Seniors

Seniors whose last names begin A-M will report for 1st and 2nd period on Monday to order caps and gowns. Seniors whose last names begin N-Z will order on Tuesday in 1st and 2nd period.

Morning Ben Franklin students will order on Tuesday during Anchor block.

It is imperative that you order your cap and gown at this time. If you are only ordering a cap and gown, no money is due at this time.

The representative from Herff Jones will be here from 2:00 - 5:00 pm on Tuesday for anyone else to order. Parents may drop by on Tuesday 2:00 - 5:00 to talk to the representative.

He will also take orders for class rings at this time.

Senior Night and Smarter Balanced Recognition Football Game

     Our senior night festivities will began at 6:15pm tonight.  Come to the game early and help us recognize our seniors.  Then stick around until halftime and watch one of our most enjoyable events of the year.  We will be individually calling out the names of each one of our Elementary and Middle School students who scored proficient on the Smarter Balanced test while the young scholars run across the football field.  Every year we get a great turnout for both events and we look forward to seeing everyone there tonight.

The History and Origin of Veterans' Day

The History and Origin of Veterans' Day

Please take the time to remember the history and significance of Veterans’ Day as you prepare to join the nation in a day of reflection and remembrance tomorrow, Friday, November 11th—Veterans’ Day 2016.

In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, an armistice was signed. The "war to end all wars" was over. November 11, 1919 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World War I in order to ensure a lasting peace. On Armistice Day, soldiers who survived the war marched in a parade through their home towns. Politicians and veteran officers gave speeches and held ceremonies of thanks for the peace they had won.

Congress voted Armistice Day a federal holiday in 1938, 20 years after the war ended. But Americans realized that the previous war would not be the last one. World War II began the following year and nations great and small again participated in a bloody struggle. After the Second World War, Armistice Day continued to be observed on November 11. In 1953 townspeople in Emporia, Kansas called the holiday Veterans' Day in gratitude to the veterans in their town. Soon after, Congress passed a bill introduced by a Kansas congressman renaming the federal holiday to Veterans' Day. In 1971 President Nixon declared it a federal holiday on the second Monday in November.

Americans still give thanks for peace on Veterans' Day. There are ceremonies and speeches and at 11:00 in the morning, most Americans observe a moment of silence, remembering those who fought for peace. Veterans gather at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. to place gifts and stand quiet vigil at the names of their friends and relatives who fell in the Vietnam War.

The City of Charleston will hold their 75th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade beginning at 10:00AM tomorrow, Sat., Nov 11th 2016. Nitro High School participants will include our own AFJROTC Honor Guard and Marching Band. Please come out and pay tribute to our Veterans.

Volleyball

 Tonight (6:30) the girl's JV volleyball team has a Tri-Match with Winfield and Huntington High @ Winfield High. Come out and support the Wildcats!

Senior Meeting Rescheduled

Our Senior meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday 10/27/16 during anchor.  There will be no gold pass release for seniors on Thursday.

Seniors

Seniors, this Friday is FAFSA Friday at the football game! Be sure and visit the big yellow bus that will be parked in the end zone during the game. You can pick up information about financial aid for college and enter a raffle for prizes from area restaurants. You can also sign up for free help with your FAFSA or your college applications—experts will be available on Tuesday, November 1st from 1:00 to 7:00 pm right here at Nitro High School. See your counselor for more information or to make an appointment for November 1st.

Volleyball Game

Girl's JV Volleyball has a Tri tonight @ George Washington High 6:00. Come out and support the Wildcats!

Graduation meeting Friday

Seniors there will be an important graduation meeting Friday 10/21/16 during anchor. All seniors are to report to the Auditorium after 8th period.

Volleyball Game

Come out and support the Girl's Volleyball tonight @ Sissonville High JV at 5:00 Varsity at 6:00

Soccer Game Tonight

 Come out tonight and support your number 2 ranked Boys Soccer Team as they take on the number 5 ranked Williamstown for the Sectional Championship. The game is here at home at 5 o'clock.

Sharing Time For Life's Hurts

Today during lunch we will have different colored ribbons in the commons representing all cancers. If you have someone that has been affected by cancer, we are encouraging everyone to write the name of the person that has won the battle, currently are fighting, or lost their battle with cancer. These ribbons will be displayed in the commons. Our hope is that this spreads the knowledge that we are all together and share the good and bad together as Wildcats. No one is ever alone once entering the halls of Nitro High School.

ASVAB

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

THE ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION/APTITUDE TEST WILL BE ADMINISTERED ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27TH FROM 7:30AM-11:00AM IN THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AND REGISTRATION ENDS THIS WEEK!

THIS TEST, ONE OF THE BEST OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES, IS ADMINISTERED AT NO COST, AND INCLUDES EIGHT INDIVIDUAL AREAS FOR CAREER APTITUDE, ASSESSMENT, AND IDENTIFICATION. IT IS ALSO A VALUABLE TOOL USED IN PREPARING FOR THE ACT THAT IS REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS!

YOUR DECISION TO ENTER COLLEGE, TECHNICAL OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, MILITARY SERVICE OR THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL IS AN IMPORTANT ONE AND THE ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION TEST CAN BE OF SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT IN HELPING YOU TO FIND AND CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU!

SEE YOUR COUNSELOR, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS OR MAJOR PARK IN AFJROTC (ROOM 112). REGISTRATION IS EASY—ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS SCAN THE QR CODE, FILL OUT A BRIEF FORM, AND SUBMIT!

Girls Soccer Sectional

The girls soccer team will take on Sissonville at 7pm tonight in sectional play.  The game will be played at Ravenswood.

Boys Soccer Sectional

 Come out tonight and support the Nitro Boys Soccer Team as we take on Point Pleasant at home at 5 o'clock for our Sectional Semi-final matchup.

Graduation Meeting

There will be an important Graduation meeting for all Senior at 2:18 on Friday. Therefore there will be no Gold Pass early release for Seniors on Friday October 21st.

Report Cards will be distributed during 8th period on 10/14/16- If you have a college course, a teachers aide position, or are an all day Ben Franklin Student please see Mrs. Kinder in the Office for your report card

LSIC

Our next LSIC meeting will be Friday 10/14/16 at 5:30 in the commons.  Everyone in attendance for the meeting will receive a free ticket to the football game following the meeting.

Hall of Achievement Update

Nitro High School

2016 Hall of Achievement

Induction Ceremony

Presented by

Coca-Cola, Jarrett Construction & WeCare Medical

We are proud to announce that with the support of our sponsors we have been able to reduce the ticket price for the Nitro High School Hall of Achievement Induction ceremony on October 30th to $10.  The ceremony, which will be held at Nitro High School, will begin at 2pm with a meal catered by BFF catering.  Following the meal, each inductee will be presented with a plaque and be given the opportunity to speak about his or her path to success.  This event is shaping up to be a special event.  We have a limited number of seats still available, so please contact Jason Redman at 304-755-4321 to purchase your seat.  Sponsorships opportunities are still available.

2016 Hall of Achievement Inductees

Rick Slater - Managing partner of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG)

Ruth Ralston - Nitro High School’s first graduate

John F. Santrock - Former NHS Principal, Kanawha County Schools Superintendent, World War II Prisoner of War

James Wright - Founder of Maranatha Fellowship Church

Vicki Wood - Lifelong Educator and Author

Dr. Richard Sibley - Orthopedist in Charleston,WV

Special thanks to our sponsors!

Title Sponsors:

Coca-Cola, Jarrett Construction & WeCare Medical

Wildcat Sponsors:

Dixon, Hughes Goodman LLP

Red & Black Sponsors

3 Point Strategies,

Mountaineer Drug,

MVB Bank,

Spilman Thomas and Battle,

Gray Griffith & Mays CPA,

Pulmonary Associates,

Women of the Moose,

The Jarvis Family

Boys basketball Meeting

 Nitro Boys Basketball Coaching Staff will be holding a meeting at 12:14pm on Friday October 14th for all prospective basketball players. If you are interested in trying out for the team please be present for the meeting. If you are unable to attend please reach out to another prospective player to be sure you are added to the sign in sheet. The meeting will last about 15 minutes.

Show Choir

The Show Choir is still in need of atlas 3 boys for Showcats Mixed Show Choir, and 2 girls for Sophisticat Girl's Show Choir. We will teach you everything you need to know. Please see Ms. Amy today.

Senior Big Picture

Seniors - if you would like to order a copy of the Big Picture, get your completed envelope to Ms. Elkins by Friday. You may still order after that day but you will need to mail your order yourself.
Last day it should be announced on morning announcements:

NHS Hall of Achievement Ceremony

Nitro High School

Hall of Achievement Ceremony

Nitro High School Commons

October 30th, 2016

1pm:  Meet and Greet Reception.

2pm:  Dinner Catered by BFF Catering followed by Inductee Presentation and Speeches.  

Cooperate/Family table sponsorship (6 Tickets) are available for purchase.   Also, a limited number of single seat tickets are also available for $25 a ticket.    

Please contact Jason Redman at 304-755-4321 or jredman@mail.kana.k12.wv.us if you have any further questions, or to purchase tickets.

The 2016 Inductees are:

Rick Slater - Managing partner of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG) John F. Santrock - Former NHS Principal, Kanawha County Schools Superintendent, World War II Prisoner of War James Wright - Founder of Maranatha Fellowship Church Vicki Wood - Lifelong Educator and Author Dr. Richard Sibley - Orthopedist in Charleston

Ruth Ralston - Nitro High School’s first graduate

ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS:

THE ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION/APTITUDE TEST WILL BE ADMINISTERED ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27TH FROM 7:30AM-11:00AM IN THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM. THIS TEST, ONE OF THE BEST OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES, IS ADMINISTERED AT NO COST, AND INCLUDES EIGHT INDIVIDUAL AREAS FOR CAREER APTITUDE, ASSESSMENT, AND IDENTIFICATION. IT IS ALSO A VALUABLE TOOL USED IN PREPARING FOR THE ACT THAT IS REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS!

YOUR DECISION TO ENTER COLLEGE, TECHNICAL OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, MILITARY SERVICE OR THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL IS AN IMPORTANT ONE AND THE ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION TEST CAN BE OF SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT IN HELPING YOU TO FIND AND CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU!

TO REGISTER, SEE YOUR COUNSELOR, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS OR MAJOR PARK IN AFJROTC (ROOM 112). REGISTRATION IS EASY—ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS SCAN THE QR CODE, FILL OUT A BRIEF FORM, AND SUBMIT!