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This issue includes important information including:
*ODEW Report Card has been published!
*News from the Nurse
*Community Events and Organizations
*Tasty Traditions reminder
*...and more!
Thank you for your continued partnership in your children's education!
The Graham Elementary PTO meeting scheduled for September 22nd at 3:45pm has been moved to September 23rd at 3:45pm.
This meeting will be in person at the Graham Elementary School Hatchery and virtually!
We hope to see you there!
This is a reminder that Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications must be completed each school year to continue receiving eligibility. Applications are accepted throughout the school year, but last year's eligibility will expire on October 1.
If you think your family might qualify for free or reduced-price meals, please complete the attached application and send it to Mrs. Lough at loughj@grahamlocalschools.org.
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3446/Gls/026fd1ea-cc07-4270-8a2f-0c642682ed6e/2026-27-Free-%26-Reduced-Meal-App-w-Fee-Waiver.pdf?disposition=inline
Today, and every day, we are grateful for our ROCKSTAR technology team at Graham Local Schools! From everyday maintenance to last-minute needs, this team of professionals makes it all happen!
Happy IT Day!
We appreciate you!
Pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 8 at Graham Elementary School
For your convenience, we are offering this online ordering option.
Pre-Order Online and receive a FREE 10 x 8 Scrapbook Page with purchase!!!
To order your photos, click the following link:
https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/with?key=K74BH6JD
Good evening, Falcon families! We hope this finds you enjoying the last day of a long Labor Day weekend!
This week's newsletter looks a bit different, and contains a few important pieces of information as well as some pictures to highlight the first week of school with our kindergarteners.
We are excited to get back to work Tuesday and make it a great week at Graham Elementary.
Thank you for your partnership in your children's education!
Thank you to Mike Short at Streamline Design and Print in Urbana! The next time you are on the GES campus, you will notice some new signage.
This will assist with the flow of traffic and handicapped accessibility for our learners and their families.
Thank you to Streamline Design and Print for your ongoing partnership with Graham Local Schools.
We appreciate you!
At Graham Local Schools, we are fortunate to have many community partners!
Over the Summer, we had individuals and community groups reach out to identify and fill back-to-school needs for our learners and staff.
This resulted in the donation of many school supplies and materials that will make for a great start for our learners!
Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU!
The 3rd annual Graham Elementary Back to School Bash was an event to remember!
Thank you to the GES staff for donating and volunteering your time.
Thank you to community members and organizations for being a part of the event!
Thank you to the GHS Cheerleaders and the Dancin' Band from Falconland for bringing lots of fun for our learners and their families.
Thank you to the many families who attended. It was a perfect way to kick off a fantastic school year!
GES Falcon Pride!
Please use the link below to view the latest edition the GES News From the Nest.
https://app.smore.com/n/ynfbj-ges-news-from-the-nest
This newsletter includes need-to-know information for the start of the 2026-2027 school year as well as some fun updates from the GES Back to School Bash!
We are excited to see you all at Open House on Tuesday, August 25 from 4:30p.m. to 6:00p.m.!
As we start the year, we want to thank you for your partnership in your children's education. We appreciate you!
👉🏼 Schedule Pick-ups for MS/HS ✏️
👉🏼Class lists posted for ES 🧑🏼🏫
👉🏼Bus info available🚌
👉🏼Back to School Bash🌺
👉🏼First home Football game🏈
Please note that forms must be completed before students can receive their schedules and teacher assignments. https://graham-oh.finalforms.com/
Please take a moment to log in to FinalForms and update your child’s information. It is important that we have the most up-to-date information on file.
Updating your information and signing the required forms should take less than 5 minutes. Please note that forms must be completed before students can receive their schedules and teacher assignments. https://graham-oh.finalforms.com/
Thank you for helping us get ready for a great school year!
This issue includes a great deal of need-to-know information.
We hope to see each and every one of you at the 3rd annual GES Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 20 from 4p.m. to 7p.m.
For now, please keep soaking up the sunshine and we will see you in a couple of weeks!
https://app.smore.com/n/ue46m-ges-news-from-the-nest
Inside you'll find important back-to-school information, including key dates, school updates, transportation information, enrollment reminders, and more to help your family prepare for the new school year.
Be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox and take a few minutes to look through it. We can't wait to welcome our Falcons back for another great year!
The 2nd Annual Graham Elementary PTO Christmas in July Car & Vendor Show is almost here! 🎄☀️
📅 Friday, July 24
⏰ 4:30–8:30 PM
📍 Graham Elementary School – Saint Paris
🎳 Kids Zone with bounce houses, games & activities!
🚒 Local organizations, business, and touch-a-truck
🛍️ Local craft vendors
🎅 Christmas in July fun
🎶 DJ Tony Cooper
🍔 Food trucks
🎟️ Raffles, Premium Raffles, & 50/50
🚘 CAR, TRUCK, & MOTORCYCLE SHOW – ALL MAKES & MODELS WELCOME!
🏆 Awards & prizes
Car registration is just $10!
🚗 Check-in begins at 4:00 PM
🏆 Judging begins at 5:30 PM
🏅 Awards at 8:00 PM
No need to preregister — just show up Friday and enter your ride!
Every dollar raised helps Graham Elementary PTO support our students through field trip transportation, programs, activities and more. ❤️
Come show off your ride, bring the family, grab some supper, and help us make this year’s Christmas in July our biggest one yet! 🎄🚘☀️
