🎶 High Notes and Higher Achievements at the Regional Band Festival!
Last week, our Griffin Band served as a powerful reminder of what middle schoolers are truly capable of when given the opportunity and support to succeed.
We are beyond thrilled to announce that Griffin received straight Superior ratings—the highest mark possible—from every single judge! 🏆
Griffin is incredibly proud of Band Director Jennifer Palmer and her students!
#GriffinGrizzlies #GriffinBand #MiddleSchoolMusic #SuperiorRatings #GoGrizzlies
Ready to join the Griffin Grizzlies family? 🐾 It’s officially time to get your little ones signed up for Kindergarten!
We can't wait to see those new faces on the big yellow bus. 🚌✨
Grab your spot here:
👉 https://www.griffinschool.us/page/choice-transfer-portal
We also have our Kindergarten Kick-Off event on April 30th! Please RSVP here:
➡️ https://forms.gle/UFabnrHj8qSpUqLN9
Questions? Give us a roar at 360-866-2515! 🐻
We can't wait to see those new faces on the big yellow bus. 🚌✨
Grab your spot here:
👉 https://www.griffinschool.us/page/choice-transfer-portal
We also have our Kindergarten Kick-Off event on April 30th! Please RSVP here:
➡️ https://forms.gle/UFabnrHj8qSpUqLN9
Questions? Give us a roar at 360-866-2515! 🐻
I am bursting with Griffin pride today! 🌟
Mrs. Stottlemyre officially welcomed 18 incredible new inductees into the Griffin National Junior Honor Society. Watching these students pledge themselves to the pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship reminds me why our community is so special.
Join me in congratulating our newest NJHS scholars! 🎓✨
~Superintendent Kirsten Rue
#RuesWrap #GriffinPride #NJHS #FutureLeaders #GriffinGreatness
Mrs. Stottlemyre officially welcomed 18 incredible new inductees into the Griffin National Junior Honor Society. Watching these students pledge themselves to the pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship reminds me why our community is so special.
Join me in congratulating our newest NJHS scholars! 🎓✨
~Superintendent Kirsten Rue
#RuesWrap #GriffinPride #NJHS #FutureLeaders #GriffinGreatness
Get ready for a night of discovery! 🧪✨ Our Griffin PTO Science Fair is happening tonight, and we can't wait to see the incredible projects our Grizzlies have been working on.
Whether you're coming to support a young scientist or just want to see some "explosive" creativity, we'll see you there!
📅 Event Details
When: Tonight, April 17
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Griffin School
Don't miss out on the fun! Let's celebrate our students' hard work and curiosity! 🐾
#GriffinGrizzlies #ScienceFair #STEM #SupportOurStudents #PTOLife
Whether you're coming to support a young scientist or just want to see some "explosive" creativity, we'll see you there!
📅 Event Details
When: Tonight, April 17
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Griffin School
Don't miss out on the fun! Let's celebrate our students' hard work and curiosity! 🐾
#GriffinGrizzlies #ScienceFair #STEM #SupportOurStudents #PTOLife
🐻 Last Call for Griffin Grizzly Swag!
The clock is ticking, Grizzlies! Steamboat Customs has knocked it out of the park with this year’s gear, but the shop is closing its doors soon.
Whether you need a fresh hoodie or a new favorite tee, now is the time to grab your Griffin Grizzly Swag before it’s gone for good!
⏰ THE DEADLINE:
Friday, April 17 @ Midnight
🛒 ORDER HERE:
👉 https://pci.jotform.com/form/260838208083156
Secure your order now and show that Grizzly pride! 🐾
#GriffinGrizzlies #SteamboatCustoms #GrizzlyPride #LastCall #SwagAlert
The clock is ticking, Grizzlies! Steamboat Customs has knocked it out of the park with this year’s gear, but the shop is closing its doors soon.
Whether you need a fresh hoodie or a new favorite tee, now is the time to grab your Griffin Grizzly Swag before it’s gone for good!
⏰ THE DEADLINE:
Friday, April 17 @ Midnight
🛒 ORDER HERE:
👉 https://pci.jotform.com/form/260838208083156
Secure your order now and show that Grizzly pride! 🐾
#GriffinGrizzlies #SteamboatCustoms #GrizzlyPride #LastCall #SwagAlert
Bullseyes on the board and in the classroom! 🎯📚
We are beyond proud of our Griffin School Archery Team for their stellar performance at the WA State Tournament this past weekend. Out of 51 competing archers, an amazing 48 shot a personal best!
A huge shoutout to our individual state leaders:
🏹Ameelya Keesler: 1st Place (MS Girls Bullseye) & 2nd Place (3D).
🏹Jaxson Morgan: 5th Place (MS Boys 3D).
Both have officially qualified for Nationals!
The biggest win of the weekend? Griffin took home the State Academic Archers Award. With 85% of our team on the Honor Roll—the highest percentage in the state—these students are proving that excellence happens everywhere.
Way to go, Grizzlies 🐾
#GriffinArchery #StudentAthletes #StateChampions #NationalBound #GoGrizzzlies
We are beyond proud of our Griffin School Archery Team for their stellar performance at the WA State Tournament this past weekend. Out of 51 competing archers, an amazing 48 shot a personal best!
A huge shoutout to our individual state leaders:
🏹Ameelya Keesler: 1st Place (MS Girls Bullseye) & 2nd Place (3D).
🏹Jaxson Morgan: 5th Place (MS Boys 3D).
Both have officially qualified for Nationals!
The biggest win of the weekend? Griffin took home the State Academic Archers Award. With 85% of our team on the Honor Roll—the highest percentage in the state—these students are proving that excellence happens everywhere.
Way to go, Grizzlies 🐾
#GriffinArchery #StudentAthletes #StateChampions #NationalBound #GoGrizzzlies
💸 A True "Bite of Reality" for Our Students!
Our Griffin 7th and 8th graders traded their backpacks for briefcases today! In this hands-on financial literacy simulation, students stepped into the shoes of adults to navigate the highs and lows of personal finance.
🧠 What They Learned:
The Career Leap: Each student was assigned a specific job, complete with a monthly salary and "real-life" debt.
Budgeting 101: Students had to manage their monthly income while facing essential expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation.
Making Tough Choices: Students visited various stations to allocate their funds, learning quickly that those "wants" (like dining out) can disappear fast when the "needs" (like bills) come knocking!
A huge thank you to OURCU (Our Community Credit Union) who helped bring this simulation to life. We’re so proud of our students for tackling these adult responsibilities with curiosity and grit!
#GriffinMiddleSchool #BiteOfReality #FinancialLiteracy #FutureLeaders #LifeSkills #GoGrizzlies #OURCU
Our Griffin 7th and 8th graders traded their backpacks for briefcases today! In this hands-on financial literacy simulation, students stepped into the shoes of adults to navigate the highs and lows of personal finance.
🧠 What They Learned:
The Career Leap: Each student was assigned a specific job, complete with a monthly salary and "real-life" debt.
Budgeting 101: Students had to manage their monthly income while facing essential expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation.
Making Tough Choices: Students visited various stations to allocate their funds, learning quickly that those "wants" (like dining out) can disappear fast when the "needs" (like bills) come knocking!
A huge thank you to OURCU (Our Community Credit Union) who helped bring this simulation to life. We’re so proud of our students for tackling these adult responsibilities with curiosity and grit!
#GriffinMiddleSchool #BiteOfReality #FinancialLiteracy #FutureLeaders #LifeSkills #GoGrizzlies #OURCU
Community Opportunity!
What a day to be a Grizzly! 🐾 Yesterday was packed with energy, achievement, and a whole lot of whipped cream.
We kicked things off by celebrating our rockstars with the Quality Work & Behavior awards, followed by some high-stakes competition in the Staff/Student Peep Relay! 🐥 The Griffin Drill Team absolutely crushed their performance, keeping the energy sky-high.
To top it all off, our top fundraisers for the American Heart Association got their "sweet" revenge by throwing pies at some very brave staff members! 🥧 High fives to everyone who participated and donated to such a great cause.
#GriffinGrizzlies #GrizzlyPride #AmericanHeartAssociation #SchoolSpirit #PieInTheFace
We kicked things off by celebrating our rockstars with the Quality Work & Behavior awards, followed by some high-stakes competition in the Staff/Student Peep Relay! 🐥 The Griffin Drill Team absolutely crushed their performance, keeping the energy sky-high.
To top it all off, our top fundraisers for the American Heart Association got their "sweet" revenge by throwing pies at some very brave staff members! 🥧 High fives to everyone who participated and donated to such a great cause.
#GriffinGrizzlies #GrizzlyPride #AmericanHeartAssociation #SchoolSpirit #PieInTheFace
April 1, 2026: Reminder for Griffin students that attend STAC for enrichment!
Community Opportunity!
Today, our 7th-grade students had the profound honor of hosting Ingrid Steppic, a speaker from the Holocaust Center for Humanity. Ingrid shared her family’s incredible "legacy of rescue," a story of courage and humanity that left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. 🕊️
Ingrid told the story of her parents, Jan and Nel Kanis, who were recognized by Israel in 1971 as "Righteous Among the Nations." During the Nazi occupation of Holland, Jan used his position as a post office manager to intercept mail and join the Dutch Underground. Together, they risked everything to organize hiding places and save the lives of approximately 40 Jewish refugees.
Even after Jan was arrested for his resistance activities and sent to the Dachau concentration camp, the family’s commitment to doing what was right never wavered.
Ingrid’s visit reminded us all of the Holocaust Center’s mission: Educate. Inspire. Take Action. Her parents’ bravery serves as a timeless reminder that even in the darkest times, individuals have the power to stand up for others and change the course of history.
Thank you, Ingrid, for sharing your family’s history and inspiring our students to be "Upstanders" in their own communities. 🕯️✨
#HolocaustEducation #LegacyOfRescue #RighteousAmongTheNations #InspireChange #Upstander #HistoryMatters #HolocaustCenterForHumanity
Ingrid told the story of her parents, Jan and Nel Kanis, who were recognized by Israel in 1971 as "Righteous Among the Nations." During the Nazi occupation of Holland, Jan used his position as a post office manager to intercept mail and join the Dutch Underground. Together, they risked everything to organize hiding places and save the lives of approximately 40 Jewish refugees.
Even after Jan was arrested for his resistance activities and sent to the Dachau concentration camp, the family’s commitment to doing what was right never wavered.
Ingrid’s visit reminded us all of the Holocaust Center’s mission: Educate. Inspire. Take Action. Her parents’ bravery serves as a timeless reminder that even in the darkest times, individuals have the power to stand up for others and change the course of history.
Thank you, Ingrid, for sharing your family’s history and inspiring our students to be "Upstanders" in their own communities. 🕯️✨
#HolocaustEducation #LegacyOfRescue #RighteousAmongTheNations #InspireChange #Upstander #HistoryMatters #HolocaustCenterForHumanity
Community Opportunity!
Giving back never looked so good! ❤️ Last week, our National Junior Honor Society students spent time volunteering at the local food bank. From sorting donations to packing essentials, these students are proof that you’re never too young to make a big impact in your community. So proud of their hard work and leadership!
#NJHS #CommunityService #GriffinMiddleSchool #FutureLeaders #GoGrizzlies
#NJHS #CommunityService #GriffinMiddleSchool #FutureLeaders #GoGrizzlies
🌈 Feeling lucky to be a Grizzly today! 🍀
Our hallways have been transformed into a green wonderland as the Green Grizzlies celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style! From leprechaun sightings (we found the paw prints to prove it! 🐾) to some seriously impressive rainbow art, the spirit of the Irish is alive and well at Griffin School.
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful St. Patrick's Day filled with luck, laughter, and maybe a little bit of gold! ✨
#GriffinGrizzlies #StPatricksDay #LuckyToBeAGrizzly #GreenGrizzlies #GriffinSchool #PotOfGold
Our hallways have been transformed into a green wonderland as the Green Grizzlies celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style! From leprechaun sightings (we found the paw prints to prove it! 🐾) to some seriously impressive rainbow art, the spirit of the Irish is alive and well at Griffin School.
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful St. Patrick's Day filled with luck, laughter, and maybe a little bit of gold! ✨
#GriffinGrizzlies #StPatricksDay #LuckyToBeAGrizzly #GreenGrizzlies #GriffinSchool #PotOfGold
Don't miss out! 🌈 We still have spots available for our Free Child Find Screenings & Kindergarten Registration this Thursday!
If you have a child (birth through 5 years old) or an incoming TK/Kindergartner, this is the perfect opportunity to ensure they are school-ready and thriving.
🗓️ Event Details:
When: This Thursday, March 19, 2026
Where: Griffin School Gym
📞 How to Register:
Spots are filling up, so call us today to schedule your appointment:
360-866-5911
🎒 Registering for Kindergarten? This is a great time to get registered at Griffin.
Please remember to bring:
-Birth Certificate
-Immunization Record
-Two Proofs of Residency
#GriffinGrizzlies #ChildFind #KindergartenRegistration #EarlyChildhoodEducation #GriffinSchoolDistrict
If you have a child (birth through 5 years old) or an incoming TK/Kindergartner, this is the perfect opportunity to ensure they are school-ready and thriving.
🗓️ Event Details:
When: This Thursday, March 19, 2026
Where: Griffin School Gym
📞 How to Register:
Spots are filling up, so call us today to schedule your appointment:
360-866-5911
🎒 Registering for Kindergarten? This is a great time to get registered at Griffin.
Please remember to bring:
-Birth Certificate
-Immunization Record
-Two Proofs of Residency
#GriffinGrizzlies #ChildFind #KindergartenRegistration #EarlyChildhoodEducation #GriffinSchoolDistrict
Ready to join the Griffin Grizzlies? 🐾 If you live outside the district but want your child to experience everything Griffin School has to offer, it’s time to start the Choice Transfer process for the 2026-27 school year!
Here is your quick guide to getting started:
1. Request Your Transfer 📲
The first step happens through the OSPI Portal. You must request a release from your "home" district.
Round 1: March 15 – April 30, 2026 (Results sent this school year)
Round 2: May 1 – August 20, 2026 (Results sent by the start of next school year)
2. Connect with Griffin 🏫
New students only: Once you've started the portal process, you'll need to complete the Griffin Enrollment Questionnaire and schedule a "meet & greet" tour to get to know our campus and community!
3. Watch for Updates 📩
You will receive your official acceptance or denial notice directly through the OSPI Portal.
Important Reminders:
Annual Requirement: Choice Transfer requests must be submitted every year, even for returning students.
Space & Policy: Decisions are based on available space and Board Policy 3141.
Our Vision: We are a place where students thrive, feel valued, and shape a better world.
Ready to apply? Scan the QR codes on the flyer or head to the OSPI Portal to begin Round 1 today!
#GriffinSchool #GriffinGrizzlies #ChoiceTransfer #SchoolEnrollment #JoinTheGriffinFamily
Here is your quick guide to getting started:
1. Request Your Transfer 📲
The first step happens through the OSPI Portal. You must request a release from your "home" district.
Round 1: March 15 – April 30, 2026 (Results sent this school year)
Round 2: May 1 – August 20, 2026 (Results sent by the start of next school year)
2. Connect with Griffin 🏫
New students only: Once you've started the portal process, you'll need to complete the Griffin Enrollment Questionnaire and schedule a "meet & greet" tour to get to know our campus and community!
3. Watch for Updates 📩
You will receive your official acceptance or denial notice directly through the OSPI Portal.
Important Reminders:
Annual Requirement: Choice Transfer requests must be submitted every year, even for returning students.
Space & Policy: Decisions are based on available space and Board Policy 3141.
Our Vision: We are a place where students thrive, feel valued, and shape a better world.
Ready to apply? Scan the QR codes on the flyer or head to the OSPI Portal to begin Round 1 today!
#GriffinSchool #GriffinGrizzlies #ChoiceTransfer #SchoolEnrollment #JoinTheGriffinFamily
Community Opportunity!
Stay safe and warm, Grizzlies! ❄️ Due to the weather conditions today, March 13, please take note of the following schedule changes:
📢 Important Updates for Today:
Transportation: All buses are currently running on Snow Routes.
After School: All after-school activities have been canceled.
PTO Event: The Arts Walk has been postponed. Please mark your calendars for the new date: March 27, 2026.
#GriffinGrizzlies #SchoolUpdate #WinterIsStillHere #StaySafe🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
📢 Important Updates for Today:
Transportation: All buses are currently running on Snow Routes.
After School: All after-school activities have been canceled.
PTO Event: The Arts Walk has been postponed. Please mark your calendars for the new date: March 27, 2026.
#GriffinGrizzlies #SchoolUpdate #WinterIsStillHere #StaySafe🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Stop the "paws" and celebrate! 🐾 Our TK students are officially 101 Days Smarter! We’ve spotted so much growth, laughter, and learning since the first day of school. Way to go, little Grizzlies! 🐻❤️
#101DaysSmarter #GriffinGrizzlies #TKLearning #DalmatianDay #SchoolMilestones #GriffinSchool #GoGrizzlies #TransitionalKindergarten
#101DaysSmarter #GriffinGrizzlies #TKLearning #DalmatianDay #SchoolMilestones #GriffinSchool #GoGrizzlies #TransitionalKindergarten
