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Join Superintendent Rosser and State Monitor Jaime Alicea for community forums on March 18 and 24 where families can share feedback on the District's Strategic Plan and help inform the State Monitors Academic & Fiscal Plans.
Community Forum on March 18 and 24

Join Superintendent Eric Jay Rosser and State Monitor Jaime Alicea for community forums on March 18 and 24, where families can share feedback on the District's Strategic Plan and help inform the State Monitors Academic & Fiscal Plans.

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Join us to celebrate the amazing women who are the top seniors in our high schools! Celebration is 3/11 at 5pm, 131 West Broad St.
Women's History Month

Join us on March 11 as as we celebrate the amazing accomplishments of 10 extraordinary women seniors, who demonstrate high academic achievement, exceptional leadership, and community service.

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Join Dr. Rosser for a Fireside Chat

Mark your calendars! Dr. Rosser is hosting quarterly community conversations this school year. This is your chance to hear directly from him and ask questions about how the District is responding to student needs.

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Strive for Five this School Year!

Join us in our community effort to make daily attendance a priority and help all students across our District to Strive For Five!

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Upcoming Events

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Testimonial: Mission and Vision 7

Mission

At Virgil I. Grissom, we believe strongly in the partnership between school and community. We encourage input from students, families, business leaders and neighborhood resources. Through our commitment to excellence beginning at Pre-K and continuing through 6th grade, our students continue to meet high expectations academically and socially while striving to become productive, responsible citizens of the world.

Vision

At Virgil I. Grissom School, we envision a collaborative learning community where strong partnerships among students, families, educators, and the wider community inspire excellence from Pre-K through Grade 6. We strive to develop academically strong, socially responsible learners who are prepared to thrive and contribute as responsible, productive citizens in a global society.