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We have a solid group of teachers, aides, and staff members! We are excited about the potential of our students!
Congratulations to our newly elected SCA Officers!
President: Calvin Aagaard
Vice-President: Bella Pickle
Secretary: Helen Aagaard
Treasurer: Andrew Markwood
Media Specialist: Andreya Waid
We've been working hard to make this year's Yearbook very special!
Order online by December 19 and it's only $16!
Deadline to order for $20 is March 31, 2026!
Say HELLO to Grandin Court's new Mascot and friend, our very own EAGLE! He will be making appearances whenever and wherever he is needed!
Wednesday, February 7, was the 4th grade's Virginia Studies project presentation day!
Pictured here: Ky-rie Harris delivered a first-person report dressed as George Washington, Cate Burtis dressed as Thomas Jefferson, and Elizabeth Hamilton came as Patrick Henry. The costumes worked as visual aids while they reported on the people. They were invited to first grade to share later in the day. See "Eagle Newsroom" below for more!
March 19 ~ Fifth grade Math Simulation
March 20 ~ Class/Spring Pictures ~ Fifth Reading Simulation~ Club pictures for Yearbook
March 23 ~ Fourth grade field trip to release the trout ~ Fifth grade Science Simulation
March 24 ~ Kindergarten Field Trip to Main Library
March 25 ~ Third Grade Math Simulation ~ Fourth grade VA Studies Simulation
March 26 ~ Fine Arts Night (5:30 K-2, 6:30 3-5)
March 27 ~ Early Dismissal
March 30 ~ Spring Break Begins!
March 31 ~ Last day to order a Yearbook
Our fifth-grade girls' club, Outstanding Girls Sporting Pearls, has been working with adviser Sheree Thomas and retired kindergarten teacher, Karen Bethel, to increase self-worth through affirming who they are. This culminated with them making pearl and letter bracelets expressing this very thing.
**** BIG NEWS! ****
Grandin Court Dance-a-Thon kicks off soon!
We are attempting to raise $15,000 for new school furniture and tutoring services, and we need your help.
Save the dates and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause!
Register online at MyBooster.com ~ 3/24/2026
Fundraiser Kick-Off at School ~4/7/2026
Event Day ~ 4/16/2026
Our Mission
Grandin Court Elementary School is home of the Eagles!
Upcoming Events
Eagles Newsroom
![Many Different Roles for this presenter!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770923871/rcpsinfo/mdn7hwllypj4vsjfgjvp/Emmainherroles.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770923871/rcpsinfo/mdn7hwllypj4vsjfgjvp/Emmainherroles.jpg","width":297}])
Emma Kent made a video report with her siblings, in which she took on many roles.
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Andreya Waid was a newscaster reporting on the Declaration of Independence; she even aired a commercial during her newscast.
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Elizabeth Walker made a delicious Declaration of Independence cake to go with her Power Point presentation.
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Harper Zion presented a photo journal from her trip to Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg.
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Awarded by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the microgrid will upgrade emergency capacity at Patrick Henry High School and William Fleming High School.
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A guide to what the Commonwealth of Virginia’s new school ratings mean for RCPS families.
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RCPS is only the third school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive this honor.
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Kaicey Manns is RCPS' 2026 Teacher of the Year!