George Washington High

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 ask questions, share comments, and learn more about the process.

School funding includes many different sources, and some dollars come with specific rules for how they can be used. That’s why the public hearing is an important opportunity to hear the details directly and better understand the budget.

Meeting Details:

📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston (Edison Staff Development Center)
💻 Livestream: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream

This meeting is open to the public. We welcome you to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more.

Our music program keeps rising.
Emily Claire Swingle was selected to perform at the West Virginia Department of Education Arts Alive Gala and has accepted a Vocal Performance Scholarship to the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in Berea, Ohio.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #ArtsAlive | #GWMusic

Built, tested, competed. Now it’s your turn.

Join GW Robotics. Room 311.

#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWRobotics | #STEM

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