• Graham has been recognized as providing outstanding programs,
which include:

• Michigan Association of School Boards Education Excellence Award (2003)

• Art Teacher of the Year Award (2003)

• L’Anse Creuse Foundation Grant Recipients

• Marie C. Graham offers integrated technology learning experiences for students, which include:

Smartboards in the Media Center, art room and classrooms

Computerized microscopes

Electronic portfolios in several classrooms

Distance-Learning programs

PowerPoint presentations

Type to Learn Program (Grades 3-5)

• KidPix Program

• Wiggleworks Program (Literature and Writing)

• Elmo Media Projection Systems

• Inspiration/Kidspiration

• Daily live broadcast of announcements via school monitors

• Wireless technology with laptops

• Digital cameras in each classroom

• Electronic report cards

• Ongoing professional development for staff

• Full computer lab and multiple computers in every classroom

• Phonic Ear amplification systems in all classrooms

• Everyday Math games on computer

• Graph Club - computerized program where students generate graphs to depict data for science, social studies or math projects

• School Web Page

• Email with the families and community

• Science Olympiad

• Art in the Park - an annual Saturday event where student artists and local artists display and sell their work. Food, fun and music compliment the day’s events.

• Classroom Economy Projects - students create and sell items to see first hand how the economy works from producing and consuming, to supply and demand.

• Student Advisory Board - a group of students, third- through fifith-graders, who apply, seek letters of recommendation and interview for the leadership role. They participate in service-learning projects throughout the year and take a leadership role in the school.

• High School Cadet Program - High school students come to Graham and assist in the classrooms, working with students and teachers.

• Fun Run-Healthy Lifestyle Day: our school wide fundraiser in partnership with area businesses.

• Parent Outreach Programs, Book Clubs, Workshops

• Classroom Teacher Web Pages

• Kids Club - an after-school program for students to reinforce academic skills

• Wide Open West Broadcasts-On-going updates of various school and classroom projects are shared on the local cable network for the community to view.

• Penguin Post - Our monthly school wide newsletter that features Parent Club activities, classroom news, important upcoming dates and a letter from the principal.