The Griswold Community School District is currently looking to fill the following positions:
To apply, please complete the District job application or apply via the IowaWORKS website. Job applications can be emailed to Superintendent, David Henrichs at dhenrichs@griswoldschools.org or turned in at the school at 20 Madison St, Griswold, IA 51535.
Teachers and coaching positions are encouraged to complete the job application through the IowaWORKS website.
It is the policy of the Griswold Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Secondary Principal, Griswold Community Schools, 20 Madison St, Griswold, Iowa 51535, 712-778-2154
The Griswold Community School Board of Education feels it is important to recognize students, staff, and community members for their achievements. The recipients of these awards will be archived here. If you have someone you feel should be recognized, please email Superintendent David Henrichs with your nomination.
September 2024 - Carrie Harrison for her commitment to Griswold students and ability to collaborate with staff to help students find individual success and overcome adversity.
August 2024 - Griswold Sports Boosters for their continued support of GCSD Athletics and successful management of the concession stand.
July 2024 - Softball Coaches Jody Rossell and Marlia Mundorf and members of the 2023-24 softball team for their 26-5 record and advancing to the regional finals.
May 2024 - Teacher Kara Victor : for representing the District well by being nominated for the Outstanding New Business Educator of the Year for the Iowa Business Education Association. And to Student Blake Foster : for winning the Judge's Award for the Third District in the Congressional Art Competition.
April 2024 - Teacher and Band instructor Denise Mardesen : for leading the Jazz Band and helping them place third at State Competition.
March 2024 - Teacher Jackie Brokaw : for her initiative in developing and organizing the Souper Showcase event that highlighted the District’s extracurricular programs.
February 2024 - Student Grant Rogers : for his participation in the fine arts programs and for being selected as an outstanding soloist at the Morningside College Jazz Festival along with the pianist for SWIBA Honor Jazz Band. Students Grant Adams, Brie Ross, Madeline Tischer, and Dane Carey : for their Group Improv speech performance and qualification for All-State Speech.
January 2024 - Lisa Masker : for her dedication to the District and work as a custodian.
December 2023 - Joy Smith : for her being selected for the Joslyn Art Museum Ken Bellows Mentoring Program, having artwork in the "Word on the Street" Young Artist Exhibition, and for bring a published Illustrator in a children's book.
November 2023 - Cody Dorscher : for his achievements and hard work to qualify for State Cross Country.
October 2023 - Technology Director Eric Baker : for going above and beyond job duties and initiating necessary improvements to the district's technology needs. Transportation Director Jeb Peck : for overall management of the transportation department and maintaining a compliant fleet.
September 2023 - MS/HS Paraprofessional Charlotte Evans : for constantly supporting students with medical needs and being an advocate for their success. Custodial Staff (Kevin Farr, Scott Franks, Doug Foster, Lisa Masker, Scott Robinson) for improving the building's overall appearance and maintaining cleanliness.
August 2023 - Teacher Peggy Hansen : for her dedication to education and representing the District well by being named the Iowa Masonic Teacher of the Year.
July 2023 - Teacher Nancie Platt : for her positivity in the classroom and work as a Driver's Education Instructor
June 2023 - Students Peyton Cook and Kamron Brownlee : for their achievements and hard work to qualify for State Golf
May 2023 - Bus Driver Arlene Petty : for going above and beyond in her duties as a bus driver
April 2023 - Staff members Monica Brandt, Nancie Platt, Savanna Mixan, Gina Kroon, and Sandy Nelson : for organizing the Careers, Coffees, and Conversations student event
March 2023 - Student Madeline Tischer : for being a role model to younger students and peers along with her positivity and service attitude.
February 2023 - Student RJ Dishong : for his achievements and hard work to qualify for State Wrestling as a Freshman
