Financial Aid Night

Nitro High School is hosting a Financial Aid Night for seniors and parents/guardians.  A financial aid staff person will be presenting information about financial aid as well as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  Be sure to come and spread the word!

Ben Franklin Tour for 10th Graders

All tenth grade students will be taking a tour of Ben Franklin on Tuesday, November 18, 2015, from 8:30 am to 11:00 am.  It's a great opportunity to ask questions, learn about programs and think about your future!

Fairmont State University

Interested in Fairmont State University?  They will have a table set up in the commons during lunch tomorrow.  Be sure to stop by!

Seniors!

Seniors - If you have not placed your cap and gown (and announcements, etc.) order, orders are due to Herff Jones by Monday, Nov. 24.  You may call Herff Jones at (304)776-7143.

Announcement Week of 11/10/14

The Kanawha Valley Spartans Lacrosse Club is looking for players for the 2015 spring season. Any Kanawha Valley high school student who attends a school that does not offer lacrosse may sign up. All info is in office.

Listen up Wildcats! There will be a Cheerleading Tryout held on November 22^nd for anyone who wants to cheer this Basketball Season. Interested? Cheer Clinics will be held on Tuesday 18^th, Wednesday 19^th, and Friday 21^st. The three cheer clinics will be mandatory if you want to tryout. A brief meeting to gain more information will be held Monday 17^th in Kerber’s Room 204 @ 3:00.

2015 Volleyball Season Meeting

When: November 18

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Nitro School commons area

Every athlete that plans to try out for the 2015 season (parents do not have to attend)

Agenda: This meeting you will be provided with the expecting of offseason activities, information of camps and clinics, open gyms, workouts, and expectations of tryouts for 2015. We want to see this program grow and become a contender, so we have put together programs to keep the Athletes Physical Body, Skill level and mental toughness sharp in the offseason and prepare them for next seasons tryouts. We will also take any questions that you may have.

Greater Kanawha Valley Scholarships

Seniors, the window to apply for scholarships through The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation has opened!  The deadline to submit applications is Jan. 15, 2015.  Apply!  It's money for college!

Important Message from Nitro High School Administration

The Nitro Police Department is currently investigating a message that was reported to the administration concerning a safety threat made to the school.  Nitro High school is operating on a normal schedule as all students and staff are safe.  This message is to keep you informed as many messages may circulate through social media with incorrect information.

Any student interested in playing lacrosse for the Kanawha Valley Spartans can pick up information in the main office.

Announcements

Starting Monday, November 10^th, Pre-sale winter formal tickets will go on sale. Single tickets are $20; couples are $40.

Listen up Wildcats! There will be a Cheerleading Tryout held on November 22^nd for anyone who wants to cheer the Basketball season. Interested? Cheer Clinics will be held on Tuesday, 18^th, Wednesday 19^th, and Friday 21^st. the three cheer clinics will be mandatory if you want to tryout. A brief meeting to gain more information will be held Monday 17^th in Kerber’s room 204 at 3:00.

How are you contributing to your community? The canned food drive has already started and we need your help! Please continue to donate in your 1^st period. The class with the most cans will win a pizza party. Show your Nitro Pride and Donate!

Seniors- If you ordered a signature shirt, you may pick them up in the office at lunch today.

All Junior and Senior student council officers will meet on November 7^th in room 209. No excused absences- this is a Mandatory meeting.

New announcements for 10/30/14

Rho Kappa meeting has been moved to Monday 11/3 after school.

The key club will kick off the annual food drive this Friday night at the football game. Please bring cans and other non-perishable food items to help fill up a truck in the parking lot.

Not only is it the LAST home football game it’s Halloween! Come to the game dressed in your cutest and scariest costumes. The person dressed in the best costume will win: a $25 gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings!! Support the football players, have some fun, and come out to the game on Friday! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!