Students and staff at GHEC exercised with purpose yesterday as we remembered the bravery of 9/11. Grades 5, 9, and 10 walked the bleachers 231 times; enough to reach the top of the twin towers.
We're proud to provide small class sizes and an engaging curriculum for our students. However:
1️⃣ We do not have adequate room to support our students and staff.
🏫 Current enrollment has pushed us to use every available area, even spaces not designed for learning. Class sizes are larger than we have historically maintained, and many key areas, including shops, Special Education rooms, restrooms, and food service spaces, do not meet Minnesota Department of Education guidelines. Our cafeteria, kitchen, and storage are also undersized, limiting our ability to serve students safely and efficiently.
2️⃣ Key infrastructure improvements are needed to reduce stress on our 10-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan.
🛠️ To reduce stress on our 10-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan, proactive updates are needed to keep schools safe, efficient, and cost-effective. Nearly $4.4 million in projects are projected over the next nine years, including building, mechanical, plumbing, roof, and site upgrades. Other areas, like event parking, athletic field lighting, locker rooms, and the bus garage, also need improvements to serve students and the community better.
Learn more about our challenges and the proposed plan to address them by visiting GHECBond.com/challenges
1️⃣ We do not have adequate room to support our students and staff.
🏫 Current enrollment has pushed us to use every available area, even spaces not designed for learning. Class sizes are larger than we have historically maintained, and many key areas, including shops, Special Education rooms, restrooms, and food service spaces, do not meet Minnesota Department of Education guidelines. Our cafeteria, kitchen, and storage are also undersized, limiting our ability to serve students safely and efficiently.
2️⃣ Key infrastructure improvements are needed to reduce stress on our 10-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan.
🛠️ To reduce stress on our 10-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan, proactive updates are needed to keep schools safe, efficient, and cost-effective. Nearly $4.4 million in projects are projected over the next nine years, including building, mechanical, plumbing, roof, and site upgrades. Other areas, like event parking, athletic field lighting, locker rooms, and the bus garage, also need improvements to serve students and the community better.
Learn more about our challenges and the proposed plan to address them by visiting GHECBond.com/challenges
Don’t miss out! Register for the GHEC Homecoming Fun Run/Walk by Monday, Sept. 15 to guarantee your t-shirt! 🏃♂️👟
Congratulations to GHEC senior Reagan Emmert on being named this week’s MSHSL Most Valuable Teammate! His leadership shines both on the field and in the classroom.
Visit the MSHSL Facebook page or website to see the original post!
https://www.mshsl.org
Sign up now for our Fall ECFE Session! 🍂✨
It’s FREE for families!
Early Childhood Family Education is a great way to learn, play, and grow together—plus connect with other families in our community.
🥪 A small meal is provided at each session.
👉 Register online: https://ghec.revtrak.net or email erin.roiger@ghec.k12.mn.us
Join us on Monday, September 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in our big gym for a referendum open house!
📢 Learn more about the proposed plan and ask questions about the referendum.
🏫 Building tours offered every 15 minutes starting at 6:15 p.m.
🚸 Childcare will be available for families attending.
Visit GHECBond.com ahead of the open house to learn more. We look forward to seeing you there!
📢 Learn more about the proposed plan and ask questions about the referendum.
🏫 Building tours offered every 15 minutes starting at 6:15 p.m.
🚸 Childcare will be available for families attending.
Visit GHECBond.com ahead of the open house to learn more. We look forward to seeing you there!
📢 You're invited! 📢
Join us for our Referendum Open House on Monday, September 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Enter through the Activities Entrance and proceed to the Big Gym to participate in guided tours, review information about the proposed plan, and have your questions about the referendum answered. Tours will begin at 6:15 p.m. and start every 15 minutes thereafter with the final tour at 7:45 p.m.
Childcare will be available for families in attendance.
Before you visit, we encourage you to explore GHECBond.com to learn more about the proposed plan, review voting information, and more.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for our Referendum Open House on Monday, September 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Enter through the Activities Entrance and proceed to the Big Gym to participate in guided tours, review information about the proposed plan, and have your questions about the referendum answered. Tours will begin at 6:15 p.m. and start every 15 minutes thereafter with the final tour at 7:45 p.m.
Childcare will be available for families in attendance.
Before you visit, we encourage you to explore GHECBond.com to learn more about the proposed plan, review voting information, and more.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Since Fall 2023, our district has worked through a long-range planning process to better understand our needs. After gathering feedback, completing analyses, and more, the process led to the school board proposing a two-question ballot to residents on Tuesday, November 4.
Question One proposed a building bond referendum to improve our facility, and Question Two proposes a new, reduced operating levy to maintain our staff, educational programs, and services. Visit GHECBond.org/process to learn more about our process. Together, we are committed to providing adequate and appropriate space and educational programs and services for our students to learn and grow.
Question One proposed a building bond referendum to improve our facility, and Question Two proposes a new, reduced operating levy to maintain our staff, educational programs, and services. Visit GHECBond.org/process to learn more about our process. Together, we are committed to providing adequate and appropriate space and educational programs and services for our students to learn and grow.
Reminder of our Open House tonight starting at 5pm. Hope to see you all there!
Have you visited our referendum website?
On Tuesday, November 4, district residents will make an important decision, including an $8.745 million bond referendum and an operating levy to maintain our staff, educational programs, and services.
Our dedicated website, https://www.ghecbond.org/, provides information about our facility challenges, the proposed plan, tax impact, voting, and more. We encourage all residents to visit our website for more information!
Don't forget that Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Early/absentee voting is available starting Friday, September 19.
On Tuesday, November 4, district residents will make an important decision, including an $8.745 million bond referendum and an operating levy to maintain our staff, educational programs, and services.
Our dedicated website, https://www.ghecbond.org/, provides information about our facility challenges, the proposed plan, tax impact, voting, and more. We encourage all residents to visit our website for more information!
Don't forget that Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Early/absentee voting is available starting Friday, September 19.
GHEC Spanish Club is selling some Jaguar Swag you can bring to events to show your Jag Pride! If you are interested in any of the items please contact Leah Rode-Mulder at: leah.rodemulder@ghec.k12.mn.us
GHEC School District has an opening in our kitchen for a food service worker.
Important GHEC referendum news! 📣
On Tuesday, November 4, GHEC residents will consider two ballot questions. Question One asks residents to consider an $8.745 million building bond referendum to make critical improvements to our facility, and Question Two asks residents to approve a new, reduced operating levy to maintain our staff, educational programs, and services. Communicating with our residents is important, and a dedicated website is now available that provides information about our facility challenges, the proposed plan, cost and tax impact, voting, and more.
Visit https://www.ghecbond.org/ for more information, and make sure to vote on or before Tuesday, November 4. Together, we are committed to providing space for our students to learn and grow.
On Tuesday, November 4, GHEC residents will consider two ballot questions. Question One asks residents to consider an $8.745 million building bond referendum to make critical improvements to our facility, and Question Two asks residents to approve a new, reduced operating levy to maintain our staff, educational programs, and services. Communicating with our residents is important, and a dedicated website is now available that provides information about our facility challenges, the proposed plan, cost and tax impact, voting, and more.
Visit https://www.ghecbond.org/ for more information, and make sure to vote on or before Tuesday, November 4. Together, we are committed to providing space for our students to learn and grow.
GHEC School is looking to hire a highly qualified paraprofessional.
Help support the GHEC FFA during our Open House!
Open House is right around the corner! Reference the flyer for important upcoming information. See everybody soon!
Come support us July 18th at 6pm in the Small Gym as students of the GHEC Theater Camp 2025 perform in "Toy Store" by Jennifer Reif. Sweets and refreshments follow after the performance!
🎉✨ Garage Sale Fundraiser! ✨🎉 Help us send the GHEC Spanish Club to Costa Rica! 🇨🇷🌎 Join us for Granada's City Wide Garage Sales this weekend! We will have lots of treasures, great deals, and a great grip of kids to support. All proceeds will go toward our trip to immerse ourselves in the language, culture, and adventure of Costa Rica! 🌺🏞️ Come browse, buy, and support our journey! Every purchase helps us reach our goals. We can’t wait to see you there!
GHEC Parents,
Never too early to start thinking about the beginning of school, right? Please reference our 2025-2026 school calendar as you start looking into making plans for the fall. Hope your summer is off to a great start!
🎉✨ Garage Sale Fundraiser! ✨🎉
Help us send the GHEC Spanish Club to Costa Rica! 🇨🇷🌎 Join us for Granada's City Wide Garage Sale's this weekend!
We will have lots of treasures, great deals, and a great grip of kids to support. All proceeds will go toward our trip to immerse ourselves in the language, culture, and adventure of Costa Rica! 🌺🏞️ Come browse, buy, and support our journey!
Every purchase helps us reach our goals. We can’t wait to see you there!
