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Welcome to Griffiths Middle School,\u00a0 Home of the Thunderbirds!<\/h1>\n

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Meet Our Principal<\/h2>\n

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Welcome to Griffiths Middle School!<\/strong><\/p>\n

On behalf of the entire Griffiths Middle School staff, I am excited to welcome you to our exceptional school family. With years of experience serving both middle and high school students, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment where every student feels supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.<\/p>\n

At Griffiths, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, and we are dedicated to creating a space where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our core belief, \u201cWhere Students Belong, Grow, and Achieve,\u201d reflects our commitment to ensuring that every student feels welcome, empowered, and equipped to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s in the classroom, on the sports field, or in one of our many extracurricular activities, we offer a variety of opportunities for students to develop skills that will serve them well beyond their time here. As a team of dedicated educators, staff, and families, we work together to build an inclusive and positive environment where all students can achieve their goals.<\/p>\n

I am honored to lead Griffiths Middle School, and I look forward to partnering with you to make this year a successful and memorable one for your child.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s make Griffiths a place where all students know they belong, can grow, and will achieve!<\/p>\n

Warmly,
Vanessa Bedolla, Ed.D.
Principal, Griffiths Middle School<\/p>\n

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Think, Share, Defend<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Our Vision<\/h2>\n

Griffiths Middle School is a community that believes in preparing students to become college and career ready and take a proactive role in society by being respectful, responsible, and safe citizens of strong character.<\/p>\n

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Our Mission<\/h2>\n

The mission of Griffiths Middle School is to provide a safe learning environment where staff and students work in partnership with the community. Students will demonstrate the knowledge, character, and skills necessary to become creative problem solvers, achieve personal success, and contribute responsibly to our diverse, dynamic world. We believe that all students will thrive in an environment built on trust and mutual respect. Through accessing rigorous and varied academic standards, we will work together to prepare our students to become both college and career ready and to take a productive role in society as lifelong learners.<\/p>\n

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Home of the Thunderbirds<\/strong> | Think, Share, Defend<\/span><\/h3>\n

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