Reminder
Due to extreme wind there are many downed trees and power lines. Please be patient as many buses will need to reroute this evening.
Our Falcon family is full of incredible team members. We’re excited to start reintroducing some familiar faces!
Good luck to our band and choir students who are heading north to compete in music performances today. They have worked so hard under the direction of Ms. Gleeson!
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to GES March 17–24!
This year, students have the opportunity to use any leftover change to take a chance on Pull-A-Pop.
All proceeds from Pull-A-Pop will support the GES Library and help purchase new books for students. 📖🍭
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grahamelementaryschool1
This year, students have the opportunity to use any leftover change to take a chance on Pull-A-Pop.
All proceeds from Pull-A-Pop will support the GES Library and help purchase new books for students. 📖🍭
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grahamelementaryschool1
Our Falcon family is full of incredible team members. We’re excited to start reintroducing some familiar faces!
This is my 26th year at Graham and my 34th year in education overall. I currently teach 3rd grade, focusing on writing, word study, and social studies. I began my time at Graham teaching 1st grade, which I did for 20 years, followed by three years in 4th grade. I have now been teaching 3rd grade for three years.
I feel so fortunate to have raised my daughter in this district. She attended preschool through 12th grade at Graham, graduated in 2025, and is currently attending the University of Findlay. Some of my favorite memories include watching her grow, participating in triathlons, playing soccer and basketball, and running track and cross country. I was honored to serve as a team mom and help wherever I could for her teams. Raising her here has been a true blessing, and the friendships I’ve gained along the way are unmatched. Many of my colleagues have become family.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, going to the beach, and exploring different countries and cultures on cruises. I also love reading, walking, and tending to my flower beds.
I entered education with a mindset of serving others and inspiring students to work hard and succeed while raising the bar. Helping students grow academically and personally, encouraging them to believe in themselves, is incredibly important to me. Graham is my home, and I am grateful to continue serving this community until my retirement in a few years.
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8th graders in Mrs. Peterson's Career class are collaborating with Mr. Butler, OHP Career Exploration Coordinator, on a welding simulation utilizing 3D pens.
Community Input Meeting – Superintendent Search
The Graham Local Schools community is invited to attend a Superintendent Search Community Meeting this evening to share input on the qualities and priorities important for the district’s next leader.
🗓 Today -March 12, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Graham High School Media Center
Community feedback is an important part of this process, and all stakeholders are encouraged to participate.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can still provide input by completing the community questionnaire.
🔗 Superintendent Search Information:
https://grahamlocaloh.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/district/superintendent-search/25491903
📝 Online Community Questionnaire:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAuNqX7y0gy0g6TyUutdryEBhLMXd3bGXD4klXGjd6olBTtA/viewform
You may also complete the questionnaire attached to this post and email it directly to dcampbell@k12consulting.net
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We value your voice and hope to see you there!
The Graham Local Schools community is invited to attend a Superintendent Search Community Meeting this evening to share input on the qualities and priorities important for the district’s next leader.
🗓 Today -March 12, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Graham High School Media Center
Community feedback is an important part of this process, and all stakeholders are encouraged to participate.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can still provide input by completing the community questionnaire.
🔗 Superintendent Search Information:
https://grahamlocaloh.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/district/superintendent-search/25491903
📝 Online Community Questionnaire:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAuNqX7y0gy0g6TyUutdryEBhLMXd3bGXD4klXGjd6olBTtA/viewform
You may also complete the questionnaire attached to this post and email it directly to dcampbell@k12consulting.net
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We value your voice and hope to see you there!
Tomorrow @ 5 PM 🦅
Congratulations to Mrs. Cook’s DECA students for an outstanding showing at the State DECA Competition! We are proud of all of the students who represented Graham and competed at a high level.
⭐ State Finalists:
Riley Donnelly
Sophia Mannier
Ella Putterbaugh & Brayden Crooks
Rachel Birchfield & Avah McLean
Amelia Tucker, Elena Portis & Raiff Hatfield
Leila Konicki, Grace Yukon & Molly Hall
Hunter Demarco, Adelaide Shearer & Alex Daubenspeck
Megan Lute, Lily Swank & Reagan Stilling
🏆 Advancing to Nationals:
• Riley Donnelly – 4th Place, Automotive Selling Series
• Hunter Demarco, Alex Daubenspeck & Adelaide Shearer – 5th Place, Independent Business Plan
• Amelia Tucker & Leila Konicki – School-Based Enterprise (SBE) Retail
• Blaze Shingleton & Caleb Vulgamore – SBE Food Operations
• Raiff Hatfield & Flynn Putnam – Thrive
👏 Congratulations to all of these students for their hard work and dedication. Best of luck to those moving on to DECA Nationals!
⭐ State Finalists:
Riley Donnelly
Sophia Mannier
Ella Putterbaugh & Brayden Crooks
Rachel Birchfield & Avah McLean
Amelia Tucker, Elena Portis & Raiff Hatfield
Leila Konicki, Grace Yukon & Molly Hall
Hunter Demarco, Adelaide Shearer & Alex Daubenspeck
Megan Lute, Lily Swank & Reagan Stilling
🏆 Advancing to Nationals:
• Riley Donnelly – 4th Place, Automotive Selling Series
• Hunter Demarco, Alex Daubenspeck & Adelaide Shearer – 5th Place, Independent Business Plan
• Amelia Tucker & Leila Konicki – School-Based Enterprise (SBE) Retail
• Blaze Shingleton & Caleb Vulgamore – SBE Food Operations
• Raiff Hatfield & Flynn Putnam – Thrive
👏 Congratulations to all of these students for their hard work and dedication. Best of luck to those moving on to DECA Nationals!
Join the Family! Graham Elementary is looking for a Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year.
Click the link to order your yearbook or senior ad today! Don’t miss out on capturing these memories:
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https://yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome
Mrs. Huff’s Honors Chemistry students enjoyed the warmer weather today while practicing drawing molecules, identifying molecular shapes, and determining bond angles.
3/6/2026 - 2 hour delay
Due to fog throughout the district.
Our Falcon family is full of incredible team members. We’re excited to start reintroducing some familiar faces!
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I feel truly blessed not only to have had the opportunity to begin my career here at Graham, but also to be able to finish my career and retire at the end of this year after 33 years of service. It has been an incredible privilege to serve the students, staff, and community of a district that has meant so much to me personally and professionally. "Over the past 33 years, I have had the privilege of serving students at Graham Middle School as an Intervention Specialist. During the first 17 years of my career, I worked as a co-teacher in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, collaborating with general education teachers to support diverse learners in the classroom. For the past 16 years, I have served as the Multiple Disabilities teacher at the middle school, a role that has allowed me to focus on meeting the unique needs of students who require significant academic and functional supports.
Early in my career, I was also actively involved in extracurricular activities, coaching high school volleyball, track, and girls basketball. These experiences helped me build strong relationships with students and contribute to the broader school community.
Throughout my career, I have remained committed to leadership and collaboration within the district. I have been an active member of the Graham Education Association, serving as both Vice President and President. Currently, I serve as the Building Lead Special Education Teacher at the middle school. In addition, I have participated in several district committees, including the Rigor Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, and I have also had the privilege of mentoring new teachers over the years.
My experiences have given me a deep understanding of our students, staff, and community, as well as a strong commitment to supporting student success and strengthening Graham Local Schools." My most memorable moment at Graham was being named the 2022 Larry and Ida Snavley Teacher Excellence Award recipient. This award is especially meaningful because it requires nomination and voting by your fellow colleagues, reflecting recognition from those who know your work best. Receiving this honor was incredibly humbling and reinforced my commitment to serving the students, staff, and community of Graham Local Schools. Most people may not know that when I was a senior in high school, I originally planned to attend training to become a flight attendant rather than pursue teaching. It wasn’t until the early spring of my senior year that I made the decision to go to college to become a teacher instead. Looking back, that decision changed the course of my life, and I am grateful it led me to a career where I have been able to work with and support students for the past 33 years. "What has kept me motivated for so many years is the belief in the abilities of every student and the joy of helping them reach their full potential. I will never forget my first day as the Multiple Disabilities teacher—I felt like a fish out of water with no prior training—but I quickly realized that these students had strengths and talents that most would never imagine. My determination to find ways to connect with them and help them succeed has fueled my passion throughout my career.
I have remained a Falcon because that is truly who I am. I am proud to have attended Graham from kindergarten through 12th grade and then returned to serve this community as a teacher for my entire career. Being part of this district—first as a student and now as an educator—has been a constant source of motivation and pride, and it has helped to inspire me to give my best every day."
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I feel truly blessed not only to have had the opportunity to begin my career here at Graham, but also to be able to finish my career and retire at the end of this year after 33 years of service. It has been an incredible privilege to serve the students, staff, and community of a district that has meant so much to me personally and professionally. "Over the past 33 years, I have had the privilege of serving students at Graham Middle School as an Intervention Specialist. During the first 17 years of my career, I worked as a co-teacher in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, collaborating with general education teachers to support diverse learners in the classroom. For the past 16 years, I have served as the Multiple Disabilities teacher at the middle school, a role that has allowed me to focus on meeting the unique needs of students who require significant academic and functional supports.
Early in my career, I was also actively involved in extracurricular activities, coaching high school volleyball, track, and girls basketball. These experiences helped me build strong relationships with students and contribute to the broader school community.
Throughout my career, I have remained committed to leadership and collaboration within the district. I have been an active member of the Graham Education Association, serving as both Vice President and President. Currently, I serve as the Building Lead Special Education Teacher at the middle school. In addition, I have participated in several district committees, including the Rigor Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, and I have also had the privilege of mentoring new teachers over the years.
My experiences have given me a deep understanding of our students, staff, and community, as well as a strong commitment to supporting student success and strengthening Graham Local Schools." My most memorable moment at Graham was being named the 2022 Larry and Ida Snavley Teacher Excellence Award recipient. This award is especially meaningful because it requires nomination and voting by your fellow colleagues, reflecting recognition from those who know your work best. Receiving this honor was incredibly humbling and reinforced my commitment to serving the students, staff, and community of Graham Local Schools. Most people may not know that when I was a senior in high school, I originally planned to attend training to become a flight attendant rather than pursue teaching. It wasn’t until the early spring of my senior year that I made the decision to go to college to become a teacher instead. Looking back, that decision changed the course of my life, and I am grateful it led me to a career where I have been able to work with and support students for the past 33 years. "What has kept me motivated for so many years is the belief in the abilities of every student and the joy of helping them reach their full potential. I will never forget my first day as the Multiple Disabilities teacher—I felt like a fish out of water with no prior training—but I quickly realized that these students had strengths and talents that most would never imagine. My determination to find ways to connect with them and help them succeed has fueled my passion throughout my career.
I have remained a Falcon because that is truly who I am. I am proud to have attended Graham from kindergarten through 12th grade and then returned to serve this community as a teacher for my entire career. Being part of this district—first as a student and now as an educator—has been a constant source of motivation and pride, and it has helped to inspire me to give my best every day."
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Students from Mr. Buschur's art class have items on display at The Depot Coffeehouse in Urbana!
Art will be up through the month of March!
There will be a forum open to the Graham Local School District community on March 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the High School Media Center to seek input from the community on the characteristics, skills, and experience the Board of Education should consider in evaluating candidates for the district’s next Superintendent. Everyone is encouraged to attend as we welcome your input.
Location for the March 12th Public Forum at 6:30 p.m. is the High School Media Center.
Please attend and give us your input on this important decision. You will be able to participate by giving input verbally and in written form.
Thank you,
Graham Board of Education
Location for the March 12th Public Forum at 6:30 p.m. is the High School Media Center.
Please attend and give us your input on this important decision. You will be able to participate by giving input verbally and in written form.
Thank you,
Graham Board of Education
Graham High School is seeking a long-term Math Sub for the remainder of the school year.
Apply here👉https://glsd.schoolspring.com/
Apply here👉https://glsd.schoolspring.com/
