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Good afternoon,
We are looking to hire an assistant coach for our girls 5/6 grade basketball team🏀. If you are interested please reach out to Athletic Director Bianca Barbier, barbib@grgs95.org or call the office ☎️. 815-249-6225
Thank you
📣🏀 GRAND RIDGE GRADE SCHOOL IS HIRING! 📚📣
We’re looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to join our coaching staff and make a positive impact on our students!
We currently have the following positions available:
🏀 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball
➡️ Assistant Coach
🏀 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball
➡️ Assistant Coach
📣 Cheerleading
➡️ Coach
📚 Academic Team
➡️ Coach
Whether you love sports, academics, or helping students discover their strengths, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 INTERESTED?
Contact Athletic Director Bianca Barbier
📧 barbib@grgs95.org
815-249-6225
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A message from PTO
Hello Grand Ridge Families,
We are excited about welcoming our new and returning students this school year. The link below is a video highlighting some of the projects that were completed this summer to continue to make Grand Ridge a great place to be. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Thank you
https://youtu.be/Zl3J9O7sfQA
Due to the chance of bad weather this evening the Back to School Party will now be held at Paramount Skating Rink in Ottawa tonight from 5-7pm. PTO will provide admission, skate rental, and pizza for all GRGS families. We hope to see everyone there!
Grand Ridge School District 95 Board Member Vacancy
Grand Ridge School District #95 is accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of a Board member. The applications will be accepted until August 10th 2026 at 3pm. The individual selected will serve on the school board from the date of appointment until Spring 2027. The anticipated date of appointment will be at our regularly scheduled Board meeting on August 11th. At Grand Ridge our vision is that we will educate all students to reach their highest potential. Grand Ridge will provide a safe learning environment, will respond to students' individual learning and emotional needs, and will maintain high expectations for achievement. Our goal is to develop students who are responsible, respectful, kind, and passionate about lifelong learning.
Applicants for the Board vacancy must:
• Be a United States citizen
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a resident of Illinois and our District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment
• Be a registered voter
• Not be a child sex offender
• Not hold an incompatible public office
• Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District
• Not be a school trustee
• Not hold certain types of prohibited State or Federal employment
If you are interested in applying and filling this position please send a letter of interest including: why you want to be a Board member, what specific skills would you bring to the Board, and any previous experience in a community role. Please direct all letters of interest to both Acting Board President Jon Woodyer at woodyj@grgs95.org and Superintendent Adam Kueltzo at kuelta@grgs95.org. Communication in response to all applications will occur after the regularly scheduled Board meeting on August 11th 2026.
We are currently seeking passionate, dedicated, and student-focused individuals to join our athletic coaching staff for the upcoming school year!
Open Positions Include:
* Assistant Softball Coach (anticipated)
* Head Baseball Coach
* 7/8 Girls Head Basketball Coach (anticipated)
* 7/8 Girls Assistant Basketball Coach
* 5/6 Boys Head Basketball Coach
* 7/8 Boys Head Basketball Coach (anticipated)
Successful candidates will:
✅ Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development
✅ Provide positive leadership for student-athletes
✅ Communicate effectively with players, families, and school staff
✅ Help create a competitive and supportive athletic environment
Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required for all positions.
If you are interested in making a positive impact on student-athletes and being part of a strong school community here at Grand Ridge, we encourage you to apply!
📩 For more information or to apply, please contact our Athletic Director Bianca Barbier at barbib@grgs95.org or call 815-249-6225.
Thank you