George Washington High

GW boys tennis. State champions. 🎾🏆 Another title on the Hill. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWTennis | #StateChamps

1 day ago, George Washington High School

👏💫 A board meeting full of good moments and well-deserved recognition.

Last night, we had the chance to celebrate some incredible people across Kanawha County Schools, including our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Service Person of the Year, Counselor of the Year, Principal of the Year and Educator of the Year.

We also recognized our elementary Teachers of the Third Nine Weeks and 12 outstanding eighth grade students who earned the 2026 Golden Horseshoe.

From classrooms and counseling offices to school leadership, service roles and student achievement, these moments are a great reminder of the people who make KCS special. ❤️💙💚

🤗 Congratulations to all who were honored. We are proud to celebrate you!

1 day ago, Kanawha County Schools

2026 KCS Teacher of the Year, Stephanie Elkins, is laughing in response to something Dr. Potter said while recognizing Stephanie. Dr. Potter is standing to Stephanie's right and is speaking into a mic on the podium.

2026 KCS Principal of the Year, Shandon Tweedy, is walking back to her seat in the board room holding her principal of the year award.

2026 KCS Counselor of the Year, Emily Patterson, is walking up to the front of the board room to receive her award.

2026 KCS Educator of the Year, Cassie Allara, is holding her plaque and looking thankful as she steps up to the podium to say a few words after winning the award.

Dr. Potter standing behind a podium in the board room, shaking the hand of a student who won the 2026 Golden Horseshoe award. Four students who have already received their award are standing behind Dr. Potter.

Five eighth grade students standing in front of the kcs board room holding their certificates for earning the 2026 Golden Horseshoe award.

Dr. Potter standing behind a podium reaching out to shake a teachers hand as the teacher is walking up to receive her award. Asst. Superintendent, Amanda Mays, is standing to the side of Dr. Potter and is smiling.

A teacher is laughing while walking up to receive her award. Dr. Potter is standing behind a podium and holding out the certificate and smiling. Beside Dr. Potter, Asst. Superintendent of Elementary Amanda Mays is laughing as well.

A group picture of elementary teachers who were honored for the third nine weeks. They are standing in the front of the kcs board room.

Congratulations to Jon Duffy, KCS Executive Director of Counseling & Testing, on receiving Mission West Virginia’s Power of One: Pathway Award!

Jon works hard every day to connect students with the resources they need to feel encouraged, cared for, and ready for success in school and in life.

We are grateful for Jon’s heart for students and proud to see his work recognized. 👏

➡️ Learn more about Jon and the Pathway Award in the story on our website. The link is in the comments.

2 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

Jon Duffy holding his award, a blue Blinko Glass vase, and posing for a picture with Mission WV Executive Director Kelley Thompson.

States look good on GW. Softball is headed to the big stage. 🥎 #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWSoftball #StateBound

3 days ago, George Washington High School

A big week for GW art.
Proud of every student who shared their work and creativity with the community.

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #ArtExhibit #CreativePatriots

3 days ago, George Washington High School

One post wasn’t enough.
More incredible work from GW artists at the Kanawha County Art Exhibit.

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #FineArts #GWArtists

3 days ago, George Washington High School

Art that speaks for itself.
GW artists showed up at the Kanawha County Art Exhibit 2026. 🎨

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #GWArts #StudentArtists

3 days ago, George Washington High School

Back where it all started. 🎓

The GW Class of 2026 will return to their elementary schools for Senior Walk on May 20, 2026.

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #SeniorWalk #Classof2026

4 days ago, George Washington High School

Regional champs. State bound. 🎾

Singles Regional Champions
Riya Jones • Alex Michael

Doubles Regional Champions
Alex Michael & Ali Elkhansa
Riya Jones & Olivia Weily

State Singles Qualifiers
Ali Elkhansa • Anshu Haricharan • Vibhu Haricharan • Olivia Weily • Crystal Embol • Anna Mitias

State Doubles Qualifiers
Luke McCallister & Vibhu Haricharan
Crystal Embol & Anna Mitias

Girls Team
Riya Jones • Olivia Weily • Crystal Embol • Anna Mitias • Leah Casto • Kaylie Whitehead

Boys Team
Alex Michael • Anshu Haricharan • Ali Elkhansa • Vibhu Haricharan • Luke McCallister • Isaac Street

States • May 14–16
Let’s go, Patriots.

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWTennis | #StateBound

8 days ago, George Washington High School

APUSH wrapped up week one at GW.
Now the countdown to week two begins.

Monday, we do it all again.

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #APUSH #APExams

8 days ago, George Washington High School

Our GW educators felt the love this week.
Thank you to our JROTC, Student Council, NHS, Beta Club, parent volunteers, and Elizabeth Memorial Church for the lunches, treats, and kindness shown to our staff. 🤍

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #TeacherAppreciationWeek #GWCommunity

8 days ago, George Washington High School

🔔 LOCATION CHANGE: KCS Public Hearing – FY27 Budget

Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.

Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the process.

Please note: The location for this meeting has changed.

📍 NEW LOCATION:
KCS Central Office
200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston

📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.

This meeting is open to the public, and you are invited to attend.

8 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

Burning questions keeping you up at night? What does the district spend annually to operate a school bus? Do middle schools really use that much toilet paper? How man cartons of milk does an elementary school go through in a week and at what cost? Find out the answers to these questions and more. KCS Public Budget Hearing is on May 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at 200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, WV.

KCS students understood the assignment. 🎨

The Kanawha County Schools Art Show is packed with incredible artwork from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, and these pieces are impressive.

Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, mixed media
So much creativity, talent, and personality in one place.

👏To every student artist with work on display: we are amazed by what you created.

The show is open at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center until 6 p.m. tonight and opens again Thursday at 9 a.m.
Awards begin Thursday at 6 p.m. with primary schools, followed by secondary students.

10 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

A painting of a woman looking at a butterfly through a magnifying lens and a young girl reaching for the butterfly.

The Demogorgon from season 1 of the TV show Stranger Things made out of pottery.

A colorful drawing on display called, Color Wheelz, on display at the KCS Art Show.

Pottery made to look like a McDonalds happy meal box, and pottery pieces that look like McDonalds hamburger, cookies, bbq sauce, apple pie, chicken nuggets, apples, and the hamburgler.

A large cutout of the state of West Virginia, with different West Virginia icons painted on smaller pieces of paper. Randy Moss in a Vikings uniform, the mothman, Steve Slaton, a Cardinal are just a few of the WV icons featured on this piece.

A glass butterfly mosaic that won 2nd place at the KCS art show.

Several different pieces of art hanging on a wire frame at the KCS Art Show.

A wooden cutout of the state of West Virginia. The New River Gorge Bridge and the surrounding mountains are engraved into the wood.

Playoff time on the Hill.

GW Girls Lacrosse vs. Martinsburg
Thursday. 2:00 PM. In-school playoff game.

Students get in free.
Let’s pack the stands.

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWLacrosse | #Playoffs

10 days ago, George Washington High School

Words that stuck with us. AP Lit took it outside today- sidewalk chalk, favorite lines, one last moment before the exam. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #APLit | #APExams

11 days ago, George Washington High School

Help run the state track meet.

Volunteer at the WVSSAC State Track Meet May 22–23 at Laidley Field. Earn service hours and be part of the action behind the scenes.

Sign up at the link. See Coach Valleau (Room 100) with questions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAF28A7F9C52-63926887-wvssac#/

11 days ago, George Washington High School

Last chance for the yearbook.
Don’t miss it.

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #yearbook | #gwhs

11 days ago, George Washington High School

Light tells the story. Honors Earth Science is investigating the spectra of stars today and learning how light can tell us what stars are made of. #HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #earthscience | #starspectra

12 days ago, George Washington High School

Parents & Guardians -we need you.

Project Graduation needs volunteers and food donations.
Sign up today.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA8A923A0FFC70-63500054-gwhs?useFullSite=true#/

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA8A923A0FFC70-63435239-gwproject?useFullSite=true#/

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #ProjectGrad | #SeniorSupport

12 days ago, George Washington High School

A night for the arts on the Hill.
Spring Arts Concert featured solos by Grace Phillips, Talia Sampson, Audrey Cross, and Kinsey Fultz, with poetry from Bailey Pressman and Clay Dusenbury.

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWDance | #SpringArts

15 days ago, George Washington High School