Thursday, March 24, 2016

Yearbooks!!!

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase your 2015-2016 yearbook!  See Ms. Grant in B101 with $75 cash.  You don't want to miss out on this wonderful book filled with memories for years to come.  You can also order online at yearbookordercenter.com with code 4534

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny has been canceled

Due to a scheduling conflict the "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" fundraiser at Nitro High School has been canceled.  To our knowledge the city of Nitro's Easter egg hunt is still on.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

National Honor Society

Our national honor society made Easter baskets for kids in the hospital.

Monday, March 21, 2016

Nitro High School Hall of Achievement

NHS Hall of Achievement Announcement
Hall of Achievement Announcement

Nitro High School is seeking nominations for our new Hall of Achievement.  The purpose of this endeavor is to showcase people who have attended NHS in the past, and recognize success in their chosen field.  A search committee is in the initial stages of qualifying worthy candidates to be nominated for the fall of 2016 awards.

The criteria is as follows:
     *The nominee must have attended Nitro High School, at a minimum of 20 years ago.
     *The nominee has achieved proven success in the field of business, industry, sports, the arts, community service, military, or other.
     *The nominee must be willing, if physically possible, to come and speak to current NHS students, as part of our LOVE - LEARNING - LEADERSHIP initiative.

To nominate an individual please fill out this form bit.ly/NHSHOA

The Hall of Achievement will be on display at the school main entrance and will feature an 80 inch television that will constantly stream the members life achievements.  Students at Nitro High School will be producing and maintaining all the video content for the Hall of Achievement.  Students will also be creating the plaques that will be permanently displaying the names and likeness of the members.

 In order to make the Nitro High School Hall of Achievement a reality we have created many sponsorship opportunities.  If you are interested in receiving more information about sponsoring the hall please fill out the following bit.ly/SupportNHSHOA

Please share this announcement on other social media sites.




Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser


Prom Information

Prom tickets are on sale in room 215. They are $30 per ticket. Get them today before they go up!

If you have purchased your prom tickets already, and you have turned in the signed contract, please come to room 215 to pick up your beautiful invitation! These are awesome keepsakes!

Prom Tshirts are on sale. All proceeds go toward a fun photo booth for Prom night! Tshirts are $15.

Prom Tickets

Tickets are now on sale! $30 a ticket. Prom is May 7th...see Mrs. Kerber for tickets in room 215

Blood Drive

There are still numerous spots available for the Blood Drive on April 14th. Sign up today in Room 209 and help save a life!

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Prom Tickets

Tickets are now on sale! $30 a ticket. Prom is May 7th...see Mrs. Kerber for tickets in room 215

Prom

Prom Tshirts are now on sale! $15 a shirt. The proceeds go toward a Fun Photo Booth! See Mrs. Kerber for ordering information in room 215

TEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT

Nitro High School has at least 2 scholarships to attend a week long residential learning experience this summer from June 19-25. This is an amazing opportunity to gain work-based learning experience and service-learning while having a blast and making a ton of new friends. This is open to all students. See Mrs. Marshall for more information.

Friday, March 18, 2016

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny has been postponed

Due to the postponement of the city of Nitro's Easter egg hunt on saturday march 19th we have also postponed the breakfast with the Easter Bunny fundraiser.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Student Council

Mandatory Student Council meeting Saturday, March 19th, from 10 to 12 in Room 209. All officers must be in attendance.


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Blood Drive

Sign up today for the Blood Drive here at Nitro on April 14th from 8 to 2. Sign up in Room 209, before April 14th.

Prom

Tickets are now $30! See Mrs. Kerber in room 215 today! There are only 52 days left, as Prom is May 7th! Price will go up soon!

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Show Choir Performance

Students, The Showcats will be performing on Wednesday March 16, 2016 at 2:15.  Tickets will be sold during 7th period and will cost $2.00.  Don't miss this opportunity to see the State Champion Showcats perform.

Congratulations to Cassie Stewart

Congratulations to Cassie Stewart for being elected to the West Virginia DECA State Officer Delegate Team for the 2016-2017 year. This process included an employment package, interview, campaign, and speech to West Virginia DECA members at the State Career Development Conference held March 13th and 14th. It was a hard fought race and you prevailed!

Deca Winners

Congratulations to the following students for placing at the West Virginia DECA Career Development Conference held on Sunday March 13th and Monday March 14th. First and Second Place winners have earned the right to attend the International Career Development Conference in Nashville, TN in this April:
1st Place: Cassie Stewart and Abby Thomas, Community Service Project
1st Place: Alauna Moss, Financial Consulting
1st Place: Brennan Counts, Business Services Marketing
1st Place: Lexi Zain, Marketing Management
1st Place: Kelsey Legg, Principles of Hospitality
1st Place: Alexis Grbac and Hannah Lawrence, Financial Literacy Campaign
1st Place: Savannah Hunter and Claire Hemme, Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making
1st Place: Starla Hager, Quick Serve Restaurant Series
2nd Place: Allison Frazier and Stephanie Rodeheaver, International Business Plan
2nd Place: Dakotah Shamblin, Hotel and Lodging Series
2nd Place: Katelin Evans, Retail Merchandising Series
2nd Place: Cobey Garbin, Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series
2nd Place: Nick Withrow, Food Marketing Series
3rd Place: Haven Skeens, Principles of Business Management and Administration
3rd Place: Laura Crist, Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series

Monday, March 14, 2016

Academic Team GoFundMe

We have a GoFundMe account to raise money for our trip to National History Bowl gofundme.com/nhs4nhb

Academic Team

The NHS academic team won 3rd place at the state tournament this weekend! Congratulations to Cameron Kiner, Haley Sapp, Erica Larijani, Lacie Fogarty, and Behren Franks for a job well done!

Prom

Prom tickets are on sale! Make sure to get them early at a lower price! Students, this is going to be a fantastic prom, and you will not want to miss out. Date of prom is May 7. Tickets are now 30$ and you can get them in room 215 from Mrs. Kerber!

Thursday, March 10, 2016

March LSIC Date

We have rescheduled our March LSIC meeting for March 21st at 6pm.

Prom Tickets

Prom tickets are currently on sale in Room 215. The prom will be May 7th, and the price is 25$ per ticket. Monday, the prices will go up. Make sure not to miss out on the lowest price. See Mrs. Kerber for information and tickets today!

Cheer 2016-17

Anyone interested in coming out for Cheer next year needs to be in attendance at the meeting today during anchor. It will be held in Mrs. Kerber's room 215. Please be prompt, and remember guys and girls are both encouraged!

Monday, March 7, 2016

Student Council

Mandatory Student Council meeting will be held in Room 209 on March 19th from 10 am to 12 pm. All officers must be in attendance!

Showcats State Champs

On Saturday, The Nitro Showcats traveled to Beckley to compete in the WVMEA State Show Choir Competition.  The Nitro Showcats competed against 11 other schools, and won several caption awards including:
Best Costumes
Best Choreography
Best Choral Sound
Louisa Smith won Best Female Soloist
Bronson Dempsey won Best Instrumental Soloist
Dylan Carpenter won Best Performer

Finally the scores were announced and NITRO HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCATS were announced as STATE GRAND CHAMPIONS.  Yes, Nitro has won their first STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, DE THRONING OUR RIVALS 5 MINUTES AWAY---POCA VISUAL VOLUME FROM THEIR MANY YEAR REIGN AS STATE CHAMPIONS!!!

Blood Drive

Nitro High School is sponsoring another Blood Drive April 14th in the main gym from 8 am to 2 pm. You can sign up now in Room 209 for your appointment. 16 year olds and up can register.

Sunday, March 6, 2016

NHS Hall of Achievement Announcement

Hall of Achievement Announcement


Nitro High School is seeking nominations for our new Hall of Achievement.  The purpose of this endeavor is to showcase people who have attended NHS in the past, and recognize success in their chosen field.  A search committee is in the initial stages of qualifying worthy candidates to be nominated for the fall of 2016 awards.


The criteria is as follows:
    *The nominee must have attended Nitro High School, at a minimum of 20 years ago.
    *The nominee has achieved proven success in the field of business, industry, sports, the arts, community service, military, or other.
    *The nominee must be willing, if physically possible, to come and speak to current NHS students, as part of our LOVE - LEARNING - LEADERSHIP initiative.


To nominate an individual please fill out this form bit.ly/NHSHOA


The Hall of Achievement will be on display at the school main entrance and will feature an 80 inch television that will constantly stream the members life achievements.  Students at Nitro High School will be producing and maintaining all the video content for the Hall of Achievement.  Students will also be creating the plaques that will be permanently displaying the names and likeness of the members.  

In order to make the Nitro High School Hall of Achievement a reality we have created many sponsorship opportunities.  If you are interested in receiving more information about sponsoring the hall please fill out the following bit.ly/SupportNHSHOA

Please share this announcement on other social media sites. 

Maui Monday

We will be celebrating the March early out by having a Maui Monday.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

State Swim Meet Results

Zack Fraley 6th place 100m Butterfly and Nick Fraley 8th place 100m butterfly. Our relay team included Zack Fraley, Nick Fraley, Max Ross, and Cameron Klem placed 9th in the 200 medley relay, 12th in the 400 freestyle relay, and 13th in the 200 freestyle relay. Great job and way to represent Nitro High School!

Student Athletes

Congratulations to Devin Hanna and Zack Fraley. Devin is signing with Fairmont State to play Football. Zack has verbally committed to Swim for D&E. Nitro wishes these two the best of luck.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Cross Lanes Baptist Church Event

Cross Lanes Baptist Church has invited all students to see Mike Hagen's "Strength Team" preform at the church on Friday March 4th @ 7pm.
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Wildcat News

Check it out.! You won't want to miss the his show!! WNHS Wildcat News Episode 3

Want to see Mr. Redman as a leprechaun?

Want to see Mr. Redman as a leprechaun? Donate in the office or to Mr. Moreland and if the school raises $500 by March 16th Mr. Redman will dress as a Leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day.