Gray Elementary

Happy Summer from the Gray Office Staff! ☀️🐾

We hope you've had a fun, relaxing summer! Back-to-school is just around the corner, and we're excited to welcome our Wildcats back for another amazing year.

Be sure to check out our Back-to-School Gazette for important information about the upcoming school year, including key dates, school procedures, supply information, and more.

📖 Read the Gray Gazette here:
https://app.smore.com/n/v0xq8

We can't wait to see everyone soon. It's a GREAT year to be a Wildcat!

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We will be posting class lists online only. Familiarize yourself with HAC and SeeSaw how-to guides provided by scanning the QR codes.
If you are unsure of your login for HAC or need a password reset please email Mrs. Tiffany at [email protected] .

Families can learn more and register by visiting the YMCA's Before & After School Care webpage. https://www.orymca.org/programs/childcare-services/before-after-school-care/

Springfield Public Schools Back to School Bash is an event for students and families to get resources and information to start a successful 2026-2027 school year. This event will offer backpacks, hygiene kits, groceries, health services, connections to community resources and more! SPS is dedicated to providing district families with the support they need. The event is open to all SPS students and families. For more information, visit: https://www.sps.org/community/back-to-school-bash

Whether you're new to Springfield Public Schools or a seasoned SPS family, the Family Technology Help Page is a fantastic resource to keep at your fingertips!

At Springfield Public Schools, we use a variety of digital tools to help you stay connected to your child's learning and school experience. The Family Technology Help Page provides easy access to the resources you need, all in one convenient location.

You'll find information on where to access important tools, step-by-step guidance, and even helpful how-to videos to walk you through the process. Whether you're logging in for the first time or just need a quick refresher, this page is designed to help you find what you need—right when you need it.

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🌻💙 Honoring a Legacy, Welcoming a New Chapter 💙🌻

Some people leave a place better than they found it simply by leading with heart. Yesterday, June 30, we said goodbye to our beloved principal, Mrs. Carder, as she began a well-earned retirement.

For years, Mrs. Carder has been the steady presence behind countless smiles, celebrations, challenges, and successes at Wanda Gray Elementary. She created more than a school—she cultivated a community where students felt loved, staff felt supported, and families felt welcomed. She encouraged us to dream bigger, laugh often, and always keep children at the heart of every decision.

Like a field of wildflowers, the seeds she planted will continue to bloom for years to come. Her legacy isn't found only in the halls of our school, but in the people she inspired and the lives she forever changed. We are endlessly grateful for her leadership, her kindness, and the sunshine she brought to each day.

Today, July 1, we are excited to welcome Mrs. Sandbothe as the new principal of Wanda Gray Elementary.

As one chapter closes, another begins. We look forward to the journey ahead as Mrs. Sandbothe joins the Gray family and builds upon the strong foundation of excellence, compassion, and community that makes Wanda Gray so special. We are excited to support her as we continue growing, learning, and serving our students together.

Here's to celebrating a remarkable legacy, new beginnings, and continuing to grow together as one Gray family.

Welcome, Mrs. Sandbothe! We are so glad you're here.🐾💙

💙🐾 Once a Gray Wildcat, always a Gray Wildcat! 🐾💙