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March Madness. Attendance Matters
Attendance Rate as of: March 24th .
Our attendance is rising but we still have a way to go! Let's get healthy!
7th Grade - 92.1 % LAST PLACE!!
8th Grade - 92.3 %
9th Grade - 95.5% FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!
10th Grade - 93.2 %
11th Grade - 92.8 %
12th Grade - 93.4 %
OVERALL ATTENDANCE: 93.2%
Attendance Rate as of: March 24th .
Our attendance is rising but we still have a way to go! Let's get healthy!
7th Grade - 92.1 % LAST PLACE!!
8th Grade - 92.3 %
9th Grade - 95.5% FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!
10th Grade - 93.2 %
11th Grade - 92.8 %
12th Grade - 93.4 %
OVERALL ATTENDANCE: 93.2%
Game Day



Mental Health Tip for Longer, Warmer Days 🌼
As the days get brighter and longer, notice how your energy and mood may shift—and let yourself move at your pace. More daylight doesn’t mean more pressure to “do it all.”
✨ Try this:
Spend 5–10 minutes outside each day
Open the windows and let in fresh air
Start or end your day with sunlight instead of scrolling
Gentle routines + natural light can be powerful for your mental health.
Be kind
As the days get brighter and longer, notice how your energy and mood may shift—and let yourself move at your pace. More daylight doesn’t mean more pressure to “do it all.”
✨ Try this:
Spend 5–10 minutes outside each day
Open the windows and let in fresh air
Start or end your day with sunlight instead of scrolling
Gentle routines + natural light can be powerful for your mental health.
Be kind
Safety Announcement
No one is allowed to park outback during after school practices.
This is for the safety of the students.
Thank you for your cooperation.
No one is allowed to park outback during after school practices.
This is for the safety of the students.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Game Day

SAVE THE DATE!
SPORTS PHYSICALS
Sports Physicals at Hannan High on May 18th. More information will follow.
SPORTS PHYSICALS
Sports Physicals at Hannan High on May 18th. More information will follow.
FAFSA (Financial Aid) Workshop
March 26th from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Ashton Elementary softball field.
Knock out your FAFSA and enjoy a Lady Cats Softball Game. Game starts at 5 pm.
March 26th from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Ashton Elementary softball field.
Knock out your FAFSA and enjoy a Lady Cats Softball Game. Game starts at 5 pm.
Free Construction Training for Women
See attached for more information.
See attached for more information.

Camp Mend a Heart.
Free camp for children and teens, ages 5-18, who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Saturday, August 1st from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. See attached for more information.
Free camp for children and teens, ages 5-18, who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Saturday, August 1st from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. See attached for more information.

UPDATE: Jostens will be at Hannan High on March 31st at 1:30 pm to pass out seniors' orders.
March Madness Attendance
Attendance Rate as of: March 16th
7th Grade - 89.5 % LAST PLACE!!
8th Grade - 90.9 %
9th Grade - 96.8 % FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!
10th Grade - 92.0 %
11th Grade - 92.4 %
12th Grade - 92.7 %
OVERALL ATTENDANCE: 92.3 %
Every grade has gone up a little except 7th grade, they went down. Overall rate has gone up a little too.
There's been a lot of sickness so hopefully we are past that now and recovering and getting back to school!!!
Attendance Rate as of: March 16th
7th Grade - 89.5 % LAST PLACE!!
8th Grade - 90.9 %
9th Grade - 96.8 % FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!
10th Grade - 92.0 %
11th Grade - 92.4 %
12th Grade - 92.7 %
OVERALL ATTENDANCE: 92.3 %
Every grade has gone up a little except 7th grade, they went down. Overall rate has gone up a little too.
There's been a lot of sickness so hopefully we are past that now and recovering and getting back to school!!!
Mental Health Mondays
🌱 March Mental Health Tip: Reset, Don’t Rush
March often brings pressure—state testing, grades, sports, social stress, and the feeling that everything is speeding up. This is a great month to focus on resetting routines instead of pushing harder.
For Students (Middle & High School)
Do a daily “check-in”: Ask yourself, “What’s one thing I did well today?” (It doesn’t have to be big.)
Protect sleep as days get longer—going to bed at a consistent time helps mood, focus, and stress.
Get outside when you can: Even 10–15 minutes of daylight can boost energy and reduce anxiety.
Speak up early: If school feels overwhelming, talk to a trusted adult before stress piles up.
For Parents & Caregivers
Normalize stress, not suffering: Let your child know it’s okay to feel overwhelmed—and that help is available.
Ask open-ended questions like:
“What’s been the hardest part of your week?”
“What’s something you’re looking forward to?”
Watch for changes in sleep, appetite, mood, or motivation—small shifts can be early signs of stress.
Model balance: Taking breaks, resting, and asking for help teaches kids to do the same.
A Simple Family Reset Idea for March
Pick one small habit to adjust together this month (earlier bedtime, tech-free dinner once a week, short walks, or a weekly check-in). Small changes add up.
🌱 March Mental Health Tip: Reset, Don’t Rush
March often brings pressure—state testing, grades, sports, social stress, and the feeling that everything is speeding up. This is a great month to focus on resetting routines instead of pushing harder.
For Students (Middle & High School)
Do a daily “check-in”: Ask yourself, “What’s one thing I did well today?” (It doesn’t have to be big.)
Protect sleep as days get longer—going to bed at a consistent time helps mood, focus, and stress.
Get outside when you can: Even 10–15 minutes of daylight can boost energy and reduce anxiety.
Speak up early: If school feels overwhelming, talk to a trusted adult before stress piles up.
For Parents & Caregivers
Normalize stress, not suffering: Let your child know it’s okay to feel overwhelmed—and that help is available.
Ask open-ended questions like:
“What’s been the hardest part of your week?”
“What’s something you’re looking forward to?”
Watch for changes in sleep, appetite, mood, or motivation—small shifts can be early signs of stress.
Model balance: Taking breaks, resting, and asking for help teaches kids to do the same.
A Simple Family Reset Idea for March
Pick one small habit to adjust together this month (earlier bedtime, tech-free dinner once a week, short walks, or a weekly check-in). Small changes add up.

Free Webinar for Parents/Guardians of children heading off to college this fall.
Please see attached for more information.
Please see attached for more information.

GEAR'd UP for Fridays!
Lots going on with GEAR UP!!
SENIORS. If you missed the PROMISE deadline, good news!! You can still apply.
Promise Scholarship Late Applicants Still Considered
West Virginia seniors who missed the March 1, 2026 Promise Scholarship deadline may still apply as late applicants. Late awards may be made based on available funding.
Students must still submit the 2026–2027 Promise Scholarship application and the 2026–2027 FAFSA to be considered. Students who have not yet achieved qualifying test scores may continue testing.
Applicants have until July 31, 2026 to earn a qualifying ACT or SAT score, and superscoring is permitted.
Learn more about eligibility and requirements:
https://www.cfwv.com/.../promise-scholarship/how-it-works/
April 15th. Deadline for Higher Education Grant / WV Invests.
April 24th. Deadline for HATS scholarship.
Knock out your FAFSA and Enjoy Lady Cats Softball game on March 26th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Ashton Elementary. Game starts at 5 pm.
Field Trips - Marshall Advance Manufacturing Center. March 31st. 10 - 12th graders.
GEAR UP Career Academy. Aprill 29th. 10th and 11th graders.
SAVE THE DATE:
Game of Life - HEROs School Project. May 15th 7:50 am - 11 am.
Awards Day/College Decision Day May 26th at 10 am.
#GEARUPworks
Lots going on with GEAR UP!!
SENIORS. If you missed the PROMISE deadline, good news!! You can still apply.
Promise Scholarship Late Applicants Still Considered
West Virginia seniors who missed the March 1, 2026 Promise Scholarship deadline may still apply as late applicants. Late awards may be made based on available funding.
Students must still submit the 2026–2027 Promise Scholarship application and the 2026–2027 FAFSA to be considered. Students who have not yet achieved qualifying test scores may continue testing.
Applicants have until July 31, 2026 to earn a qualifying ACT or SAT score, and superscoring is permitted.
Learn more about eligibility and requirements:
https://www.cfwv.com/.../promise-scholarship/how-it-works/
April 15th. Deadline for Higher Education Grant / WV Invests.
April 24th. Deadline for HATS scholarship.
Knock out your FAFSA and Enjoy Lady Cats Softball game on March 26th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Ashton Elementary. Game starts at 5 pm.
Field Trips - Marshall Advance Manufacturing Center. March 31st. 10 - 12th graders.
GEAR UP Career Academy. Aprill 29th. 10th and 11th graders.
SAVE THE DATE:
Game of Life - HEROs School Project. May 15th 7:50 am - 11 am.
Awards Day/College Decision Day May 26th at 10 am.
#GEARUPworks
Graduation Cord
Hey Seniors!
Check out the GEAR UP graduation cord. It's yours for the taking if you:
Complete the FAFSA
Apply for PROMISE or WV Higher Education Grant / WV Invests
Sign up for Txt4Success
#GEARUPworks
Hey Seniors!
Check out the GEAR UP graduation cord. It's yours for the taking if you:
Complete the FAFSA
Apply for PROMISE or WV Higher Education Grant / WV Invests
Sign up for Txt4Success
#GEARUPworks

Softball + FAFSA = Multitasking Win!
Enjoying a great softball game and knocking out your FAFSA at the same time.
Sunshine, good plays, and securing that financial aid—productivity level: expert. 😎
If you haven’t done your FAFSA yet, consider this your sign! ✔️🏃♀️💨
Enjoying a great softball game and knocking out your FAFSA at the same time.
Sunshine, good plays, and securing that financial aid—productivity level: expert. 😎
If you haven’t done your FAFSA yet, consider this your sign! ✔️🏃♀️💨

APG Scholarship. Please scholarship tab for more information.

Attendance Matters!
March Madness is underway!
As of March 9th:
Grade Percentage
7 th 90.7 %
8 th 90.7
9 th 95.9 FIRST PLACE
10 th 89.4 LAST PLACE
11 th 93.4
12 th 92.1
overall 91.9 %
We need to hit 95 % attendance rate so we have some work to do. We have a lot of fun things in store to celebrate on April 2nd. Let's meet our goal!
We can do this!
March Madness is underway!
As of March 9th:
Grade Percentage
7 th 90.7 %
8 th 90.7
9 th 95.9 FIRST PLACE
10 th 89.4 LAST PLACE
11 th 93.4
12 th 92.1
overall 91.9 %
We need to hit 95 % attendance rate so we have some work to do. We have a lot of fun things in store to celebrate on April 2nd. Let's meet our goal!
We can do this!
Want to learn how to keep our community safer during severe weather?
FREE SkyWarn Weather Spotter Class, open to all members of the public—no experience needed!
🌪️ What you’ll learn:
• How to identify severe weather threats
• What to report during storms
• How your reports help the National Weather Service
• Ways to stay safe and informed during emergencies
FREE SkyWarn Weather Spotter Class, open to all members of the public—no experience needed!
🌪️ What you’ll learn:
• How to identify severe weather threats
• What to report during storms
• How your reports help the National Weather Service
• Ways to stay safe and informed during emergencies

