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Calendar Updates Due to Snow Days
School to be in session on Friday, February 26th
Friday, February 26th, was originally scheduled as an Emergency Day. The district has used up three of our Emergency Days. Therefore, next Friday will be a student attendance day, and it will be a B-Day. GP . . .
Read Wade Lipcaman's Award Winning Essay "Hunting in Pike County"
Lipcaman wrote the essay as part of Pike County's bicentennial celebration
Congratulations to Wade Lipcaman on winning the Middle School essay contest hosted by the Bicentennial Committee, for the 200 th birthday of Pike County! All the students’ essays were “very good” per the . . .
Farm Tenant Applications Now Available
NOTICE Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 is accepting applications for a Cash Rent Farm Tenant. The application will be for a three-year contract. Interested parties may pick up . . .
Update on Pandemic Response from Superintendent Hawley
Includes Remote Learning Dates
First, thank you to all parents, students, teachers, and staff who completed surveys. The feedback allows us to plan as best we can to serve students, and we appreciate it. The results have led us to put together the following . . .
May Calendar and Meals
Find out when school is in session and what is on the menu
May District Calendar May Lunch Calendar May Breakfast Calendar
COVID-19 Update for September 24th, 2020
Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 was notified of a positive COVID test today, Thursday, September 24. This case was in the Griggsville building. We are following IDPH and Pike County Health Department Guidance. All individuals . . .
Drill: Active Shooter Drill on Sep. 23rd
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Griggsville-Perry Schools in conjunction with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office and other emergency agencies will conduct active shooter drills at both the Griggsville and Perry buildings. These . . .
Upcoming Remote Learning Days
All students to work from home on Sept. 18 & 25, Oct. 2 & 16
After further consideration and consultation, we have decided to make Friday, September 18, a Remote Learning Day (RLDs). This is in addition to the days that we had communicated would be RLDs. . . .
New Survey Results from Students, Parents, Staff Now Available
Results were a factor in district planning for the next thirty days
SURVEY RESULTS and PLAN for SEPT. 14-OCT. 16 Our surveys are in. We received responses from 132 parents, 85 students (K-12), 34 teachers, and 11 staff members. The overwhelming choice is to continue at least in a reasonable semblance . . .
Return-to-School Plan Reassessment Survey
Surveys to be sent via email
Before school started this year, we indicated we would run the current schedule through Labor Day and then reassess where we are and where we want to go. At this time, we are doing that reassessment, and we need your input. . . .
What to Expect: Initial Details on the 2020-2021 School Year
Updated July 13, 2020
Good afternoon, Griggsville-Perry Families! As we enter the last month before school starts, I wanted to provide you with some information about the start of school and an opportunity to ask questions about . . .
Griggsville-Perry Education Foundation Returns
The organization is currently soliciting nominations for the administrative committee
The Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 Foundation is reforming. The Foundation was created in 1993 to support the District and to provide a tax-deductible vehicle for donations to that end. The Foundation is guided by . . .
Update on Remote Learning in 2019-2020 School Year
Dear GP Families and Community: Today, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that remote learning in Illinois will be extended through the end of the 2019-20 school year. Although in-person learning has been suspended for the . . .
Update on School Status and Priorities
UPDATE: Good evening, GP Families, This weekend the Illinois State Board of Education provided further guidance about the nature of education in Illinois going forward. This is a summary of the guidance: . . .
Information Regarding School Closure
Includes details on food distribution, student medication, and more
Some information as GP Schools are closed: EDUCATIONAL PACKETS--Can be picked up at your child's school Mon., March 16, from 1:00-4:00 or Tue., March 17 from 11:00-12:30. Packets will be available at your child's . . .
This Week's "Tornado Watch" Is...
Congratulations to freshman, Damon Tyler, on being nominated for this week's "Tornado Watch"! Damon is conscientious, polite, always on time with his assignments, and always does his very best!
Winter Weather Information
WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION From Superintendent Kent Hawley As winter draws near (winter solstice is Sunday!), I want to let you know how we go about determining whether weather requires us to call an emergency day. . . .
Update on Early Childhood Block Grant
This is to let you know that we did not receive funding through the Early Childhood Block grant for Pre-K in FY20. This year 95 downstate entities applied and 36 received funding. . . .
2019 Graduates Video
Graduation is May 24 at 7 pm
Take a look back at the class of 2019 one last time before they graduate on Friday, May 24 at 7 pm in the high school gym! Produced and arranged by Maddison Vinyard Photos submitted by parents and guardians . . .
Free Family Math Night to Promote Life Skills
Includes Chance to Win $25 Gift Card
Fun Math Night parent flyer County Market Pittsfield .pdf Family Fun Math Night At County Market 825 W. Washington, Pittsfield, IL Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 . . .
School Board Approves Updated Attendance Policy
Changes Take Effect January 4th, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians, and students. GP CUSD 4 has initiated a new attendance policy designed to allow flexibility while also ensuring students are receiving the instruction they need. The new policy (highlighted in yellow) . . .
Syrcle Named Student of the Month
Courtney Syrcle is our November Student of the Month. Courtney Syrcle, the daughter of Terry and Diana Syrcle, is a senior here at Griggsville-Perry. Courtney embodies the phrase "quiet . . .
Consent to Administer Medication
If you have a student that needs to take medication at school, make sure you read and fill out this form. Over the Counter Med Form.pdf OTC Medication Form.pdf
2019-2020 School Year Calendar
Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 2019-2020 School Calendar July 2019 . . .
May 2019 Calendars
Includes Lunch, Breakfast, and School Activity Dates
Find out about finals, graduation, and more! Lunch May Calendar 2019.pdf Breakfast May Calendar 2019.pdf District May Calendar 2019.pdf
Water Testing Results
Read how Griggsville-Perry is working to keep our students healthy and our community informed in this letter about water testing!
October is Bullying Prevention Month
October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Read these tips to learn how to identify bullying and what to do if you suspect it is happening to someone you know. What is bullying? Bullying among children is aggressive behavior that . . .
Nick DeJaynes Declared Student of the Month
From the daily announcements: Congratulations to our September Student of the Month Nick DeJaynes! He is a hardworking, humble, and kind individual. He is involved in National Honor Society, FFA, Class of 2018, Team Impact, . . .
Pageants, Pies and Parades-- Oh My!
Photos of the 2017 Griggsville Apple Festival
Click here to see photos from Griggsville's Apple Festival!
8th Graders, Seniors Celebrate Graduation
Click to See Photos from Both Graduations
Click here for Middle School Graduation photos by Lani Daniels and Mr. Crivilare. Click here for High School Graduation photos by Bailey Scoggins, Ashley McCarter, and Mr. Crivilare.
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GP and Crayola Team Up to Reduce Refuse
Dear Parents, I’m excited to tell you about a very special program I’m coordinating at our school in conjunction with Crayola. It’s called Crayola ColorCycle – an amazing program devised . . .
High School & Elementary Daily Announcements
GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . .
