THE GRANTONIAN
August 7th, 2026
October
October 21: General Scholars Begins(See flyer)
October 22: Snowboard Team meeting, Grant High School Library
October 23: 🏈 7pm Vs. Ida B. Wells (Last home game of the year- Senior Night!)
October 28: End of 1st Quarter; Multilingual Learner Night, 5:30-7pm(See flyer)
October 29:Grading day- NO SCHOOL
October 30:Teacher Planning day- NO SCHOOL
November
November 2-6: National School Psychology Week
November 5-7: Fall Musical, NEWSIES 7pm, Grant Auditorium
November 11: Veterans Day- NO SCHOOL
November 12-14: Fall Musical, NEWSIES 7pm, Grant Auditorium
November 16: Winter Sports Begin
November 20: National Substitute Day
November 23 & 24: Parent/Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
November 25-27: Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)
December
December 3: 8th Grade Night, 6-8pm (more information to come later)
Attendance Reporting Announcement: We are no longer using the Attendance Reporting GOOGLE Form to report student attendance. Please use ParentVUE if you are having issues you can send an email to grantattend@pps.net, or call 503-916-5171. Detailed instructions on excusing absences through ParentSquare see PDF attached below.
Early Releases: If you are excusing an absence for an early release through ParentSquare, please inform your student of their release time before they get to school so they can notify the teacher when it is time to leave. The main office does not receive real-time notifications from ParentSquare to issue early release passes.
Everything you need to know about Grant's College and Career Center is now in one place! Visit our website for details on CRLEs, college planning and so much more! Click the button below to explore.
Students can also visit Mr. Gutierrez in Room 128. Hours: 8:30 AM - 4PM on school days
AP EXAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN: Students can register for AP exams between now and November 1st. Directions are located on the PPS AP website. Support will also be available at most Flexes in October in either the North/South forum.
QUARTERLY BOOK STUDY - STARTS WEDNESDAY!
The Quarterly Book Study for quarter 1 will begin on Wednesday, October 21st,
during lunch in room 259.
There are few spots left for students who are interested in participating.
Sign up at the following link. Books available for pickup in the library.
Questions? Email pbattle@pps.net
Please Return Outstanding Textbooks & Library Books!
Did you find some stray textbooks or library books while cleaning out your room or backpack this summer? We need them back! We kindly ask all students and parents to return any borrowed materials from last year so we can get them ready and inventoried for the upcoming school year.
Thank you for helping us keep our library and classrooms fully stocked for our students!
FREEZE THE DATE!
Grant is putting together a team for this year’s Special Olympics Oregon Polar Plunge & 5K! Last year was our very first time participating, and thanks to your incredible support, our team raised over $5,000 for Special Olympics athletes. We want to make this year even bigger!
Stay tuned—more details on how to join Grant's team or donate in the weeks to follow!
Date of the Polar Plunge in February 27th. 2027
You do not have to plunge to help!
We are thrilled to share that Jostens will be our official school photo partner starting this school year!
You may already know Jostens as the team behind our high school yearbooks and graduation cap and gown orders. We are excited to expand our partnership with them to bring you high-quality, memorable school pictures.
What to Expect:
Convenient Ordering: Easily view and order photos online.
Photo Day Details: Specific dates, ordering links, and schedule details will be shared soon.
Thank you for your continued support as we make this transition. We look forward to capturing great memories together this year!
Pre-order your SENIOR YARD SIGN today!
One less thing to think about this year—you're welcome! The link will have all the latest info including the updated pick-up details in late spring. This sale is organized by parent volunteers of the Grant Grad After Party (more about that soon) and a portion of the sign price will go towards that party. To get the link sent to your phone ,text: 2027yardsign to (234)324-3332 Or Email: grantsenioryardsigns@gmail.com
Supply Donations
We are always incredibly grateful for donations of general classroom and office supplies to keep our school running and our students supported. If you are able to grab a few extra items while back-to-school shopping, we can always use:
Kleenex / facial tissues
Clorox wipes
Hand sanitizer
Sharpies and whiteboard markers
Individually wrapped student snacks such as granola bars/cereal bars/protein bars/crackers and other pre-packaged items (for our school nurse and social worker to hand out to students who need a quick energy boost during the day!)
Sign up at the student entrance during the next football game for your chance to win!
Rules to win:
Be a Grant Student.
Check in before halftime.
Put your Student Id and full name in the drawing.
Stay until the end of the forth quarter.
Principal McGee will draw the lucky winner in the last 2 minutes of the game (must be present to win). Congratulations to this week's winner, Nathan Humphrey, who got $50 Amazon Credit that he can redeem with Ms. Vera in the Main Office.
Next and final home football game of the 2026 season is Friday, October 23rd VS. Wells!
Throughout the school year, our school is required to conduct regular safety drills to practice emergency response procedures with our students. These exercises help build essential muscle memory so that our staff and students know how to respond calmly and effectively in the unlikely event of an actual emergency. We recognize, however, that these drills can sometimes feel stressful or triggering for some students. If you or your child have concerns or known triggers related to these safety practices, please reach out to our school counselor so we can discuss supportive accommodations and ensure your child feels safe and supported.
Jennifer Siegel, CADC2, is Grant’s Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, dedicated to helping students navigate substance use and recovery in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Whether you need clear insights into substance use, help developing practical sober skills, or support through individual screenings, Jennifer is here for you. She also offers support groups, family consultations, guidance for students returning from residential treatment, and assistance with Insight referrals. To schedule time with Jennifer, complete the self-referral form.
The Grantonian is our school's weekly newsletter, designed to keep our community informed, connected, and up-to-date on things happening around campus. Each week, it highlights key announcements, upcoming events, school news, and important reminders.
To make The Grantonian as complete and helpful as possible, we rely on teachers, staff, coaches, families, and students to share news and updates they’d like included. While we do our best to stay in the loop on all school happenings, there are times an event or announcement might be missed if it wasn't brought to our attention. Your contributions help ensure we cover all the great things happening in our school community!
If you would like to add content, announce an upcoming event, or share news in a future edition of The Grantonian, please reach out!
Contact: Chantiel Attmore
Email: cattmore@pps.net