Grangeville Elementary/Middle School

Blues is at the core of all modern American music. Except for Native American music, the blues is the first pure American music to have developed in this country. As blues musician and songwriter Willie Dixon says so succinctly: “Blues is the roots and everything else is the fruits.” It comes from the oral tradition of folk music and as such reflects the issues and feelings of the people playing and singing it. In this way it is the history of those who produced it. Through the blues, students can feel what happened in those times and through reflection and discussion, can see how those lessons pertain today.

We are excited to have Blues in the School, an educational outreach program of the Idaho Blues Society, coming to the schools in Mountain View School District 244.

School Picture Day!!

September 11, 2025

Little Britches Roundup

Meet the Teacher Night

Aug. 20th 4:00-6:00

Come meet your student’s teachers. Check out the classroom and get ready for the first day of school. This is a great opportunity to drop off supplies and middle school students can get lockers assignments.

Jumpstart at GEMS starts next week.

What do teachers do when all the kids leave on the last day? We clean up along the highway! Happy Summer everyone!

On June 4th, our amazing 2nd- and 3rd-grade students took a field trip to Fish Creek Campground, where they rotated through six interactive stations: Pelts and Tracks, Leave No Trace, Plant Identification, Campfire Safety, Compasses, and Shelters. Students learned important wilderness safety and conservation skills—all while enjoying the great outdoors! This unforgettable experience was made possible by a generous grant awarded to the 2nd- and 3rd-grade teachers through the Grangeville Community Foundation. 🌟 A huge thank you to those who made the experience a success: the dedicated volunteers from our community, the United States Forest Service, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. 👏 Cody & Sara Vrieling 👏 Shawn Wolter & Michael Pfefferkorn 👏 Steve Wassmuth 👏 Brett Rogers 👏 Janelle Nelson 👏 Amanda Maki 👏 Melissa Orgish We are so grateful for your time, expertise, and passion for outdoor education!

Mrs. Wasem's class celebrated Father's Day early with dads and grandfathers with Donuts with Dads. We had 16 students and 16 dads and grandfathers come to enjoy donuts and coffee with their children. We had fun visit and enjoying time together. Happy Father's Day to all dads on June 15th.

Week of June 2: 4th-6th Grade Bulldogs of the Week

Week of June 2: 2nd-3rd Grade Bulldogs of the Week

Week of June 2: K-1st Grade Bulldogs of the Week

Mountain View School District #244 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program! Free meals are available to all children ages 1–18, no registration or paperwork required. 🍽️ Meal Sites, Dates & Times Clearwater Valley Elementary School 📍 306 East Pine Street, Kooskia, ID 83539 🗓️ August 4 – August 7, 2025 🕚 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Grangeville Elementary/Middle School 📍 400 South Idaho Street, Grangeville, ID 83530 🗓️ July 28 – August 7, 2025 🕚 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Mrs. Pfefferkorn's 3rd grade class worked hard all through May on a play called "The Solar System Saga." They learned all about the solar system, memorized lines, let their personalities shine through their characters, sang songs about the sun, and created props and costumes. K-2 classes attended dress rehearsals to give them practice and boost their confidence. It all culminated in a final performance in front of their parents and family. Mrs. Pfefferkorn: "Thank you to all of the parents who very clearly worked with their kids at home on lines and costumes. It wouldn't have been possible without you! I want to express just how proud I am of all of my students for the dedication, perseverance, empathy, and courage each of them displayed throughout this process. It certainly wasn't easy. Way to go 3rd graders!"

2025 Grangeville Bulldogs Youth Basketball Camp K-7th

Week of May 27: 4th-6th Grade Bulldogs of the Week

Week of May 27: 2nd-3rd Grade Bulldogs of the Week

Week of May 27: K-1st Grade Bulldogs of the Week

May 2025 Sixth Grade Character Strong Awards for Creativity