Griggs Elementary School News
LaVeral Graf, Principal
e self-image who will be successful at the next level of achievement. This will be accomplished by a caring, qualified staff, with community support, in a safe orderly environment.
About The School:
W.C. Griggs School was organized in 1958. It is named in honor of William C. Griggs. He began his educational career at the age of twenty-five and served in several different capacities. He was the principal of Henley High School In Birmingham. He served as superintendent of schools in Gadsden and Bessemer, Alabama as well as in Danville, Virginia. In 1925 Mr. Griggs was appointed superintendent of the Mobile County School System for the completion of a term. William Griggs served in the Mobile County Public School System for seventeen years until his retirement in 1944. He was active in both the community and his local church. William C. Griggs died on July 6, 1955.
Griggs Elementary News
April 2010 Star Student
Tillman’s Corner Chamber of Commerce honored The Stars of W.C. Griggs at the April luncheon. Pictured are Annette Piff- Star Support Staff, Kathryn Carter Star Teacher, Stephanie Benson- Principal and Krizalid Sevilla- Star Student.
March 2010 Stars
Tillman’s Corner Chamber of Commerce honored The Stars of W.C. Griggs at the March luncheon. Pictured are Cindy Davis- Star Support Staff, Sherry Booker- Star Teacher, Mrs. Morris and Mr. Darks- Parents, Stephanie Benson- Principal , Dena Pigg- Chamber President and Kevin Morris- Star Student.
Tillman's Corner Chamber of Commerce honored The Stars of WC Griggs at our February luncheon. Pictured are Cathi Gollotte- Support Star, Mrs. Nicole Bolton-Star Teacher, Liz Wainwright- Star Student, and Stephanie Benson- Principal.
Tillman’s Corner Chamber of Commerce honored The Stars of WC Griggs at our January luncheon. Pictured are Principal Stephanie Benson, Star Teacher Lynn Smith, Star Student Jessica Brunson and Support Star Eddie Williams.
Star Student Chloe Smith was honored by the Tillman’s Corner Chamber of Commerce at the November Luncheon Meeting.
Pictured with Chloe is Monica Smith (Chloe’s grandmother), Debra Pettis (Support Star), Annette Givens (Star Teacher), Stephanie Benson (Principal) and Dena Pigg from the Chamber.
Star Student Amber Porteous was honored by the Tillman’s Corner Chamber of Commerce at the October 2009 Luncheon Meeting.
Pictured with Amber is Rachel Tillman, Paraprofessional of the Month, Stephanie Benson, Principal of Griggs and Arthur Buckley Third Grade Teacher for the Class of the Month.
2006-2007 Third Year To Receive The Torchbearer School Award
Torchbearer Schools are high-poverty public schools that have overcome the odds to become high-performing schools. They exemplify what can be achieved when schools are committed to excellence for all students. These schools are perfect examples of the positive environment created when principals, faculties, and staff members work together to set common goals and meet the same high expectations.
