GEAR'd UP Fridays!
Oh my! We have lots going on for GU!!
First, check out our new Instagram account. Destinee is doing a great job! We are so proud of her!
hannan.gear.up on Instagram
Secondly, the Virtual Reality (VR) equipment bought by Gear Up is here! Ms. Hannah Gorrell received the training and oh my goodness, what a great way to learn.
The VR can take our students to the Roman Coliseum, or underwater to swim with sharks, or fly over the Grand Canyon, or job shadow a vet tech or another job. And if it's not already programed in that a student wants to experience, Ms. G can request it be made! So many possibilities! (see attached photos of the kids having a great time swimming with the sharks)
Thirdly, our HEROs group met this week. We decorated cookies and attended a virtual meeting with all the HEROs across the state. The purpose was to create a project to inspire our students to attend college or seek post-secondary certifications.
Our HERO group decided on doing a mock and life size version of the Game of Life with 4 different pathways: HS diploma; Nucor/Toyota; Career Center or Certifications; and College. This game will help students visualize and think through what they want to do after graduation high school. It will be played in the gym and a date to be determined later. We are excited about this project!!!
#GEARUPworks
Oh my! We have lots going on for GU!!
First, check out our new Instagram account. Destinee is doing a great job! We are so proud of her!
hannan.gear.up on Instagram
Secondly, the Virtual Reality (VR) equipment bought by Gear Up is here! Ms. Hannah Gorrell received the training and oh my goodness, what a great way to learn.
The VR can take our students to the Roman Coliseum, or underwater to swim with sharks, or fly over the Grand Canyon, or job shadow a vet tech or another job. And if it's not already programed in that a student wants to experience, Ms. G can request it be made! So many possibilities! (see attached photos of the kids having a great time swimming with the sharks)
Thirdly, our HEROs group met this week. We decorated cookies and attended a virtual meeting with all the HEROs across the state. The purpose was to create a project to inspire our students to attend college or seek post-secondary certifications.
Our HERO group decided on doing a mock and life size version of the Game of Life with 4 different pathways: HS diploma; Nucor/Toyota; Career Center or Certifications; and College. This game will help students visualize and think through what they want to do after graduation high school. It will be played in the gym and a date to be determined later. We are excited about this project!!!
#GEARUPworks
Mason County Schools wishes all of our students and families a very Merry Christmas. Schools will be closed for students from December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026.. Students return to school Tuesday January 6, 2026.
Christmas band concert: Thursday, December 18th at 2 pm. Community is invited!!!
All Mason County Schools will be operating on a 2 Hour Delay tomorrow December 17, 2025
12 Days of Christmas
With missing so much school lately, we will combine the remaining 2 days of school dress up days with the days we missed.
Choose what you want to wear Wednesday:
Holiday Hair / Don't care. Wear headbands or hats
Ugly Sweater Day .
Or Son of a Nutcracker. Dress as an Elf, Santa or Reindeer.
Thursday: Vacay time. Dress as you are going on vacation! Hawaiian shirt or beach related.
Attendance Matters!
We have missed several days already due to the weather and the Christmas break will soon be here. So, it's tempting to miss school but let me tell you, your attendance matters!
Regular attendance means students don’t miss important lessons and stay on track. This leads to better grades and help prepare students for college and careers.
We are a small community, and we often lean on family for support. Some parents depend on their grown children to take care of them in their golden years. What better way to help your children's and your future, by making sure they attend school so they can be successful in life and be able to support themselves and if necessary, their parents.
Let's work together to make everyday count!
We have missed several days already due to the weather and the Christmas break will soon be here. So, it's tempting to miss school but let me tell you, your attendance matters!
Regular attendance means students don’t miss important lessons and stay on track. This leads to better grades and help prepare students for college and careers.
We are a small community, and we often lean on family for support. Some parents depend on their grown children to take care of them in their golden years. What better way to help your children's and your future, by making sure they attend school so they can be successful in life and be able to support themselves and if necessary, their parents.
Let's work together to make everyday count!
Our hometown Hannan Jr/Sr Band is featured in the local news! You’ve seen them rocking local performances —now they made headlines for performing in Hawaii.
Check out the links below to watch the interviews.
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WV Metro News interview:
Radio link, start at minute 49:00.
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Check out the links below to watch the interviews.
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WV Metro News interview:
Radio link, start at minute 49:00.
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All Mason County Schools will be operating on an NTI day tomorrow 12-16-25 due to inclement weather. Staff will not report. and will work remotely. Students are to do Packet 3. or online work from the school. Staff are to be available online or by email from 10:00-2:00.
Unfortunately, due to lack of time to prepare with the inclement weather, the Community Christmas has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience!
Everything Tuesday evening in relationship to the Community, Community Christmas is canceled.
The band will be performing for the school Thursday at 2 o’clock their Christmas program. Community is invited to that.
Everything Tuesday evening in relationship to the Community, Community Christmas is canceled.
The band will be performing for the school Thursday at 2 o’clock their Christmas program. Community is invited to that.
Mental Health Mondays
Don't forget, Prestera offers school based therapy so your child can receive therapy during schools hours.
Prestera is here every Monday to offer these services.
Holidays can be stressful but self-care and stress reduction are possible during the holidays.
Tip # 1. Practice Gratitude.
Tip # 2. Acknowledge your feelings.
Tip # 3. Learn to say "no".
Tip # 4. Be realistic.
Tip # 5. Stick to Healthy Habits.
Tip # 6. Give or Serve Others. Volunteering can increase life satisfaction and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Volunteer at a local organization (animal shelter), send a card to someone, contribute to a charity, adopt a family for Christmas , or make a meal for an elderly shut in.
GEAR'd UP Fridays (a little late)
Tuesday. December 16th. 6:00 pm. ZOOM
Free Parent Webinar. Road map to accessing scholarships, grants and innovative funding.
See flyer to join webinar
Tuesday. December 16th. 6:00 pm. ZOOM
Free Parent Webinar. Road map to accessing scholarships, grants and innovative funding.
See flyer to join webinar
All Mason County Schools will operating on an NTI day tomorrow 12-15-25 due to inclement weather. Staff will not report. and will work remotely. Students are to do Packet 2. or online work from school. Staff are to be available online or by email from 10:00-2:00.
As a reminder:
Family Christmas. Free Event
This Saturday, December 13th from 10 am to 1 pm.
Crafts, Games and Hot Cocoa.
See attached for more information.
Family Christmas. Free Event
This Saturday, December 13th from 10 am to 1 pm.
Crafts, Games and Hot Cocoa.
See attached for more information.
Say Hello to Shaq! The newest member of Hannan JrSr High. The students named Shaq after their Hawaiian tour guide. Shaq will soon be setting up his residence in our trophy case. Welcome to Hannan, Shaq! You'll love it here!
Hard at it at the Denver airport. Hannan band is on its way back from Hawaii to West Virginia but taking a snooze/over at the Denver airport. The band should have landed at the Columbus airport by now. Can't wait to hear all their stories about their trip!!!
Careers and Cocoa at Mason County Career Center. December 18th from 5 pm to 7 pm. Come out and learn about their programs while having a great time with friends and community. See attached for more information.
Attn: Seniors and Seniors' parents:
Deadline for Current Pricing on Seniors Caps and Gowns
Monday, Dec. 15th is the deadline for ordering at current pricing and availability of items with a lay away or installment plan.
Once the orders close, all order will have to be paid in full when ordering. Pricing will change and some items may not be available.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarship. Please see attached. Lots of Hannan students have won this!
The Mason Count Career Center would like to invite the community to their Careers and Cocoa event on Dec. 18th from 5:00 PM.-7:00 PM. Come learn about programs offered at tme MCCC, There will be prizes, food, and games. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to be entered in the raffle.
School attendance matters because YOU matter!
Good attendance = better grades, stronger friendships and brighter futures!
Let's work together to make sure every student is in school, on time, every day!
Good attendance = better grades, stronger friendships and brighter futures!
Let's work together to make sure every student is in school, on time, every day!