Yesterday’s annual Senior Luncheon was an absolute masterclass in community spirit! From the kindergarteners to our senior guests, the energy in the room was unmatched.
Here’s how our amazing students made the day unforgettable:
🥞 Five-Star Service: Our National Junior Honor Society members did a phenomenal job as the afternoon's servers!
🎶 Live Performances: Guests were treated to a stellar performance by the 7th-grade band. Our kindergarteners sang their hearts out and hand-delivered custom artwork to each guest.
🎨 Art & Creativity: Beautiful student artwork and projects lined the walls.
🍪 Pen Pal Visits: Our 6th-grade pen pals dropped by to chat and share cookies with their senior friends.
💐 Surprise Giveaways: Beautiful flower baskets were raffled off to some very happy winners!
A huge shoutout to the Griffin School Foundation for hosting, to Urraco for generously donating the coffee, and to the Grizzly Grill for their amazing meal! It truly takes a village, and we love ours!
#GriffinPride #SeniorLuncheon #GriffinSchoolFoundation #CommunitySpirit #Intergenerational #ThankYouUrraco #GrizzlyGrill
🐾 Huge Shoutout to One of Our Own Grizzlies! 🐻
We are incredibly proud of one of our amazing Grizzly students who has organized a community event for her Girl Scout Silver Award project! 🥈✨
Let's show our support and help protect our environment at the same time! 🌲🦉
🔋 "Skip the Bin: Turn Your Batteries In!"
Throwing away batteries can be dangerous for our environment and a fire hazard in regular trash bins. Bring them to this special collection event instead!
📅 Date: Thursday, May 28
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Griffin School (6530 33rd Avenue NW, Olympia, WA)
🎉 What’s Happening at the Event?
👋 Meet Woodsy Owl in person!
🚐 Explore the education trailer to learn about sustainability.
🔋 Drop off your old batteries safely and responsibly.
Let’s come out in full force to support her hard work and keep our community green. See you there, Grizzlies! 🐾♻️
#GrizzlyPride #GirlScoutSilverAward #SkipTheBin #GoGrizzlies #OlympiaWA #GriffinSchool
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on the following days:
- Friday, May 22: Unused Snow Make-Up Day ❄️
- Monday, May 25: Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Enjoy the extra-long four-day weekend, stay safe, and we will see everyone back in class on Tuesday, May 26! 🐻❤️
#GriffinGrizzlies #GriffinSchool #LongWeekend #MemorialDay2026
We were so lucky to host the amazing Miho & Diego Duo for an immersive "Musical Trip Around the World." Our students didn't just listen—they jumped right in! Throughout the day, every student had the chance to participate, learning everything from Japanese Taiko drumming to the rhythms of the Andean quena and the marimba.
Miho and Diego’s unique blend of Latino, Japanese, and American traditions brought so much energy to our halls. It was inspiring to see our students exploring new languages, trying out rare instruments, and discovering the power of cultural connection through music.
Huge thanks to Miho and Diego for sharing your talent and heritage with us! 🎶✨
#GriffinSchool #MihoAndDiego #GlobalRhythms #MusicEducation #CulturalExchange #GriffinPride #Taiko #Marimba #MusicalTripAroundTheWorld
🎉 Only 1 week to go! 🎉
We are looking forward to the Senior 55+ Luncheon next Tuesday, May 19th! This event is hosted by the Griffin School Foundation, featuring the Grizzly Grill and Griffin students! Please join us for food, student art & music, and speakers.
Don't forget to save your spot!
✨ RSVP here: https://forms.gle/oZzWYN3HDDjS14kG6
📞 Or call us at: 360-866-5909
We can't wait to see you there! 🐻
#GriffinSchool #SeniorLuncheon #Community #GrizzlyGrill #GriffinSchoolFoundation
Adventure Awaits at Camp Read-A-Lot! 🏕️
2nd graders are counting down to the end of the school year with the alphabet! For today’s Letter C theme, their classrooms were transformed into Camp Read-A-Lot. 📚✨
I had a blast visiting our young explorers. From cozy tents and flashlights to "Camp Counselor" Jenson leading the way, the creativity was off the charts. We even had a surprise visit from Gus, who couldn't resist joining the fun! 🐻
It’s moments like these that make learning such a great adventure for our Grizzlies.
Happy Camping! 🐾🌲
~Superintendent Rue
#RuesWrap #GriffinGrizzlies #2ndGrade #AlphabetCountdown #CampReadALot
Day 5 of Staff Appreciation Week did NOT disappoint! We wrapped up an incredible week with a full "Make Your Own Sandwich Bar," a dessert spread that dreams are made of, and enough raffle tickets to make our heads spin! 🎟️✨
From $50 gift cards to Hector's Tacos and 1889 Prime to beautiful jewelry and flower baskets, our staff feels truly seen and celebrated.
A massive THANK YOU to our amazing PTO. You’ve gone above and beyond to make us feel like the MVPs of Griffin! 🐾❤️
#GrizzlyPride #StaffAppreciation #BestPTOEver #FridayFinale #GriffinPTO
We are still floating on air! A massive THANK YOU to our incredible Griffin PTO for another spectacular day of treats. From the perfectly wrapped artisan sandwiches to the refreshing drinks, we are truly blown away by the beauty and deliciousness of today’s spread.
Our staff is feeling very loved (and very full)! ❤️
#GriffinGrizzlies #StaffAppreciation #BestPTOever #GrizzlyPride
Our End of Year Alphabet Countdown is officially underway, and today was all about the letter B!
From under the sea to the Magic School Bus, our 2nd-grade teachers and students really brought their favorite stories to life for Book Character Day. We had a blast seeing who would walk through the classroom doors next!
Check out some of our amazing costumes:
The Rainbow Fish 🐟 (Looking very sparkly!)
Ms. Frizzle & The Magic School Bus 🚌 (Seatbelts, everyone!)
We are so proud of our Griffin Grizzlies and their love for reading. Only 24 letters left to go! 🐾
#GriffinGrizzlies #AlphabetCountdown #BookCharacterDay #SecondGradeRocks #LastDaysOfSchool
Thank you for the constant support. We are so lucky to work in such a thoughtful community! 🥯🍎☕️
#GrizzlyPride #StaffAppreciation #BestPTO #FuelForWednesday #GoGrizzlies
Day 2 and we’re still feeling the love! 🥐✨ Our staff was whisked away to a Parisian patisserie this morning, complete with fresh croissants, a macaron tower, and a coffee bar.
A massive MERCI to our incredible Griffin PTO for spoiling us like this! We are so lucky to have such a supportive community fueling our day. ☕️
#GriffinGrizzlies #StaffAppreciation #ThankYouPTO #PatisserieVibes #GriffinPTO
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Griffin School District has received a formal Letter of Achievement from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Washington State Patrol.
This honor recognizes our transportation team’s "exceptional results" during the recent annual school bus inspections. For two years running, our team has met the strictest safety criteria to ensure our students are protected every single day.
A massive thank you to our Transportation Supervisor, Karen Lett, and our entire dedicated crew for their tireless efforts in keeping our students safe to and from school, and all their extracurricular activities. Way to go, team ~ we are so grateful for you! 🚍
✨#GriffinGrizzlies #SchoolBusSafety #GriffinTransportation #StudentSafety #GriffinSchoolDistrict
They truly went above and beyond to transform the staff lounge into a Parisian getaway to kick off Staff Appreciation Week. It’s more than just a coffee bar—it’s a reminder of how supportive our Griffin community is. We are so grateful for all the hard work that went into these details!
#TeacherAppreciation #GriffinStrong #CommunitySupport #CoffeeFirst #GriffinGrizzlies #StaffAppreciationWeek
What a magical day for the Grizzlies! ❄️✨
Huge thanks to Capital High School for hosting our entire middle school today. Our students were absolutely spellbound by your incredible performance of Frozen! From the stunning sets to the powerhouse vocals, you brought the house down (and the snow!).
We are so lucky to have such a talented high school just down the road. Thank you for the warm welcome and for inspiring our future theater stars! 🎭👏
#GriffinGrizzlies #CapitalHighSchool #FrozenTheMusical #ArtsInEducation #CommunitySupport #GrizzlyPride
Let’s hear it for the incredible team at the Griffin Grill: Aubie, Lisa, and Tawnya! These three work hard every single day to ensure our students and staff are fueled up and ready to learn. From nutritious breakfasts to creative and tasty lunches, they bring heart and flavor to everything they do.
We are so lucky to have such a dedicated crew feeding our Grizzlies! 🐻🍎
Join us in saying THANK YOU in the comments below! 👇
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #GriffinGrizzlies #FuelingStudentSuccess #HiddenHeroes #SchoolNutrition
What an incredible day at our Quality Work & Quality Behavior Assembly! It was so inspiring to see the gym filled with students who are going above and beyond to show excellence in their schoolwork and kindness in their actions.
Keep up the amazing work, Grizzlies—you make our school community shine! ❤️🐻🖤
#GriffinGrizzlies #QualityWork #QualityBehavior #GrizzlyPride #SchoolAssembly #GrizzlyGreatness
