
📅 Student success begins with attendance! 🎓✨
If you have questions about attendance, contact our GW Attendance Director, Ms. Combs:
📧 tcombs@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
If you have questions about attendance, contact our GW Attendance Director, Ms. Combs:
📧 tcombs@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess


⛳️ The GW Golf Team is on fire! 🔥
What a weekend for our Patriots:
🏆 Lee took 1st place at the Marion County Invitational with a low score of 72!
👏 William tied for 9th with a solid 76.
💥 Chastyn sank a HOLE IN ONE during Sunday’s practice round!
🥇 And on Monday, William, Lee, Chastyn & Jay brought home the team win at The Pines in Morgantown with a score of 312 against Morgantown, Cabell Midland & Peters Township!
Keep swinging, Patriots — we’re so proud of you! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWGolf #PatriotAthletes




Parents and guardians: When picking up students after school, please use the middle lane of the parking lot or park across the street to wait for your student. The lane closest to the building is reserved for the buses. This should help alleviate congestion and allows the buses to get in and out of the lot quicker. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

📱 New KCS App: Tips for Parents!
Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your child’s school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:
1️⃣ Favorite Your Student’s School – Make sure your child’s school is marked as a favorite so you can access it quickly. You can favorite multiple schools so you can easily flip back and forth between multiple schools.
2️⃣ Set the Default School – Change your default school so when you open the app, your child’s school appears first instead of the district page.
3️⃣ Explore the Menu – Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse form—all in one place!
Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. 👇
Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your child’s school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:
1️⃣ Favorite Your Student’s School – Make sure your child’s school is marked as a favorite so you can access it quickly. You can favorite multiple schools so you can easily flip back and forth between multiple schools.
2️⃣ Set the Default School – Change your default school so when you open the app, your child’s school appears first instead of the district page.
3️⃣ Explore the Menu – Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse form—all in one place!
Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. 👇





📢 Attendance matters, Patriots! 📅
Check out this KCS flyer for tips on preventing chronic absenteeism and truancy — and how you can help your student succeed all year long. 🏫✨
📄 https://5il.co/3oa0r
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
Check out this KCS flyer for tips on preventing chronic absenteeism and truancy — and how you can help your student succeed all year long. 🏫✨
📄 https://5il.co/3oa0r
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts


📸✨ Say cheese, Patriots! ✨📸
The first day of school — Friday, August 15, 2025 — is also Picture Day! 🎓
Dress your best and bring your brightest smile so we can kick off the year in style! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #PictureDay #FirstDayVibes
The first day of school — Friday, August 15, 2025 — is also Picture Day! 🎓
Dress your best and bring your brightest smile so we can kick off the year in style! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #PictureDay #FirstDayVibes


📢 Attention Class of 2026! 🎓
Please check out this important letter from KCS regarding WVDE Policy 2423 — Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. 🩺✨
🔗 Read it here: https://5il.co/3nl66
Let’s stay informed and ready for an amazing senior year! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #ClassOf2026 #StayInformed
Please check out this important letter from KCS regarding WVDE Policy 2423 — Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. 🩺✨
🔗 Read it here: https://5il.co/3nl66
Let’s stay informed and ready for an amazing senior year! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #ClassOf2026 #StayInformed


💼 Juniors & Seniors — Got a job?
Consider joining the CWST Work Program!
✨ Perks:
✅ Early release from school every day
✅ Graduation cord for completing the program 🎓
📧 Questions? Email Heidi Vandall at hvandall@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
📅 Ready to join? See your counselor to sign up!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #CWST #WorkAndLearn
Consider joining the CWST Work Program!
✨ Perks:
✅ Early release from school every day
✅ Graduation cord for completing the program 🎓
📧 Questions? Email Heidi Vandall at hvandall@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
📅 Ready to join? See your counselor to sign up!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #CWST #WorkAndLearn


📚 Need Schoology Access as a GW Parent/Guardian? 🖥️
Email Mrs. Fisher at afisher@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
📌 Include your student’s full name and birthdate in the email.
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #SchoologyAccess #ParentInfo


📣 Hey GW students! 📚
Your summer reading info is just one click away!⏳✨
👉 http://bit.ly/4fFdhtv
Stay sharp, stay ready! 💥🧠
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #summerreading #readtokickstart


📣 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 📣
🎉 GW OPEN HOUSE
🗓️ Tuesday, August 26, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 George Washington High School
🎓 Class of 2026 — Your Senior Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. Don’t miss it!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #BackToSchool #SeniorYearReady


⏰ 2025–2026 Bell Schedules Are Here! ⏰
And guess what? They’re exactly the same as last year 🙌
✔️ Normal Schedule
✔️ Advisory Schedule
💯 No changes = No confusion = A smooth start to the year!
📲 Save this post so you’re always on time ⏳
Let’s make every minute count, Patriots! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #BackOnSchedule #TimelyAndReady



🚨 Heads up, Juniors & Seniors! 🚨
The OFF CAMPUS LINK is now live on our updated GWHS website! 🌐✨
Only students who:
✅ Are in 11th or 12th grade
✅ Had a 2.0+ unweighted GPA with no F’s on their June report card
…are eligible to apply for off-campus privileges. 🎓🚗
📲 Here’s what you MUST do before leaving campus:
1️⃣ Go to gwhs.kana.k12.wv.us
2️⃣ Click MENU > OFF CAMPUS LINK
3️⃣ Register your info
4️⃣ Pay through the KCS Online Payments portal (also on the website)
🚫 Students who leave without registering & paying may face suspension. Don’t risk it!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #OffCampusReady #KnowTheRules


🎓📣 2025 AP SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED!
These Patriots crushed it on their AP Exams and earned national recognition from College Board for academic excellence! 🧠🔥
🏆 AP Scholar with Distinction
👏 Qamar Al Yasin, Sajjad Alsinayyid, Riya Jones, Luke Potters, Mrithula Premchanth, Thomas Rawlings, Victor Sprouse, Iqraa Zaman
🥈 AP Scholar with Honor
👏 Jay Calloway, Farhad Faridi, Emily Miller, Benjamin Smith, Charlotte Ward, Ward Watson
🏅 AP Scholar
👏 Elizabeth Blanchard, Callie Bowman, Jemma Boyd, Abigail Cantrell, Charles Castle, Jay Mehta, Emma Miller, Talia Sampson, Manvitha Sanjaya, Kian Seyedmonir
Your dedication and grit inspire us all 💪🎓 Let’s keep raising the bar!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #APScholars #ExcellenceInAction


🎬 Press play and take a look inside GWHS — where every hallway holds opportunity, and every student finds their place 💫 From AP classes to the arts, from championship teams to meaningful clubs that fuel your passions — this is where you grow, belong, and thrive.
📣 Ready to explore what your journey could look like? Let’s go, Patriot! 🤍🏛️


🎉 Welcome New Patriots! 🎉
It’s almost time to start your #LifeOnTheHill
All incoming freshmen and new GW students are invited to join us for a day of exploring, connecting, and getting hyped for high school!
📍 Tour GWHS
📅 Get your class schedule
💬 Hear from our awesome Student Council
🍕 Enjoy a pizza lunch (on us!)
🚌 Transportation provided if needed
Let’s kick off the year the Patriot way - together! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #newstudentwelcome #freshmanorientation


📸 Class of 2026 — It’s Your Time to Shine! 🎓
Senior portraits are scheduled for:
🗓️ July 17 & 18
📍 Lifetouch Studio – 802 Cross Lanes Dr., Cross Lanes, WV 25313
Ready to book your session?
👉 Visit: https://schedule.prestigeportraits.com/schedule/home.html
When scheduling online:
✅ Select West Virginia
✅ Then choose Charleston as your city
Let’s make senior year unforgettable — one perfect picture at a time! ✨🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #seniorportraits #ClassOf2026


👏 The Kanawha County Commissioners recognized the George Washington High School chapter of the National Honor Society for their national-level honor in community service! 🏛️📜
These Patriots logged over 10,000 hours of service during the 2024–2025 school year—true role models making an impact! ✨🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #NHS #ServiceLeadership


🎉 Big news from the Hill!
Thanks to the dedication of our incredible educators and the brilliance of our GW young women, we’ve earned the @CollegeBoard Female Diversity Award for expanding female participation in AP Computer Science Principles! 💻✨
Let’s keep breaking barriers and coding futures 👩💻🚀
📄 Read more: https://5il.co/3kdj9
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #APCSP #WomenInSTEM


🎨✨ History made—again! ✨🎨
GW Senior Katelyn Lowe has just done what no student has before… 👏
She’s the ONLY student to win two awards in the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes ArtEffect Competition, a global contest with over 1000 entries from 40 countries! 🌍🖼️
🎖️ 2025 Winner – 2nd Place High School ($2000)
“An Artist’s Modernization of American Indian Art”
🎨 Unsung Hero: Oscar Howe
🎖️ 2024 Winner – Best of Show ($3000)
“A Woman Ahead of Her Time”
🎨 Unsung Hero: Jackie Ormes
Way to represent #PatriotPride at the highest level, Katelyn! We’re so proud of you! 🤍🩶

