Grand Valley Local School District

Congratulations to Reagan Boiarski for setting a new school record in the long jump 17-00.25!

Seniors!

Giving back to the community one road at a time. The Grand Valley FFA cleaned up Staley and half of Hague filling 75 bags of trash! Members came out to Orwell on Saturday at 9am to complete the task, in roughly 3 hours. We would like to thank Mr. Byler and the Orwell Township for making this possible. We also want to give a special thanks JD’s Pit Stop, for donating delicious pizza!🍕

Grand Valley High Students, Parents and Guardians: Please read carefully as there will be a delayed start on the days of state testing that are listed on the sheet below. If you are unable to drive to school, or get a ride to school and be at school by 10:45 on the delayed start days, or if you do not have access to quality internet, you can ride the school bus in the morning and do the same schoolwork at the school that everyone else will be doing remotely. Make sure you have your Chromebooks charged and with you. Each morning your 1st period teacher will post a question in their google classroom that you are required to answer between 7:15 and 7:37 to be marked on time to school in the morning. Also, each teacher periods 1-3a will have work you are required to do remotely. Please make sure you log in each period and do the required work. To all who will be participating in state testing, please take your time and read and consider each question thoroughly. Please make sure you give these assessments your best effort. You are an intelligent student body, and more than anything, your teachers and I would like to have that reflected in your test scores and on our state report card. https://5il.co/2hsn2 Roberta A. Cozad Grand Valley High School Principal

Parent Cafe is a support group for caregivers of children attending GV. Adults who complete the classes are eligible to receive up to $130 of incentives. Contact The Mustang Stable with any questions. Please use this link to register: https://fs10.formsite.com/XhJosz/whpq1qpnbn/fill?id250=YourValue4&id297=YourValue5&id73=YourValue7&id74=YourValue8&id75=YourValue9&id254=YourValue10&id253=YourValue11&id255=YourValue12&id256=YourValue13&id2=YourValue14&id252=YourValue15&id7=YourValue17&id8=1&id13=1&id273=1&id274=YourValue21&id9=1&id10=1&id285=YourValue25&id286=YourValue26&id14=YourValue28&id103=1&id107=1&id64=1&id293=YourValue33&id294=YourValue34

GV Community: Important Announcement Regarding School Restructuring for 2024-2025 Dear Grand Valley Students, Parents, Staff, and Community, It is with careful consideration and a commitment to adaptability that I address you today. Over the past few years, our school has experienced a decline in enrollment, prompting us to evaluate our structure to ensure the best educational experience for our students while maintaining financial stability. Since 2008, our enrollment has decreased from over 1,400 students to approximately 850 in 2024. To align with this modern reality, we have undergone significant staffing adjustments, reducing our workforce from over 150 employees to fewer than 100. Despite these changes, I am pleased to report that our school system remains financially stable, thanks to diligent stewardship and prudent planning. Our facilities continue to be maintained to high standards, ensuring a conducive environment for learning and community use. Today, I am announcing some administrative restructuring measures that will come into effect for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. These changes are designed to optimize our resources and better serve our students in the current educational landscape. Firstly, we will transition to a K-5 Elementary School and a 6-12 Middle School/High School model. Under this new structure, fifth-grade students will remain in the elementary building for one more year before transitioning to the middle school/high school campus. To oversee these distinct educational phases, we are appointing two main principals for the next academic year. Mrs. Kerington Wayslaw will serve as our Elementary Principal, while Mr. John Glavickas will take on the role of Middle School/High School Principal. Additionally, Dr. Ellen Winer will transition from Director of Pupil Services to Special Education Director, assuming a reduced schedule. Ms. Roberta Cozad will move from her role as High School Principal to Assistant Superintendent, Director of Special Programs, focusing on critical areas such as grants, safety programs, district strategic academic planning, and curriculum alignment to enhance student academic progress. To ensure a smooth transition, parents/guardians of fourth-grade students will soon receive communication from the Elementary School informing them that their child will remain in the Elementary School for fifth grade. We believe that this additional year in the elementary setting will contribute to their academic success. Change is inevitable, and as educational leaders, we must adapt to evolving circumstances to provide the best opportunities for our students. I appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we navigate these changes together. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students’ success and for being valued members of the Grand Valley community. Sincerely, Dr. William R. Nye Jr. Superintendent

RAM is a FREE clinic providing basic medical, dental & vision care, including chiropractic care, vaccinations, and more! This will take place April 13 & 14, 2024 at Lakeside High School’s Auditorium Entrance, 6600 Sanborn Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004. Doors open @6:00AM both days.

Grand Valley: GV Girls Soccer is auctioning a new Lincoln SP140T Welder! Drawing will be between tournaments at our Annual Dodgeball Tournament this Friday, April 5th, 6pm . Tickets are $2 per ticket, $10 for 6. Tickets for the welder can be bought at the dodgeball ticket table. Pre-sale tickets are also available, please call or text Vail at 440-477-0756 if interested. (Winner need not be present at drawing) All proceeds to benefit GV Girls Soccer.

GV Community Reminder:

This GVMS after school program is starting and open to all GV Middle School students. If interested, please call (440)805-4560 and we can get you an application to the program.

Click link to vote! https://americasfavteacher.org/2024/heather-juker

GV Community: Remote Area Medical Clinic is coming back to Ashtabula County, April 13th-14th at Lakeside High School. If you have gaps in your medical coverage or do not have vision or dental insurance, Remote Area Medical can help... and at no cost to you! All ages welcome! Remote Area Medical or RAM is a FREE clinic providing basic medical, dental, and vision care, including chiropractic care, vaccinations, and more! You do not have to show proof of residency or lack of insurance coverage. This free clinic will take place April 13th and 14th at Lakeside High School's Auditorium Entrance, 6600 Sanborn Rd., doors open at 6:00 am both days. Services are provided on a first come, first served basis. Have questions about services or volunteering? Log on to the website at ramusa.org to learn more about this free program.

See you back on April 2nd!

Noah M. Andrew D. Sam S. Won the Profit Generation Round in the JA Titan Challenge event at KSU Ashtabula today! Congrats!

The GV Varsity Girls Soccer team will be hosting our 7th Annual Dodgeball Tournament in the middle school gym on Friday, April 5th at 6pm for 4th through 8th graders. Cost is $25 to enter a team, $2 for adult spectators, $1 for student spectators (students on a team do not have to pay the $1). The Concession Stand will be open. We will also be auctioning off a Lincoln welder, drawing will be between tournaments. Tickets are $2 per ticket, $10 for 6. Tickets for the welder can be bought at the front table. (Winner need not be present at drawing) Students, please see Mr. Mailach to enter your team if interested. Proceeds will benefit the Girls Soccer team.

More from the game! 💙🏀

Staff vs Student Basketball Game was a success! GV staff won! 58-49 Thank you to all that donated to the Ashtabula County APL!

On behalf of the Grand Valley Future Farmers of America, we wanted to extend our gratitude to our Sheriff William R. Niemi and Lt. Stephen Murphy for stopping by the FFA breakfast this morning. Your commitment to fostering positive relationships with our community is truly commendable. The breakfast is a thank you to all community members and is cooked by our FFA student officials! Thank you for being an integral part of our GV Community!

Grand Valley High School Drama will be presenting Little Shop of Horrors on April 12-13th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10.00 at the door. If anyone would like to become a benefactor, please email Carrie Rowland at carrie.rowland@grandvalley.school Spread the word!