Griffin Elementary School - Tyler ISD

Please volunteer and be part of our team to support our Bulldogs.

We’re still looking for awesome parents to join our PTA Board, and honestly… it’s one of the easiest ways to spend more fun time with your kid at school.

You get to be part of events they’re excited about, help create things they’ll remember forever, and show up in ways they actually notice. Plus, they think it’s pretty cool when their grown‑up is “one of the PTA people.”

If you’re interested in jumping in, send us a message. We’d love to have you on the team.

🐾 Griffin Families,

As you begin preparing for the new school year, we are sharing the 2026–2027 Griffin Elementary Student Dress Code to help you with your back-to-school shopping.

Please use this guide when purchasing school clothing to ensure your child is ready for the first day of school.

We can't wait to welcome our Bulldogs back for another amazing year!

🐾 ¡Familias de Griffin!

Mientras se preparan para el nuevo año escolar, les compartimos el Código de Vestimenta Estudiantil de Griffin Elementary para el ciclo escolar 2026–2027 para ayudarles con sus compras de regreso a clases.

Por favor, utilicen esta guía al comprar la ropa escolar para asegurarse de que su estudiante esté listo para el primer día de clases.

¡Estamos ansiosos por recibir nuevamente a nuestros Bulldogs y comenzar un excelente año escolar!

Hello Griffin Families! 🐾 I'm excited to partner with our families as we build an amazing year at Griffin! Please take one minute to complete our PTA Interest Survey. Your ideas, support, and involvement truly matter, and together we can make a difference for our Bulldogs.

Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/JsMB8VEnPpDG44gP6

Thank you for being part of our Griffin family! 💙

Griffin PTA Survey Thank you for your input! Your feedback will help us create meaningful opportunities to learn and grow as a community. If you have any questions or would like more information about PTA, please contact Mrs. Saucedo at [email protected]. All information must be filled out in order to be entered....

🐾 Celebrating a New Chapter at Griffin! 🧡💙

Today we're excited to celebrate Ms. Mercedes Campos Guerra as she begins a new role at Griffin Elementary!

Originally from Spain, Ms. Campos Guerra joined Griffin as one of our Kindergarten Bilingual Teachers, where she has helped our youngest Bulldogs build a strong foundation for learning. This year, she is taking on an exciting new opportunity as our 5th Grade Bilingual Math and Science Teacher.

We are grateful for Ms. Campos Guerra's continued dedication to our students and are excited to see the knowledge, enthusiasm, and caring spirit she will bring to our 5th Grade team. We know she will continue inspiring our Bulldogs as they prepare for the next stage of their educational journey.

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Campos on this exciting new chapter at Griffin!

💙 Congratulations, Ms. Campos! Thank you for continuing to make a difference for our Bulldog Family! 🧡🐾

Together, we're building One Griffin. One Purpose. Student Success.

🐾 Celebrating a New Chapter at Griffin! 🧡💙

Today we're excited to celebrate Ms. Scarlett Blackburn as she begins a new role at Griffin Elementary!

Ms. Blackburn has been a valued member of the Griffin Family, faithfully serving our students as a Life Skills Paraprofessional. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every child succeed have made a positive impact on our Bulldogs each and every day.

As she steps into her new role as our ESE Classroom Instructor, we are excited to see her continue making a difference and supporting our students in new ways. We know her passion for helping children learn and grow will continue to shine in her classroom.

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Blackburn on this exciting new chapter in her Griffin journey!

💙 Congratulations, Ms. Blackburn! We're so proud to have you as part of our Bulldog Family! 🧡🐾

Together, we're building One Griffin. One Purpose. Student Success.

🐾 Meet Our Griffin Family! 🧡💙

Today we're excited to introduce Ms. Candace Butler, our new 5th Grade Reading Language Arts Teacher!

Although she is in just her second year of teaching, Ms. Butler brings a wealth of professional experience, a love for learning, and a passion for helping students grow. She is excited to inspire our 5th graders to become confident readers, writers, and lifelong learners while building meaningful relationships in the classroom.

Please join us in giving Ms. Butler a warm Bulldog welcome! We are thrilled to have her as part of our 5th Grade team and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our students.

💙 Welcome to the Griffin Family, Ms. Butler! 🧡🐾

Together, we're building One Griffin. One Purpose. Student Success.

🐾 Meet Our Griffin Family! 🧡💙

Today we're excited to introduce Ms. Kristine Bendaña, our new 5th Grade Math Teacher!

Joining us from the Philippines, Ms. Bendaña brings a passion for mathematics, collaboration, and helping students become confident lifelong learners. As an international teacher beginning this exciting new chapter at Griffin Elementary, she is eager to share her experiences while learning from our students, staff, and community.

Please join us in giving Ms. Bendaña a warm Texas and Bulldog welcome! We are excited to have her as part of our 5th Grade team and can't wait to see the positive impact she will make on our students.

💙 Welcome to the Griffin Family, Ms. Bendaña! 🧡🐾

Together, we're building One Griffin. One Purpose. Student Success.

🐾 Meet Our Griffin Family! 🧡💙

Today we’re excited to introduce Ms. Chelsea Carpenter, who is joining our Kindergarten team!

Ms. Carpenter is new to Griffin, but she brings 16 years of teaching experience and a heart for helping young learners grow, build confidence, and love school. We are so excited for our Kindergarten Bulldogs and families to get to know her this year.

Please join us in giving Ms. Carpenter a warm Bulldog welcome!

💙 Welcome to the Griffin Family, Ms. Carpenter! 🧡🐾

Together, we’re building One Griffin. One Purpose. Student Success.

🐾 Meet Our Griffin Family! 🧡💙

Today we're excited to introduce Mr. Ignacio Casado, our new 5th Grade Bilingual Reading Language Arts and Social Studies teacher!

Joining us from Spain, Mr. Casado brings international teaching experience and a passion for inspiring students to become lifelong readers, critical thinkers, and confident communicators. We are excited to welcome him and his family to Tyler and to the Griffin community as he begins this new chapter with our Bulldogs.

Please join us in giving Mr. Casado a warm Texas and Griffin welcome! We are excited for our students to learn from his experiences, his love of learning, and his commitment to helping every child succeed.

💙 Welcome to the Griffin Family, Mr. Casado! 🧡🐾

Together, we're building One Griffin. One Purpose. Student Success.

🐾 Meet Our Griffin Family! 🧡💙

Today we're excited to introduce Ms. Ma. Luiza Geli, our new Resource Teacher!

Originally from the Philippines and now entering her fourth year of teaching in the United States, Ms. Geli brings a passion for helping every child learn, grow, and reach their full potential. We are thrilled that she has chosen Griffin Elementary as her new home.

Please join us in giving Ms. Geli a warm Bulldog welcome! We are excited to have her as part of our Griffin Family and can't wait for our students and families to get to know her.

💙 Welcome to the Griffin Family, Ms. Geli! 🧡🐾

Together, we're building One Griffin. One Purpose. Student Success.