🔥 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
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
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
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
🚨🏆 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
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
Thank you, Mayor Goodwin, for taking time to talk with our GW students about leadership and civic engagement. 🤍
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #CivicEngagement | #StudentLeadership
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.
🔬✨ 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
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
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!
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!
Side Quest #4 🎨
Create something from nothing.
✍️ Draw
🧑🎨 Paint
🧑🍳 Cook
💭 or anything else you can dream up!
Secret Word: Big
#KCSSideQuest
Create something from nothing.
✍️ Draw
🧑🎨 Paint
🧑🍳 Cook
💭 or anything else you can dream up!
Secret Word: Big
#KCSSideQuest
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
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
Side Quest #2 💥
⛹️♀️ Move for 20 minutes.
🛝 Anywhere.
🛹 Anytime.
Secret Word: Steps
#KCSSideQuest
⛹️♀️ Move for 20 minutes.
🛝 Anywhere.
🛹 Anytime.
Secret Word: Steps
#KCSSideQuest
Side Quest #1 ✅
Try something new today.
Doesn't have to be big.
Just different.
🤫 Secret Word: Small
#KCSSideQuest
Try something new today.
Doesn't have to be big.
Just different.
🤫 Secret Word: Small
#KCSSideQuest
☀️ 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
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
🎒✨ 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!
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!
🎨✨ 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
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
🧠📊 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
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
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
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
🏀🔥 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
🎟 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
🥇📚 GW 1st Place Energy at KCS Social Studies Fair 👏✨
GW students showed up and showed OUT at the Kanawha County Social Studies Fair - earning First Place honors and representing #PatriotPride at the highest level 🤍🩶
✨ Holden Osborn
✨ Charvitha Sanjaya
✨ Olivia Hodges
✨ Ella Krason
✨ Addison Elkins
✨ Pranav Ponugupati
✨ Emily Claire Swingle
✨ Dharani Thangasamy
Research skills. Presentation power. Academic excellence on full display 💼📖🔥
This is what learning looks like on the Hill 💪✨
#gw2526 #HailGW #lifeonthehill #gwcommunity #patriotpride
#GWAcademics #AcademicExcellence
GW students showed up and showed OUT at the Kanawha County Social Studies Fair - earning First Place honors and representing #PatriotPride at the highest level 🤍🩶
✨ Holden Osborn
✨ Charvitha Sanjaya
✨ Olivia Hodges
✨ Ella Krason
✨ Addison Elkins
✨ Pranav Ponugupati
✨ Emily Claire Swingle
✨ Dharani Thangasamy
Research skills. Presentation power. Academic excellence on full display 💼📖🔥
This is what learning looks like on the Hill 💪✨
#gw2526 #HailGW #lifeonthehill #gwcommunity #patriotpride
#GWAcademics #AcademicExcellence
🌟🏛️ GW NHS Takes Washington, D.C.! 🏛️🌟
Our National Honor Society officers are representing George Washington High School at the National NHS Conference in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸✨
👏 Shoutout to our outstanding student leaders:
Adelyn Sirbu
Charlotte Ward
Emily Miller
Gabby Chugha
Jaxson Richmond
Kaileigh Bock
Katherine Dent
Oriah Allen
Owen Anderson
Vihaan Kakani
Leadership. Service. Scholarship. Character. 🤍🩶
We are so proud of these Patriots for taking #PatriotPride all the way to our nation’s capital and bringing back inspiration to #LifeOnTheHill 🌟
#gwcommunity #HailGW #gw2526 #patriotpride #lifeonthehill
#NationalHonorSociety #StudentLeaders
📸 Senior Tux & Drape - FINAL Studio Date!
We have opened our last available date at the Cross Lanes studio for senior tux/drape pictures.
At the studio, seniors can:
✨ Take formal tux/drape photos for the yearbook
✨ Change into casual outfits
✨ Choose from multiple backgrounds
✨ Enjoy a more personalized photo experience
📍 Location: 802 Cross Lanes Dr., Cross Lanes, WV 25313
🗓 Date: Friday, March 6
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🔗 Use the link below to schedule your session.
https://local.prestigeportraits.com/wv/cross-lanes/802-cross-lanes-drive.html
We have opened our last available date at the Cross Lanes studio for senior tux/drape pictures.
At the studio, seniors can:
✨ Take formal tux/drape photos for the yearbook
✨ Change into casual outfits
✨ Choose from multiple backgrounds
✨ Enjoy a more personalized photo experience
📍 Location: 802 Cross Lanes Dr., Cross Lanes, WV 25313
🗓 Date: Friday, March 6
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🔗 Use the link below to schedule your session.
https://local.prestigeportraits.com/wv/cross-lanes/802-cross-lanes-drive.html
