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
Upcoming events.
Interview Skills Workshop
Food Pantry Clean Out
See attached for more information.
Interview Skills Workshop
Food Pantry Clean Out
See attached for more information.
Mental Health Mondays
March is a key month for mental health awareness, with several nationally recognized observances aimed at reducing stigma, promoting understanding, and encouraging support for those experiencing mental health challenges.
Self-Injury Awareness Day – March 1
Focuses on breaking the stigma around non-suicidal self-harm. Encourage open conversations, share resources, and wear the orange ribbon to show solidarity.
World Teen Mental Wellness Day – March 2
Highlights mental health issues affecting teenagers and promotes wellness strategies. Schools, parents, and mentors can check in on teens and support stress management.
Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day – March 5
Aims to educate the public about DID and challenge misconceptions. Share accurate information and support resources for those living with the condition.
National Sleep Awareness Week – March 10–16
Promotes healthy sleep habits, which are closely linked to mental well-being. Encourage sleep hygiene practices and awareness of sleep disorders.
World Sleep Day – March 14
Part of Sleep Awareness Week, this day emphasizes the importance of quality sleep for mental health.
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week – March 17–23
Addresses substance use and its impact on mental health, providing accurate information and prevention resources.
World Bipolar Day – March 30
Honors Vincent van Gogh’s birthday and raises awareness about bipolar disorder. Share educational materials and support advocacy efforts.
March is a key month for mental health awareness, with several nationally recognized observances aimed at reducing stigma, promoting understanding, and encouraging support for those experiencing mental health challenges.
Self-Injury Awareness Day – March 1
Focuses on breaking the stigma around non-suicidal self-harm. Encourage open conversations, share resources, and wear the orange ribbon to show solidarity.
World Teen Mental Wellness Day – March 2
Highlights mental health issues affecting teenagers and promotes wellness strategies. Schools, parents, and mentors can check in on teens and support stress management.
Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day – March 5
Aims to educate the public about DID and challenge misconceptions. Share accurate information and support resources for those living with the condition.
National Sleep Awareness Week – March 10–16
Promotes healthy sleep habits, which are closely linked to mental well-being. Encourage sleep hygiene practices and awareness of sleep disorders.
World Sleep Day – March 14
Part of Sleep Awareness Week, this day emphasizes the importance of quality sleep for mental health.
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week – March 17–23
Addresses substance use and its impact on mental health, providing accurate information and prevention resources.
World Bipolar Day – March 30
Honors Vincent van Gogh’s birthday and raises awareness about bipolar disorder. Share educational materials and support advocacy efforts.
WV School Learning Environment Surveys will be completed by the students next week during History/Social Studies/Civic classes. Attached in your WVEIS email, please find a sample of the student survey for your review. Your student will be sent home with a consent form to opt out of not taking the survey. If you need a hard copy of the survey, please contact judith.pauley@k12.wv.us and request a hard copy of the student questionnaire.
Parent surveys will be sent via WVEIS email as well.
Please consider taking this survey so to help us improve our school by understanding your perception of our learning and teaching environment.
Parent surveys will be sent via WVEIS email as well.
Please consider taking this survey so to help us improve our school by understanding your perception of our learning and teaching environment.
Mason County Community Foundation has approximately $60,000 in scholarship money. A student from Hannan will win at least one scholarship. See the school's website under "scholarship" to apply.
GEAR'd UP for Fridays!!
The school year is winding down but still a lot is happening!!
Gear Up parent survey deadline is Friday night at midnight.
GEAR UP is asking all primary caregivers of students in Grades 10–12 at your student’s school to do a survey. By completing the survey, GEAR UP can help students as best as it can.
Your feedback shapes decisions made by GEAR UP.
https://wv.xcaliburscribe.com/Portal/Surveys/TakeOpenSurvey.aspx?ID=3&SID=50
Thank you to all who participated in the GU SAT Boot Camp! It was a great success!
We are trying something different with the next FAFSA workshop. We will hold it at the Varsity girls' softball game on March 26th from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Ashton Elementary softball field.
Come out and fill out the FAFSA and support the girls softball team at the same time!
Field trip for 10th thru 12th graders at Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC). on March 31st. Permission slips are in the office and due back by March 20th.
Deadline for Higher Education Grant is April 15th!!!
#GEARUPworks
Milton Rotary Club Scholarship
Deadline April 15, 2026. See school's website for application.
Deadline April 15, 2026. See school's website for application.
LSiC Meeting. Local School Improvement Council. Our school THRIVES when our families, staff and community work together. We would LOVE for you to be part of the LSIC Meeting at Hannan High School on March 16th at 5:00 pm. We hope to see you there! Come share your thoughts and we welcome your input.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
Seniors - please see Ms. Patty Blake for the Gallipolis Elks Lodge # 107 scholarship application. Deadline is June 15, 2026.
Mental Health Monday 💙
Hey students/parents—quick reminder as we kick off the week:
Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to be a big, dramatic thing.
Sometimes it’s the small choices that make the biggest difference.
✨ Try one of these today:
Put your phone down for 5 minutes and breathe
Step outside when you can and get some fresh air
send a kind message to a friend who might need it
Give yourself credit for something you’ve done—even if it feels small
You’re doing better than you think.
And remember: It’s okay to ask for help. You’re not alone. 💛
Hey students/parents—quick reminder as we kick off the week:
Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to be a big, dramatic thing.
Sometimes it’s the small choices that make the biggest difference.
✨ Try one of these today:
Put your phone down for 5 minutes and breathe
Step outside when you can and get some fresh air
send a kind message to a friend who might need it
Give yourself credit for something you’ve done—even if it feels small
You’re doing better than you think.
And remember: It’s okay to ask for help. You’re not alone. 💛
LSIC Meeting on Monday
Don't forget LSIC meeting at Hannan High at 5 pm.
Don't forget LSIC meeting at Hannan High at 5 pm.