Grain Valley High School

06/08/2026

🦅 Valley Way Alert! 🦅

Our students recently wrapped up their End-of-Course exams, and the results are a true testament to their hard work, dedication, and the academic excellence we strive for every day. Not only did they perform at exceptionally high levels, but these scores open doors to incredible future pathways—qualifying a massive number of our Eagles for the opportunity to earn college credit before even walking across the graduation stage! 🎓✨

Check out these stellar achievements across our engineering courses:

🛠️ Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Our introductory students laid a fantastic foundation, with 56% of the class achieving the scores necessary for college credit opportunities!

Accomplished: 53% (32/61 students)

Distinguished: 3%

Total Qualifying for College Credit Opportunity: 34 out of 61 students!

⚙️ Principles of Engineering (POE)
An absolute knockout performance—0% novice scores, with a whopping 82% of students reaching the high bar required to unlock college credit opportunities!

Accomplished: 82% (36/44 students)

Total Qualifying for College Credit Opportunity: 36 out of 44 students!

💻 Digital Electronics (DE)
Our advanced students showed out! Zero novice scores, and an outstanding 86% walked away with the opportunity to claim college credit!

Accomplished: 79% (11/14 students)

Distinguished: 7%

Total Qualifying for College Credit Opportunity: 12 out of 14 students!

Thank you to our incredible engineering teachers for guiding these students! The future of engineering is bright, and it’s being built right here at GVHS! 🛠️📐

05/21/2026

Our next senior shout-out goes to Alexander Carter, who has enlisted in the United States Marines Corps!
Thank you, Alexander, for your commitment to serving our country. The entire Grain Valley community is incredibly proud of you! 🦅💙
Help us congratulate them in the comments below! 👇🏅

05/21/2026

Our next senior shout-out goes to Lila Todd, who has enlisted in the United States Air Force!
Thank you, Lila, for your commitment to serving our country. The entire Grain Valley community is incredibly proud of you! 🦅💙
Help us congratulate them in the comments below! 👇🏅

05/20/2026

Our next senior shout-out goes to Jacie Crawford, who has enlisted in the United States Navy!

Thank you, Jacie, for your commitment to serving our country. The entire Grain Valley community is incredibly proud of you! 🦅💙

Help us congratulate them in the comments below! 👇🏅

05/20/2026

GVHS Senior Spotlight: Serving Our Country! 🦅🇺🇸

Our next senior shout-out goes to Joseph Padfield, who has enlisted in the Army National Guard.

Thank you, Joseph, for your commitment to serving our country. The entire Grain Valley community is incredibly proud of you! 🦅💙
Help us congratulate them in the comments below! 👇🏅

05/19/2026

Over the next three days, we will be highlighting seniors who are enlisting in the military. Please be on the lookout for these Senior Spotlights!

GVHS Senior Spotlight: Serving Our Country! 🦅🇺🇸

Let’s celebrate one of our incredible Grain Valley High School seniors!

A massive shout-out to Phillip Trusler, who was the first senior in the NATION to enlist in the United States Navy!

Thank you, Phillip, for your commitment to serving our country. The entire Grain Valley community is incredibly proud of you! 🦅💙

Help us congratulate them in the comments below! 👇🏅

05/18/2026

More info regarding tonight’s commencement. See you there, GV!

Today is the day! We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 as they walk across the stage tonight. The ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.

We want to begin the celebration with an alumni roll call. Drop your graduation year in the comments below to show your Eagle pride! 🦅🎓

If you would like to live stream the Graduation Ceremony, use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/B_k6_dGBGGU

05/14/2026

The class of 2026 is a special group 🥹. Can’t wait to watch them walk across the stage on Monday!

05/08/2026

Happy last Friday to the Class of 2026! 🎓✨

We are thrilled to announce our Valley Way Champion of the week: the one and only Mr. Lanny Lewis! 🏆

Nominated by Ms. Pratte, Lanny is a true "jack of all trades" who has dedicated his life to student success. Throughout his career, he’s worn almost every hat imaginable:

🍎 Teacher & Special Education Co-Teacher

🏫 Principal

📸 Graduation Photographer

💻 All-around Technology Guru

"Lanny is an encouraging father figure for students, helping them see their potential while teaching accountability. I rarely see him without a smile and a word of encouragement for his colleagues." — Ms. Pratte

Thank you, Mr. Lewis, for your leadership, your heart, and your countless acts of service. You make our school a better place! 🦅!

05/01/2026

It’s a DOUBLE celebration day at GVHS! 🦅✨

We are kicking things off by shining the spotlight on Will Chrisman, our newest Valley Way Student of the Week! Will was nominated by Coach Herbert, who shared some incredible feedback from a classroom student that Will tutors through A+:

"Will always comes in with a smile and is incredibly patient. I’ve been so impressed with how he works with others and his constant willingness to help."

It’s clear that both teachers and students are noticing the heart Will puts into making our school a better place. Way to go, Will and congrats on your recognition!