Grant High School

🩸 FINAL BLOOD DRIVE of the school year! 🩸 The NHS is hosting a blood drive on Monday, May 27 from 9 AM to 3 PM in the High School Media Center. 💉 One donation can save up to 3 lives. 📅 Appointments encouraged – walk-ins welcome! Let’s finish the year strong – be a hero and donate! ❤️ #NHSGivesBack #DonateBlood #BeAHero #NHSBloodDrive

The NHS-sponsored blood drive is April 8th, 9 am - 3:15 pm. Please use the link to schedule your donation if you are willing and able to donate! Grant High School Tuesday, April 8th 9 am-3:15 pm 331 East State St Grant MI 49327

Tune into our GHS Band Concert tonight! https://youtube.com/live/I-pKBfpaBcw?feature=share

Join us for our GHS Choir livestream tonight! https://youtube.com/live/j6cuw0cTvQc?feature=share

The next NHS-sponsored blood drive is less than a month away. Please use the QR code if you are willing and able to donate! Grant High School Tuesday , April 8th 9am-3:15pm 331 East State St Grant Mi 49327

Human Trafficking training Livestream https://youtube.com/live/N6O_Zb0qFlU?feature=share

Check out the flier for this great fundraiser!

Laurie is one of our bus drivers and high school parapros. Her job and duties are to assist in a classroom if and when needed. Some of her duties include reading tests, taking students out of the classroom and giving them one on one learning if needed. She loves riding her motorcycle and going to her cabin. She also works on crafts and loves to cook.

Meet Travis Webb Travis Webb is one of our math teachers at the high school. He teaches Algebra 2, Geometry, and Algebra 1. Mr. Webb is also a student council advisor. He works with the executive board of student council to organize events like Homecoming and Snowcoming. Before coming to GHS, Mr. Webb was an adjunct professor at Baker College and Muskegon Community College for 16 years.

Meet Lilly Newmann One of our new faces at GHS is 9th grade social studies teacher Lilly Newmann. A graduate of Central Michigan University, Lilly likes to hike, sing, hang out with friends and family, and travel. As a 9th Grade Social Studies Teacher, her role is to "guide students through an engaging exploration of history, civics, and the world around them. By creating a classroom environment rooted in mutual respect, I aim to foster a love for learning while helping students develop critical thinking and analytical skills. The focus is on not only mastering key concepts but also on building strong, positive relationships where students feel valued, heard, and supported in their educational journey. Through open communication and collaborative activities, I work to ensure that each student’s voice is important as they explore and connect with the material."

Devon Conley For over 20 years, Devon Conley has been roaming the HS hallways. Mr. Conley currently teaches Government/Econ, and Phyc/Soc. as well as being the NHS and Chess Advisors. A graduate of GVSU, Mr. Conley likes to play guitar, read, and go to concerts. He has even dabbled in some acting.

There is NO chess match today.

Roxanne Shears is not new to Grant Public Schools. Mrs. Shears has been substitute teaching in Grant for a few years. "After graduating from high school, I worked at Napa Auto Parts for 14 years. I then became a stay-at-home mom for 6 years. In 2021, I discovered my passion for substitute teaching with the Grant Public School District, which ultimately led me to pursue a career in education." Currently teaching 12th grade Special Ed, she has her Bachelor of Science in Human Services and currently working on Teaching Certification for Special Education. Mrs. Shears says, "My role as a 12th grade Special Education teacher involves me supporting students with diverse learning needs. I assist students as an advocate with their needs, ensuring their voices are heard. As a co-teacher with two of my colleagues, I can ensure that students will have more individualized support academically. We can collaborate to adapt curriculum and create accommodations to ensure students with IEPs can access grade-level content."

Alex Russo won the 126lbs weight class championship at the Ron Helmbolt Sparta Invitational on Saturday January 11th. The 16 team tournament boasted some of the best teams from the area. Alex started with a pin over his Plainwell opponent, before a major decision in the semifinals against Hendrick from Sparta. Russo also majored Bessinger from Grand Haven in the finals. Kashton Atwood finished 6th at 132lbs. After a pin against his Ravenna opponent in the first round, Kashton fell to the 1# seed Gant. Atwood won his next match by tech fall, then a decision over Coller from Byron Center. Kashton fell in the placement match to DeKorne from Sparta. The Tigers go to Kent City next Wednesday for a CSAA Tri meet.

Chelsea Stech Ms. Stech is our 10th grade special ed teacher. A graduate of Spring Arbor University with a degree in Special Education and English, Ms. Stech has this to say about her job at GHS, "Being a 10th-grade special education teacher is like starring in a never-ending improv show where every scene involves teaching English, Geometry, and juggling a mountain of paperwork. Between IEPs, REEDs, accommodation logs, and progress reports, I’m keeping office supply stores in business one pen at a time. I decode metaphors in English, explain how triangles have drama in Geometry, and mentor my team in technology and IEP wizardry, all while inventing the art of speed multitasking. My co-teaching superpower? Pretending I have it all together, even as my fifth pen of the day disappears into the void."

The NHS Winter Blood Drive is coming up on January 21st. We would appreciate it more than you know if you could donate! It will be taking place in the Media Center at Grant High School. We hope to see you there, and thank you in advance for donating! Date: 1/21/24 Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Address: 331 E. State St. Grant, MI 49327

Final Exams We are two weeks from the end of the first semester. Students will be participating in final exams for their classes with preparation for that starting the week of the 6th. Final exam grades are worth 20% of the overall grade and can have a dramatic impact on a student's final grade in their classes. Parents, as you look at the grades your student is earning right now, emphasize the importance of doing well on their exams. A few important notes; if a senior hit benchmark on both areas of the SAT, then they are exempt from taking their final exams and there are possible schedule changes for the week of exams, and those will be sent out by Wednesday this week.

Jesse Lang This summer was a whirlwind of new hires here at GHS and one of the positions we filled was in our special education department. Jesse Lang is no stranger to small town schools as he grew up in Evart, MI. Jesse's education took him to Idaho where he attended Boise State. "A superhero in sneakers," is how Jesse describes his job here at GHS, "guiding 9th-grade special ed students through math and English adventures. With humor and heart, we turn challenges into triumphs one starburst at a time, building confidence and resilience while making learning fun. My classroom is a launchpad for future trailblazers ready to take on the world!" Jesse also helps our varsity boys basketball team. Coach George says, "Jesse has a great understanding of the game and has been able to pass that knowledge to our players. He is also another good set of eyes and ears on the bench that is able to give us in game information."

Happy Holidays from Grant High School! Enjoy these photos of our students and staff getting into the Holiday Spirit!

GHS Holiday College and Career Presentation