On October 6th, Granite City School District participated in a #ReclaimOurSchools event. Students and staff joined members of the community for this event to address issues of educational justice and equality. Parents, students, teachers, educational support professionals and community members united around a shared vision for
This flyer was distributed to staff to share with friends and family. The district is always in need of substitute teachers and teacher’s aides. I can say from experience that working with children and young adults is very rewarding! Call human resources at the board office
Congratulations to our 2016 group of retirees. You will be missed! Richard Ahlvers – I started teaching in St. Charles, Mo. In the early 80’s I was laid off and had to do a lot of different jobs to feed my four hungry kids. I was
My first year of teaching was in 1994, and I was fresh out of college and was optimistic that I could handle a classroom and that I knew my subject matter. It only took a few days for me to realize that I was probably a
GCSD Calendar – 2016-2017 August 15-16 Teacher Institute – Staff Reports August 17 First Day of Pupil Attendance September 2 Professional Learning Day- Early Dismissal September 5 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day October 7 NO SCHOOL – County Institute October 10 NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day October
Would you like to see how school funding compares across states and across the country? NPR explores the question of why some schools get so much while others get so little. Meanwhile, Illinois is at a budget stalemate which affects all schoolsin the state. A group from
STUDENT CODE OF DRESS K – 12 Granite City CUSD #9 encourages a standard in behavior, dress, grooming, and appearance that reflects pride in self, home, and school. Student dress should not disrupt the educational process or be a safety or health hazard. The Superintendent can amend
One of my students strolled in five minutes after the 8 a.m. bell rang and I stated that she would get a tardy. She proceeded to argue with me about the mark on her record, and asked “what does it matter if I come in late
