🌍✨ International Day Winners! ✨🌍
GW’s annual International Day took place on 2/12/26 and it was an unforgettable celebration of culture, tradition, and global unity here on the Hill! 🌎🤍🩶
Our students truly showed up with creativity, pride, and powerful storytelling from around the world. The decorations, food, music, and presentations transformed the lower gym into a global experience in one afternoon ✈️✨
🏆 1st Place – India 🇮🇳
🥈 2nd Place – Pakistan 🇵🇰
🥉 3rd Place – Japan 🇯🇵
Thank you to every student who participated, voted, and helped make this event so meaningful. Our diversity is our strength, and it was shining bright at GW! 🌟
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#InternationalDay #CulturalCelebration
GW’s annual International Day took place on 2/12/26 and it was an unforgettable celebration of culture, tradition, and global unity here on the Hill! 🌎🤍🩶
Our students truly showed up with creativity, pride, and powerful storytelling from around the world. The decorations, food, music, and presentations transformed the lower gym into a global experience in one afternoon ✈️✨
🏆 1st Place – India 🇮🇳
🥈 2nd Place – Pakistan 🇵🇰
🥉 3rd Place – Japan 🇯🇵
Thank you to every student who participated, voted, and helped make this event so meaningful. Our diversity is our strength, and it was shining bright at GW! 🌟
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#InternationalDay #CulturalCelebration
🔬🏆 ALL ELEVEN. ALL PLACED. 🏆🔬
Last Saturday, 11 GWHS students competed at the Regional Science Fair at West Virginia State University — and every single Patriot placed! 🤍🩶
First-place winners now advance to the State Science Fair next month… with a chance to earn a spot at Nationals 👀✨
🥇 First Place
Shrija Malkaram – Biomedical & Health Sciences
Manvitha Sanjaya & Charvitha Sanjaya – Cellular & Molecular Biology
Henry Davis & Ian Osborne – Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Hope Wu – Mathematics
Iqraa Zaman – Translational Medical Sciences
🥈 Second Place
Ella Krason – Animal Sciences
Pranav Ponugupati – Biochemistry
Vihaan Kakani – Behavioral & Social Sciences
🥉 Third Place
Saja Huggi – Environmental Engineering
The innovation. The research. The excellence.
This is what Patriot Pride looks like. 💪📚
We are so proud of these students and their hard work representing GW on the regional stage! 🚀
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#ScienceFair #STEMExcellence
Last Saturday, 11 GWHS students competed at the Regional Science Fair at West Virginia State University — and every single Patriot placed! 🤍🩶
First-place winners now advance to the State Science Fair next month… with a chance to earn a spot at Nationals 👀✨
🥇 First Place
Shrija Malkaram – Biomedical & Health Sciences
Manvitha Sanjaya & Charvitha Sanjaya – Cellular & Molecular Biology
Henry Davis & Ian Osborne – Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Hope Wu – Mathematics
Iqraa Zaman – Translational Medical Sciences
🥈 Second Place
Ella Krason – Animal Sciences
Pranav Ponugupati – Biochemistry
Vihaan Kakani – Behavioral & Social Sciences
🥉 Third Place
Saja Huggi – Environmental Engineering
The innovation. The research. The excellence.
This is what Patriot Pride looks like. 💪📚
We are so proud of these students and their hard work representing GW on the regional stage! 🚀
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#ScienceFair #STEMExcellence
✍️✨ GW Young Writers Competition Winners! ✨✍️
🏆 9–10 Grade: Duncan Bishop
🏆 11–12 Grade: Maisie Bishop
So proud of the creativity and talent on the Hill! 🤍🩶📚
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWYoungWriters #PatriotTalent ✍️✨
🏆 9–10 Grade: Duncan Bishop
🏆 11–12 Grade: Maisie Bishop
So proud of the creativity and talent on the Hill! 🤍🩶📚
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWYoungWriters #PatriotTalent ✍️✨
Another big day for math in KCS! 🧮👏
Congratulations to our middle and high school participants from the 2026 KCS Secondary Math Field Day. These students took on some serious challenges and represented their schools with pride. We’re proud of each of you! Below are the final results.
6th Grade
1st — Evan Cumberledge, Cross Lanes Christian
2nd — Simon Hale, Horace Mann Middle School
3rd — Ian Alhamwi, Charleston Catholic
Alternate — Juliana Fields, Dunbar Middle School
7th Grade
1st — Collin Gertz, DuPont Middle School
2nd — Charlie Davis, John Adams Middle School
3rd — Reed Pell, Elkview Middle School
Alternate — Madison Leport, Charleston Catholic
8th Grade
1st — Hayden Zhang, Andrew Jackson Middle School
2nd — Eli Hale, Horace Mann Middle School
3rd — Nadia Cicenas, Charleston Catholic
Alternate — Harper Bartlett, Sissonville Middle School
9th Grade
1st — Hope Wu, George Washington High School
2nd — Shrija Malkaram, George Washington High School
3rd — Vibhuman Haricharan, George Washington High School
Alternate — Beau Hale, Capital High School
High School Team Results
1st — Anshuman Haricharan, George Washington High School
2nd — Ellie Hoblitzell, Charleston Catholic
3rd — Colin Brown, Charleston Catholic
4th — Andrew Vogelaar, Nitro High School
5th — Luca DiCocco, Charleston Catholic
6th — Isaac Franck, George Washington High School
7th — Ben Smith, George Washington High School
8th — Isaiah Vellaithambi, George Washington High School
9th — Saja Huggi, George Washington High School
10th — Audree Born, Herbert Hoover High School
Alternates
1st — Christopher Shickchen, Cross Lanes Christian
2nd — Jerry Stover, Riverside High School
3rd — Dakota Taylor, Capital High School
4th — Christian Shamblin, Cross Lanes Christian
5th — Vivian Zhang, Nitro High School
🏆 Highest overall scoring middle school team: Horace Mann Middle School
🏆 Highest overall scoring high school team: Charleston Catholic
Great work to all who competed—your dedication, focus, and problem-solving were on full display. We’re proud of you and excited to see what you accomplish next! 🎉
Congratulations to our middle and high school participants from the 2026 KCS Secondary Math Field Day. These students took on some serious challenges and represented their schools with pride. We’re proud of each of you! Below are the final results.
6th Grade
1st — Evan Cumberledge, Cross Lanes Christian
2nd — Simon Hale, Horace Mann Middle School
3rd — Ian Alhamwi, Charleston Catholic
Alternate — Juliana Fields, Dunbar Middle School
7th Grade
1st — Collin Gertz, DuPont Middle School
2nd — Charlie Davis, John Adams Middle School
3rd — Reed Pell, Elkview Middle School
Alternate — Madison Leport, Charleston Catholic
8th Grade
1st — Hayden Zhang, Andrew Jackson Middle School
2nd — Eli Hale, Horace Mann Middle School
3rd — Nadia Cicenas, Charleston Catholic
Alternate — Harper Bartlett, Sissonville Middle School
9th Grade
1st — Hope Wu, George Washington High School
2nd — Shrija Malkaram, George Washington High School
3rd — Vibhuman Haricharan, George Washington High School
Alternate — Beau Hale, Capital High School
High School Team Results
1st — Anshuman Haricharan, George Washington High School
2nd — Ellie Hoblitzell, Charleston Catholic
3rd — Colin Brown, Charleston Catholic
4th — Andrew Vogelaar, Nitro High School
5th — Luca DiCocco, Charleston Catholic
6th — Isaac Franck, George Washington High School
7th — Ben Smith, George Washington High School
8th — Isaiah Vellaithambi, George Washington High School
9th — Saja Huggi, George Washington High School
10th — Audree Born, Herbert Hoover High School
Alternates
1st — Christopher Shickchen, Cross Lanes Christian
2nd — Jerry Stover, Riverside High School
3rd — Dakota Taylor, Capital High School
4th — Christian Shamblin, Cross Lanes Christian
5th — Vivian Zhang, Nitro High School
🏆 Highest overall scoring middle school team: Horace Mann Middle School
🏆 Highest overall scoring high school team: Charleston Catholic
Great work to all who competed—your dedication, focus, and problem-solving were on full display. We’re proud of you and excited to see what you accomplish next! 🎉
🧪🏆 Science minds. Patriot pride. Big finish! 🏆🧪
Congratulations to the GWHS Science Bowl Team on an incredible 4th Place finish at the WV State Science Bowl this Saturday at WVU 🎉📚
These students represented GW with focus, teamwork, and serious brainpower 💡💪
👏 Pictured left to right:
Manvitha Sanjaya
Anshu Haricharan
Iqraa Zaman
Vibhu Haricharan
Pranav Ponugupati
We are so proud of the dedication and hard work this team brought to the state level 🧠✨ Way to compete, Patriots! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#WVStateScienceBowl #STEMExcellence
Congratulations to the GWHS Science Bowl Team on an incredible 4th Place finish at the WV State Science Bowl this Saturday at WVU 🎉📚
These students represented GW with focus, teamwork, and serious brainpower 💡💪
👏 Pictured left to right:
Manvitha Sanjaya
Anshu Haricharan
Iqraa Zaman
Vibhu Haricharan
Pranav Ponugupati
We are so proud of the dedication and hard work this team brought to the state level 🧠✨ Way to compete, Patriots! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#WVStateScienceBowl #STEMExcellence
🎙️📜 Student voices. Statewide impact. Real-world civics in action. ✨
Saja Hugi and Lily Rhodes from Ms. Hensley’s U.S. History class were accepted to be part of WV Public Radio’s The Legislature Today – Student Edition 🤍🩶
This opportunity gives students hands-on experience in journalism and civic engagement - learning how state government works while helping inform communities across West Virginia.
From researching issues to sharing thoughtful perspectives, Saja and Lily are representing GW with curiosity, confidence, and professionalism 💪📚
We’re proud to see our Patriots using their voices beyond the classroom and engaging directly with democracy in action 🇺🇸✨
🎥 Click the link to watch their introduction!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-VoME4mffo&t=21s
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#StudentVoices #CivicEngagement
Saja Hugi and Lily Rhodes from Ms. Hensley’s U.S. History class were accepted to be part of WV Public Radio’s The Legislature Today – Student Edition 🤍🩶
This opportunity gives students hands-on experience in journalism and civic engagement - learning how state government works while helping inform communities across West Virginia.
From researching issues to sharing thoughtful perspectives, Saja and Lily are representing GW with curiosity, confidence, and professionalism 💪📚
We’re proud to see our Patriots using their voices beyond the classroom and engaging directly with democracy in action 🇺🇸✨
🎥 Click the link to watch their introduction!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-VoME4mffo&t=21s
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#StudentVoices #CivicEngagement
❄️ KCS Weather Update - Remote Learning ❄️
Due to snow that is forecasted to begin falling by mid-morning and making dismissal unsafe, Kanawha County Schools is going to err on the side of caution and use our last remote learning day tomorrow, Friday, February 6th.
Students should have already been given work that can be completed offline. If the work was not downloaded, it is available in Schoology. If a student is unable to access their work due to no power or internet, the work may be completed later and turned in as makeup work.
Teachers will be available during normal school hours to provide assistance as needed.
Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support this week. Stay safe, stay warm, and we hope to see everyone Monday. Have a great weekend.
Due to snow that is forecasted to begin falling by mid-morning and making dismissal unsafe, Kanawha County Schools is going to err on the side of caution and use our last remote learning day tomorrow, Friday, February 6th.
Students should have already been given work that can be completed offline. If the work was not downloaded, it is available in Schoology. If a student is unable to access their work due to no power or internet, the work may be completed later and turned in as makeup work.
Teachers will be available during normal school hours to provide assistance as needed.
Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support this week. Stay safe, stay warm, and we hope to see everyone Monday. Have a great weekend.
❄️ KCS Weather Update 2-Hour Delay ❄️
Due to poor road conditions in parts of the county, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 5.
The two-hour delay allows our transportation department additional time to assess road conditions across the county and eliminates the need for an early-morning call.
There is a possibility this could change to a remote learning day. If that happens, families will receive an update Thursday morning (but not at 4:55 a.m.)
Our hope is to remain on a two-hour delay. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ❄️🚌
Due to poor road conditions in parts of the county, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 5.
The two-hour delay allows our transportation department additional time to assess road conditions across the county and eliminates the need for an early-morning call.
There is a possibility this could change to a remote learning day. If that happens, families will receive an update Thursday morning (but not at 4:55 a.m.)
Our hope is to remain on a two-hour delay. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ❄️🚌
❄️ Huge thanks to the City of South Charleston crews who were out bright and early today clearing snow and ice from our schools in South Charleston - because winter is clearly feeling very committed this year. ☃️
They do this just about every time it snows, and we can’t say thank you enough. With more than 60 buildings across the district and snow showing up like it’s on a schedule, that extra help is a big deal.
Their support helps our KCS maintenance teams keep it moving and head on to other schools, so more sidewalks, lots, and entrances get cleared faster. Teamwork for the win. 💪❄️
They do this just about every time it snows, and we can’t say thank you enough. With more than 60 buildings across the district and snow showing up like it’s on a schedule, that extra help is a big deal.
Their support helps our KCS maintenance teams keep it moving and head on to other schools, so more sidewalks, lots, and entrances get cleared faster. Teamwork for the win. 💪❄️
📘✨ Get your GW 2025–2026 Yearbook today!
🖊️ Don’t miss the memories that matter 🤍🩶
👉 yearbookordercenter.com
🔑 Code: 5234
❄️ Remote Learning Day – Weather Update ❄️
Due to weather conditions, Kanawha County Schools will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th.
Students should have been assigned work that can be completed offline. If students do not have their work downloaded, it is available to download in Schoology.
Teachers will be available during school hours to help and answer questions.
If you are without power or internet, students can complete and turn in their work later as makeup work.
Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe.
Due to weather conditions, Kanawha County Schools will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th.
Students should have been assigned work that can be completed offline. If students do not have their work downloaded, it is available to download in Schoology.
Teachers will be available during school hours to help and answer questions.
If you are without power or internet, students can complete and turn in their work later as makeup work.
Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe.
🏊♂️🏊♀️ BIG SPLASH FOR THE PATRIOTS! 🏆✨
The GW Swim Team showed up and showed OUT at the MSAC Meet on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Huntington 🌊🔥
Both Boys AND Girls teams powered their way to 1st place overall — talk about total team dominance 💪🤍🩶
👏 All-Conference Swimmers
Boys: Kenneth McGlothen, Sam Lopinsky, Ali Elkhansa, Wesley Hamrick
Girls: Reese Holbert, Emma Hill, Presley Pendell
So proud of the hard work, speed, and dedication these athletes bring to the pool every time 🏅💥 Patriots keep making waves!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWSwimming #PatriotsInThePool
The GW Swim Team showed up and showed OUT at the MSAC Meet on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Huntington 🌊🔥
Both Boys AND Girls teams powered their way to 1st place overall — talk about total team dominance 💪🤍🩶
👏 All-Conference Swimmers
Boys: Kenneth McGlothen, Sam Lopinsky, Ali Elkhansa, Wesley Hamrick
Girls: Reese Holbert, Emma Hill, Presley Pendell
So proud of the hard work, speed, and dedication these athletes bring to the pool every time 🏅💥 Patriots keep making waves!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWSwimming #PatriotsInThePool
💛✨ National School Counseling Week ✨💛
This week, we’re sending a HUGE thank you to our incredible school counselors for everything they do - seen and unseen - every single day 💬📚🧭
From supporting students academically and emotionally to guiding futures and cheering on every success, our counselors truly make GW a better place 🤍🩶
👏 Ms. Johnson
👏 Ms. Jackfert
👏 Ms. Silbernagel
👏 Ms. O’Brien
Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and constant support of our Patriot community. We are so grateful for you 💐✨
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#SchoolCounselorsWeek #ThankYouCounselors
🔥🤼♂️ GW Wrestling is making noise! 🤼♀️🔥
7 Patriots are ranked Top 10 across Division I and Girls Wrestling 💪⭐️
These rankings were released prior to the WSAZ Invitational. The momentum is building fast!
Hard work. Grit. Patriot pride on full display 🏆🔥
📲 Follow the journey on Instagram: @gwhs_wrestling
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWWrestling #Top10
7 Patriots are ranked Top 10 across Division I and Girls Wrestling 💪⭐️
These rankings were released prior to the WSAZ Invitational. The momentum is building fast!
Hard work. Grit. Patriot pride on full display 🏆🔥
📲 Follow the journey on Instagram: @gwhs_wrestling
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWWrestling #Top10
Curriculum Board Meeting - Different Meeting Location
The Kanawha County Schools Board of Education will host its monthly curriculum board meeting at 4 p.m. today. The meeting is open to the public.
This meeting will be held at the Edison Staff Development Center in South Charleston.
This meeting will be livestreamed, and can be viewed at the link here 👇
https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream
The agenda can be found using the link below👇
BRONZE MEDALISTS 🥉 + 3rd IN THE NATION! 🏆
Our GW Cheerleading team showed up BIG at NHSCC in Orlando, Florida finishing 3rd in the NATION in their division as Bronze Medalists 🏆🤍🩶
First year competing in Traditional and already standing on the national podium?
Yeah… that feels pretty awesome 💪✨
So proud of the hard work, grit, and heart these athletes brought to the mat. Patriots on a national stage and just getting started 📣⭐️
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#GWCheer #NHSCC
❄️ 2-Hour Delay - Monday, February 2nd ☀️
KCS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd.
Temperatures aren’t expected to warm much during the delay, the purpose of the delay is to allow travel in daylight rather than early morning darkness.
Our maintenance staff has been working all weekend to clear parking lots and sidewalks, but icy spots may still be present. Please use caution getting in and out of vehicles and entering school buildings.
Some areas of the county may still have unsafe roads. Families should use their best judgment, and if travel isn’t safe, please don’t risk it. Bus route changes will be posted on the KCS website this evening and text messages will be sent out in the morning.
Staff, please report at your normal time. If you are not able to safely do so, please contact your supervisor.
We’re excited to see everyone back!
KCS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd.
Temperatures aren’t expected to warm much during the delay, the purpose of the delay is to allow travel in daylight rather than early morning darkness.
Our maintenance staff has been working all weekend to clear parking lots and sidewalks, but icy spots may still be present. Please use caution getting in and out of vehicles and entering school buildings.
Some areas of the county may still have unsafe roads. Families should use their best judgment, and if travel isn’t safe, please don’t risk it. Bus route changes will be posted on the KCS website this evening and text messages will be sent out in the morning.
Staff, please report at your normal time. If you are not able to safely do so, please contact your supervisor.
We’re excited to see everyone back!
🎓✨ 8th Grade Parent Night at GWHS ✨🎓
Parents & guardians of current 8th graders - this one’s for you! 📣
Join us for an important evening focused on the transition to high school and scheduling for the 2026–2027 school year 🗓️
📅 Wednesday, 2/25/26
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 GW Auditorium
You’ll hear directly from GW administrators and counselors about what to expect in 9th grade, academic pathways, and how to set your student up for success from day one 💡📘
We can’t wait to welcome our future Patriots and families 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#8thGradeNight #FuturePatriots
Parents & guardians of current 8th graders - this one’s for you! 📣
Join us for an important evening focused on the transition to high school and scheduling for the 2026–2027 school year 🗓️
📅 Wednesday, 2/25/26
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 GW Auditorium
You’ll hear directly from GW administrators and counselors about what to expect in 9th grade, academic pathways, and how to set your student up for success from day one 💡📘
We can’t wait to welcome our future Patriots and families 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#8thGradeNight #FuturePatriots
📢 UPDATED / RESCHEDULED DATE: Junior Parent Night
Attention Juniors, Parents, and Guardians!
The previously scheduled Junior Parent/Guardian Meeting has been rescheduled. Please note the new date below:
🗓 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 GW Auditorium
Administrators and counselors will be available to:
📊 Pass out PSAT score reports and explain how to use them to prepare for the April 2026 SAT
🎓 Share an overview of senior year, including:
-FAFSA
-Common Application
-Cap & gown orders
-Important senior information and timelines
We will also have time set aside to answer any questions you may have.
🗓 Please mark your calendars — we hope to see you there!
Attention Juniors, Parents, and Guardians!
The previously scheduled Junior Parent/Guardian Meeting has been rescheduled. Please note the new date below:
🗓 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 GW Auditorium
Administrators and counselors will be available to:
📊 Pass out PSAT score reports and explain how to use them to prepare for the April 2026 SAT
🎓 Share an overview of senior year, including:
-FAFSA
-Common Application
-Cap & gown orders
-Important senior information and timelines
We will also have time set aside to answer any questions you may have.
🗓 Please mark your calendars — we hope to see you there!
❄️🐺 GWHS Remote Learning Mode: ACTIVATED 🐺❄️
Winter weather calls for dire wolf decisions. ❄️🐺
📚 Patriots - check Schoology for your assignments if possible
💬 Message your teachers if you have questions
☕ Stay cozy and conquer the day from home
Winter may be wild… but we’ve got this 🩶🤍
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity
#RemoteLearning #winter2026
