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May 16, 2025

Due to the impact of today’s storm, which damaged the scoreboard and speakers at Kevin Greene Field, the Granite City High School Class of 2025 graduation has been postponed. The ceremony has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 17, at 9 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

GCSD9 Administration

Granite City, Ill., May 16, 2025 – Granite City High School is proud to announce that its Job Shadow & Workplace Experience Program, led by business teacher Candi Parker, has been named the 2025 Madison County CTE Program of the Year.

Parker was presented the award by Madison County CTE Director Kaleb Smith at the CTE Awards Luncheon on May 15 in Edwardsville.

"The exceptional quality of this year’s nominees inspired us to create a new category—the 2025 CTE Program of the Year," said Smith. "From job shadows to internships and capstone projects, students gain essential skills and connections that prepare them for life after graduation. Mrs. Parker's tireless efforts have built a program where employers are not just participants—they’re advocates."

Parker, who is completing her fifth year in GCSD9, teaches business classes at GCHS and Lake Educational Support Services Center (ESSC) and also serves as the and CO-OP and Job Shadow Coordinator. This year, the job shadow program had 85 students and workplace had 50 students.

This inaugural award recognized a program that has fostered significant growth and robust student-employer relationships, providing extensive practical experiences. The GCHS Job Shadow and Workplace Experience Program has grown dramatically—doubling employer partners, expanding placement options, and ensuring every student has access to meaningful, career-aligned experiences.

For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net.

Granite City, Ill., May 14, 2025 – Granite City High School was one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded over $1 million in library grants.

The $5,000 grant for the Granite City High School library was made possible through the dedicated efforts of GCHS library/media center specialist Jennifer Connolly, who authored the grant proposal.

"Books have the power to spark curiosity and inspire lifelong learning. We are thrilled to provide these grants so that librarians can refresh their shelves — opening the door for students to discover new interests and endless adventures," Mrs. Laura Bush said.

The next round of library grant applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open in late 2025. Visit bushcenter.org/laurabushfoundation to learn more.   

The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries supports school libraries with the greatest needs with the goal of encouraging all students to develop a love of reading and learning. Since its inception in 2002, it has awarded $23 million to over 4,000 schools across the country.  

The George W. Bush Institute’s Education and Opportunity work, which houses the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries, is generously supported by The Allstate Foundation. The Laura Bush Foundation is managed as a restricted fund at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas.  

More information can be found at bushcenter.org/laurabushfoundation and www.bushcenter.org.

Granite City, Ill., May 13, 2025 – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 is excited to announced a new chapter for Wilson 1-2 Education Center, as the school will be adopting the Wolves as its new mascot.

Wolves are known for their teamwork, loyalty, strength, and adaptability. These are all characteristics that can have a positive impact on school spirit, identity, and community. Wilson will strive to build a deeper connection amongst students, teaching them the traits of a wolf and how to apply those traits in daily lives at school. 

Wilson plans to celebrate school pride by hosting “Wolfpack Wednesdays” as the school spirit day wearing the colors of blue and silver. They will maintain that the Wilson Wolves are part of GCSD9 and celebrate their part of the GCSD9 “pack” on Fridays wearing the district red and black colors solidifying the message that “We are One."

The district looks forward to embracing the Wolves' pride and spirit as Wilson 1-2 Education Center moves forward with this exciting change and becomes an elementary school for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net.