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
2 days ago, Deanna McFarland
New Policy: No sugary snacks can be brought to school for holidays or celebrations.
See all you Cool Cougars for Open House, tomorrow, Aug. 20th from 6p to 8p 🐾 ❤️💛 #LearnLeadSucceedatGCES #CommunitySchoolsInAction
2 days ago, Deanna McFarland
Open House is August 20th, from 6-8 p.m.
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
15 days ago, Deanna McFarland
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. ❤️💛
about 1 month ago, Deanna McFarland
Smart Snacks district requirements.
Smart Snacks sample birthday menu.
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
about 1 month ago, Deanna McFarland
Kindergarten parents/guardians can meet to learn more about when to expect for their child’s first year of school.
Check out this opportunity to get your child’s vaccines taken care of! ❤️💛
about 1 month ago, Deanna McFarland
K-12 dates for the vaccine clinic
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
3 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Let the fun begin! Field Day. Grover Cleveland
Kids at field day
Kids at field day
Kids at field day- inflatable slide
Kids at field day- mini golf
Kids at field day
Kids at field day
Blue coat playing music for field day
Kids at field day
Kids at field day
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 ❤️💛
3 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Picture of class with teacher at Erie Zoo
Kindergarten had a popsicle party to celebrate a wonderful year. The students have grown so much. Look out 1st grade! 🎉❤️💛
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
#everydaycountsatgces
3 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Pictures of students, teachers, and families sitting outside during kindergarten "popsicle party"
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! ❤️💛
3 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Picture of 9 students with Cool Cougar certificates
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
3 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Pictures of students with ribbons from Special Olympics
5/22/26: Check out the fabulous Cool Cougars for the week! These kiddos are staying focused on being #respectful #responsible and #safe. Just 6 more days to go. Let’s make #everydaycountsatGCES. Congratulations!
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3 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Picture of 8 students with Cool Cougar certificates
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, GC hosted a Sunset Family Yoga Class! A spin on our Sunrise Yoga club guided by Miss Amy from Infinite Love Yoga LLC. Families engaged in different yoga poses, breathing techniques, and guided meditation. Amy, we appreciate your continuous support of GCES!

A special thank you too United Way of Erie County for supporting this event through the community school model!
❤️💛
#everydaycountsatgces
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
3 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Group of Grover families doing yoga together in gym
Family of 4 holding a candle from giveaway
Family of 5 holding a sweatshirt from giveaway
Table with snacks on it
May 15th: We love to celebrate our cougars! Congratulations to this week’s winners. #respectful #responsible #safe #everydaycountsatgces #coolcougars
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3 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Picture of 11 students with Cool Cougar certificates
May 8th: Congratulations, Cool Cougars! Keep being respectful, responsible, safe, and on time each day. You are a shining example of following the 3Bs! ❤️💛
#EveryDayCounts
#CommunitySchoolsInActio
3 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Picture of 7 students with Cool Cougar certificates
Shout out to out GCES community and our wonderful Grover Cleveland PTSA (Erie, PA) for delivering gift cards to teachers on the last day of teacher appreciation week. We hope you felt the love all week! ❤️💛
#ThankATeacher
#everydaycountsatgces
4 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Teacher picking gift card from bag from PTSA
Teacher picking gift card from bag from PTSA
Teacher picking gift card from bag from PTSA
Teacher picking gift card from bag from PTSA
Teacher picking gift card from bag from PTSA
Teacher picking gift card from bag from PTSA
Two teachers picking gift cards from bag from PTSA
Teacher holding gift card with PTSA president
4th grade went on the TREC field trip. The kids participated in the Lake Dynamics program and got to touch live animals and explore the exhibits.
#EveryDayCountsGCES
4 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Student using tablet device as a microscope to view objects
Student holding turtle
Two students petting a turtle held by adult as another student holds turtle
Group of smiling students on observation deck with Lake Erie and trees in the background.
Two students sitting in Adirondack chairs with informational signs in the background
We kicked off our wellness themed Teacher Appreciation Week with the opening of the Zen Den! Faculty/staff can take a moment to rejuvenate with snacks, drinks, soft aromas, soothing sounds, and northern lights all week. ❤️💛
#ThankATeacher
#everydaycountsatgces
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
4 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Picture of snacks on shelf
Picture of rainbow lights on ceiling
Picture of table with napkins, stress balls, and eye masks.
Picture of jar with stress balls and a card that reads "Emotion: We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. -Dalai Lama XIV How can you be at peace with yourself?"
Picture of waters and Bubly sparking waters
Shout out goes to Mrs. Kirner. We think you are the world's best mental health therapist! #ThankfulThursday #CommunitySchoolsinAction

Congratulations to last week's Cool Cougars! We are GC proud of you. #respectfu #responsible #safe
4 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Picture of teacher holding book for staff shout out
Picture of 7 students with Cool Cougar certificates
Important dates to
remember at GCES
this month.
More details to follow!
4 months ago, Grover Cleveland Elementary School
May Calendar with important dates: May 1st national lunch hero day. May 2nd GCES day at the Seawolves. May 4th-8th PSSA make ups. May 5th 5th grade move up day at SV. May 6th School nurse day. May 9th Kid vs. adult kickball. May 10th Mother's day. May 12th family yoga night. May 13th attendance winner seawolves game. May 15th GCES relay for life. May 19th Act 80 day, no school and election day. May 20th SEL parent event. May 25th Memorial Day, no school . May 27th 5th grade den leaders' student retreat. May 28th junior achievement 3rd-5th grade. May 29th GCES carnival.