Today, two of our senior students organized and delivered a "Missing Man Table Ceremony and Honor" in recognition of National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Day. We are proud of the thoughtfulness in their recognition of this day. Thank you Abigail and Caedin! #KnightsPride
Join the Silver Knights Nation for Silver and Black Day on Friday!!! #SilverKnightsNation #KnightsPride
To our school community: We will be hosting our first Local School Improvement Council meeting for the 2024-2025 school year on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30pm in the main office of TCHS. If you are interested in being a participating member of the LSIC, please contact the school. #KnightsPride
Today is WV School Service Personnel Day! We would like to extend a huge thank you to each and every one of our school service personnel from bus drivers and cafeteria workers to custodians, aides, and office staff! Thank you for all that you do!
Attention Silver Knights Nation: Join us for Fancy Thursday golf style, to celebrate the Silver Knights Golf Team. #KnightsPride
FBLA members are using the heat press to make shirts. They will be starting a school store in the near future, so be on the lookout for Knights gear!
Ticket information for Girls Soccer @ John Marshall on 9/23/24.
Today is Constitution Day! We celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution and the impact that moment has had in history and still today. Throughout the past week many classes have put a focus on the build up to this day in history. #KnightsPride
Last week as part of "Celebrate Freedom Week" students in Mrs. Stephen's flex time created patriotic art projects during their time in class! #KnightsPride
TCHS will be using Treering company for our yearbooks this year! You will need to create a login. Please use the student's email and legal name. This will help us with organizing purchases. Note: you will be able to add two free pages of your choice to your own yearbook!
Tickets for Friday night's Varsity Football Game are available online. See the attached flyer for details.
WATCH LIVE:
2024 WV Oil & Gas Festival Marching Band Competition
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This past week many of our students had the great opportunity to participate in a career and technical education exploration program through virtual reality! A big thank you to our friends at NUSkool Scholars for providing this opportunity! We look forward to having them back this week to continue the program with more students at TCHS! #KnightsPride
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From the Office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Gov. Justice directs West Virginia Fusion Center, Department of Homeland Security, partner agencies to investigate threats of violence to WV schools
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Fusion Center to act as the central repository for all threats of violence received at more than 45 schools in West Virginia. The Governor also directed state agencies to act in a coordinated manner to diligently investigate social media posts and warnings circulating in communities across the state.
“We will tenaciously pursue these bad actors and anyone creating an unsafe environment for our children. I just won't tolerate it. Not for one instant,” Gov. Justice said. “Each and every one of these threats will be investigated and all our resources are working together to protect our students, our schools, and our communities.”
The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies are aware of and working with local, state, and federal partners to monitor and investigate all leads and information received.
A call was held earlier today with school superintendents from across the state to discuss the threats, ongoing response, and safety measures and protocols in place with local schools. Homeland Security also assured that if additional resources are needed in specific counties, the state can provide support and facilitate connections as necessary.
“We are working with local, county, regional, state, and federal authorities to investigate and address these threats,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Mark Sorsaia. “As we fulfill our mission to protect our students, teachers, and staff and coordinate our response and investigation with local and federal authorities, we ask the public to share any and all information they may have regarding these threats.”
Threats early in the school year are not uncommon. Each instance is taken very seriously and punishable by strict disciplinary measures, including possible suspension, expulsion, and legal consequences. The school safety unit takes all threats seriously and supports zero tolerance when dealing with threats to schools.
The West Virginia Fusion Center, under the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, will continue coordinating response efforts and investigations at the state level.
“Our ongoing priority is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our students and communities,” said Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Rob Cunningham. “We will continue our investigation of each event and are prepared to respond if needed. We ask the community to download our emergency response phone app and assist us in keeping our communities safe.”
The community is encouraged to report any and all types of threats by calling 911 and utilizing the My Mobile Witness reporting app.
"These threats are incredibly disruptive to student learning and well-being," said State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt. "We implore our families and communities to work with their local law enforcement agencies or school safety officers to report suspicious activities. Students deserve to attend schools where they feel safe and can learn in a productive and nurturing environment."
The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Reporting a Threat
The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security reminds all West Virginians to immediately call 911 if there is an immediate danger or law enforcement intervention is necessary.
Additionally, West Virginia has partnered with My Mobile Witness to implement a “see something, send something” reporting system that can be completed on a smartphone or other mobile device. All West Virginians are encouraged to participate in this initiative by downloading the free See, Send application from the App Store or Google Play.
My Mobile Witness is also compatible with web-based reporting and is not strictly for cell phone use. Once the app is downloaded to a device, users will be prompted to enter their first and last name (though any reporting can be done anonymously, if the user prefers), their phone number, and then select a state of residence. Once those fields are entered, the app will be ready to use. The user may submit tips for “Crime/Suspicious Activity” or “School Threat or Safety Issues,” and they may also request help for “Suicide or Addiction.”
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Silver Knights Nation, come out tonight and support the Lady Knights Volleyball team as they host Williamstown at 6:00. Wear your black and come support a great group of young ladies! #SilverKnightsNation #KnightsPride
Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We honor the lives lost and the brave individuals who acted as first responders to save the lives of others. May we never forget.
Today we had the opportunity to recognize, award, and celebrate some great student achievements for the class of 2025! As part of our incentive program for SAT achievement six students were awarded a TV or mini-fridge through a drawing as part of the overall success on the SAT last spring. The class of 2025 as a whole exceeded the state average in both Math and English while increasing their PSAT scores by 58 points! For their efforts, the entire senior class will get to enjoy a school day trip in the future! Also, we have had several students who have already made the ultimate commitment to serve in a branch of the U.S. military following graduation! Congratulations and best of luck to Devin, Isaac, Caedin, and Gabe! We look forward to more great things to come from the class of 2025. #KnightsPride
The WVEIS Parent Portal has replaced Livegrades. Follow the attached instructions to sign in for PARENT access. If you have any issues, call 304-758-8661.
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This week is "Celebrate Freedom Week". During "Celebrate Freedom Week" students will further their education about the sacrifices made for freedom in the founding of our country and the values on which our country was founded. #KnightsPride
