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
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.
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. 💛
Don't forget LSIC meeting at Hannan High at 5 pm.
March madness is the attendance rate competition between all the grades at Hannan High School.
School wide we are at 94.1 % attendance rate.
March Madness 2025 Results:
This year's 12th grade placed 4th
This year's 11th grade placed 2nd
10th grade placed 5th
This year's 9th grade placed 6th
This year's 8th grade placed 3rd
See if your grade can outdo last years results!
Attendance Matters!
Attn: 7th, 8th & 9th graders. Teen Institute Permission Slips are due back in the office by next Tuesday, March 3rd.
Teen Institute is an event for youth with emphasis on Substance Abuse Prevention, Bullying, Nutrition and Being Drug Free. They usually serve pizza at the event. March 17th from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Some teachers are giving extra credit to the students if they attend.
GEAR'd UP for Friday!!
Seniors
You have until tomorrow to turn in your Promise Scholarship application. Must have your FAFSA completed as well. Don't miss out on all that free money!!!!!
SAT Bootcamp has been rescheduled for Monday, March 2nd from noon to 3 pm.
Thank you to the students who filled out the student GEAR UP survey! The student winner of the $20 Taco Bell Gift card was Brayden Scarberry Congratulations!!!
WV Invests:
No Tuition? No Kidding!
West Virginia Invests covers your tuition to any state Community and Technical College (CTC) for your certificate or associate’s degree in an in-demand, high-paying field.
In just 16-24 months, you can get the skills and training you need to launch into the job market faster and bring home a better paycheck sooner.
https://www.cfwv.com/finan.../wv-invests-grant/how-it-works/
#GEARUPworks
February 26th: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tour the career center and learn about the programs offered with MountWest.
Check out the Adult Programs offered as well!
State Testing. 7th & 8th Graders. State testing will be May 8th - 15th. Please make sure your do not schedule any Dr appointments or other appointments during the State Testing week. It is important the students be here that week for consistency. Thank you for understanding.
Seniors. Promise scholarship deadline is March 1st. You must have your Promise application and FAFSA completed by March 1st. Financial Aid workshop is Tuesday, February 24th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Hannan High School.
Also, WV Invests covers your tuition to any state Community and Technical College for your certificate or associates degree in an in demand high paying field.
1. 10th - 12th Graders. SAT Boot Camp. Next Monday. Sign up in the office. Will help with taking the SAT and possibly boost your scores.
2. FAFSA Workshop. Next Tuesday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Be sure to register. See below to register.
3. Teen Institute. Field Trip for 7th - 9th Grades. Permission slips are in the office and due back by March 3rd.
4. Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC). Field Trip - 10th 12th graders. March 31st. Permission slips are in the office and due back by March 20th.
The 3rd Nine weeks is ending soon.
We know mornings can be tough —but consistent attendance helps students feel confident, connected, and ready to learn.
Our attendance rate is 94.2 %
Let's finish out these Nine weeks strong!
This week is Random Act of Kindness Week!
So, we put up a bulletin board in the cafeteria to encourage our students to commit random acts of kindness.
There are blank hearts on the table so the students can fill out their Random Act of Kindness (RAK) and post it to the board!
RAK can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. RAK helps foster social connection and a sense of belonging. Kindness can also be contagious. People who receive RAK are more than likely to pass it on.
Regular RAK can lead to "helpers high" releasing neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine which results in positive feelings of satisfaction and well being! RAK can also lower stress levels, improve relationships and enhance overall mental health!
So let's do it! Let's Commit Random Acts of Kindness this week and have the "feel goods"!
