A special thanks to Griffin PTA who provided snacks for STAAR day and our friends at Flint Baptist who provided a hearty lunch to our staff! 🐾 💙 🙏


Due to STAAR testing and make-up dates, Griffin will be closed to visitors on the following dates:
⭐️ April 14 - 17
⭐️ April 21 - 24
Thanks for helping us ensure an optimal testing environment for our Bulldogs! 🙏
Griffin students celebrated and motivated each other during our annual STAAR parade! Thanks to our students, staff, and families for participating! 🎉 🐾 ⭐️









Happy AP Appreciation Day to our very own, Ms. Howard and Ms. Harris! We appreciate all you do to support our Bulldogs! 🐾

Our Griffin PTA treated our Griffin families and staff to a night of food, fun, and prizes! Lotería/Bingo night and tacos for the win! 🌮 🧑🧑🧒🧒🐾










Double appreciation! 🍏 🍎
Mr. Gerena was recognized by TWO former Griffin students as an outstanding educator as part of Tyler ISD Foundation's Night of Shining Stars! ✨
We are proud of Yazmin (#5 in her class) and Isis (#10 in her class) as they set a standard of excellence in their graduating class!
👩🎓 🐾 👩🎓


Come be part of something special at Griffin Elementary! 🐾
We’re building a strong, supportive team focused on kids, growth, and community. If you’re looking for a place to make an impact and grow as an educator, we’d love to connect!

⭐️ STAAR state test information:
🐾 April 10 - STAAR Parade @ 2:20
🐾 April 14 - STAAR Reading (3rd, 4th, 5th) 🐾 April 21 - STAAR Math (3rd, 4th, 5th)
🐾 April 23 - STAAR Science (5th)



Thanks to our friends from Green Acres Baptist for encouraging our staff with some Sister 2 Sister cookies! 🍪 🐾

Today we got to celebrate Ms. Moore, our 2025-2026 Griffin Teacher of the Year! 🎉 🐾 🍎

Griffin Bulldogs spent their Saturday morning competing at Tyler ISD's 2026 UIL competition! 🐾 🎉

A few 📸 of today's Creature Teacher visit! Our Bulldogs got to learn about animal habitats and adaptations! 🦔 🦘 🐢 🕷️ 🦝










Thanks to all who showed up to our Griffin PTA's McTeacher's Night! Proceeds will go towards providing student incentives and supporting our field day! 🐾 🍔 🤩










Our students were read to by royalty as part of Read Across America Week at Griffin! Texas College's Ms. UNCF, Keala Ousley-Berdette, visited our kindergarten Bulldogs and read to them inspiring them to be lifelong readers! 👑 📚 🐾





Math Benchmark Tests are tomorrow & Science Benchmarks are on Thursday!
Let's help our Bulldogs prepare by providing:
🏃♂️ Plenty of playtime
🍲 A healthy meal
💙 Words of encouragement
🛌 Plenty of sleep
We know they can do this! 🐾
A special thanks to Ms. Borens for inspiring our Bulldogs and leading them to perform with joy! 🎶 🧡 🐾

Tomorrow is the day!
Join us in celebrating Black History Month at Griffin! Food, Family, Fun! 🖤💛💚♥️
🗓️ February 26
🏫 Griffin Cafe Entry
⏰ BHM music program: 5:15 - 5:45 PM
⏱️ BLOCK PARTY: 5:45 - 6:30 PM


Tomorrow is the day!
Join us in celebrating Black History Month at Griffin! Food, Family, Fun! 🖤💛💚♥️
🗓️ February 26
🏫 Griffin Cafe Entry
⏰ BHM music program: 5:15 - 5:45 PM
⏱️ BLOCK PARTY: 5:45 - 6:30 PM


We are proud of our very own music teacher, Ms. Borens, and a group of our Bulldogs who participated in Saturday's City of Tyler Black History Month Expo and College Fair! Their performance was inspiring! 🎶 🐾



Our 5th grade Bulldogs are committed to their academic goals as they prepare for middle school. Pictured are those who met their goals in math and their previous unit assessment! Way to go! 🐾 📈

