In March of 1946, Jacktown, Midway, and Mountainside School Districts merged with Groner...and the Kinton District followed two years later. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Groner Elementary were held on August 20, 1948, on land donated by Ferd Groner. Over the years families have come and gone. However, if you visit Groner Elementary School, you will be sure to find many students who have parents...and grandparents...that attended Groner in years past.

Did you know....

• Groner School first opened its doors in 1949.
• The school property covers 10 acres of land.
• Our present student enrollment is 160 in kindergarten through sixth grade.
• School starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:05 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday,  Thursday, and Friday for first through sixth grades.  We dismiss at 1:35 every Wednesday for Academic Seminar.  Kindergarten also begins at 7:45 and dismisses at 10:40 a.m. every day.
• Our school mascot is the “grizzly bear”.
• Our school colors are blue and white.
• The school’s telephone number is 503.844.1600 and our attendance number is 503.844.1603.
• Our principal is Mr. Scott Schinderle. Our school office manager is Mrs. Cindy Kaufman and Mrs. Kathy Stewart is our school secretary.
• The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program from the Northwest Regional Education service District is located at Groner.  The program serves about 12 students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
• Our PTA (Parent Teacher Association) meets once a month, and we encourage all interested parents to participate in this vital organization.