀 GW Boys Basketball defeats Parkersburg South 81–72 to reclaim the MSAC title! 🤍🩶🔥 💥 Noah Lewis led the Patriots with 33 points in a championship performance as GW closed strong to secure the win 💪 Championship focus. Patriot Pride. On to the next. #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #GWBasketball #MSACChampions
6 days ago, George Washington High School
boys basketball
🏆🔥 MSAC CHAMPIONS 🔥🏆 The George Washington Girls Basketball Team takes down the Parkersburg Big Reds 57-52 to WIN the MSAC Girls Basketball Championship 🏀💪 This one meant a little more… avenging their only loss of the season and finishing on top when it mattered most 👏 Clutch plays. Locked-in defense. Big-time energy. That’s Patriot basketball 🤍🩶 So proud of this team for their grit, heart, and championship mindset. The Hill is LOUD tonight 🏔️🔥 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWGirlsBasketball #MSACChampions
6 days ago, George Washington High School
girls basketball
🏆🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ STATE CHAMPIONS x2!!! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🏆 The GW Girls AND Boys Swim Teams are your Division I West Virginia State Champions!!! 🤍🩶🔥 That’s right… a FULL sweep at the state meet. 💪🌊 Early mornings. Long practices. Relays locked in. And it all paid off in a BIG way. Our Patriots didn’t just show up - they delivered. 🏅🏆 And let’s talk about HISTORY being made… 🔥 Kenneth McGlothen broke a STATE MEET RECORD in prelims with an incredible 1:50.50 — a record that had stood for 17 YEARS 🤯💨 Even more impressive? His time has been submitted for All American consideration 🇺🇸✨ Record breaker. State champions. Patriot excellence. 🤍🩶 We are SO proud of every swimmer and coach who made this moment happen. Division I belongs to GW! 🏆🌊 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWswim #WVStateChampions
6 days ago, George Washington High School
GW swim
GW swim
GW swim
GW swim
🏀🔥 IT’S GAME WEEKEND, PATRIOTS! 🔥🏀

Girls & Boys Basketball is back in action 2/20 & 2/21 and we are READY for an exciting weekend at the MSAC event! 🤍🩶

🎟️ We will be accepting cash and will also have a card reader available at the door.
💻 Want to skip the line? Grab your tickets here:
👉 https://gofan.co/app/school/WV2147?location=Home

📣 IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR FANS:
• A Session 1 ticket does NOT cover Session 2 — separate ticket required for each session.
• Signs will be posted at the Community Center entrance as well.
• Coaches cards are allowed.
• Senior badges will NOT grant free entry, as this is an MSAC event.

Let’s pack the stands and show that Patriot Pride travels strong 💪🏀

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWBoysBasketball #MSAC #GWGirlsBasketball
8 days ago, George Washington High School
basketball
⚡️🦸‍♂️ APES SUPERHERO SHOWDOWN 🦹‍♀️🔥 This week in AP Environmental Science, our students tapped into their creative powers and designed their own energy superheroes and villains 💡🌎 From Al-Flare bringing the heat 🔥 to H2 Bros teaming up to fight Scorcher 💧⚡️ - these projects combined science, creativity, and critical thinking in the best way! Students explored renewable vs. nonrenewable energy, environmental impacts, and real-world solutions… all through comic-style storytelling 🎨📚 Learning + creativity = unstoppable Patriot energy 💪✨ #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #APES #EnvironmentalScience
8 days ago, George Washington High School
drawing APES
drawing APES
drawing APES
drawing APES
drawing APES
drawing APES
drawing APES
drawing APES
drawing APES
drawing APES
🧮✨ MATH TEAM DOMINATION ✨🧮

Our Mu Alpha Theta Math Team competed at the Kanawha County Math Field Day on 2/10… and let’s just say… they understood the assignment 📊🔥

💥 ALL 8 competitors are advancing to REGIONals! 💥

📘 9th Grade Division
🥉 Vibhu Haricharan – 3rd
🥈 Shrija Malkaram – 2nd
🥇 Hope Wu – 1st

📗 10th–12th Grade Division
9️⃣ Saja Huggi – 9th
8️⃣ Isaiah Vellathaimbi – 8th
7️⃣ Ben Smith – 7th
6️⃣ Isaac Franck – 6th
🥇 Anshu Haricharan – 1st

They will represent Kanawha County at the Region 3 Math Field Day on March 2, 2026 🏆📈

Brains. Dedication. Patriot Pride. 🤍🩶
We are so proud of each of you!

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWMath #MuAlphaTheta

flip the places so 1st 2nd etc
date 2/10/26

🧮✨ MATH TEAM DOMINATION ✨🧮

Our Mu Alpha Theta Math Team competed at the Kanawha County Math Field Day on 2/10/26… and absolutely showed out 📊🔥

💥 ALL 8 competitors are advancing to REGIONals! 💥

📘 9th Grade Division
🥇 Hope Wu – 1st
🥈 Shrija Malkaram – 2nd
🥉 Vibhu Haricharan – 3rd

📗 10th–12th Grade Division
🥇 Anshu Haricharan – 1st
6️⃣ Isaac Franck – 6th
7️⃣ Ben Smith – 7th
8️⃣ Isaiah Vellathaimbi – 8th
9️⃣ Saja Huggi – 9th

They will represent Kanawha County at the Region 3 Math Field Day on March 2, 2026 🏆📈

The talent. The focus. The Patriot Pride. 🤍🩶
So proud of this team and the way they represent GW!

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWMath #MuAlphaTheta
10 days ago, George Washington High School
gw math field day students
📚✨ AP EXAMS ARE COMING ✨📚 May 2026 will be here before you know it… 👀⏳ Are you ready, Patriots? 🤍🩶 💻 Some AP exams are Fully Digital ⌨️ Some AP exams are Hybrid Digital That means your testing experience depends on your course — so it’s important to know what to expect ahead of time! 📲 ✔️ Check the graphic ✔️ Find your course ✔️ Know your format ✔️ Be prepared Digital + Hybrid exams both use Bluebook, and your school-issued iPad must be fully charged on test day 🔋💻 Preparation isn’t just studying content — it’s knowing your testing setup too 💡 Let’s get ahead now so May feels smooth and stress-free 💪✨
11 days ago, George Washington High School
AP exams
🎶✨ HONOR BAND EXCELLENCE ✨🎶 Five Patriots were selected to represent GW at WVU Honor Band this weekend 🤍🩶 ⭐ Ella Yosuico ⭐ Zoe Graley ⭐ Sarah Duncan ⭐ Eva Gooding ⭐ Allie Wood This two-day event brings together nominated high school musicians from across the state to rehearse under guest clinicians and perform in a culminating concert 🎼🔥 Selected. Rehearsed. Performed. Patriot Pride on a statewide stage 🎺 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWHonorBand #WVUBands
11 days ago, George Washington High School
students music
📣✨ GW LSIC Meeting Reminder ✨📣 Mark your calendars, Patriots! 🗓️🤍🩶 The GW LSIC Meeting will be held: 📅 February 25, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM 📍 George Washington High School We value your voice and involvement in our GW community 💬🏫 Your engagement helps shape the future of life on the hill! #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #LSIC #GWevents
12 days ago, George Washington High School
Lsic