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District Profile
The
award-winning Grapeview School District serves 200 students in grades
K-8. Approximately 20 additional students attend a parent organized,
self-supported pre-school which operates on the school campus. The K-5 program
is located in a well maintained facility, grades 6, 7, and 8 operate as a
middle school in classrooms adjacent to the main building. The district has
12.6 FTE certificated staff, 6 FTE classified staff, and an operating budget of
$1.6 million. Grapeview cooperates with neighboring districts for shared
services in special education, counseling , nursing, and other programs. The
middle school participates in the Tri-County Athletic League. High school
students attend grades 9-12 at neighboring North Mason and Shelton High
Schools. The district is proud of the excellent and personal education
available in Grapeview.
About the Community
The Grapeview
School District is situated on beautiful Puget Sound in a rural area of Mason
County. Adjacent to this pristine area are abundant recreational opportunities
with many miles of waterfront on Puget Sound as well as several lakes and golf
courses. The Olympic National Park, Pacific Ocean beaches, and Seattle are
within a 90-minute drive.
The community
includes a high percentage of retired people who are very supportive of the
school in both levy elections and as volunteers. Our parents are very involved
and active in school programs. The population of the area is growing , and
affordable housing is available. Most residents work in Mason Country or commute
to Bremerton, Tacoma or Olympia, which are all within an hour’s drive.
Visit our
community websites at:
www.grapeviewwa.com or
www.masonlake.us
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