Since the graduation of Grossmont High’s first senior class in 1921, Homecoming has been a tradition.  In the 1920’s Homecoming was called “Alumni Day”; the early decades, the celebrations varied, but often included an alumni play, a basketball...

In April of last year, Dan Barnes, Grossmont’s principal from 2011-2026, accepted a position in the district office as Director of College and Career Readiness.  As our 106th school year begins, Doug Martin is the 16th Principal to lead...

(L) Kimberlin Brown, Class of 1979 (R) Steve Martin, Class of 1988 receiving his plaque from Dan BarnesPhotographer Mark Cael Evardone On April 18th, Grossmont celebrated its 2025 Hall of Honor, 7 retired staff and 5 alumni. Each honoree or...

This year 394 seniors in the Class of 2026 became part of an amazing group: nearly 41,000 Foothiller graduates.  For 105 years, Grossmont High School’s students and staff have taken great pride in its graduation traditions, many which began in its...

April 18th, Grossmont celebrated its 2025 Hall of Honor. Each honoree or family received a commemorative plaque at the event. A few lines from their plaques indicate their meaning to GHS. 2025 Hall of Honorees Group (Photo by Mark Cael...

Friday, the 13th, the entire math department celebrated Pi Day at our Jack Mashin Stadium. The Thursday bulletin urged, “Mathematicians of East County! Get ready! Tomorrow is your day! Have you been memorizing as many digits of pi possible? We knew...

In 1950, the first Grossmont HS Nominating Convention took place in the 1937 Old Gym. Modeled after the Democratic and Republican National Nominating Conventions, the purpose of the GHS convention was to narrow the roster of candidates running for ASB...

Over the past 105 years, the elective classes offered to Grossmont students have certainly changed.  In 1921, with no electives offered, the junior class published the first yearbook and the senior class performed the first play.  Quickly,...

Head Varsity Cheer Coach Jill Clark, with the support of her assistant coaches, Varsity Coach Bella Williams, and JV Coaches Alyssa Lozano and Talia Page, this year’s Grossmont cheer season has been incredibly successful.  According to Jill, “Our...

Grossmont’s staff is constantly looking for ways to educate, engage, and support its students. This year, two teachers, English teacher Yvonne Vujovich-Payne and Math teacher Emilie King have co-led a Student Experience team that celebrates our student...

Early in October, NJROTC Instructor and Lieutenant Colonel USMC (Ret) and Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) Jon Sabado sent a notice to the GHS staff that Monday, October 13th, would mark the 250th birthday of the United States...

After the graduation of Grossmont High’s first senior class in 1921, Homecoming has been a tradition; however, over the past 105 years, while the details change, they always celebrate being a Foothiller. In the 1920’s Homecoming was called “Alumni...