Granite Falls advances to state tourney
Granite Falls defeats Lakewood 7-4 in District 1 semifinal game to clinch 2A state tournament berth for fourth straight year. It was touch and go for a while, but in the end the Granite Falls softball team did what it has been doing all season. The Herald reported the story->

Tigers sweep Cedarcrest, clinch league championship
The Granite Falls softball team had two goals on Tuesday afternoon: Clinch the Cascade Conference title and do it on Senior Night. Both goals were accomplished. The Herald reported the story->

Timeout with Jakob Sprague, Granite Falls track and field
Herald reporter David Krueger pulls Jakob Sprague out of class to talk about his potential salutatorian speech, his first year of track and fields and a very successful food drive. The Herald reported the story->

Granite Falls doesn't let up: Tigers score seven runs on 10 hits, defeat Red Wolves
It took more than half the season for the weather to cooperate and allow the Granite Falls and Cedarcrest softball teams - the two squads atop of the Cascade Conference - to play each other for the first time in 2012. The Heard reported the story->

Students qualify for national FBLA
High School students Aakash Sethi, Katelyn Campbell, and Pooja Sethi qualified for the national Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition that will be held the end of June in San Antonio, Texas. Read more here-> FBLA students make national competition. The Herald reported the story->

School Winners
Granite Falls eco car teams finish strong; Top Granite Falls juniors receive honors. The Herald reported the story->

Making a statement: Tigers hope to make a fourth trip to state a special one
For the Granite Falls softball team, the past three regular seasons have been filled with monumental success. The Tigers have a combined record of 54-6 in the regular season in those years and with the, three straight 2A state tournament appearances. The Herald reported the story->

Kindergarten registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2012/2013 school year is open for all students that will be five on or before August 31, 2012. Registration packets are available from Mountain Way or Monte Cristo Elementary schools or forms are available here. A birth certificate and immunization documentation are required for registration.   For more information, contact Mountain Way Elementary at 360.691.7719 or Monte Cristo Elementary at 360.691.7718.

Change a child's life: become a mentor!
The Granite Falls Mentor Program is a valuable tool for helping young people live up to their potential and discover the best in themselves.  The program is in its eighth year and is currently looking for adult volunteers in the community to meet one day per week for 45 minutes with a child to promote positive self-esteem and connections to school and academic success.  Email Wendy Beach at wbeach@gfalls.wednet.edu for further information.

High School scholarship, programs, and events
Information on available scholarships for seniors, career planning for all students and much more relating to high school and beyond is here.