Griggs Elementary School

The W. C. Griggs Peer Model Pre-K program is now accepting applications for typical peer models for the 2026-2027 school year. Students in the Peer Model Pre-K program will have a chance to receive a high-quality education while modeling developmentally appropriate language and social skills for students with special needs. Peer models must:
-Be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026
-NOT have an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
-Reside in the WC Griggs Elementary School District
-Be FULLY toilet trained
-Demonstrate developmentally appropriate language and social skills
-Attend a scheduled screening at Griggs Elementary with school staff
-Have a completed application on file
This is a tuition-based program. Approximately $240.00 per month.
If you are interested in having your student screened to be a peer model, please fill out this form by February 13, 2026, and we will contact you to schedule a screening.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDuHyIwsfjXat5ZnL4zFgK7Rx9nC8zHuFlAjKWPxQCwzXL-g/viewform?usp=header

Last day to purchase a 2025-2026 Griggs yearbook or yearbook ad is February 13, 2026.
Yearbook $45
Full page ad $90
Half page ad $60
Quarter page ad $30
You may send cash or check ( made payable to Griggs Elementary School)with your student. Use the efunds link on the middle of the page, on our website page. You will need your students ID number, which can be found on their report card.

OPC LAUNDRY
GRIGGS ELEMENTARY
Laundry service for those in need.
You bring your laundry - we wash, dry, and fold it
for you.
WHEN: THURS, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
LOCATION: GRIGGS ELEMENTARY
Follow the link for details and to reserve your spot

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfihrvUKmjJkzLDGlZ6kOKzs80vhDB4DnSr_bweHvA7fotelQ/viewform

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

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

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