Mission
In partnership with the community,
Grand Mound Elementary School will prepare students to make responsible
decisions and will provide them with the basic skills and opportunities
needed to expand their learning to its highest potential.
Welcome
Grand
Mound School serves approximately 500 students in grades 3-5 in the
rural community of Rochester, Washington. We have 21 teachers, 4 Special
Education teachers, 1 Music teacher, 1 Fitness Teacher, 1
counselor, 19 Educational assistants and a principal. Average class size
is 24 students. All of Grand Mound's teachers are highly qualified
according to national standards set in the No Child Left Behind federal
legislation.
GMES was built in 1972 as a middle school at that
time, 70 acres was also purchased. In 2003, a school remodeling project
was completed, updating the complete school and its systems. Currently
there are 14 regular classrooms in the main building, with 6 double wide
portable classrooms, 3 special education classrooms, a full-size gym
and a lunchroom.
Grand Mound Elementary offers students a complete
range of academic classes in self-contained classrooms. Students also
have a music class, fitness class, library class, daily time in a
mathematics lab and several Special Education or Title 1/Lap classes
that provide intervention for students who need extra assistance. A
Talented & Gifted program is also available for students who
qualify. GMES integrates technology into all facets of learning with a
goal of improving student achievement and expanding student learning to
its highest potential. Several recognition programs support students and
their learning, giving positive recognition for exceptional effort and
outstanding performance.
For more information on how you might
take an active role in the education of students at Grand Mound
Elementary School, stop by our school office or call our principal, Ms.
Kelley Bremgartner at 273-5512 or email her at
[email protected]
Grand Mound Elementary School
staff and administration welcome all parents and patrons of Rochester to
join us in our quest to better serve our young people. All are welcome
to visit or volunteer in any of our numerous activities and events.