Granite Falls grad sets her own destiny
Kirsten Kramer is doing what she's done for years - working hard and making her own solid choices. While many teens scramble for employment, this 2009 GFHS graduate juggles two jobs. "You're not defined by the things that happen to you, but by the things you make happen," Kirsten said. The Herald reported the story->

Board approves Strategic Plan
The school board approved a five-year strategic plan at its June 17 Board meeting. The plan focus is on the instructional core, which includes the connection between teachers' knowledge and skill, students' engagement in their own learning, and academically challenging content. Read more here->

Achievements and awards ... updated 6/15
We are proud of our staff members and students for outstanding accomplishments in and out of the classroom. For a review of the 08-09 achievements, read more here->

District names employees of the year
Tracy Land and Viki Perrault were named the 2008-09 Employees of the Year at an all-staff awards presentation June 16. For more information on Tracy and Viki, read more here->

Granite Falls retools school
Work is expected to begin soon on a project to upgrade the old Granite Falls High School for middle school students. The Herald reported the story->

Spring sports awards
The GFHS spring sports season was full of notable accomplishments by our student-athletes. Read more here->

Congratulations Class of 2009!
The Class of 2009 has officially joined the ranks of "alumni". Students earned numerous awards and over $375k in scholarships. The graduation program and Class List is here; college acceptances, awards, and scholarships are posted here.

Summer hours for Administration Office 
Beginning the week of July 6, the Admin Office will be open Monday-Thursday, 6 am - 4 pm (closed Fridays). Regular Monday-Friday office hours will resume the week of August 17.

2009-10 participation fee structure
Due to funding cuts from the state and declining enrollment, the school board has approved participation fees for athletic programs beginning fall 2009. This is just one of many programs or services that have been altered to make the necessary budget reductions. Others include reducing staff, moving to an "all day, every other day" kindergarten program, and transportation route changes. The fees, which are effective for 2009-10, are posted here (pdf).