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Chris Mitchell
Granite City, Ill., May 3, 2026 – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 is collaborating with the Granite City Tree Advisory Board to celebrate Arbor Day on Monday, May 4.
The event was originally scheduled for Friday, April 24, but postponed due to rain.
The celebration and tree planting at Frohardt Elementary School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon. Activities will continue at Grigsby Elementary School at 1 p.m.
Nine trees will be planted at each school for a total of 18, and a proclamation will be read by the City of Granite City Mayor Mike Parkinson.
For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net.
- Frohardt 3-4 Education Center
- Grigsby Intermediate School