🎄BREAKING HOLIDAY NEWS! The Elf on the Roof was spotted this morning. 🎄
What a magical start to the morning as Gilmer County Elementary Principal, Tyson Price greeted students and staff. GCES wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday break. #GoGilmer
Math Field Day was held on November 29, 2023. County winners were recognized and presented certificates at the Gilmer County Board of Education meeting held Monday, December 11, 2023. #GoGilmer
🌟 Mrs. Conrad and Ms. Allen's class just clinched the Superintendent's GOAT award for their stellar lesson on Earth and the atmosphere! 🚀🌍 All students were on task and totally engaged during the learning experience. #GoGilmer #GOATAward
🌟CONGRATULATIONS🌟 to Mrs. Frashure's 5th Grade Math Class for receiving the Superintendent's GOAT Award. Mrs. Frashure has been implementing the teaching method, "Building a Thinking Classroom." This model creates a thinking-centered math classroom that involves encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Students are constantly engaging in group discussions and incorporating open-ended questions to solve problems and deepen their mathematical skills.
Recently, these students have applied their knowledge of multiplying and dividing decimals to solve a real-world task about finding the cheapest way to buy pizza for a large group. They continue to work hard everyday to build a thinking classroom. #GoGilmer
The Gilmer Grab 'n Go will be parked near the Glenville City Park Square on Saturday, December 9th. We will be there 4pm-6pm, just before the Glenville Christmas Parade. Come and join us for some fun! This will be our December event, and in January we will see you at GCES on Saturday, January 27th during the GCES basketball games, 10am--?? Hope to see ya soon!
GCHS and GCES students were treated to an awesome performance by the GSU Brass and Percussion Ensembles Thursday afternoon. It was a musical journey filled with joy and inspiration, creating a vibrant atmosphere that resonated with all who attended. We are thankful for our partner in education, Glenville State University, for the invitation to enjoy this performance and to Dr. Jason Barr for the photographs!
#GSUMusicMagic #partnersineducation
On November 3, GCES hosted Career Day, organized by Mrs. Goodnight. Students were able to explore various professions, learn about different jobs, and gain understanding of what people do in those roles. Thank you to the parents and community members that signed up to come and share with our students. #GoGilmer
Click here for photo album https://www.flickr.com/gp/198674518@N05/45cD4703G8
Please don’t forget to take advantage of the afterschool tutoring that is offered to any Gilmer County High School student that needs help with classwork or homework. Tutoring begins at 3:30pm and ends at 5:30pm. A snack will be provided. There will be two activity buses providing transportation home via the main routes, Rt. 33 and Rt. 5. For questions, please call 304.462.7960.
📣TutorWV is NOW available for all students in WV. It provides online, on-demand, expert tutoring and homework help in over 200 subjects.
Click below for more info https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-statewide-partnership-with-Tutor.com.aspx
⭐Congratulations to Mrs. Chenoweth's 4th grade Writing/Social Studies/Science class for receiving the superintendent's GOAT Award. This 4th grade class has been collaborating with WVU Extension to offer the "Know Your State Project" to students. "Know Your State" is a WVU Extension 4-H Project that teaches on many of the WV Studies State Education Standards. Last year, 33 Blue Ribbon Projects were exhibited at the WV State Fair from this collaboration. ⭐ The GOAT Award celebrates the outstanding achievements, work ethic, responsibility, and exceptional citizenship displayed by students and staff in Gilmer County Schools. Go Gilmer!! 🐐🏆
The Gilmer FRN is accepting applications for holiday assistance for Gilmer County youth, ages 0-18 (still in school). The application process will close on Monday, October 30th. Please contact the FRN office through email, gilmercountyfrn@gmail.com or call, 304.462.7545.
The Literacy Fair took place on October 6, 2023. Gilmer County Literacy Fair Winners were recognized for their accomplishment at the Regular meeting of the Gilmer County Board of Education on Monday night, October 23, 2023. The winners were presented with a certificate of recognition by Dr. Minney and congratulated by all board members. Way to go students!
Congratulations to Mrs. Duelley's 7th period class for receiving the superintendent's GOAT award for their exceptional higher-order thinking skills in math. 🎉🏆🐐 These students are truly the GOAT when it comes to tackling challenging Mathematical Thinking Tasks!
The GOAT award celebrates the outstanding achievements, work ethic, responsibility, and exceptional citizenship displayed by students and staff in Gilmer County Schools.
To all the students out there, keep striving for excellence! Your dedication and hard work might just lead you to earn the prestigious Golden GOAT trophy in the future. 🐐🏆 #gogilmer #mathmasters #GoldenGOAT
Thank you, esteemed Faculty and Staff of Gilmer County Schools,
I am writing to express my utmost gratitude and admiration for your commitment and relentless efforts in nurturing our students and fostering a conducive learning environment within Gilmer County Schools. With great pleasure and pride, I announce our collective achievement in Gilmer County Schools,
evidenced by the marked improvement in the West Virginia Accountability ratings. Moreover, our school district has successfully met all the requirements outlined in the efficiency indicators, indicating a significant leap forward in our educational endeavors.
I am proud to report that Gilmer County was not designated for support for any indicator, as the West Virginia Department of Education reported in the West Virginia Department of Education Approval Status and Accreditation Memorandum sent by State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt. I do want to highlight the significant growth from 2022 to 2023. We are one of 20 counties with no support
indicators and have turned to green on the WVDE Balanced Score Card Indicator Map.
This noteworthy accomplishment directly results from your perseverance, passion, and diligence in providing an exceptional educational experience for our students. Your hard work and dedication has played a pivotal role in realizing our shared vision of excellence.
Let us take a moment to acknowledge the impact of our collective efforts and recognize the incredible journey that has brought us to this point. Each of you has played an indispensable role in this journey, and it is crucial to recognize the significance of your contributions to the overall success of Gilmer County Schools.
As we celebrate this milestone, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to the mission and vision of Gilmer County Schools. Let us continue to Empower, Inspire, and Engage our students, fostering an environment where they can achieve their highest potential. Let us strive to focus on the district's goals, ensuring that every student receives the best possible education.
Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all Gilmer County Schools faculty and staff for your invaluable contributions to the success of our school district.
Sincerely,
Tony Minney
Gilmer County Schools are seeking substitute teachers! Apply at: http://tinyurl.com/GCSSubTeacherApply
The Gilmer County Varsity Golf team was recognized at the October 9th Board of Education Meeting. Coach Wolfe and the players had just returned from the State Tournament at Olgebay in Wheeling. Congratulations on such a successful season! #gotitans
Gilmer County Schools celebrated National Custodian Day today! Dr. Minney and the Central Office Staff invited our custodians to the office for a little appreciation ceremony and banana splits! We appreciate the hard work they do each day to keep our facilities in great shape as well as working diligently to make sure we have schools and workplaces that are clean and sanitary. Custodians are vital to keeping the schools and environment safe and healthy!
Dr. Tony Minney, the Superintendent of GCS, paid a special visit to Ms. Brittany Koutsunis' 8th Grade General Music class last Friday. He delivered an engaging lesson on the rich history of folk music in Appalachia. The students enjoyed the tales of West Virginia's musical heritage and were treated to a hands-on demonstration of one of folk music's most iconic instruments: the fiddle.
During his visit, Dr. Minney not only shared his knowledge but also showcased his musical talents by playing several fiddle tunes and singing a selection of traditional folk songs that beautifully evoked the spirit of Appalachia. This immersive experience allowed our students to connect with our cherished local traditions.
Following these engaging demonstrations, the students were given the opportunity to try their hand at playing the fiddle, creating their own musical expressions and further deepening their appreciation for the art of folk music.
#gogilmer
The GCHS Homecoming game will be live at 7:00 PM! Please come out and support our Titan student-athletes as they take on the Tucker County High School Mountain Lions. At halftime, there will be a special presentation of the GCHS homecoming court, and we will crown the Homecoming Queen and Homecoming King.
The GCHS band along with special community guests will welcome the court onto the field with a rendition of Elton John's "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", so it will certainly be an evening you won't want to miss.
You can also watch all the action at the link below. Let's go, Titans! #gogilmer
https://youtube.com/live/Z8haeW6mbJs?feature=share
Think you can catch a t-shirt at tonight's homecoming football game? Mr. Hill's Physics class in partnership with the GCHS Cheerleaders will be using a student-built and tested trebuchet to launch t-shirts into the stands!
