What's Happening at Griffis

We are excited to launch our Attendance Matters Incentive to celebrate students who show up and give their best each day!

📅 How It Works:

• From now through the end of the school year, students with 96% attendance or higher will be eligible to win 🎟️
• The more consistent your attendance, the better your chances to WIN!

📢 Why Attendance Matters:

Being at school every day helps students:

• Stay on track with learning 📚
• Build strong relationships with teachers and friends 🤝
• Grow confidence and success!

🎯 Our Goal:

We want every student here, learning, and thriving each day as we finish the year STRONG!

May:

May 18- DSC, 2nd and 3rd Grade Awards

May 19- ECSE, 1st and 4th Grade Awards

May 20-- Kinder Graduation at the PAC

May 21- Pre K Awards and Celebration

7:15 Doors open at Griffis

7:45 Tardy Bell/ Class Starts

3:20 Dismissal Bell

Students not in the building by the 7:45 A.M. bell are considered tardy. Please refer to our campus handbook regarding our tardy policy. If your child is tardy, please do not drop your child off. For their safety, your child should be signed in. Please come to the front to sign them in.

Make a difference at Griffis Elementary! Help us earn money with products you already buy! Box Tops are back and an easy way for you to help us earn money for our amazing school!

Parents - you can access bus route information 3 ways:

1. Download the Stopfinder App

2. Go to the district website to the transportation home page

3. Check Skyward under the transportation tab

Any questions about bus service to please contact the transportation office at 903-527-6133.

Now Accepting Free & Reduced Meal Applications for 2025–2026!

Caddo Mills ISD is now accepting Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications for the upcoming school year. ALL families are encouraged to apply—just one application per household is needed.

Apply online for the fastest processing: schoolcafe.com/caddomillsisd

Paper applications are also available at the front office of each campus.

Already qualified through Direct Certification? No need to apply—we’ve got you covered!

New this year! Thanks to recent legislation passed in Texas, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will now receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost.

Learn more on our Child Nutrition webpage: www.caddomillsisd.org/page/food-services

If you have any questions, contact your campus or the Child Nutrition Department. Let’s work together to ensure every student starts the day with a nutritious meal!

Caddo Mills ISD is excited to partner with AlphaBest to offer an after-school program for students in grades Pre K-4. The program will be housed at both elementary campuses. Check out the attached flyers for additional information, or click the link below.

We are excited to continue this program with Griffis Elementary PTO this coming this year!

The Watch D.O.G.S. Program brings male role models such as dads, stepdads, grandpas, uncles, etc. into the school for the betterment of the school, the students, and the community!!

Are you interested or know someone who may be?

We ask for a commitment of a partial or full school day just ONCE per year! Of course, you can volunteer more often!

More information on how to volunteer and our Kick Off meeting will be posted at a later time.

For more information visit the website at: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/

Thanks for your support, we look forward to seeing you on campus this year!

Website: https://www.caddomillsisd.org/
Location: 3639 Farm to Market Road 1565, Caddo Mills, TX, USA
Phone: 903-527-3525
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kathryn-Griffis-Elementary-Official-291701637518892