Some of our 3rd-grade students enjoyed a trip to the Greenwood Foundation today. They learned about hibernation, torpor, adaptations, and so much more. They also enjoyed a snowshoeing walk!
Thank you to everyone who planned and attended our Math Mania event last night. We had a great time. Thank you to our local sponsors, Tinker's Junction, BC Pizza, Goodale's, Our Town Coffee, 7-11, and Grayling Coffee & Tea Co, who donated gift cards for our raffle.
Today, nine high school students came to the elementary school as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. They read with students, ate lunch with them, and had some fun too! Watching our oldest learners interact with our youngest learners is so fun!
Congratulations to this week's Viking Victors, Emmitt S, Briella G, Lilith H, Sawyer B (not pictured), Margaret B, and Laila G. Way to go, Vikings!
Congratulations to this week's Viking Victors, Margaret G, Myleigh H, Seth H, Keith R, and Hayden K. Way to go, Vikings!
The cold could not stop us from walking to school! Thanks to everyone who participated in January's Walk and Roll to School Day.
Congratulations to our 2nd- and 3rd-grade Vikings of the Month for showing the character trait of self-control. Way to go, Vikings!
Congratulations to our 4th-grade Vikings of the Month for showing the character trait of self-control. Way to go, Vikings!
Congratulations to this week's Viking Victors: Ruby H, Felix A, Dana V, and Bryan W (not pictured: Krystal B and Fiona K). Way to go Vikings!
For the second year in a row, Grayling Elementary School has been designated as a Tree Campus K-12 for our work at our district's School Forest.
As part of the Arbor Day Foundation, Tree Campus K-12 recognizes schools that lead the way in tree stewardship. When you make trees part of your curriculum and your campus, you make your school a better place to learn and live.
Congratulations to this week's Viking Victors: Weston K, Tatum T, William N, Kinsey B (not pictured), Annabelle C, and Dellan S. Way to go, Vikings!
Congratulations to our art show winners:
Gold level - Jack Chilcote, Aubrey Albert, Kaylee Golnick
Silver level - Davah Griffiths, Rory Jansen, Macie Taylor, Clementine Ertel, paisley King
Bronze level - Ember Hardy (not pictured), Adriana Kopja, Morgan Kogelman, Isabelle Rogers, Jessie Griffiths
Congratulations to this year's Halloween door decorating contest winners:
Honorary first place to Mr. Josh for always going above and beyond
1st place: Mrs. Williams
2nd place: Mrs. Krey
3rd place: Mrs. Walters
4th place: Mrs. Dole
5th place tie: Mrs. McKellip/Mrs. Hurlin and Mrs. Ranville
Thank you to everyone who participated!
Congratulations to Mrs. Holmes' class for winning third place in the cooperative art project category. The art projects were on display at the GPA craft fair, and patrons could vote on their favorites! Huge thanks to everyone who voted and to Mrs. McKellip, who organized the event participation for our students.
Congratulations to Ms. Hatfield's class for winning second place in the whole class art project category. The art projects were on display at the GPA craft fair, and patrons could vote on their favorites! Huge thanks to everyone who voted and to Mrs. McKellip, who organized the event participation for our students.
Congratulations to this week's Viking Victors: Melody L (not pictured), Maisie S, Thomas G, Ada P, and Nola J. Way to go, Vikings!
Congratulations to Mr. Hirsch's class's paper quilt project, which won first place in the whole class art project category. The art projects were on display at the GPA craft fair, and patrons could vote on their favorites! Huge hanks to everyone who voted and to Mrs. McKellip, who organized the event participation for our students.
Congratulations to our "Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin" contest winners. Students submitted their best guesses, and Karlee Bonesteel guessed correctly at 172 pounds. Mason Letts came in a close second at 170 pounds. Both students received McDonald's gift cards and get the opportunity to take home a VERY BIG pumpkin! Thank you to the Potters, local farmers who donated the pumpkins.
Congratulations to this week's Viking Victors: Emmitt S, Carter V, Josie P, Tate M-D, Lincoln S, and Ava I. Way to go Vikings!
Mrs. Hatfield's class celebrated another Good Looking Wednesday today. They'd love for everyone to join in!