Granada Islamic School

08/15/2026

Join a mission that inspires. Make an impact that lasts.

We’re Hiring: Advancement Officer

Granada Islamic School is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Advancement Officer to help strengthen and grow our fundraising and community engagement efforts.
This role will focus on fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant development, annual giving, sponsorships, and community partnerships—helping build sustainable support for our students and our school’s mission.
If you are passionate about Islamic education, nonprofit advancement, and building meaningful relationships that create lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
📍 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA
💼 Part-Time | 0.60 FTE | Year-Round
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06/21/2026

06/03/2026

We love us a fresh reign! ☀️

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms in our GIS family! 🤍

JazakAllahu Khairan for everything you do. May Allah bless and honor you always. ✨

05/06/2026

Granada Islamic School has received reaffirmation of WASC accreditation through June 2029!

The Mid-cycle Visiting Committee identified three areas of schoolwide strength:
- Progress on our 2023–2029 Action Plan
- Student achievement gains driven by direct instruction - Integrated MTSS/SEL/Character Education, and the quality of our leadership, faculty, and community.

For families considering GIS and partners supporting our work: this is the standard we hold ourselves to, and the standard an independent body has affirmed.

Grateful to our staff and community. The work continues. 📚

05/05/2026

Just back from a three-day local college tour with our 9th graders — and what made it unforgettable was the alumni who showed up for us at every stop.
Walking through SJSU, Santa Clara, Berkeley, Zaytuna, Sac State, and UC Davis with Granadians who once sat in the same classrooms our students sit in now — it’s hard to put into words. They gave tours, shared honest advice, and reminded our students what’s possible when you stay grounded in your deen while pursuing your goals.
A heartfelt shukran to our alumni guides:
SJSU — Isha & Toolien
Santa Clara — Sarah H.
UC Berkeley — Raneem, Eman & Muhammed
Zaytuna College, Sac State — Tasneem & Lana Abed
UC Davis — Maryam Siddiqui
And a special thank you to Eman and Rayyan, who joined us as chaperones and poured into our students the entire trip.
May Allah SWT protect each of them and bless this experience for our current students. Ameen.

05/03/2026

From local science fairs to the California State Fair, our students continue to show what curiosity, rigor, and faith-driven learning look like in action.

Imani Islam took 5th place in the Junior Division Environmental Engineering category at the California State Fair for The Soil Saver 3000, a composting project tackling food waste at the source.

Tasneem Ismaili was featured for her Talk to the Hand project, an ASL gesture-recognition glove that translates sign language through a computer interface — a beautiful intersection of engineering and human connection.

These aren’t isolated wins. They reflect a culture at Granada where students are encouraged to ask hard questions, build real solutions, and carry their faith into every field they enter — including the sciences.

Mabrook to Imani, Tasneem, and every student who represented GIS this year. We’re proud of you. 🫶🏻

04/30/2026

Our students didn’t just study science — they did it. 🔬

Science Fair 2026 brought some of our brightest minds together to research, build, and present work they’re genuinely proud of. From experiments to engineering, the curiosity in that room was something else. ✨

04/14/2026

DC and Philadelphia were the classroom. Our students showed up ready. 🕌🇺🇸

Over 5 days, they debated live bills on the Congressional floor, explored American history firsthand, and connected with students from across the country. When questions about Islam came up, they answered with knowledge and confidence. When it was time to pray, they made jama’ah — in public, without hesitation.

Alhamdulillah. This is what it looks like when Islamic identity and civic engagement grow together. MashaAllah to every student who represented Granada with grace.

(And yes, there are a lot of photos. Five days, no shortage of moments.)

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04/09/2026

Some fun art by our students to welcome Spring! 🌱🌻