Dear Grant Middle School Families,
I am excited to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year! This will be my fourth year as principal at Grant Middle School, and I am eager to continue building on the successes we achieved together last year. Our staff has been working hard to prepare a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.
This year, we will continue to focus on:
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Academic Excellence – building on last year’s strong growth in all core subjects
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Positive School Culture – promoting respect, responsibility, and Cuda pride in all we do.
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Family Partnerships – keeping you informed, involved, and connected to your child’s learning.
Each week, you will receive this “Grant MS Newsletter” with important reminders, upcoming events, and celebrations. My goal is to ensure you feel informed and connected to what’s happening on campus.
Exciting News – Grant MS is Going 1:1!
This year, every Grant Middle School student will receive their own Chromebook to use for learning at school and at home. Students are responsible for taking care of their device and should bring it to school fully charged every day. An optional insurance plan ($15) will be available for purchase through our campus webstore to help cover accidental damage or loss. More details about distribution, care, and insurance will be shared soon.
Student Schedules
Official schedules will be distributed to students on the first day of school. On that morning, students should check the locator lists posted around campus to find their 1st period class, then report there to receive their official schedule. Please note: Schedule change requests will not be considered until the third week of school. We will share more information soon on how to submit a schedule change request form.
Lunch Procedures
During the first six weeks of school, parents will not be permitted to eat lunch with their child. This time is important for helping students learn and follow our lunch routines and expectations.
Please note: Food drop-offs are not allowed at any time during the school year.
House Bill 1481 – Personal Communication Device Policy
In compliance with House Bill 1481, the use of cell phones, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, and other personal telecommunication devices is not permitted during the school day. All devices must be stored away and out of sight from the first bell to the last bell. More info to come as our school board continues to approve and adopt district policy.
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football
Practices / Tryouts will begin the first week of school. All students must be cleared in Rank One to be eligible to participate. Please reach out to our athletic coordinators if you have any questions:
I'm excited to welcome back all of our students tomorrow morning! Thank you for trusting us with your child’s education. Let’s make 2025–2026 our best year yet at Grant Middle School!
Your Proud Principal,
Mr. Raymond Garza
