Press Release (5/6/2026) - Graham selects Steven E. Dickerson as the next district leader. Please help us welcome Mr. Dickerson to the district.
It’s National Nurse Week, and today we celebrate National School Nurse Appreciation Day!
Please help us thank our incredible school nurses for the care, compassion, and support they provide to our students every single day.
Please help us thank our incredible school nurses for the care, compassion, and support they provide to our students every single day.
Today we celebrated Senior Signing Day and recognized the Class of 2026 as they chose their “E” in the 3E pathways: enrollment, employment, or enlistment.
Each student has taken an important step toward what comes next. While their paths may look different, each one reflects hard work, growth, and the courage to make a meaningful choice for the future.
A big thank you to our staff for the time, planning, and care that made this day special for our seniors.
Special thanks to Superintendent Lensman for joining us as our guest speaker and for sharing a powerful message: you can’t always choose the outcome, but you can choose how you respond.
We also want to thank our parents and families for the encouragement, support, and countless ways you have helped our seniors reach this milestone.
Congratulations to our seniors, we’re excited to see where your next chapter takes you. See you at graduation on May 16!
✨BACKPACK DRIVE✨
Skip bringing it home - Donate it!
🎒Backpacks will be collected at GMS and GES until the last day of school.
New or used accepted.
(not broken)
Donations will be sent overseas to children in need through a local church.
Skip bringing it home - Donate it!
🎒Backpacks will be collected at GMS and GES until the last day of school.
New or used accepted.
(not broken)
Donations will be sent overseas to children in need through a local church.
The track meet for tonight has been canceled due to the weather.
Please check www.grahamathletics.org for updates
The first Monday in May is Ohio School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌
Help us thank our transportation staff for everything they do to keep our students safe, on time, and cared for each and every day. We appreciate the early mornings, the extra patience, and the commitment it takes to get our students where they need to be!
Help us thank our transportation staff for everything they do to keep our students safe, on time, and cared for each and every day. We appreciate the early mornings, the extra patience, and the commitment it takes to get our students where they need to be!
Please note an update to the schedule for the upcoming superintendent search meet and greet.
With three finalists now participating in the process, meet and greet sessions will be held on both Monday and Tuesday.
We invite staff, families, and community members to join us, meet the candidates, ask questions, and share feedback. Updated times and details are included below.
A huge thank you to Nicole Loy, author of the book Saving Sir Stud Muffin for coming to share your book with GES today! What a great experience for our students!
Today is also Lunch Hero Appreciation Day!!! Did you know that on average, we serve around 800 student lunches every day?! These ladies show up and put in the work! Help us thank them for all they do to keep our staff and students fed!
Today, May 1, is National Principals Day. We can’t say enough about these outstanding educators! Their dedication to our staff and students is unwavering, and we are grateful!
Please help us thank them for all they do to ensure safety, support, and success for our staff and students.
****SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH UPDATES****
Last evening, the Graham Board became aware that one of the two final candidates had withdrawn from the superintendent search. Our search firm has reached out to two of the other top candidates that were on the list for second round interviews. Both have agreed to interview; therefore, the community and staff will see three qualified candidates at the "Meet and Greet." A new schedule will be released soon.
- K12 Business Consultanting
🍨Today is the day!! Come on out! 🎵
Save the date to meet the candidates for Superintendent.
👀Important end of the year dates 👀
✨Senior Athlete Shoutout🦅
7th-grade students in Mrs. Peterson’s Intro to Ag class have been hard at work building peg games from start to finish.
Students are sharpening their measuring skills, focusing on interior points, and learning to safely use power tools like drills. They are also practicing sanding techniques and will finish their projects by staining them.
This hands-on project is all about following directions, building precision, and gaining real-world skills.
The class will wrap up with a field trip to Woodruff Farms, tying their work back to real agricultural experiences. This also continues the career exploration work started in 6th grade, as students learn about both traditional and non-traditional careers in agriculture.
Great work Falcons!
Students are sharpening their measuring skills, focusing on interior points, and learning to safely use power tools like drills. They are also practicing sanding techniques and will finish their projects by staining them.
This hands-on project is all about following directions, building precision, and gaining real-world skills.
The class will wrap up with a field trip to Woodruff Farms, tying their work back to real agricultural experiences. This also continues the career exploration work started in 6th grade, as students learn about both traditional and non-traditional careers in agriculture.
Great work Falcons!
Thursday, the Band Parents organization is hosting a 'Mini' Ice Cream Social during the Spring Band and Choir concerts!! Stop by to support our students and get a tasty treat too!
The Graham Local Schools Board of Education met on April 20, with the meeting called to order by Ms. Maurice, leading the Pledge of Allegiance at Graham Elementary.
The Board recognized the Graham High School Wrestling Team for an incredible 25th consecutive and 27th overall State Championship, along with individual state champions, Cooper Breslin (113), Jake Hoke (165), and Kyler Crooks (175), along with multiple state placers and qualifiers. The district also celebrated earning the Momentum Award for growth, with Graham High School receiving the Building Momentum Award and Graham Middle School earning a 5-Star rating, making it the only 5-Star school across Champaign, Clark, and Logan Counties.
The BOE also recognized the success of the Band Program’s Spring Break trip to Myrtle Beach, which provided students with a valuable performance and travel experience. Thank you to the Band Parent Organization, sponsors, chaperones, and especially Lauren Buell and Michele Slone for their leadership in making this opportunity possible. Band members, staff, and parents will present to the BOE at the May meeting.
Student success continues across the district. Highlights include Zoey Conn earning All-Ohio 2nd Team honors in Division IV basketball, and Kelsey Weinert being named 2nd Team All-District in Division II (Southwest Ohio), multiple first-place finishes at the Tecumseh Track Invitational, and Emilie Alcorn placing first in the Clark State Research Essay Contest. Middle school students Moxie Evilsizor and Adelyn Guidera also earned Platinum Pen Awards, qualifying for state Power of the Pen and being published in the "Book of Winners" for the first time in Graham Middle School history.
Mrs. Shreve shared updates from Graham Elementary, highlighting student growth, Leader in Me initiatives, and building-wide goals. The Student Lighthouse Team also presented, sharing their leadership roles in daily announcements, flag duties, and organizing events such as Movie Night and the Back to School Bash. The GES choir, made up of fourth- and fifth-graders, performed a selection of classic songs to close out the elementary presentation for the Board. Thanks to Mrs. Hanna and Ms. Lockwood for leading the LIM work and Ms. Henrick and Mrs. Blosser for their work with the GES Choir!
The Board approved the April Personnel Schedule, which included several key staffing updates. This included accepting the resignations of Treasurer Patrick Swan and Graham Middle School Principal Nick Guidera, effective at the end of this school year. The district also approved new hires for the upcoming school year, including intervention specialists and teaching positions at Graham Elementary, as well as transportation and supplemental athletic roles.
The Board accepted multiple donations supporting district students and programs, including contributions toward the Military Wall of Honor, High School Prom, Middle School Color Run, athletics, library books, and assistance with student lunch balances. The board members expressed their appreciation and gratitude for the community's continued generosity.
Additional items included approval of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, policy updates, financial reports, and a contract with K-12 Consulting to assist with the Treasurer search.
The June Meeting has been rescheduled to June 16 at 5:30 PM at GHS. The next board meeting will be held on May 19 at 5:00 PM in the GMS Innovation Hub.
The Board recognized the Graham High School Wrestling Team for an incredible 25th consecutive and 27th overall State Championship, along with individual state champions, Cooper Breslin (113), Jake Hoke (165), and Kyler Crooks (175), along with multiple state placers and qualifiers. The district also celebrated earning the Momentum Award for growth, with Graham High School receiving the Building Momentum Award and Graham Middle School earning a 5-Star rating, making it the only 5-Star school across Champaign, Clark, and Logan Counties.
The BOE also recognized the success of the Band Program’s Spring Break trip to Myrtle Beach, which provided students with a valuable performance and travel experience. Thank you to the Band Parent Organization, sponsors, chaperones, and especially Lauren Buell and Michele Slone for their leadership in making this opportunity possible. Band members, staff, and parents will present to the BOE at the May meeting.
Student success continues across the district. Highlights include Zoey Conn earning All-Ohio 2nd Team honors in Division IV basketball, and Kelsey Weinert being named 2nd Team All-District in Division II (Southwest Ohio), multiple first-place finishes at the Tecumseh Track Invitational, and Emilie Alcorn placing first in the Clark State Research Essay Contest. Middle school students Moxie Evilsizor and Adelyn Guidera also earned Platinum Pen Awards, qualifying for state Power of the Pen and being published in the "Book of Winners" for the first time in Graham Middle School history.
Mrs. Shreve shared updates from Graham Elementary, highlighting student growth, Leader in Me initiatives, and building-wide goals. The Student Lighthouse Team also presented, sharing their leadership roles in daily announcements, flag duties, and organizing events such as Movie Night and the Back to School Bash. The GES choir, made up of fourth- and fifth-graders, performed a selection of classic songs to close out the elementary presentation for the Board. Thanks to Mrs. Hanna and Ms. Lockwood for leading the LIM work and Ms. Henrick and Mrs. Blosser for their work with the GES Choir!
The Board approved the April Personnel Schedule, which included several key staffing updates. This included accepting the resignations of Treasurer Patrick Swan and Graham Middle School Principal Nick Guidera, effective at the end of this school year. The district also approved new hires for the upcoming school year, including intervention specialists and teaching positions at Graham Elementary, as well as transportation and supplemental athletic roles.
The Board accepted multiple donations supporting district students and programs, including contributions toward the Military Wall of Honor, High School Prom, Middle School Color Run, athletics, library books, and assistance with student lunch balances. The board members expressed their appreciation and gratitude for the community's continued generosity.
Additional items included approval of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, policy updates, financial reports, and a contract with K-12 Consulting to assist with the Treasurer search.
The June Meeting has been rescheduled to June 16 at 5:30 PM at GHS. The next board meeting will be held on May 19 at 5:00 PM in the GMS Innovation Hub.
Happy World Book Day!
Today we are celebrating some of our elementary students and the books that sparked their love for reading. From favorite stories to the ones that first got them hooked, these books have made a lasting impact.
It is always fun to see what our students are reading and what inspires them to keep turning the page.
Keep reading, keep exploring, and keep finding stories you love 📚
Grayson Helman, Aiden Kermode, Ryan Seery, Lillian Robinson, Joy Mockbee, Hayden Myers
Yesterday was Administrative Professionals Day, and we are so grateful for all of these ladies!
They are the reason our buildings run the way they do. They keep things organized, support our students and staff, and handle countless details that often go unseen.
Please, help us thank them for all they do for our district!
They are the reason our buildings run the way they do. They keep things organized, support our students and staff, and handle countless details that often go unseen.
Please, help us thank them for all they do for our district!
