Anyone who did not receive their tshirt and bag at after prom, they are in and can be picked up in the office.

AP US History Students

 AP US History students need to see Mrs. Simpson for AP summer assignments ASAP.

2016-17 Schedules Update

2016-17 Student schedules will be given out in anchor block on Wednesday.  Originally we had planned to give them out in 8th period.

PEP Club and AP Gov

Students that have enrolled in AP GOV need to see Ms. Chandler for you summer assignment.

Pep Club will meet Wednesday during Anchor in Ms. Chandler's room to work on signs for the state baseball tournament.

2016-17 Schedules

2016-17 preliminary student schedules will be give out 8th period on Wednesday, June 1st.  Students will receive their official schedule in August.

Yearbook 2016-17 class

If you signed up to take yearbook for the 2016-2017 school year, you need to see Ms. Grant today to pick up an information packet and application.

AP Government Summer Assignment

 If you are registered for AP Gov for next school year, please see Ms. Chandler during lab on Friday, May, 27th for your summer assignment.

AP US History

Next year's AP US History students need to see Mrs. Simpson next week to get their summer assignments.

Baseball

Congradulations to the Nitro Baseball team on their 11-6 Victory over Hurricane to advance to the State Tournament. They will play 45 minutes after the 5:00 game on Friday against winner of Ripley-Woodrow Wilson.

Baseball Game

 Tonight our Wildcat Baseball Team will be taking on the Hurricane Redskins in the regional final game. Start time is 6pm at Hurricane High School. Come out and support the Wildcats! Winner of this game heads to the Power Park!!

Wowk story link

http://www.tristateupdate.com/story/32055825/nitro-high-school-takes-the-internet-by-storm-with-music-video

Rho Kappa will have a mandatory meeting on Thursday in Ms. Chandler's room.

Baseball

Congratulations to the Baseball Team on their 3-1 Victory over Point Pleasant in the regional semi-finals last night. They move on to the regional finals to face Hurricane  at 6:00 on Wednesday May 25, the game will be played at Hurricane. Come out and cheer on your Wildcats!

There will be a Mu Alpha Theta meeting during anchor on Tuesday, May 24. This meeting is mandatory.

Senior Video

Youtube Link

State Champion

Congratulations to Luke Nichols on winning the High Jump at the State Track Meet.

2016-17 AP Literature Students

All students signed up for AP literature next year and received a memo, needs to see Mrs. Gordon on Tuesday in Anchor block to receive your summer assignments.

Cheer Meeting

There is a mandatory cheer meeting for anyone thinking of cheering next year's season, in Mrs. Kerber's room (215), during Anchor.

Baseball Buck Night

Fans come out and support our baseball team as they take on Braxton County tonight at 7pm.  All tickets will only be $1.  Hots dogs and drinks in the concession stand will also be $1.

Cross Country Meeting

Anyone interested in joining the boys or girls cross county team next year, there will be a meeting during your lunch in the gym on Friday. Hope to see you there.

Baseball

 Congratulations to our Wildcat baseball team as they clinched the Sectional Championship last night with their 10-0 win over the St. Albans Red Dragons. Regional play will begin next week.

T-Shirts

If any student is interested in purchasing a Nitro Baseball T-shirt similar to the ones worn by the staff this past Friday see Mrs Harless in room 209. Shirts must be paid for prior to ordering, 24 shirts must be ordered by Wednesday. Regular sizes Small to X-Large are $10.00 and larger sizes are $12.00

Questions about Monday's Awards Assembly

We have had a few questions about our Awards Assembly on Monday.
1.  As always parents are more then welcome to come.   Please come directly to the gym.  We will have the middle portion of the bleachers taped off for parents.
2.  A majority of the awards will be given to Seniors but some departments are giving awards to underclassmen.
3.  We expect the assembly to last a little more than an hour.
4.  Seniors will be checking out immediately after the assembly.
5.  All Seniors must report to the Auditorium at 8am with their robes.

  Here is an order of presenters.
1) Promise Scholarship
2) Honors Graduates
3) AP Scholars
4) English Dept
5) Math Dept
6) Art
7) JROTC
8) PE
9) Spanish Dept
10) Physics Awards
11) DECA
12) Business
13) Community Service
14) MU Alpha Theta
15) Rho Kappa
16) Athlete Awards
17) Bowling Club
18) Tennis
19) Cheerleading
20) Student Council reg/ Scholarship
21) Red Cross Scholarship
22) National Honor Society
23) Principal and Assistant Principal awards

Awards Assembly Monday

All seniors participating in graduation must be in the Auditorium at 8am tomorrow morning with their robes on. The assembly in the Alumni Arena (Main Gym) will begin at 8:30.

Student Council

There will be an informational meeting during Anchor Block on Tuesday May 17th, for anyone interested in running for Student Council for the 2016-2017 school year. Only those who are willing to work should apply. You must have a current GPA of 2.5 to run.

CAMC Get Physical Event - Free Sports Physicals - Saturday, June 4 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Each year, CAMC hosts a health fair to provide free and low-cost screenings to the community.  This year's event is Saturday, June 4.  One of our most popular activities is the FREE sports physicals for middle and high school students wishing to play a sport in the next school year.

Students must bring a signed physical form or have a parent/guardian present to sign one for them.

Please note that if our physicians notice anything during the exam that requires a follow-up, we will notify the student and/or guardian.

Other activities at HealthFest for students:

Text and drive simulator
Information about volunteering at CAMC

Parents:  We have tons of screenings and activities for you, as well, including:

Low-cost blood work
Blood pressure checks
Bone density scans
Vision and glaucoma screenings
And much more!

For more information about HealthFest, visit camc.org/healthfest

Tropical Friday

AFJROTC National Recognition

Congratulations to Nitro High School's Air Force Junior ROTC program for being recognized as one of just four (4) schools in the State of West Virginia to win the National Distinguished Unit Award for the current academic year. The three other honorees included South Charleston High School, Jefferson High School (Berkley County) and Martinsburg.

195 schools were chosen world-wide out of nearly 900 AFJROTC programs comprised of over 140,000 cadets for this recognition. This award is given to the top 20 percent of all AFJROTC units in the nation. This is the 17th Distinguished Unit Award received in the history of the AFJROTC program at Nitro High School since the program's inception in 1995. This award recognizes Air Force Junior ROTC units that have performed above and beyond normal expectations, and have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their school and community, while meeting the Air Force Junior ROTC mission of "Developing citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community".

The objectives of the Air Force Junior ROTC program are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills; promote community service and service to the United States; instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline through character education, and to provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.

Road Closure

Students, don't forget about the road closure when you are coming to school in the morning. Also if you are getting picked up after school please meet your ride in the baker parking lot.  Thank you for your patience.

Prom Court

Congratulations to the Prom Court winners and Prom King and Queen. The winners were:

3rd Runner Up -- Zach Kelley & Marcella Romeo
2nd Runner Up--Andrew Stone & Cara DeCarlo
1st Runner Up--Will Click & Sidney Stover

Prom King -- Peyton Barton & Prom Queen -- Tessa Musilli

Senior Awards Assembly

Seniors, if you have not done so already, please let us know what college or university you will be attending next fall so you can be recognized for any scholarships you have earned at the awards assembly this Thursday.
http://goo.gl/forms/LU5QuFSMle

Dance Team Workshop and Tryouts May 16,17,18 6-8pm in the Gym

Prom

First, thank you to everyone who attended and helped with Prom this past weekend; it was fabulous. There have been many requests for tshirts. Mrs. Kerber will be placing another order for Prom Tshirts this weekend. If you would like one, please come to room 215 to order. They are $15--must be cash or money order.

If you attended Prom, and you did not pick up your Favor Bag, you may do that during lunch or after school. They are in the office.

Road Closure Information

On Monday May 9th Park Avenue will be closed for sewer repairs.  The street will remain closed for a week.  The street will be closed at the entrance to Village on Park and the Nitro High School Football field.  In an effort to keep traffic flowing in the morning, all traffic will be routed onto the parking lot entrance close to the school and exit on the far end near the football field.  In the afternoon, Park Avenue will be closed at West 11th Street at approximately 2:40pm or when the first bus arrives.  The buses will turn around and pick up students in the normal area.  Parents picking up their children are urged to use the parking lot at the Baker building.  Once school lets out and buses have been loaded then Park Ave. will re-open.  Police will be directing traffic onto WV Rt. 25 and at West 11th Street.

Prom Info

If you ordered a Prom Tshirt, they are in Mrs. Kerber's room (room 215). Make sure to pick them up. Also, if you are wanting a Prom Tshirt, and forgot to order one, she still has some available...but act fast because there aren't many left. They are $15--makes for an awesome keepsake.


Prom is tomorrow! Please remember, doors will open at 7:30. You will be announced as you walk across the red carpet by Nick Scott. Come out and see your friends dressed dapper for the derby!

Press Release from KCHD

Officials at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department have confirmed they are investigating a possible case of bacterial meningitis. The patient is a student at Nitro High School. KCHD officials were made aware of the case on Thursday morning and immediately instituted an investigation.

According to Dr. Michael Brumage, health officer for the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and the Putnam County Health Department, there appears to be no connection between this patient and one diagnosed earlier in Cabell County.

“Bacterial meningitis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “is serious and can be deadly. Death can occur in as little as a few hours. While most people with meningitis recover, permanent disabilities such as brain damage, hearing loss and learning disabilities can result from the infection.”

The germs that cause bacterial meningitis are spread from person to person. Some bacteria can spread by exchanging of respiratory and throat secretions (saliva or spit) during close (for example, coughing or kissing) or lengthy contact, especially if living in the same household. Fortunately, most of the bacteria that cause meningitis are not as contagious as viruses that cause the common cold or the flu. The bacteria are not spread by casual contact or by simply breathing the air where a person with bacterial meningitis has been.

Meningitis symptoms include sudden onset of fever, headache and stiff neck. There are often additional symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, an increased sensitivity to light and confusion. Those who think they may have meningitis should immediately contact their health care providers.

To help decrease the chance of spreading the bacteria that cause meningitis, antibiotics may be recommended for close contacts of a person with meningitis and family members of a person who develops a serious meningitis infection. KCHD will work with family members and school officials to determine who needs to receive these drugs.

Anyone with questions should contact the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department at 304-348-1088.

Important Road Closure Information for the Week of May 9th

On Monday May 9th Park Avenue will be closed for sewer repairs.  The street will remain closed for a week.  The street will be closed at the entrance to Village on Park and the Nitro High School Football field.  In an effort to keep traffic flowing in the morning, all traffic will be routed onto the parking lot entrance close to the school and exit on the far end near the football field.  In the afternoon, Park Avenue will be closed at West 11th Street at approximately 2:40pm or when the first bus arrives.  The buses will turn around and pick up students in the normal area.  Parents picking up their children are urged to use the parking lot at the Baker building.  Once school lets out and buses have been loaded then Park Ave. will re-open.  Police will be directing traffic onto WV Rt. 25 and at West 11th Street.

Congratulations to our Wildcat Baseball Team who won 3-1 against the Hurricane Redskins and brought the MSAC Tournament Championship Trophy home.

Baseball

Congratulations to the Wildcat Baseball Team with their 3-2 win over South Charleston in the MSAC tournament semifinals last night. Great job pitching by Andrew Stone. Come out tonight and support the Wildcats in the MSAC Championship game against Hurricane. Game is scheduled for 7:30pm at South Charleston High School.

After Prom

Don't forget Wildcats to register for the all night lock in that everyone is invited to. This Saturday from 11:30pm until 5:00am at the school. Every senior will when a cash prize varying from $25 to $500. Sign up with Mrs. Douglas, $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

 Tomorrow is the last day to purchase Prom Tickets. They are $35. Also, if you would like to order a Prom Tshirt, tomorrow is the last day. Prom is this Saturday!

See Mrs. Kerber in room 215. Remember cash or money order only, we cannot accept checks. Have your paperwork turned in as well. Dance contracts need to be turned in.

Youth Revival Bible Study will meet in Mr. Shamblin's room during 1st lunch and 2nd lunch on Friday. There will be a guest speaker.

Dance Team Try Outs

Nitro High Dance Team will hold their workshop and tryout for the 2016-2017 Dance Team on May 16 and 17 from 6-8pm in the gym and May 18th from 6-8pm in the gym. For more information, please see Mrs. Barr or Ms. Chandler.

Donations needed

RHO KAPPA will be collecting donations such as beef jerky, granola bars, sunscreen, crossword puzzles, baby wipes, pens, paper, envelopes, Pringles, hard candy and non-melting candy during both lunches Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week.

Student Council

All Student Council officers must meet with Mrs Harless in the Auditorium during Anchor Block on Thursday! This is a Mandatory Meeting! Please be prompt.