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GV Schools Community News - 05/08/2026

Posted Date: 05/08/26 (03:00 PM)
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Banner that reads: Grain Valley Schools Community Newsletter. -- Also includes a photo of three students at their D.A.R.E. graduation.
May 8, 2026

Photo of the Week: 
Students at the Grain Valley Early Childhood Center took part in Fun and the Sun Day!
Last Day of School 
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Reminder: The last day of the 2025-2026 School Year is May 22, 2026. This will be a 3-hour early release day. View the district calendar. 
 

GVHS Graduation Ceremony Information
Grain Valley High School Graduation Ceremony- Class of 2026
Grain Valley High School Class of 2026 
The Grain Valley High School 2026 Graduation Ceremony is right around the corner! Graduation will be on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Doors will open for guests to enter the building at 6:15 pm. Tickets are required to attend the graduation ceremony. No tickets are available at the venue. 

For more information, visit the Grain Valley High School Graduation page.

GVHS Class of 2026 Live Stream 🦅🎓

GVHS Scholarship Award Ceremony
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Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

On Thursday, May 7, many GVHS seniors gathered for the annual GVHS Scholarship Award Ceremony.  Over 120 scholarships were awarded to 64 seniors. These scholarships represent years of hard work and dedication to their future. We are thankful for the support of our community. 

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Senior Dylan Rucinski Wins MSHSAA Debate State Championship 

Congratulations to Grain Valley High School senior Dylan Rucinski for taking home first place in the Storytelling category at the MSHSAA Class 2 Speech and Debate Championship.

Aside from taking home first place in Storytelling, Dylan was also a finalist in Dramatic Interpretation, placing 7th, and took home third place in Humorous Interpretation.

Shanelle Reynolds, a junior, also took home two medals, placing 7th in Prose Interpretation and 5th in Original Oratory. Congratulations to both students on these outstanding accomplishments!
Dylan Rucinski and Shanelle Reynolds hold their medals and plaque after the MSHSAA Speech and Debate State Championship.
Important Dates. See the district calendar at GrainValleySchools.org.
May 13
Last Day of School for Seniors 
May 22
Last Day of School  - 3 Hour Early Release 
Text: Contact Us: 816-847-5006. news@gvr5.net. GrainValleySchools.org.