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Granite City, Ill., June 2, 2025 – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 announced enrollment and registration is now open for the 2025-26 school year.

Families can register by using your SKYWARD account, and will have to make a designation to receive bus transportation.

For all NEW enrollments, visit our Enrollment/Registration website for required documents prior to visiting our enrollment center.

In accordance with enrollment and registration requirements, families currently restricted from accessing the Online Registration option will soon receive further instructions to complete the registration process.

James J. Greenwald Administration Building
3200 Maryville Road
Granite City, IL 62040

Admin Office Hours: 
Monday through Thursday: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.-Noon

Enrollment Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Friday: 7-11 a.m.

Students will not be allowed to attend school on the first day if not registered or enrolled. The first day of student attendance is set for Thursday, August 14. In addition, students not registered by Friday, August 1 will not receive bus transportation until Wednesday, August 27.

If you have questions please visit Student Services at the James J. Greenwald Administration Building at 3200 Maryville Road, call 618-451-5800, or visit our website: www.gcsd9.net.

NOTE: Registration cannot be completed on the Skyward app. Families must login through a web browser on your computer or phone.

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Granite City, Illinois, 3 de junio de 2025 – El Distrito Escolar Comunitario n.° 9 de Granite City anunció que las inscripciones ya están abiertas para el año escolar 2025-26.

Las familias pueden inscribir usando su cuenta SKYWARD y deberán designar la opción para recibir transporte en autobús.

Para todas las Nuevas inscripciones, visite nuestro sitio web de Inscripción/Registro para obtener los documentos necesarios antes de visitar nuestro centro de inscripciones.

De acuerdo con los requisitos de inscripción y registro, las familias que actualmente no pueden acceder a la opción de Registro en Línea pronto recibirán instrucciones adicionales para completar el proceso de inscripción.

Edificio Administrativo James J. Greenwald
3200 Maryville Road
Granite City, IL 62040

Horario de la Oficina Administrativa:
Lunes a jueves: 7:00 a. m. a 3:30 p.m.
Viernes: 7:00 a. m. - 12:00 p. m.

Horario de la Oficina de Inscripciones:
Lunes a jueves: 7:00 a. m. - 2:30 p.m.
Viernes: 7:00 a. m. - 11:00 a.m.

Asistencia en Español:
Martes y Miércoles (el mes de Junio)
7:00a.m.- 1:00p.m. o marque al 618-419-5371.

Los estudiantes no registrados o inscritos no podrán asistir a clases el primer día. El primer día de clases es el jueves 14 de agosto. Además, los estudiantes no registrados antes del viernes 1 de agosto no recibirán transporte hasta el miércoles 27 de agosto.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, visite Servicios Estudiantiles en el Edificio Administrativo James J. Greenwald, ubicado en 3200 Maryville Road, llame al 618-451-5800 o visite nuestro sitio web: www.gcsd9.net.

NOTA: La inscripción no se puede realizar a través de la aplicación Skyward. Las familias deben iniciar sesión a través de un navegador web en su computadora o teléfono.

Granite City, Ill., June 27, 2025 –  Granite City High School 2025 graduate LilyRose Cockrum was chosen for the inaugural Alma Irene Aitch Scholarship for Madison County Illinois High School Seniors, as announced by Madison County Regional Superintendent, Dr. Robert W. Werden, along with Mannie Jackson and Dr. Ed Hightower.

The $1,000 award is presented to 10 graduating seniors from across Madison County who have demonstrated high academic achievement, personal drive, and excellence throughout their four-year high school careers.

The Aitch Scholarship is named in honor of Alma Irene Aitch, a former teacher at Lincoln School whose leadership and encouragement profoundly impacted her students and their future generations. Beloved for her deep love of school and community, Ms. Aitch’s legacy lives on through this scholarship. Created through the collaborative efforts of Jackson, Hightower, and Werden, the scholarship recognizes and rewards students who have demonstrated hard work and a commitment to success.

Cockrum was a Student Board Member Advisor for Granite City School District Board of Education and a four-year honor roll member, and was selected as an Illinois State Scholar. The daughter of Rocky and Lisa Cockrum, she will attend Saint Louis University in the fall and plans to major in nursing with a minor in Spanish.

This year’s scholarship winners represent various academic and vocational education backgrounds.  There are eight different schools represented by the recipients of the Class of 2025 chosen from over 50 commendable applicants.

The following members of the Class of 2025 have been named “Aitch Scholars” as recipients of the 2025 Alma Irene Aitch Scholarship:

Elise Berry – Roxana
LilyRose Cockrum - Granite City
Wren Crawford – Alton
Jordan Ealey – East Alton -Wood River
Jayna Halley – Civic Memorial
Savanah Heinle – Triad
Kameron Hildebrand – Johnson – Edwardsville
Addyson Moore – Edwardsville
Emily Phillips – Alton
Tyra Wells – Alton Marquette

Those interested in contributing to the Alma Irene Aitch Scholarship Fund may contact the Madison County Regional Office of Education at 618-296-4632 for more information. Details on how Class of 2026 seniors can apply for next year’s scholarships will be available this fall at local high schools.

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

June 26, 2025

Dear GCSD9 Families:

In collaboration with our transportation partner, First Student Inc., Granite City Community School District #9 is launching FirstView 1.0, an updated real-time GPS vehicle tracking and student transportation monitoring platform. This tracking platform will be available to GCSD9 families immediately and will replace FirstView. 

FirstView 1.0 will give staff and parents/caregivers enhanced transparency and peace of mind if there's a delay or an update to the student's trip in addition to:

- Securely monitor student(s) daily trips via a real-time mobile app.
- See real-time vehicle location via GPS and track its progress.
- Easy access to vehicle details as well as updates regarding any changes.
- Receive distance notification alerts when the vehicle is near.

GCSD9 families will need to delete the old FirstView app and download the new FirstView 1.0 app. After downloading, you'll need to re-register your account. Parents will need the district code (V2Z3A), Student ID and Last Name.

For instructions to install FirstView 1.0, please visit: https://myfirstview.com

FirstView 1.0 Customer Support will be available to assist all school-level dashboard and parent/caregiver mobile app users:

• Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
• School-Level Dashboard Support: dashboard@myfirstview.com or (888) 889-8920
• Parent and Caregiver Mobile App Support: support@myfirstview.com or (888) 889-8920 

If you have any questions, please contact GCSD9 Manager of Communications and Transportation Chris Mitchell: chris.mitchell@gcsd9.net

Sincerely,
GCSD9 Administration

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26 de Junio del 2025

Queridas familias de GCSD9:

En colaboración con nuestro socio de transporte, First Student Inc., Granite City Community School District #9 está lanzando FirstView 1.0, una plataforma actualizada de seguimiento de vehículos por GPS en tiempo real y monitoreo del transporte de estudiantes. Esta plataforma de seguimiento estará disponible para las familias GCSD9 de inmediato y reemplazará a FirstView.

FirstView 1.0   Dará al personal y a los padres/cuidadores una mayor transparencia y tranquilidad si hay un retraso o una actualización en el viaje del estudiante, además de:

- Supervisar de forma segura los viajes diarios de las estudiantes a través de una aplicación móvil en tiempo real.
- Vea la ubicación del autobús  en tiempo real a través de GPS y realice un seguimiento de su progreso.
- Fácil acceso a los detalles del autobús, así como a las actualizaciones sobre cualquier cambio.
- Reciba alertas de notificación de distancia cuando el autobús esté cerca.

Las familias de GCSD9 tendrán que eliminar la antigua aplicación FirstView y descargar la nueva aplicación FirstView 1.0. Después de descargar, tendrán que registrar de nuevo tu cuenta. Necesitaran  el código del distrito (V2Z3A), el número de identificación del estudiante y el apellido.

Para obtener instrucciones para instalar First View 1.0, visite: https://myfirstview.com

El servicio de atención al cliente de FirstView 1.0 estará disponible para ayudar a todos los usuarios del panel de control a nivel escolar y de la aplicación móvil para padres/cuidadores:

• Lunes – Viernes de las 7:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
• Soporte del panel de control a nivel escolar: dashboard@myfirstview.com o (888) 889-8920
• Soporte de aplicaciones móviles para padres y cuidadores: support@myfirstview.com o (888) 889-8920  

Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con el Gerente de Comunicaciones y Transporte de GCSD9 Chris Mitchell: chris.mitchell@gcsd9.net.

Atentamente,
Administración de GCSD9