Granada Huntley East Chain School District

Thanks to the Martin County Sheriffs Office, Fairmont Police, Officer Ballard, Deputy Tietje, and Deputy Gerhardt for facilitating school safety training at GHEC today. This is training we hope to never use, but aim to be prepared.

Prior to the pandemic, GHEC facilitated a Junior and Senior class trip to the Washington D.C. and New York City areas every other year. Over the last two years, the senior class has identified a more local destination as a class (i.e. the Twin Cities, Des Moines, Omaha) and has not traveled a great distance. To help us best plan and prepare for the future years at GHEC, we would appreciate your input on what the best options for future trip offerings should look like. It is important to consider that the cost of travel has also become more expensive recently, and our last trip estimate to the East Coast was in the $1,500.00 price range. We do anticipate that the estimate for such a trip will exceed $2,000.00 for future trips and that this price range does eliminate some students from participating in this opportunity. Our band and choir programs also facilitate a trip on an every-other-year basis, and the junior/senior trip has traditionally alternated with this. We are looking for input and feedback on how we can best structure future trips at GHEC, and what scope of trip would be most desired by our students, parents, and community. It is important to note that the primary focus of a class trip is to provide an educational experience, with the secondary purpose of providing our students with the opportunity to expand their travel horizons and have an enjoyable time with their classmates. Please consider completing the following three-question survey to help us decide the best options going forward. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdze9VK3L5TPp1BRCmCXbrBmSijpqOGLqjQ5GlfX5ra2ky95g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank you, Curt Slater, for kicking off the start of our school year. Your honesty, experience, ability to connect w/ educators, and willingness to challenge the norm has our staff inspired and thinking outside the box. Mr. Storbeck in a sleeper (fan favorite). #TILL360

Middle and High School Orientation is coming up Wednesday, August 31st: All students are welcome to attend and this is strongly encouraged for all 6th and 9th grade students (and new students to GHEC)!

FFA/Agriculture Open House Wednesday, August 31st 5-8pm. We invite students, parents, community members, and business to come learn about our Ag Program and opportunities for all!

Granada Huntley East Chain School District has an opening for a paraprofessional (approximately 7 hours per day).

Granada Huntley East Chain School District has an opening for a paraprofessional (approximately 7 hours per day).

We are excited to have Dick Beardsley present to our students and community on Wednesday, September 14th. Mr. Beardsley will present to our students during the school day and will present to our community at 6:30 PM in the gym in Granada. Please add this date to your calendars!

Middle and High School Families - Please read this letter with important information about the start of the 2022-2023 school year.

Paraprofessional Position Granada Huntley East Chain School District has an opening for a paraprofessional (approximately 7 hours per day). Applicants must have either a two-year degree or have a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (this can be completed during the first month of employment). Qualified applicants should have successful experience working with school-age children, have the ability to take charge of student behavior as circumstances suggest, skills to assist students in learning, ability to work in a supportive relationship with teachers, and the ability to adapt to different classroom environments and teaching/learning styles. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity and joining our exceptional student-centered staff at GHEC Public School, then perhaps this position is perfect for you. Prior experience is beneficial but not required. Interested applicants, please send a letter of interest, resume, applicable licenses, and references to Secondary Principal Taylor Topinka, at taylor.topinka@ghec.k12.mn.us OR by mail: Taylor Topinka 300 Reynolds Street Granada, MN 56039 GHEC is an EOE. Date of Closing: Open Until Closed

FFA MEMBERS: Here is the fair information needed to show at the fair! Please fill this out and get it back to Mrs Nelson before the 5th of August (it doesn’t take long!) if you can’t get to the link, you can look on the Martin County Fair website as well! https://docs.google.com/document/d/17kkkK6EccM6zPimHQfybT41ZI3Z2JWolQClQyM8XwdU/edit

We currently have several classroom desks and wood bench table tops we are looking to remove from school. If you are interested in these items please contact our main office at (507) 447-2211.

Summer Fun Night at GHEC School ~ Tonight (Monday, July 11th) from 5:30 to 7:00pm.

The Fitness Center will be open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM starting in July for residents of the GHEC district. Stop in the main office to sign up and get an access card.

GHEC Is Looking for a Student Summer Custodial Helper. This position would be for the months of July and August and applicants must be at least 16 years old. Please contact Mr. Storbeck or Mr. Topinka if you are interested. (507) 447-2211.

Granada Huntley East Chain Middle and High School is looking for a Counselor or Social Worker (1.0 FTE) to join our student-centered staff at GHEC Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

The Granada Huntley East Chain School District is looking for a Full-Time K-12 Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE) to join our student-centered staff at GHEC Public Schools for the 2022-23 school year.

GHEC Summer School Session #1 STARTS on MONDAY! Dates: June 13th - 16th & 20th - 23rd Times: 8:00am - 12:00pm Where: GHEC School Please look for an email today with details if you registered your child!

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Wishing you all the best in everything you do!

Martin County Know How will be hosting a Robotics and Science camp. To register you will need to go to Fairmont's CER page. Registration deadline for the camps is June 17. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me: leah.rodemulder@ghec.k12.mn.us