📢 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🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
#101DaysSmarter #GriffinGrizzlies #TKLearning #DalmatianDay #SchoolMilestones #GriffinSchool #GoGrizzlies #TransitionalKindergarten
Please call: 360-866-5911 to reserve your spot 🐾 We look forward to meeting you!
#GriffinSchoolDistrict #FutureGrizzlies #SteamboatCommunity #WhereEveryoneBelongs #ChildFind
We were incredibly honored to welcome members of the Squaxin Island Tribe, who filled our gym with the powerful sounds of drumming, traditional dance, and stories of resilience. A highlight for everyone was when our students and staff were invited to join the dance—a beautiful reminder that we are all connected to this land and its history.
Thank you to the Squaxin Island Tribal members for sharing your culture and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.
Billy Frank Jr. stated: "I believe in the sun and the stars, the water, the tides, the floods, the owls, the hawks flying, the river running, the wind talking. They tell us how healthy things are. Because we and they are the same."
#BillyFrankJrDay #SquaxinIslandTribe #GriffinCommunity #Legacy #NativeHistory
We finished Kindness Week with a bang at today’s assembly! A huge thank you to CHS Coach Terry Rose and the CHS Cheerleaders for joining the pack. 📣 Coach Rose challenged us to live by the "We not Me" motto—showing up for each other, being supportive, and leading with courage every single day.
Spotted: Lots of smiles, great spirit, and a whole lot of Grizzly pride! 🐾❤️
#GrizzlyNation #KindnessMatters #SchoolSpirit #LoudAndProud #KindnessWeek2026 #GriffinSchool
Our TK students had a "knead-to-know" lesson today! Huge thanks to Ms. Tawnya from the Grizzly Grill for helping our little Grizzlies roll, sauce, and cheese their very own pizzas. It was a delicious day of hands-on learning! 🍕✨
#PizzaDay #TKLife #GrizzlyGrill #FutureChefs #GriffinGrizzlies
🎉 Big News for Griffin School District! 🏆
We are thrilled to announce that Griffin School District has been named a recipient of the 2026 State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence for Achievement!
This is the inaugural year for this prestigious state award, and Griffin is one of only 25 school districts in Washington to receive this honor for top-tier student achievement.
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) selected our district based on several key "Student Opportunity and Outcome" metrics, including:
⭐️ High-Level Academics: Success in 8th grade math and reading, 4th grade reading, and access to high school-level math in middle school.
⭐️ Student Readiness: Strong performance in kindergarten readiness and students staying on track for graduation.
⭐️ Engagement: High regular attendance and participation in Highly Capable and Dual Credit programs.
"This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment of our students, staff, families, and community to high expectations and meaningful support for every learner." — Superintendent Kirsten Rue
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal praised Griffin as an "inspiring representation" of Washington’s public schools. To celebrate this milestone, the district will soon be displaying a new commemorative banner and plaque from OSPI!
Thank you to our entire Griffin community for making this achievement possible. Together, we are building a place where students thrive, feel valued, and shape a better world.
➡️ Read our Press Release: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QGYz8_s7xN4-mytz5uaPiVu9vCxHnWGF/view?usp=sharing
➡️ View the video announcement from OSPI: https://youtu.be/zxqZbshD_Wo?si=5RFDVI95uy5KfHCA
#GriffinProud #EducationalExcellence #WAedu #StudentAchievement #GoGriffin #OSPI #GriffinGrizzlies
Finish strong, Grizzlies! 🐾 Tomorrow is the grand finale of Kindness Week: Griffin Wear Day! Wear your red and black (or your favorite Griffin gear) as we celebrate our champions at the assembly. Let’s show everyone that when we play hard and stay kind, we’re unstoppable together!
#GriffinGrizzlies #KindnessWeek2026 #WeLoveHatDay #BeKind
Our Bookmark Contest is in full swing, with so many creative designs celebrating what it means to be kind. 🏅
Today's Recap:
Today was all about Team Day! We saw everyone rocking their favorite jerseys and sports gear to remind us to "Be a Team Player!" The challenge today was to go the extra mile to include someone new—whether it was inviting a peer into a game, starting a conversation at the lunch table, or collaborating in the classroom. Way to show that Grizzly sportsmanship!
🧢 Tomorrow's Challenge:
Get ready to tip your caps! Tomorrow is Hats Off to Others day.
The Look: Wear your favorite hat to school!
The Mission: "Lend a Helping Hand!"
The Action: We are focusing on service by assembling hygiene kits to help those in need.
Together, we’re stronger! Let's keep this momentum going as we head toward our Friday assembly.
#GoGrizzlies #GriffinKidsAreKind #Team #KindnessWeek2026 #TeamPlayer #PlayHardBeKind #ReadAcrossAmerica
Griffin Cultural Night is in the works! 🌎 💫
Do you have a piece of your heritage you’d love to share? We’re looking for community members to help us bring our first Culture Night to life!
✅ Music, art, traditions etc!
✅ Open to the entire community (not just Griffin parents!)
✅ Quick & easy survey ➡ Cultural Night 2026
It is Twin/Triplet Matching Day here for Kindness Week, and we are loving all the coordinated looks! Our challenge today was to "Double the Kindness" by finding someone we don't know well and discovering something we have in common. It’s been amazing seeing the Griffin Grizzlies grow closer as a community!
🏆 Challenge for Tomorrow: Wednesday, March 4th
Get ready to huddle up, because tomorrow is Team Day!
🎽The Look: Wear your favorite sports jersey or team gear.
🎯The Mission: "Be a Team Player!" Go out of your way to include someone new in a game, a conversation at the lunch table, or a classroom activity.
🤝Let's show everyone that together, we’re stronger!
#KindnessWeek #GriffinGrizzlies #TeamPlayer #DoubleTheKindness #BeKind
It is time to welcome the next generation of Grizzlies! 🐻 If you have a little one ready to start their journey at Griffin School District, mark your calendars for our upcoming Kindergarten Registration and Child Find event: March 19, 2026.
📋 What to Bring
To complete your registration, please ensure you have the following documents ready:
✔️Birth Certificate
✔️Immunization Records
✔️2 Proofs of Residency
In addition to registration, we provide Free Professional Screenings to ensure your child is school-ready! We’ll be looking at:
⭐️Speech & Language Development
⭐️Problem-Solving & Social-Emotional Skills
⭐️Vision & Hearing Health
📞 Reserve Your Spot!
Appointments are required. Please call 360-866-5911 to schedule your time slot.
We can’t wait to meet our newest students and help them thrive, feel valued, and shape a better world! 🌈
#GriffinGrizzlies #KindergartenRegistration #ChildFind #GriffinSchoolDistrict #ClassOf2039
Today, our Grizzlies repped their favorite teams to show that while we all have different colors, we’re one big community. Our Day 1 challenge was to "Highlight Your Strengths," and it was amazing to see students drawing and writing about what makes them unique and talented.
Remember the goal for the week: Play Hard. Be Kind. Be a Team Player!
Coming up tomorrow: Get your outfits ready for Twin / Triplet Matching Day! 👯♂️ Your mission is to double the kindness by finding someone you don’t know well and discovering something you have in common.
#GriffinGrizzlies #KindnessWeek2026 #TeamPlayer #GrizzlyPride
We are so grateful for our wonderful community partners! Today, the Steamboat Peninsula Lions Club stopped by to continue their amazing annual tradition of donating dictionaries to our 3rd graders.
Seeing the excitement on their faces as they flipped through their very own books was the highlight of my week. These aren't just for the classroom—these are theirs to keep and use to explore the world of language.
Thank you, Lions Club, for investing in our Griffin Grizzlies! 🐻❤️
~Superintendent Rue
#RuesWrap #GriffinGrizzlies #CommunityPartners #LiteracyMatters #LionsClub
We had a blast at today’s Quality Work & Quality Behavior Assembly!
So proud of our students for their hard work and kind hearts. Keep soaring, Grizzlies! ❤️🖤
#GriffinGrizzlies #GrizzlyPride #SchoolAssembly #QualityWork
We had an incredible turnout for Family Math Night! It was wonderful to see our students and their families teaming up to tackle puzzles, dominate board games, and prove that math is anything but boring.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers and families who made this night such a "plus" for our community! ➕➖✖️➕
#FamilyMathNight #GriffinSchoolCommunity #STEMfun #LearningTogether #GriffinGrizzliesLoveMath
At our February 25, 2026 Board Meeting, the Griffin School District was honored to celebrate a local champion for our students: Athena O’Neill.
Athena, representing the Steamboat Peninsula branch of the Olympia Lions Club, was officially recognized for her incredible work with our weekend food bag program. Thanks to her leadership and the coordination of resources through the Lions Club, our ability to support families in need has never been stronger.
💫Why It Matters
A student who is hungry cannot focus on learning. Athena’s dedication ensures that the "safety net" for our students stays secure even when school is out for the weekend. As the Board shared:
"We are deeply grateful for Athena’s dedication to student nutrition and her tireless spirit of community service."
🤝 A Partnership for Good
This collaboration highlights the vital link between local service organizations and educational success. It’s more than just logistics—it’s about a deep-seated commitment to the health and readiness of every Griffin student.
📦 Need a Hand? We’ve Got You.
The weekend food bag program is available to all Griffin families.
✔️Confidential: Your privacy is our priority.
✔️Discreet: Bags are distributed quietly on Friday mornings.
✔️ Easy: Sign up anytime!
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/1CJ5vxcDTJwgEDGB6
#GriffinStrong #CommunitySupport #LionsClub #SteamboatPeninsula #ThankYouAthena
