George Washington High

The countdown is on 🎓✨

Graduation season is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026! Check out the full schedule below and start making plans to cheer on your favorite graduate. All graduation ceremonies will be held at the Charleston Coliseum.

📅 Graduation Schedule:
• Sissonville High School — Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM
• St. Albans High School — Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM
• South Charleston High School — Friday, May 22 at 1:00 PM
• Riverside High School — Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM
• Nitro High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 PM
• George Washington High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM
• Herbert Hoover High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00 PM
• Capital High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM

Big moments. Bright futures. Let’s go, KCS! 🎉

13 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

Sissonville High School — Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM Herbert Hoover High School — Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM St. Albans High School — Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 PM South Charleston High School — Friday, May 22 at 1:00 PM Riverside High School — Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM Nitro High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 PM George Washington High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM Herbert Hoover High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00 PM Capital High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM

KCS students are showing off some serious science knowledge!🧠🔬✨

Congratulations to all of our students who competed at the West Virginia State Science Fair! Your curiosity and innovation continue to make us proud. Overall, 10 students from KCS earned a top spot in their category!

And Iqraa Zaman, of George Washington High School, is headed to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) to represent West Virginia! 🌎🏆

This is what the future looks like. 💡

👉 Check out the full list of awards on our website!

14 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

A red banner with a geometric design on it, a yellow banner with a geometric design on it, a blue banner with gears on it, and a green banner with a equations on it. I is below the red banner. S is below the yellow banner. E is below the blue banner. F is below the green banner. Those initials stand for International Science and Engineering Fair.

Attention GW Seniors! 🎓
All George Washington High School seniors are invited to attend KCS Career Quest on Thursday, March 26, from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at the South Charleston Rec Center.
Career Quest is a great opportunity to explore different career paths and learn more about options after graduation. Representatives will be there from fields including:
✨ Cosmetology schools
✨ Skilled trades - carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and more
✨ CDL programs
✨ Healthcare
✨ Banking
✨ Fire and police
✨ Real estate
✨ And many more
🚌 Transportation will be provided by KCS.
Permission slips were distributed in civics classes, but extra copies can be printed or picked up from the door of Room 312
Permission slips are due Friday, March 20, to your counselors.
Please Schoology message Ms. Vandall with any questions.
See you at Career Quest!

15 days ago, George Washington High School

🔥 GW Students Using Their Voices at the Capitol

GW Young Dems traveled to the WV Capitol for Repro Advocacy Day - connecting with lawmakers and local feminist groups and speaking up about issues that matter. 🏛️

🎤 Adelyn Sirbu and Lily Chilton even took the stage to give speeches!

Students from Life on the Hill → speaking at the Capitol.
That’s leadership. That’s impact. 👏

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #civicleadership | #studentleaders

15 days ago, George Washington High School

GW Junior Civitans putting care into action 🤍🩶

Through their Heart + Hand Drive, GW students donated:

🧴 Nearly 100 travel-size hygiene bags
🍼 Diapers
🩷 Feminine hygiene products
👕 Bags of clothing

All going to support families in our community.

Patriots helping people. That’s what it’s all about. ✨

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #communitycare | #studentsgiving

15 days ago, George Washington High School

🚨🏆 DECA DOMINATED AT STATES! 🏆🚨 GW DECA students showed up and showed out at the WV Career Development Conference (March 9-10) - earning top placements and punching their ticket to the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta this April! ✈️🔥 🥇 FIRST PLACE Kate Erlewine & Natalie Jones - Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making Eriny Habib - Entrepreneurship Series Haley Wilcox - Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling Aura Albin - Principles of Marketing 🥈 SECOND PLACE Leo Wilkinson - Human Resources Management Lily Wilson - Principles of Finance Ellie Rhodes - Apparel & Accessories Marketing 🥉 THIRD PLACE Keilah Petitt - Automotive Services Marketing Easton Chrest - Food Marketing 👏 Huge congratulations to all GW students who competed and represented the Hill with excellence! 🌎 Next stop: ICDC in Atlanta (April 24-29)! #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #DECA | #FutureBusinessLeaders

15 days ago, George Washington High School

GW Young Dems Club welcomed Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin to campus before spring break! 🏛️

Thank you, Mayor Goodwin, for taking time to talk with our GW students about leadership and civic engagement. 🤍

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #CivicEngagement | #StudentLeadership

16 days ago, George Washington High School

KCS families, here’s some calendar news!

Kanawha County Schools has been granted a waiver by the West Virginia Department of Education for the 180-day instructional requirement.
❄️ Snow days that happened between:

August 15th, 2025 - March 16th, 2026 will NOT need to be made up this school year.

🗓️ That means, as of today (3/16), the last day of school will remain Friday, May 29.

If the district experiences another full districtwide closure between now and the end of the school year, the calendar could change. If that happens, we will share an update with families.

16 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

KCS has been granted a wavier from the WVDE for the 180 day instructional requirement. As of March 16th, no snow days will need to be made up and the last day of school for this year is May 29th, 2026.

🔬✨ Big results for GWHS Science at the West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair! ✨🔬

Seven GWHS students competed on March 9 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center and every single one placed in the top 3 of their category 🏆🤍

🥉 Shrija Malkaram - 3rd place in Biomedical and Health Sciences
🥈 Hope Wu - 2nd place in Mathematics
🥈 Henry Davis & Ian Osborne - 2nd place in Engineering Technology: Statics and Dynamics
🥈 Manvitha Sanjaya & Charvitha Sanjaya - 2nd place in Cellular and Molecular Biology
🥇 Iqraa Zaman - 1st place in Translational Medical Sciences

And the celebration does not stop there 🚀🧪
Iqraa Zaman was named a finalist for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and will represent West Virginia in Phoenix, Arizona this May! 🌟✈️

We are so proud of these incredible Patriots for showing their talent, hard work, and dedication on the state stage ❤️‍🔥🔬

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #ScienceFair | #STEMExcellence

16 days ago, George Washington High School

Final Side Quest 🎯

Think back on your week.

What did you try?
What did you enjoy?
What surprised you?

Today’s secret word is CHANGE.

Now put all five words together.

Comment the full sentence to unlock ...The Final Step!

19 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

student holding his hand up to show off a lanyard he received. Behind him, another student is showing off her lanyard to a friend that is not in the picture.

Side Quest #4 🎨

Create something from nothing.

✍️ Draw
🧑‍🎨 Paint
🧑‍🍳 Cook
💭 or anything else you can dream up!

Secret Word: Big
#KCSSideQuest

20 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

Student sitting at an art table. He is painting a white sheet of paper that is sitting in front of him. He is dipping his sponge brush into paint that has been squirted on to a paper plate.

Side Quest #3 🤝

Send a message of appreciation to someone who has made a difference in your life.

📝 Write a letter
📱 Send a text
☎️ Call

Secret Word: Make
#KCSSideQuest

21 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

student sitting at his desk with his hands together looking at the camera.

Side Quest #2 💥

⛹️‍♀️ Move for 20 minutes.
🛝 Anywhere.
🛹 Anytime.

Secret Word: Steps

#KCSSideQuest

22 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

A young student is clapping his hands. He is wearing a gold medal around his neck. The medal has the number 1 on it. Behind him adults are clapping and other students are wearing medals.

Side Quest #1 ✅

Try something new today.
Doesn't have to be big.
Just different.

🤫 Secret Word: Small

#KCSSideQuest

23 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

student yelling in celebration after learning what house he will be in for the school's reward system. In the background, the school principal has her hands up in celebration as well.

☀️ Quick Spring Break challenge.

Spring Break is here.

Which means two things:

⏰ No alarms.

💨 🐢 Time somehow moves both fast and slow at the same time.

So instead of letting the week just… disappear… we’re trying something simple.

Not homework.
Not a packet.
Not a 47-step challenge.

Just five small Side Quests.

One per day.
Quick. Doable. Anywhere.

Elementary, middle, high...everyone can play.

Each weekday we’ll post:
🔵 One Side Quest
🔵 One secret word
🔵 Zero pressure

Collect all five words and on Friday you’ll unlock the Main Quest.

No prizes.
No sign-ups.
Just bragging rights… and maybe a feature.

Spring Break starts Monday.

Let’s see who’s playing.

We’re also sharing a Side Quest Bingo board. Complete just one square or go for bingo and see how many you can check off this week. Which one will you try first?

Tag a friend, classmate, or family member who should try a Side Quest with you.

#KCSSideQuest

23 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

🎒✨ Kindergarten starts with moments like this.

A little curiosity.
A little creativity.
And sometimes… a little mess.

If your child will be starting kindergarten this fall, Transition to Kindergarten Day is the perfect first step. Students and families will have the chance to visit their school, meet teachers, and start getting excited about the year ahead.

📅 Each elementary school has its own date and time.
Find your school’s Transition Day using the link in the comments.

✨ Tag a family getting ready for Kindergarten 2026!

25 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

A young student sitting at her school table, smiling at the camera, and has both of her arms in the air. Her arms and table are covered in shaving cream that was used for a writing lesson.

🎨✨ GW Artists Are Making Their Mark!

Big congratulations to our George Washington High School artists who were recognized in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition – District 1 👏

🏆 Karman Raja — 1st Place
🥈 Gabrielle Chugha — 2nd Place

🇺🇸 Karman’s winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for an entire year — an incredible honor!

🖼️ GW artists juried into the exhibition:
Erin Brunton
Maisie Bishop
Lauren Smith
Jenna VonCrist
Ricky Thompson
Emma Miller
Sara Berry
Makenna Hancock
Valeria Herrera
Laila Tully

Their artwork will be on display at the WV Cultural Center for the next two months, and the exhibit is free and open to the public through April.

✨ Stop by, support our student artists, and celebrate their creativity!

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #StudentArt #CongressionalArtCompetition

26 days ago, George Washington High School

🧠📊 GW Math Team Shines at Regional Math Field Day! 📊🧠

George Washington students delivered an incredible performance at the Regional Math Field Day held on Monday at the University of Charleston.

🏆 GW had the top three 9th graders and the top two finishers in the 10th–12th grade division!

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

10th–12th Grade Division
🥇 Ben Smith – 1st Place
🥈 Isaiah Vellaithambi – 2nd Place
• Anshu Haricharan – 9th Place
• Isaac Franck – 11th Place (Top Sophomore in the Region)

GW Competitors
9th Grade
• Vibhu Haricharan
• Shrija Malkaram
• Hope Wu

10th–12th Grades
• Isaac Franck
• Anshu Haricharan
• Saja Huggi
• Ben Smith
• Isaiah Vellaithambi

📈 The top three 9th graders and the top ten 10th–12th graders advance to the State Math Field Day in April.

Big congratulations to our entire team for representing GW with excellence and #PatriotPride! 🧠✨

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #GWMathTeam #AcademicExcellence

27 days ago, George Washington High School

Thank you Ms. Combs for supporting our students and families every day 🤍🩶

During National School Social Worker Week, we’re grateful for the care and support she brings to our school community. From helping students overcome challenges to supporting attendance, connecting families with resources, and creating a safe space for students to grow, her work makes a difference across GW.

We appreciate all you do for our Patriots! 💬✨

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #SchoolSocialWork #StudentSupport

27 days ago, George Washington High School

🏀🔥 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐎𝐘𝐒 & 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎 🔥🏀

🎟 All Regional Boys & Girls Basketball Game Tickets
💲 $8.00 per ticket
📲 Tickets sold ONLY on GoFan
🚫 NO Cash will be accepted

Let’s show up loud and proud for our Patriots 💪🔥

#HailGW #gwcommunity #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526
#GWAthletics #PatriotStrong

29 days ago, George Washington High School