George Washington High

Big stage. Big moment.
12 GW choir students performed in the Grand Finale of the West Virginia Department of Education Arts Alive Gala.
Allen Nguyen, Zeke McConnihay, and Marissa Wagner were selected as soloists.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWFineArts | #Choir

GW showed up at the WV Social Studies Fair. 1st place: Charvitha Sanjaya — Tariffs: From the 1700s to Now Dharani Thangasamy & Emily Claire Swing — Harappa to Hyderabad: How Ancient Architects Mastered Durability We Lost Addison Elkins — A Family, a Resource, a Legacy: J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works Honorable mention: Pranav Ponugupati — Salt and Civilizations: How a Simple Mineral Shaped Trade, Culture and Society. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #WVSocialStudiesFair | #StudentResearch

On stage with the symphony.

Fiona Adams, Emily Claire Swingle, and Noam Ronen performed Carmina Burana with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at the Clay Center this April.

Bravo.

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #FineArts | #GWHS

Real world learning in action. Dr. Hrushka from CAMC showed our 2nd year Anatomy students how ultrasound guides anesthesia and nerve blocks—right as they study the brain and nervous system. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #AnatomyClass | #FutureHealthcare

Ella Yosuico earns the Harvard Book Award. Given to outstanding students for scholarship and leadership. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #AcademicExcellence | #StudentLeadership

Showing up for others. GW students spent the day serving at Ronald McDonald House and CAMC Foundation House—cleaning, organizing, and giving back as part of KCS Community Service Day. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #CommunityService | #GWGives

KCS students stepped outside the classroom and into their communities.

Last Friday, students across the county put their plans into action.
Cleaning up, giving back, and showing what student leadership looks like in real life.

From school grounds to city parks and community spaces, our students got to work. Some spent time with residents in nursing homes, others volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, and some supported the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association.

To see a list of all the projects students took on, click the "KCS Students Lead County-Wide Service" article in the comments.

We are proud of the way they’re representing their schools and their communities. ❤️

Not much action. Just the mental battle. AP Physics 1. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #APPhysics1 | #OnTheHill

🤝 KCS students are stepping up.

The KCS Student Leadership Team has organized service projects to give back to their communities in meaningful ways.

Hayes Middle School students cleaned up City Park, Roadside Park, Billy Dunn Field and Kirk Stadium in St. Albans.

To see all the projects students are doing this week, click on the link in the comments!

A different way to practice.
Ms. Vencill’s Geometry classes using dominoes to sharpen trig ratio skills.

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GeometryClass | #Trig

Emily Miller keeps raising the bar for GW. This past weekend, she won gold in the U.S. Figure Skating Excel Novice Ladies Free Skate in Nashville, finishing ahead of skaters from across the country. Last season, she competed at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and placed 11th in the nation at the Novice level. Next stop: the University of Colorado, where she’ll continue her skating career at the collegiate level. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #FigureSkating | #StudentAthlete

Another title on the Hill
MSAC Champs — Boys Tennis
Girls take 3rd
Regionals next

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWTennis | #MSACChampions

Practice test on a Saturday. That says enough. 2 weeks until AP testing. Are you ready. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #APES | #APExams

One week left.

Prom: A Night in Vegas 🎲

May 9 • Charleston Marriott
Tickets end April 24. Don’t wait.

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWProm | #ClassOf2026

Juniors…this is your main character moment. 🎬📚

SAT School Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th.
No Saturday. No stress about signing up. Just pull up to school and do your thing.
Lowkey a big deal…highkey your chance to boost that score for college, scholarships, all of it.

Lock in. Stay calm. Cook. 🧠✏️

Class of 2027…do your thing! 💯🔥

👀 Space is running out, Seniors…

Be part of the 2026 GW Yearbook with a Senior Ad.

Celebrate friendships, memories, and your time on the Hill. 📘🎓

🗓 Orders due April 15

Tag a friend you might share an ad with 👇

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #ClassOf2026 | #GWYearbook

This school year, students in grades 3–12 will take part in an online safety lesson during the school day.

This comes from a West Virginia law (SB 466) passed in 2024, which requires all schools to provide this type of instruction and to use a state-approved platform. For our students, that platform is CyberSWAT/SKYLL.

The lessons are designed to help students better understand situations they may face online:

🔹 Protect their personal information
🔹 Recognize unsafe situations online
🔹 Avoid scams and manipulation
🔹Know when to reach out to a trusted adult
🔹Students will move through interactive, scenario-based experiences, referred to as stories.

Grades 3–5: Realm Quest
Grades 6–12: Miss Informed

We do want families to be aware that some of the situations presented in these lessons are more serious in nature and may introduce topics that you may prefer to approach in your own way or on your own timeline.

Because of that, we encourage families to review the materials ahead of time.

You can see what topics will be covered in the course and read a breakdown of each story in the parent guide,
https://wveis.k12.wv.us/cyberswat

While this instruction is required under state law, families do have the option to choose an alternative lesson for their child. The opt out form is available in the parent guide.

👏 Three assistant administrators helping lead the Patriots.

Happy National Assistant Principal Week to
Mr. Wilkerson, Dr. Epling, and Mr. Marano!

From supporting students to helping teachers succeed, they keep life on the Hill running strong every single day. 🙌

👏 Drop a thank you below and help us celebrate them this week!

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #AssistantPrincipalWeek | #GWLeadership

💜 Supporting Our Military Kids

GW is joining schools across the country to celebrate the Month of the Military Child.

Spirit Week is April 20–24.
Dress up each day and show your Patriot pride.

📸 Post your photos and tag GW!

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #PurpleUpDay | #MilitaryKids