Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Deanna McFarland, Executive Principal | 8:00am-2:30pm | (814) 874-6670
Your Voice Matters!
Every family brings a unique perspective on what school life is really like. The School Climate Survey is your chance to share how welcome, supported, and connected you feel as a partner in your child’s education. The survey is completely anonymous, so please share openly and honestly.
Your feedback directly shapes our work to strengthen school-family partnerships and advance Priority 3 of our District Strategic Plan: Well-Being & Safety, with a focus on well-being, safety, belonging, and learning.
Together, we can build school communities where every student and family feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Thank you for helping us grow!
Please complete the Families School Climate Survey through ParentSquare by Friday, October 23.
#buildingexcellencetogether2
Every family brings a unique perspective on what school life is really like. The School Climate Survey is your chance to share how welcome, supported, and connected you feel as a partner in your child’s education. The survey is completely anonymous, so please share openly and honestly.
Your feedback directly shapes our work to strengthen school-family partnerships and advance Priority 3 of our District Strategic Plan: Well-Being & Safety, with a focus on well-being, safety, belonging, and learning.
Together, we can build school communities where every student and family feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Thank you for helping us grow!
Please complete the Families School Climate Survey through ParentSquare by Friday, October 23.
#buildingexcellencetogether2
Join Erie's Public Schools for a fun-filled community celebration of connection, fun, and empowerment of the young girls in our district on Sunday, October 11, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Biletnikoff Field!🎉
This event is part of our district’s Building Excellence Together Weekend, held in partnership with the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit XVIII. While our students are busy with service projects on Saturday and a select group attends a conversation with Michelle Obama on Monday, Sunday is all about bringing our families together!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Empowerment Walk begins at 3:15 PM)
Location: Biletnikoff Field (finishing at the EPS Admin Building, 1910 Sassafras St., via an accessible route)
Admission & Activities: 100% Free for all EPS families!
What’s in Store:
- Fun family photo booth & bounce house
- Balloon headbands and wristlets provided by The Brown Clowns
- Music, refreshments, and community resource tables
- Inspiring remarks from local female leaders
An Empowerment Walk celebrating girl power, health, and wellness at 3:15 PM
Bring the whole family out to show support for our girls and the bright future we are building together. We can't wait to see you there! 💜
You can make a difference.
This September, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Erie's Public Schools is reminding our whole community: a mental health crisis deserves the same response as any other emergency. You don't need to be a therapist — you just need to notice, reach out, and get help.
A.C.T. if you're worried about someone:
Ask — Start the conversation. Be direct, and listen without judgment.
Care — Show you care. Stay close and keep them connected.
Tell — Bring in a trusted adult or trained professional.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available: 📞 Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 📱 Safe2Say Something: 1-844-SAF2SAY ☎️ Erie Crisis Line: 814-456-2014 🏫 Talk to a school counselor, mental health specialist, or any trusted staff member
In immediate danger? Call 911.
Every student, every day. We're in this together. #SuicidePreventionMonth #EriesPublicSchools
This September, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Erie's Public Schools is reminding our whole community: a mental health crisis deserves the same response as any other emergency. You don't need to be a therapist — you just need to notice, reach out, and get help.
A.C.T. if you're worried about someone:
Ask — Start the conversation. Be direct, and listen without judgment.
Care — Show you care. Stay close and keep them connected.
Tell — Bring in a trusted adult or trained professional.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available: 📞 Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 📱 Safe2Say Something: 1-844-SAF2SAY ☎️ Erie Crisis Line: 814-456-2014 🏫 Talk to a school counselor, mental health specialist, or any trusted staff member
In immediate danger? Call 911.
Every student, every day. We're in this together. #SuicidePreventionMonth #EriesPublicSchools
Reminder: GCES book fair is next week!
September events at GCES!!
EPS families,
Throughout the year, a number of school events, programs, and classroom lessons take place that are of interest to both school district media (cable channel, website, school newsletters, etc.) and regional print and broadcast media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.) During these activities, students and staff may be photographed or interviewed to increase public awareness of our school and/or individual student accomplishments. If you DO NOT want your children to be photographed, videotaped or interviewed, please complete and return the 2026-2027 Media Opt-Out Form available at your child’s school.
You can also find and print the form, available in English and other languages, at https://www.eriesd.org/page/optout
Than k you!
Throughout the year, a number of school events, programs, and classroom lessons take place that are of interest to both school district media (cable channel, website, school newsletters, etc.) and regional print and broadcast media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.) During these activities, students and staff may be photographed or interviewed to increase public awareness of our school and/or individual student accomplishments. If you DO NOT want your children to be photographed, videotaped or interviewed, please complete and return the 2026-2027 Media Opt-Out Form available at your child’s school.
You can also find and print the form, available in English and other languages, at https://www.eriesd.org/page/optout
Than k you!
We are having such a wonderful first week! Check out Ms. Sitek’s greeting, Ms. Copus’ chaining, and Mrs. Greenberg’s class celebrating a birthday with the Birthday Bonanza Karaoke box. ❤️💛#LearnLeadSucceedatGCES
#everydaycountsgces
Erie's Public Schools Wellness
HOT OFF THE PRESSES: Our Family Information Guide is now available at eriesd.org/familyguide. The guide includes helpful information about school bell times, transportation, health policies and more. Take a few minutes to read to help ensure that you and your children kick off the 2026-27 school year right!
GCES has a school wellness team and we are excited to take the next step in implementing the District Wellness Policy! The smart snacks list will be included in your child’s welcome folder. ❤️💛 #LearnLeadSucceed #BET
See all you Cool Cougars for Open House, tomorrow, Aug. 20th from 6p to 8p 🐾
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#LearnLeadSucceedatGCES
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
This year’s Open House will be the best one yet! There will be loads of resources, fun activities on the soccer field, and food (while supplies last)! You will also get to see the interior work that has occurred over the summer with the renovation. We are busy preparing for your arrival and cannot wait to see you there on Thursday, August 20th from 6-8 p.m.
❤️💛 #GCCougarsLearnLeadSucceed
#EveryDayCountsatGCES
Dear Families,
We are excited to continue our journey as a District Wellness Team school. This team is made up of teachers, staff, and administrators. We hope to add students and parents in 26/27. The goal is to implement the District Wellness Policy in chunks. Take a look at the two documents outlining Smart Snacks and an example birthday menu. We will no longer serve cupcakes and non-smart snacks on birthdays. Feel free to reply with questions. We will continue to send updates and reminders throughout the school year.
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Due to the ongoing renovation, the Kindergarten Parent Mixer will only be for the parents/ guardians of incoming GCES kindergarten students. New kindergarten families will get see their classroom at Open House. Use the link to register for adults only. Thank you! ❤️💛
https://forms.gle/eYZKXDSmFSNyWnm58
Check out this opportunity to get your child’s vaccines taken care of! ❤️💛
Field Day 2026 was one for the books! Thank you to our gym teacher, Mr. Johnson, for organizing all the fun. Shout out to the Grover Cleveland PTSA (Erie, PA) for adding treats, mini golf, and an Inflatable. Hats off to our Blue Coat DJ, Mr. Mike. GCES is thankful! ❤️💛
#everydaycountsatgces
GCES 3rd grade visited the Erie Zoo and had a great time seeing all the animals. Field trip experiences help bring learning to life. #CommunitySchoolsInAction #everydaycountsatgces ❤️💛
Kindergarten had a popsicle party to celebrate a wonderful year. The students have grown so much. Look out 1st grade! 🎉❤️💛
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
#everydaycountsatgces
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
#everydaycountsatgces
Congratulations to our last group of Cool Cougars for school year 2025-2026. There are just three more days for students! Remember that #everydaycountsGCES, so see you on Monday for field day! ❤️💛
Mrs. Lyon’s class participated in the William Aulenbacher Sr. Memorial Track and Field Meet, benefiting the Special Olympics of NWPA!
There were schools representing the whole county. The kids participated in a 50 meter run, standing long jump, turbo javelin, and got to relax in a special athlete village.
The class showed tremendous teamwork and sportsmanship! ❤️💛
#GCESproud
#EveryDayCountsatGCES
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
There were schools representing the whole county. The kids participated in a 50 meter run, standing long jump, turbo javelin, and got to relax in a special athlete village.
The class showed tremendous teamwork and sportsmanship! ❤️💛
#GCESproud
#EveryDayCountsatGCES
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
