🌟 Open House — Tonight from 5-6:30 🌟
Join us for a fun and exciting evening!
🏅 Silent Auction Baskets — Located in the Gym
Browse and bid on a variety of themed baskets, including:
Silent Auction Basket Themes
Time Capsule
Scratch Ticket Basket
Summer Theme
The Ultimate Summer Fun Basket
Game Night
🎟 Student Experience Raffles 🎟️
Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win special experiences with staff! Cash and Venmo Available!
Some of the exciting options include:
Music Teacher for a Day
Donuts with Interventionists
Ice Cream Sandwich & Recess
Lunch Outing
Pizza with the Teachers
Kids’ Meal & Cookie
Pizza with the Principals
Donuts with Dyslexia
Ice Cream Floats with 3rd Grade
Sweet Treat with the Counselor
Librarian for a Day
Basketball Game Against the Coaches
Join us for a fun and exciting evening!
🏅 Silent Auction Baskets — Located in the Gym
Browse and bid on a variety of themed baskets, including:
Silent Auction Basket Themes
Time Capsule
Scratch Ticket Basket
Summer Theme
The Ultimate Summer Fun Basket
Game Night
🎟 Student Experience Raffles 🎟️
Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win special experiences with staff! Cash and Venmo Available!
Some of the exciting options include:
Music Teacher for a Day
Donuts with Interventionists
Ice Cream Sandwich & Recess
Lunch Outing
Pizza with the Teachers
Kids’ Meal & Cookie
Pizza with the Principals
Donuts with Dyslexia
Ice Cream Floats with 3rd Grade
Sweet Treat with the Counselor
Librarian for a Day
Basketball Game Against the Coaches
The Creature Collaboration Art Show was a huge success! We really appreciate all the support Monday night. A BIG thank you to all the CMISD art teachers for their time, passion and dedication. 🎨 Very proud of ALL the students hard work and creativity. We have so many talented artists! 💚🦊✨
🌟 Happy Diagnostician Appreciation Week! 🌟
This week, we proudly celebrate our incredible diagnosticians at Griffis Elementary — Mrs. Eason and Mrs. Stirm!
Thank you both for the countless hours you spend supporting our students, guiding our teachers, and partnering with our families. Your dedication ensures every child receives the care, understanding, and opportunities they deserve.
You work behind the scenes, solve tough puzzles, and advocate fiercely for students — and our entire campus is better because of you.
We appreciate your expertise, your compassion, and your commitment to helping every child shine.
Thank you for all you do!
This week, we proudly celebrate our incredible diagnosticians at Griffis Elementary — Mrs. Eason and Mrs. Stirm!
Thank you both for the countless hours you spend supporting our students, guiding our teachers, and partnering with our families. Your dedication ensures every child receives the care, understanding, and opportunities they deserve.
You work behind the scenes, solve tough puzzles, and advocate fiercely for students — and our entire campus is better because of you.
We appreciate your expertise, your compassion, and your commitment to helping every child shine.
Thank you for all you do!
All CMISD campuses are coming together to celebrate our talented student artists. Our Elementary and Intermediate students designed imaginative creature drawings, and our Middle School and High School students brought those creations to life by recreating them in their own artistic style! 🎨
🗓 March 2
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Performing Arts Center Lobby
Come out and support our amazing young artists—we can’t wait to see you there!
This Black History Month, we honor Thurgood Marshall — the first African American Supreme Court Justice and a true trailblazer who believed every child deserves equal access to education!
Before serving on the nation’s highest court, Justice Marshall successfully argued cases that helped end school segregation and expand equal educational opportunities across the country.
His dedication to justice, perseverance, and fairness reminds us that knowledge is powerful. His legacy continues to inspire our students to stand up for what is right, pursue excellence, and recognize that each of them has the ability to make a lasting impact on the world!
Before serving on the nation’s highest court, Justice Marshall successfully argued cases that helped end school segregation and expand equal educational opportunities across the country.
His dedication to justice, perseverance, and fairness reminds us that knowledge is powerful. His legacy continues to inspire our students to stand up for what is right, pursue excellence, and recognize that each of them has the ability to make a lasting impact on the world!
Griffis Week at a Glance: March 2-6
🌟 Open House — This Tuesday! 🌟
Join us for a fun and exciting evening!
Come visit the classrooms to see your student’s amazing work and enjoy special activities throughout the school.
🏅 Silent Auction Baskets — Located in the Gym
Browse and bid on a variety of themed baskets, including:
Silent Auction Basket Themes
Time Capsule
Scratch Ticket Basket
Summer Theme
The Ultimate Summer Fun Basket
Game Night
🎟 Student Experience Raffles
Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win special experiences with staff!
Some of the exciting options include:
Music Teacher for a Day
Donuts with Interventionists
Ice Cream Sandwich & Recess
Lunch Outing
Pizza with the Teachers
Kids’ Meal & Cookie
Pizza with the Principals
Donuts with Dyslexia
Ice Cream Floats with 3rd Grade
Sweet Treat with the Counselor
Librarian for a Day
Basketball Game Against the Coaches
We also have Read Across America Week going on! Look at the daily dress up days!
March Smore: https://app.smore.com/n/0brq1c
🌟 Open House — This Tuesday! 🌟
Join us for a fun and exciting evening!
Come visit the classrooms to see your student’s amazing work and enjoy special activities throughout the school.
🏅 Silent Auction Baskets — Located in the Gym
Browse and bid on a variety of themed baskets, including:
Silent Auction Basket Themes
Time Capsule
Scratch Ticket Basket
Summer Theme
The Ultimate Summer Fun Basket
Game Night
🎟 Student Experience Raffles
Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win special experiences with staff!
Some of the exciting options include:
Music Teacher for a Day
Donuts with Interventionists
Ice Cream Sandwich & Recess
Lunch Outing
Pizza with the Teachers
Kids’ Meal & Cookie
Pizza with the Principals
Donuts with Dyslexia
Ice Cream Floats with 3rd Grade
Sweet Treat with the Counselor
Librarian for a Day
Basketball Game Against the Coaches
We also have Read Across America Week going on! Look at the daily dress up days!
March Smore: https://app.smore.com/n/0brq1c
Mrs. Poteet and Mrs. Willhoit's Class completed a reading passage about Mrs. Baird. So, we had to test out her bread of course! YUM!
This afternoon, Griffis experienced a medical emergency. Paramedics responded, and the campus was briefly placed on hold. The student is okay, and all students and staff are safe and back to their normal schedule. The family of the student has been notified.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your understanding.
CMISD is offering a Fox Fast Speed Camp available to all boys and girls (2nd-8th grades) during Spring Break. To see details, FAQs, and download the consent form, please click this link.
4th grade Student Council members were a HUGE help to our 3rd graders as they dropped off their Simple Machine projects this morning!
Thank you, STUCO, for stepping up and leading the way! We are so proud of you! 👏
🚨 We Need Your Help!
Our Big Kahuna Fundraiser is wrapping up soon, and we’re not even halfway to our goal. Keep those sales coming and don’t forget to send in coupons so your child can earn their Dino Collectibles! Let’s finish strong! 🦖💪
Our Big Kahuna Fundraiser is wrapping up soon, and we’re not even halfway to our goal. Keep those sales coming and don’t forget to send in coupons so your child can earn their Dino Collectibles! Let’s finish strong! 🦖💪
📢LAST CHANCE!📢
While the Last Chance yearbook ordering deadline was Friday 1-30, we realize the Snow Days leading up to that deadline compromised communication and promotional efforts to clearly advertise that deadline.
Because of that our publisher is allowing you one final opportunity to purchase.
The absolute LAST day to purchase a 2026 yearbook will be FRIDAY 2-20 at midnight.
You may purchase online with the link below!
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02184354
While the Last Chance yearbook ordering deadline was Friday 1-30, we realize the Snow Days leading up to that deadline compromised communication and promotional efforts to clearly advertise that deadline.
Because of that our publisher is allowing you one final opportunity to purchase.
The absolute LAST day to purchase a 2026 yearbook will be FRIDAY 2-20 at midnight.
You may purchase online with the link below!
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02184354
Today we want to take a moment to recognize someone who makes a huge difference on our campus every single day—Officer Galvan. We are incredibly thankful for his dedication to keeping our school safe and for the heart he pours into everything he does.
Officer Galvan has a big heart, a steady presence, and a genuine love for our students. Little did he know when he started that he would eventually master lunch duty, become an expert at opening all the things, and still somehow keep his sense of humor through it all. 😄
He goes above and beyond—whether it’s supporting our staff, building connections with students, or stepping in wherever he’s needed without hesitation. His kindness, patience, and commitment make a lasting impact on our entire school community.
Griffis is truly a better place because he is part of it.
Thank you, Officer Galvan, for serving our campus with compassion, strength, and a smile. We appreciate you more than you know! 💙👮♂️✨
Officer Galvan has a big heart, a steady presence, and a genuine love for our students. Little did he know when he started that he would eventually master lunch duty, become an expert at opening all the things, and still somehow keep his sense of humor through it all. 😄
He goes above and beyond—whether it’s supporting our staff, building connections with students, or stepping in wherever he’s needed without hesitation. His kindness, patience, and commitment make a lasting impact on our entire school community.
Griffis is truly a better place because he is part of it.
Thank you, Officer Galvan, for serving our campus with compassion, strength, and a smile. We appreciate you more than you know! 💙👮♂️✨
Monday, February 16, is a School Holiday. Enjoy your weekend!
Griffis Week at a Glance: February 16-20
February SMORE (new dates added) https://app.smore.com/n/0brq1c
February SMORE (new dates added) https://app.smore.com/n/0brq1c
We are excited to celebrate our Valentine’s Day Parties tomorrow! Below you will find the party times and designated entrances for each grade level. Please be sure to enter through the listed location.
Pre-K: 11:25–11:55 – Enter through the Front Office
ECSE: 10:00–10:40 – Enter through the Front Office
Kindergarten & DSC: 12:05–12:35 – Soccer Field Entrance
1st Grade: 11:35–12:05 – Soccer Field Entrance
2nd Grade: 12:15–12:45 – Enter through the Front Office
3rd Grade: 12:45–1:15 – Cafeteria Entrance
4th Grade: 12:35–1:05 – Cafeteria Entrance
It’s going to be a sweet and fun-filled day!
Pre-K: 11:25–11:55 – Enter through the Front Office
ECSE: 10:00–10:40 – Enter through the Front Office
Kindergarten & DSC: 12:05–12:35 – Soccer Field Entrance
1st Grade: 11:35–12:05 – Soccer Field Entrance
2nd Grade: 12:15–12:45 – Enter through the Front Office
3rd Grade: 12:45–1:15 – Cafeteria Entrance
4th Grade: 12:35–1:05 – Cafeteria Entrance
It’s going to be a sweet and fun-filled day!
We passed out lots of Dino Collectibles this morning. The Giant Screaming Dino visited Mrs. Stout's class today. 💚💚
Griffis sold quite a bit of items last night! We passed out our Dino Collectibles this morning. Make sure your student brings their coupons to school to earn their collectibles. Keep those sales coming.
Our first class to earn The Giant Screaming Dino for the day is Mrs. Winn's class. Marshmallow was excited to have a friend join them today.
Our first class to earn The Giant Screaming Dino for the day is Mrs. Winn's class. Marshmallow was excited to have a friend join them today.
"Go out and paint the stars". -Vincent Van Gogh ✨🌙🎨
