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The Grants Pass Early Learning Program will kick off this fall with free interactive playgroups for four and 5-year-olds who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2024.
Registration closes Friday, September 15, 2023. Space is limited.
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Our district will again be providing all elementary students with basic supplies such as pencils, scissors, paper and/or crayons.
Allen Dale students will only need a backpack and a water bottle for the 2023-24 school year.
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The Grants Pass School District 7 Board of Directors has approved a debt restructuring plan that aims to address safety and facility needs across the district.
The $12 million generated from the restructuring will be used to make necessary upgrades across the district, with a focus on improving the safety and functionality of school buildings.
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For a fifth year, every elementary student in Grants Pass School District 7 will participate in One District, One Book. The annual program creates a shared reading experience across the district.
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Each week, students are provided free fresh fruits and vegetables as a mid-morning snack.
The goal of the program is to introduce children to new and different varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables while increasing the consumption of fresh, unprocessed produce.