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Granite Falls School District Welcome to our page! Posts are not monitored 24/7, so comments are turned off to ensure all inquiries are handled efficiently. District Goals:

1. School Climate.

We'd still love to hear from you—please send any comments or questions to our team at [email protected]! “We Expect Success”

Vision Statement:

Our students begin school ready to learn within a system of support and emerge as resilient and engaged citizens fully prepared to pursue life’s opportunities. Powerful Teaching & Learning. (1) Provide differentiated instruction with a rigorous, aligned curriculum that drives student engagement and achievement; (2) Hire and retain exemplary staff, supported by an innovative and collaborative framework; (3) Empower parents by encouraging participation; (4) Create pathways —via partnerships, mentoring and district resources— for our students to excel in post-secondary pursuits; and (5) Embrace technology as an engine for student growth, instructional integration and operational efficiency.

2. Foster a consistent, district-wide culture which encourages and celebrates student success at all levels, enabling a climate of mutual respect, inspired learning, character and life-skills development. Initiate positive behavior supports via targeted staff training, role modeling, counseling and family partnerships.

3. Early Learning. Establish a firm and equitable foundation for learning by promoting kindergarten-readiness and successful K-3 transitions for all students.

4. Growth Management. Undertake a strategic, collaborative and timely growth-planning process that clearly defines the district’s challenges and opportunities.

5. Stewardship. Promote trust by projecting fiscal stability through the prudent, responsive and optimal use of district resources, in a manner that is both transparent and understandable.

SPECTACULAR FINISH AT DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏆What a way to close out the season! Our Granite Falls Middle Scho...
10/27/2026

SPECTACULAR FINISH AT DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏆

What a way to close out the season! Our Granite Falls Middle School Cross Country team took to the starting line on our toughest course of the year at South Whidbey for the Conference District Championships—and they absolutely crushed it!

🥉 GIRLS TEAM TAKES 3RD IN CONFERENCE!
Getting out to a blistering pace, the girls fought hard to earn a 3rd-place team finish on the podium!
Emma Hansen turned on the juice in the final 200 meters, passing two runners right at the line to take 3rd place overall in the Conference! Jazmin Amaral, Camilia Perkins, and Charlee Hansen all placed in the top 20 with brand-new personal best times! Arya Glenn set an incredible 3-year personal best time!

🏃‍♂️ BOYS TEAM SHOWS STRONG FINISHES!
Quinton Nieman capped off a dominant season by blazing the course, passing multiple runners at the finish, and setting a personal best to earn a top 20 spot!
Drew Laycock and Levi Arnold both turned in outstanding performances, setting personal best times of their own! 📈

📜 HISTORIC SEASON: By the end of this season, our runners set seven new school records in the top 10 all-time at each distance!

Congratulations to the team and coaches for such an amazing season!

Bridge Builder Nominations now open!We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Bridge Builder Awa...
10/27/2026

Bridge Builder Nominations now open!

We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Bridge Builder Awards — a Granite Falls School District tradition that honors staff members who go above and beyond to build bridges of connection, trust, and belonging with students.

Bridge Builders are the heart of our schools. They are the people who:
• Make students feel seen, valued, and supported
• Foster relationships built on care and respect
• Create a welcoming and inclusive school culture where everyone belongs

This award celebrates both certificated and classified staff whose daily actions make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.

📝 Nominations are due by Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Please take a moment to submit your nomination using this Google Form link
https://forms.gle/KeuDKccfxKUog46HA or the QR Code in the photo below.

🏆 Honorees will be recognized at the School Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Granite Falls High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) — alongside our “Success in Education” student award recipients. It will be a truly special night of celebration, and we hope you’ll join us to honor those who continue to build bridges every day!

PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT: Candice Ward! 🏫✨ October is National Principals Month, and today we are excited to highlight Candic...
10/26/2026

PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT: Candice Ward! 🏫✨

October is National Principals Month, and today we are excited to highlight Candice Ward, Assistant Principal at Granite Falls Middle School.

Mrs. Ward has been in education for 14 years and is currently in her 8th year as an assistant principal. Her journey into education is truly inspiring, and we are so fortunate to have her leadership and heart at GFMS! 🐅

🌟 Why She Became an Educator: "School wasn’t always easy for me, and I found myself in some trouble along the way. Those experiences inspired me to become an educator. I wanted to reach students who might be struggling, help them see their potential, and support them in choosing a positive path forward."

🎂 Surprise Fact: Education is actually her fourth career! After high school, she spent four years as a hairstylist, owned a wedding cake business, and worked as a real estate appraiser before finding her calling in teaching!

☀️ Favorite Part of the Day: "The morning! I love greeting students as they arrive and helping them start their day on a positive note. Those small moments of connection can make a big difference."

💬 Her Wish for Students: "It’s okay to fail, but don’t let that be where your story ends. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again. Some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned came from not succeeding the first time."

10/23/2026

Falling leaves & Tiger pride! 🍂🍁🐅

The leaves have turned, and as you've probably noticed around our campuses, many trees have now lost all their leaves!

A huge shoutout to our hardworking district grounds crew who have been hard at work all week cleaning up the "natural fall decor" to keep our school walkways, parking lots, and fields safe and pristine. We appreciate everything you do behind the scenes for our schools and district! 🚜🧹

🏈🎉 HAPPY HOMECOMING, GRANITE FALLS!
Have a safe, fun, and memorable weekend celebrating with our Tiger community!

PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT: Dave Bianchini! 🏈⚾️✨October is National Principals Month, and today we are excited to showcase a tr...
10/20/2026

PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT: Dave Bianchini! 🏈⚾️✨

October is National Principals Month, and today we are excited to showcase a true district favorite, Dave Bianchini!

"Mr. B" serves as the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Granite Falls High School. With an incredible 38 years in education—24 of those as a principal and assistant principal—he is a staple of our Tiger community! Whether he's in the halls or cheering by the court and field, Mr. B is always there for our students.

Get to know Assistant Principal Bianchini a little better! 👇

⚾️ Childhood Dream Job: Pro Baseball Player!

🧢 What Led Him to Education: "Coaching. I had a mentor who was a baseball coach, and he encouraged me to get into education."

📚 Surprise Fact: "My personality is the opposite of what the job requires. I am a pretty quiet and reserved person."

🖤 What Makes GFHS Special: "The students. I really enjoy watching them grow and seeing them attain their goals... Seeing our parents pull for our students and seeing their reactions when WE succeed."

🧡 His Message to Students: "I stayed because of them."

10/16/2026

Building our Future: Your Levy Dollars at Work! 🏫🏗️

Director Dane is back with an exciting update on our Athletic Field Improvements! Watch the video below to get a first look at the enhancements coming to our Granite Falls School District community. 🎥👇

These projects are guided directly by community input through our Athletic Field Improvement Committee—a dedicated group of local Granite Falls citizens led by Directors Dane and Farley, along with City Council Member Tom Fitzgerald. The committee meets monthly to collaborate, plan, and ensure our field updates reflect the needs and priorities of our students and community!

💬 Have questions or comments about these projects? We'd love to hear from you! Email us anytime at [email protected].

Thank you to our Granite Falls voters and community members for investing in our kids!

GFHS GIRLS SOCCER SENIOR NIGHT! ⚽️ Back-to-back Senior Nights for our GFHS sports teams! Tonight, we’re keeping the cele...
10/15/2026

GFHS GIRLS SOCCER SENIOR NIGHT! ⚽️

Back-to-back Senior Nights for our GFHS sports teams! Tonight, we’re keeping the celebration going as we honor our incredible Girls Soccer Seniors!

We are so proud of these senior athletes for their leadership, hard work, and Tiger pride both on and off the field. Come out and cheer them on as they celebrate their final high school sports season! 🖤🧡

🗓️ When: Thursday, October 15th @ 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Tiger Stadium
⚽️ Matchup: Tigers vs. Overlake

Let's pack the stands and show these seniors our support—GO TIGERS! 🐅

🚨Reminder: Study Session and Regular School Board Meeting Date: Wednesday October 14, 2026Time: 4:45pm Study Session & 6...
10/14/2026

🚨Reminder: Study Session and Regular School Board Meeting

Date: Wednesday October 14, 2026

Time: 4:45pm Study Session & 6:00pm Regular School Board Meeting

Location: Granite Falls School District Office 205 N Alder Ave Granite Falls, WA

Can’t make it? Join via our livestream through the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/

GFHS VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT! 🏐 Mark your calendars! Join us this Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30 PM as we celebrate our...
10/13/2026

GFHS VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT! 🏐

Mark your calendars! Join us this Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30 PM as we celebrate our incredible Volleyball Seniors! Come pack the gym and cheer on our Lady Tigers as they take on Overlake and celebrate their final high school sports season. We are so proud of these student-athletes for their leadership, hard work, and Tiger Pride both on and off the court! 🖤🧡

🗓️ When: Wednesday, October 14 @ 5:30 PM
📍 Where: GFHS Gymnasium
🏐 Matchup: Tigers vs. Overlake

Let's make it a night to remember—GO TIGERS! 🐅

PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT: Libby LeCompte! 🏫🐾✨October is National Principals Month, and today we are excited to highlight the ...
10/12/2026

PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT: Libby LeCompte! 🏫🐾✨

October is National Principals Month, and today we are excited to highlight the newest principal in Granite Falls School District, Libby LeCompte!

Principal LeCompte leads our youngest Tigers at Mountain Way Elementary. She brings 30 incredible years of experience in education—spending 25 years in the classroom and 5 as an administrator! We are so grateful to have her leadership in our district.

Get to know Principal LeCompte a little better! 👇

🚀 Childhood Dream Job: Astronaut or Marine Biologist!

🌊 Favorite Way to Recharge: Camping at the beach.

📚 Favorite Subject in School: Math!

❤️ What Makes Mountain Way Special: "Students at Mountain Way are WELL loved! My staff cares deeply about the students in our building feeling safe and cared for."

🌟 Her Wish for Students This Year: "I wish that all students at Mountain Way learn to read, write, and tackle challenges head-on. I hope they learn how to be problem solvers who are ready to make this world a better place."

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Granite Falls, WA
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