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Updated: 2-8-10

WELCOME TO THE AWARD WINNING

GRANTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT!

             

*GHS NAMED ONE OF THE "BEST" IN AMERICA FOR 2010 ACCORDING TO U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORTS*

*GRANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - NAMED AS A 2009-2010 NEW WISCONSIN PROMISE SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION!*

*GRANTON HIGH SCHOOL - NAMED A NEW WISCONSIN PROMISE SCHOOL THREE YEARS IN A ROW!*

*GRANTON HIGH SCHOOL - NAMED ONE OF THE "BEST HIGH SCHOOLS OF 2008" by U.S. News & World Reports*

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Public School Open Enrollment: February 1 - 19, 2010

What can the Granton Area School District offer you?

  • Award Winning Schools!
  • Small class sizes!
  • Award Winning Teachers & Students!
  • SMARTboard technology in 19 classrooms district-wide!
  • A "Going Green" 4K-12 cross curricular initiative that is community based!
  • Advanced Placement courses, Youth Options, School-to-Work, and much more!
  • Daily individualized instructional opportunites with faculty!
  • Big educational opportunites in a very personalized setting!
  • A board approved childcare center & early childhood head start program set to open in the fall of 2010!

    Wisconsin residents in grades K -12 may apply to attend school in a district other than the one in which they live. Students who are currently attending Granton through open enrollment in grades K-5 do not need to reapply unless they are entering 6th grade. Any student entering 9th grade must also reapply if they were attending middle school through open enrollment.

    The open enrollment application for the 2010-11 school year is February 1-19, 2010. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will no longer provide paper application forms to school districts. An on-line application will be available to the public beginning Monday, February 1, and closing at 4:00 pm on Friday, February 19. The website is at: http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html.

    A computer will be available at the Granton Area School District Office for families who do not have access to a computer or would like assistance in completing the on-line application. It will be located in the District Office and will be available by appointment Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Feb. 1 – 19, 2010). Please contact Sheila Kind, District Office Administrative Assistant, for an appointment or with any other questions relating to open enrollment.

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* Application for Free and Reduced Lunch:  in English or Español *

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The Granton Area School District serves approximately 275 outstanding students and offers small class sizes at all grade levels. The school curriculum consists of state required courses plus additional electives. There is a strong vocational agricultural department and a nationally recognized FFA along with an excellent band and fine arts program. Educational opportunities are further enhanced through satellite TV courses in a large variety of disciplines. Multiple modern computer labs, work experience programs, an up-to-date Instructional Media Center, large fieldhouse and swimming pool along with an excellent athletics program make the Granton District a model in the area. Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, SMARTboard technology is available in 19 classrooms from grades 4K-12! Quite simply, the district is committed to giving teachers the tools necessary to help all students reach their maximum academic potential and the Granton Area School District Board of Education is dedicated to doing what is necessary to help prepare all students for life in the 21st Century!

The District has boasted many award winning teachers which include: seven separate teachers earning eight Crystal Apple Teachers of Distinction honors, five Crystal Apple Award winners, two Kohl Fellowship Award winners, and one former Nationally Board Certified teacher, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, and Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Recipient; and numerous other honored and award winning staff. This exemplifies the district's goal of providing excellent educational opportunities to all students.

In 2008-2009, Granton High School was again named a New Wisconsin Promise School of Recognition for academic achievement in mathematics and reading. This was the third year in a row that Granton High School was honored with this award. In 2006 both Granton Elementary School (Grades K-8) and Granton High School (Grades 9-12) received this award.

For Parent Access see District Information / Parent Resources

The Granton Area School District's Homeless Liaison is Rebecca Volenec. If you have questions regarding the educational rights of homeless students, Mrs. Volenec can be contacted at (715) 238-7292 ext. 257, or at volenecr@granton.k12.wi.us.

       Superintendent: Arnie W. Snook - e-mail                  4K-12 Principal: Craig L. Anderson Ruskin - e-mail
District Office: (715) 238 - 7292                                      High School Office: (715) 238 - 7175

FAX: (715) 238 - 7288                                                    FAX: (715) 238 - 7827


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