Santa Shop
December 8th, 9th, 10th, & 12th
Santa Shop gives students the opportunity to buy gifts for family and friends for the holidays. Prices may range from under $1 to $20 with the majority of items costing $1.00 - $6.00.
Students will be able to checkout with
cash, e-gift card, or both.
Want to make shopping easy and safe for your student and school volunteers? Order an e-gift card now! All gift cards will be loaded into the school’s cash register app making it simple for your student to shop and checkout without the need to bring cash.
Use the link to Buy your e-gift card: Santa Shop link to purchase e-gift cards
Griggs Christmas Lunch
Christmas lunch will be on Thursday, December 11, 2025, for
Pre-K, K-2nd, Javillonar's, & Perryman's classes ONLY and their PRE-REGISTERED VISITORS.
Please, NO outside food.
All other grades (3rd-5th grade classes) will have Christmas lunch in their classrooms (No visitors).
Adult visitor price is $6.00. Please pre-pay cash (correct change) or checks made payable to Griggs no later than 12/8/25.
Please send money and form in with your student.
Only 4 visitors per student. Sorry, we cannot pull siblings.
Parents will park on the asphalt by the gym. Then, proceed to the covered picnic area to sign in. You will meet your student in the main hallway.
The lunch schedule is listed below:
Pre-K & K 10:30am-11:05am
1st grade & Javillonar's class 11:20am-11:55am
2nd Grade & Perryman's class 12:05pm-12:40pm
Countdown to Christmas Week!
❤️💚Monday, 12/15:
“Merry & Bright Monday!”
What to Wear: Students wear bright Christmas colors—reds, greens, golds, or anything festive. Sparkly shirts, holiday socks, and cheerful accessories encouraged! Uniform bottoms and shoes.
🎅Tuesday, 12/16:
“Santa & Elf Day — Little Helpers Unite!”
What to Wear: Dress up like Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, or reindeer. Santa hats, elf ears, red/green shirts, tutus, or reindeer antlers all work great! Uniform bottoms and shoes.
🧤Wednesday, 12/17:
“Warm & Cozy Winter Day!”
What to Wear: Come to school in winter gear: flannels, warm scarves, beanies, fuzzy socks, mittens (not worn in class), or cozy sweaters. Keep it comfy and wintery! Uniform bottoms and shoes. No hoodies.
😴Thursday, 12/18:
“Holly Jolly Pajama Day!”
What to Wear: Wear school-appropriate Christmas or winter pajamas. Fleece PJ pants, festive tops, and stuffed animals for morning drop-off pictures. No slippers, uniform shoes.
🎄👖Friday, 12/19:
“Festive Friday: Ugly Sweater Fun!”
What to Wear: Rock your ugliest, silliest, or funniest holiday sweater with jeans! Add tinsel, bows, ornaments, or jingle bells for extra fun. Uniform appropriate shoes.
Griggs Skate Night @ Dreamland Skate Center 5-7pm $5 per skater.
Find Food Near You
Dauphin Island Parkway, Tillman's Corner, Grand Bay, Theodore, Irvington, Bayou La Batre, Coden, & Dauphin Island
Kingswood United Methodist Church, Serving only residents in these zip codes: 36693, 36582, 36619,36609,
(251) 661-0420
5200 Perin Road
Mobile, AL 36693
Providence Presbyterian Church 3rd Friday of the month: 10 AM - 11 AM, Serves residents of 36693, 36609, 36695, & 36582
(251)633-9701
2320 Schillinger Road South
Mobile, AL 36695
Woodridge Baptist Church Mondays & Thursdays 9:00 am. 11 00 am. Serves residents of 36695, 36609, 36619, & 36582
(251) 633-6000
2700 Schillinger Road
Mobile, AL 36695
First Baptist Tillman's Corner, Fridays 9 AM -Noon
(251) 661-0114
5560 Three Notch Road
Mobile, AL 36619
Union Baptist Church, 3rd Saturday of the month: 9am-10:00 AM, only serving zip codes 36695 & 36541
(251) 865-6073
5257 Grand Bay Wilmer Road South
Grand Bay, AL 36541
Calvary Assembly of God, Last Wednesday of the month9am until food is gone
(251) 661_8130
6800 Three Notch Road
Mobile, AL 36619
St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 3rd Saturday of the month: 9:30am-11: 00 a m
(251) 599-0736
1854 Staples Road
Mobile, AL 36605
First United Methodist Church of Theodore, Tuesdays: Noon-2pm
(334) 462-6888
5451 Washington Blvd.
Theodore, AL 36582
First Baptist Church of Grand Bay, Tuesdays: 10 00 AM - 1200 PM
(251) 865-4734
10170 Grand Bay-Wilmer Road South
Grand Bay, AL 36541
The Holy Church at God Grand Bay, Distribution on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM - 12 PM
(251) 865-2045
14400 Fort Lake Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
Bayou Recovery Project, Second Monday of each month 10 AM - 2 PM Call for an appointment or for additional distribution times
(251) 776-0468
8720 Downey Street
Bayou La Batre, AL 36509
Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Please call for an appointment
(251)229-8660
8570 E. Warner Street
Bayou La Batre, AL 36509
Dauphin Island United Methodist Church, 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
During these months: May, July, September, November, & January
(251) 861-5599
302 Key Street
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Information provided courtesy of Feeding the Gulf Coast
More information at: https://www.feedingthegulfcoast.org/find-help/find-a-pantry
Thanksgiving lunch will be on Thursday, November 13, 2025, for
3rd, 4th, & 5th grade classes ONLY and their PRE-REGISTERED VISITORS.
Please, NO outside food.
All other grades (Pre-K, K-2nd, Javillonar’s & Perryman’s classes) will have Thanksgiving lunch in their classrooms (No visitors).
Pre-K, K-2nd, Javillonar’s & Perryman’s students and parents will be invited to Christmas Lunch in December.
Adult visitor price is $6.00. Please pre-pay cash (correct change) or checks made payable to Griggs no later than 11/6/25.
Please send money and form in with your student.
Only 4 visitors per student. Sorry, we cannot pull siblings.
Parents will park on the asphalt by the gym. Then, proceed to the covered picnic area to sign in. You will meet your student in the main hallway.
The lunch schedule is listed below:
5th grade 10:30am-11:05am
4th grade 11:20am-11:55am
3rd Grade 12:05pm-12:40pm
Griggs Skate Night @ Dreamland Skate Center 5-7pm $5 per skater.
Griggs Spirit Night @ Chuck E. Cheese from 3-9 pm.
10/31: Griggs fall Festival
Important Information:
Parents are welcome to attend.
No other MCPSS students are allowed to attend.
No money will be accepted after October 27th.
After October 27th, wristbands and tickets will need to be purchased at the festival.
Only students that are school aged need to purchase a wristband. Parents and siblings younger than 4 years old do not need to purchase a wristband.
We are planning to host a wonderful Halloween/Fall Festival this year. If you can support our efforts, we are asking the following items for donations by grade level.
Students that donate will receive an out-of-uniform pass to use on November 4th.
All donations need to be turned in by October 27th to receive an out-of-out uniform pass.
*Wristband $10.00 per STUDENT Includes: Games, Hayride, and Inflatable
*Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Slice $2.00/Slice pre-order only
*Meal Deal Cheese or Pepperoni slice, chips, and drink $3.50 Pre-order only
*Nachos $2.00 pre-order only
*Ice cream Float $2.00 Pre-order only
*Tickets $0.25 Each (Items will range from $0.25-$3.00) Used for snacks & Toy Table
*Schedule:
•9:00-10:15am Pre-K, K & 1st
•10:35-11:50am Sped, 2nd & 3rd
•12:30-1:45pm 4th & 5th
*Festival Games & Fun: Food booth, Food trucks, Games, Hayride, Inflatables, Face Painting, Tattoos, Nail Station, &Toy Table
* Donation List :
Pre-K, Perryman's class, Javillonar's class, 1st, grade boys and girls, & 5th grade girls: Dollar Store Toy
Kindergarten & 2nd Grade girls: Fruit Roll Ups, Fruit Snacks, or Gummies
2nd boys & 4th grade boys and girls: Candy Individual Wrapped (NO CHOCLATE)
3rd grade boys & girls: Dum Dum Lollipops
5th grade boys: 2-liter Coke or Root beer
Monday, Oct. 27: “Peace Out” to Drugs! Wear neon or tie-dye.
Tuesday, Oct. 28: Team Up Against Drugs! Wear your favorite sports jersey.
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Wake Up Drug Free! Wear your favorite pajamas.
Thursday, Oct. 30: “Red"-y to be Drug Free! Wear red.
Friday, Oct. 31: Boo to Drugs! Wear a Halloween shirt with leggings/ jeans.
50th day of School
Students may dress like they are from the 50's.
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Parents & Guardians are invited to join us for a picnic.
You are welcome to bring a picnic/outside food.
Don‘t forget to bring a blanket and/or chairs.
Parents & Guardians will park in the back of the school in the designated area.
All visitors will sign in near the back of the gym. Then, proceed to the grade level meeting area. Please use the attached map to find the meeting location.
You will sign your child out with their teacher for the picnic. At the end of the picnic, you will sign your child back in with their teacher. Early dismissals will be handled by your child‘s teacher.
Report cards will be handed out by your child’s teacher during the signing out process.
Kona Ice will be set up.
$4 for regular size or
$4 for changing color cup refills.
This will also be the 50th Day of School. Students may dress in 5o’s style attire.
Alexis Najar
An Dang
Isaac Sims
Jalyiah Bumpers
Luke Roland
Madelyn Pechar
Mason Phillips
Micah Pettway
Penelope Hickman
Zoey Williams
4th Grade Alternates
Amari Kennedy
Grant Taylor
Owen Sims
"These students have shown what it truly means to be responsible, Leading by example in and out of the classroom. Their hard work and positive choices earned them an invitation to September's Stella Nova Club celebration!
Way to go, shining stars! Keep reaching for the stars, Griggs is so proud of you!"
Archery Team!
Winnie Johnston
Jordan Gibson
Asher Burnett
Evelynn Stewart
Addisyn Burnett
Britany Martinez
Carson Husinger
Chelsea John
Andrew Knueppel
Evan Bagley
Javar Stephens
Karissa Shoots
Zaiden Anderson
Amariu Cobb
Bowden Thaxton
Bransyn Cotton
Karter Brear
Kenlyn Benjamin
Jesse Lee
Mattilyn Williard
Way to go Shining Stars!
MCPSS parents are encouraged to complete a pair of surveys to help us improve your experiences with the district.
⭐️The Climate and Culture Parent Survey can be accessed at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/286097/p524.
⭐️The Community Engagement Survey can be accessed at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/286082/524/1.
⭐️Title I Survey at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/289329/p524
The Griggs Elementary Book Fair will run Tuesday, September 23 – Friday, September 26. Students will shop during their PE time Tuesday–Thursday, and the fair will close at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26.
Parents and guardians are invited to shop during Open House on Thursday, September 25 after visiting classrooms.
For fast and easy checkout, families are encouraged to use eWallet. Add funds to your student’s account here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/griggselementaryschool
We can’t wait to see you at the Book Fair! 📖💙
Kona Ice will be at Griggs on September 17th.
Kona Ice $4 one size only or bring a previously purchased Kona Ice color changing cup/Kowabunga cup for $4 refills.
We are requesting that you use the QR Code on the flyer or follow this link to pre-pay for your child's Kona Ice. The QR Code will expire on Tuesday night(9/16) @ 8pm. https://CUSTOMER.KONA-ICE.COM
Event code: K3358345014
Zip code: 36619
Fall picture day for students is Wednesday, September 24th.
Students will dress in their school uniform.
You may use this link to pre-order & pre-pay for your students pictures.
Picture Day ID: EVT994CPM
Griggs is hosting Grandparent's lunch for all grades.
9/5: Pre-K, K-2nd, Javillonar's & Perryman's classes
9/10: 3rd-5th grade classes
Grandparents MUST pre-register and pre-pay to reserve their spot.
Reservation forms and payment are due no later than Wednesday, September 3rd. Forms were sent home on Tuesday, August 19th.
Please send money/form with your child. We can not accept money in the office.
Adult visitor price is $6.00 cash (correct change) or checks made payable to Griggs Elementary School.
Students do not need to pay. Sorry, we can not pull siblings.
Grandparents will park on the asphalt by the gym. Then, proceed to the gym to sign in and meet their student.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to lunch time for check in.
Lunch Schedule for 9/5/25
Pre-K , K, Javillonar’s & Perryman’s classes 10:15-10:45am
1st 11:00-11:30am
2nd 11:40am-12:10pm
Lunch Schedule for 9/10/25
4th 10:15-10:45am
5th 11:00-11:30am
3rd 11:40am-12:10pm
