Congratulations to Grant School's students of the month!
The South Plainfield School District has been closely monitoring the weather forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024. According to the latest predictions, rain is expected to start this evening, transitioning into snow between 5am-6am. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are expected until 11 a.m., leading to a total accumulation of 5-8 inches. Unfortunately, this coincides with our morning commute, posing hazardous driving conditions. As a result, the South Plainfield School District will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
Please be advised, all sporting events and practices are being rescheduled, and coaches will be reaching out to individual team members with further updates.
As always, we thank you for the strong partnership between the South Plainfield community and the South Plainfield School District. Stay safe and warm.
We have been closely monitoring the weather forecast throughout the day and while what will happen is still unknown at this time, the recent forecast is calling for a range of 3-5 inches of accumulated snow for South Plainfield and the surrounding areas tomorrow. As of this evening the snow is predicted to begin at 5:00 a.m. and continue throughout the school day, making for a hazardous afternoon commute. As a result of the accumulated snow predictions along with a concern with staffing within our transportation department the South Plainfield School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 19, 2024.
All district activities, including sporting events and practices, are cancelled for the day.
Be safe.
In anticipation of predicted icy road conditions tomorrow morning, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the South Plainfield School District will operate on a delayed opening schedule to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. The delayed opening will allow time for salting of Borough roads and prepare the schools for the students’ arrival.
South Plainfield High School: start time 9:15 a.m.
South Plainfield Middle School: start time 9:35 a.m.
Grant School: start time 9:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools: start time 10:05 a.m.
Preschool: start time 10:30 a.m.
Additionally, transportation services will operate on a delayed schedule, and student breakfast and lunch will be served on an amended schedule. For any updates regarding after-school activities, athletic games, or practices, please check the district website throughout the school day.
Please be advised that before care is canceled for tomorrow morning, January 17, 2024.
We understand that the morning commute may pose challenges for our South Plainfield families. While we encourage you to drop off your children on time, we recognize that some delays may occur - take your time, your children will not be marked late. For our high school students driving to school, please prioritize safety- take your time, your well-being is our top priority.
Be safe.
As a result of predicted snow and ice accumulations during the morning commute the South Plainfield School District will be operating on a delayed opening schedule for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
South Plainfield High School start time - 9:15a.m.
South Plainfield Middle School start time - 9:35 a.m.
Grant School start time - 9:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools start time - 10:05 a.m.
Preschool start time - 10:30 a.m.
Please be advised transportation will be operating on a delayed schedule. Student breakfast and lunch will be served on an amended schedule. Please check the district website throughout the school day for any changes to after school activities or athletic games and practices. Before care is cancelled for tomorrow morning, January 16, 2024.
We realize the commute may be difficult for our South Plainfield families and encourage you to drop your children at school on time, however if you are running late, take your time. Your children will not be marked late. High school students driving to school – take your time – The safety of the students, faculty, and staff is our top priority.
Be safe.
As a result of the anticipated heavy rain and flooding predicted to occur throughout the South Plainfield Borough, the South Plainfield School District will be operating on a delayed opening schedule for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
South Plainfield High School start time 9:15a.m.
South Plainfield Middle School start time 9:35 a.m.
Grant School start time 9:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools start time 10:05 a.m.
Preschool start time 10:30 a.m.
Transportation will be operating on a delayed schedule. Please be advised an email was sent to parents/guardians previously alerting you to any changes to bus times and pickup/drop-off locations due to heavy rain and flooding in the Borough. Please check your email to see if your child’s bus stop location has been affected. You may also view the emergency flood bus stop locations by visiting the district website at www.spboe.org
Keep in mind, the High School, Middle School, and Grant School continue to be affected by the emergency construction along Lane Avenue. We ask that you follow the same traffic pattern you followed at pickup this afternoon. The emergency construction is expected to cause heavy traffic delays; please plan accordingly.
Student breakfast and lunch will be served on an amended schedule. Please check the district website throughout the school day for any changes to after school activities or athletic games and practices. Before care is cancelled for tomorrow morning, January 10, 2024.
We realize the morning commute will be difficult for our South Plainfield families and encourage you to drop your children at school on time, however if you are running late, take your time. Your children will not be marked late. The safety of the students, faculty, and staff is our top priority.
Be safe.
Due to anticipated inclement weather, all after-school activities, including sporting events and clubs, are canceled for this afternoon, January 9, 2024.
Great job by our peer leaders and Grant School for collecting donations for our veterans at the Dudley House!
Congratulations to our Grant School's students of the month!
Grant School's student council collected food donations for the Starfish Food Pantry. In order to increase support the students had spirit days last week culminating with pajama day on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Click here to meet the Grant School's Multicultural Club members. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Aa5XjLV_qMBneJ14sdOvOESGmOWud4-v5zxlT05eJlc/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Grant School's students of the month!
Grant School's counselors are meeting with 5th and 6th grade to talk about gratitude. We are discussing the meaning and benefits of gratitude and discussing some simple ways to practice gratitude every day. Finally, we are showing our gratitude by making cards to say 'Thank You' to veterans.
Bridge to Balance Therapy Dogs visited Grant School today. Thank you to Mrs. Strayhorn and Mrs. Horn for organizing this assembly.
This year the Grant School PTO will host our first Super 50/50 Raffle. The event will run until our October PTO General Membership Meeting on October 10, 2023. Drawing will be held at 8pm. Winner need not be present!
The Raffle will have numerous prizes. Top Prize being 30% of the proceeds collected with 2 second prizes of 5% each of the proceeds and finally with 10 1% prizes.
Should you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets, please reach out to Scott Miller treasurer@spgrantschoolpto.com or Andrea Yuill at andrea.yuill@hhglobal.com
You can also utilize the link below to pay for your tickets online or email us to make other payment arrangements.
bit.ly/grantptoraffleticket
Thank you in anticipation for your support of this exciting fundraiser!
The Grant School PTO
Grant School kicked off Week of Respect with chalk the walk on Monday.
Grant School welcomes our new staff members for 2023-2024 school year.
Grant School: Multicultural night at Grant School was a huge success. Thank you to Mrs. Arriola and all the students and parents who attended.
Join our multicultural club on June 1, 6pm at Grant School for a night of fun! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-sU2rPJhTS1YkyfRP5_K1_noNM5vTF0L/view?usp=sharing
This past Saturday many Grant School Choral students showcased their passion for singing alongside 270 other students in Central New Jersey in Grades 4 thru 8. Grant School would like to congratulate the following for their performance on Saturday. Olivia Andrada, Blaise Bailes, Liana Canarte, Ananya Kulkarni, Madelyn Leiman, Sofia Marabella, Santiago Matias, Eddie Montanez, Kyle Pagan, Olivia Rennie, Danielle Richter, Yug Rusia, Mikayla Scala, Ian Torres, Arjun Trivedi, and Arshi Trivedi.
Congrats also go to Isabella D'Ambrosio, Faith Kurilew, Angelina Ronzo, Katelyn Stevens, and Lauren Taveras who were nominated but could not attend.
Grant School's Music Teacher Miss Shannon Maddolin was selected to conduct the Elementary Treble Honors Chorus at the festival this year.
