Announcements
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*2023-2024 Kindergarten Screening: August 1st & 2nd (sign-up information will be emailed in June)
*2023-2024 Kindergarten Camp: August 9th & 10th, 9:00am-11:00am. (Parents will drop off child at 9:00am and pick-up at 11:00am)
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*Yearbooks: Cost is $24 - Deadline is March 31st. Visit this link to order a yearbook
Gray-s Woods Elementary School PORT MATILDA, PA - 2023 Yearbook | Jostens
If you would prefer to pay for your child's yearbook via check/cash, please send in an envelope with "Yearbook Order - Child's Name" written on the front. Checks can be made out to Gray's Woods PTO in the amount of $24.
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* Elementary Cycle Days
Elementary specials’ cycle days can be found on our district's calendar by clicking here.
Additionally, you can see the cycle days on the calendar feature of our App, which is available in the Apple Store or Google Play by searching for “SCASD.”
We will be updating the SCASD calendar with the specials’ cycle days for the upcoming week each Friday. When there is inclement weather, the calendar will be updated to reflect the correct specials’ cycle day.
District News
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Board of Directors Approves New Superintendent
On Monday, March 13, the State College Area School District Board of Directors unanimously approved Curtis Johnson to be the next SCASD superintendent. Johnson had been serving as interim superintendent for the past 10 months.
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Lift Every Voice and Sing Performance
Photo gallery from the State High “Lift Every Voice: A Cultural Celebration” variety show showcasing singing, dancing and spoken word performances.
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Highlighting Black History Month Events
To help commemorate Black History Month, Jeremy Bullock shared not only the stories of an athlete and an astronaut, but also a bit of his own. Bullock, a Penn State senior, recently visited Corl Street Elementary for the district’s African American Read-In program, a February tradition.
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Students Teaching Students in Everyday Algebra
In exchange for academic credit, seven Everyday Algebra TAs (State High students) this year are fulfilling various supportive roles, from assisting with preparing resources such as flash cards to addressing questions during class as needed.
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Board of Directors Appoints New Member
On Monday, Feb. 6, the Board of Directors unanimously appointed Jim Leous to the Board to fill a vacant seat. One of nine candidates, Leous previously served three terms on the board from 2009 to 2021, including as vice president in 2011-2012 and from 2014 to 2018.
About Us
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Gray's Woods Elementary
160 Brackenbourne Dr.Port Matilda, PA 16870Phone: 814-235-6100Fax: 814-231-5277Safe at School Line: 814-231-1011 Ext. 8150 (call to report absences or late arrivals)School Hours: 8:10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Dr. Kristen Dewitt, PrincipalCorinne Neeper, Building SecretaryJoan Schrock, Attendance Secretary/ReceptionistAttendance (Please use this email address to report absences, late arrivals, early dismissals, and appointments)Click here for Attendance Policy and Procedures
Upcoming Events
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Monday
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April 7, 2023
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April 19, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GW STEAM Fair
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April 24, 2023
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April 25, 2023