Groff students begin school at three different buildings today
Abby Hines, a Groff Elementary School secretary, said she and the teachers are excited to have the students back. She said parents had minimal concerns at the open house with fourth and fifth-graders attending Vanguard Academy because the elementary students have their own pod and won’t be in direct contact with older students.
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The courtyard at Vanguard Academy will be serving as a transportation hub for Groff Elementary students. Fourth and fifth graders will go into their designated pod at Vanguard. Kindergarten through third graders will be bussed to either Garden Heights Elementary or Longview Elementary.
The fourth and fifth graders will learn from classrooms in a separate pod at Vanguard Academy. The elementary students will be separated from the high school students at the building.
Director of Public Relations Ryan Shannon walks out of the “VanGroff” pod at Vanguard. Groff fourth and fifth graders are learning from Vanguard this year after safety deficiencies were found in Groff Elementary’s construction.
MOSES LAKE – As Groff Elementary gears up for the start of the 2025-2026 school year, starting today, the community is navigating transitions following the temporary closure of its original facility due to construction deficiencies. The school is currently operating out of Vanguard Academy, Garden Heights Elementary and Longview Elementary while repairs and legal proceedings continue regarding the original building.
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