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Harris Elementary credits community partners and high school mentors for sharp gains on iRead

Greenfield-Central Com Schools Board of Trustees ยท February 9, 2026

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Summary

Harris Elementary principal Sarah Grolick told the Greenfield'Central school board that partnerships with local agencies, a United Way grant and high school student mentors helped boost the school's iRead pass rate to 96.9% and produced double'digit gains for several subgroups.

Harris Elementary Principal Sarah Grolick told the Greenfield'Central Com Schools board on Feb. 12 that the school's emphasis on community connections and targeted instruction produced measurable gains on state literacy assessments.

Grolick highlighted partnerships with a United Way'funded unit delivered with the high school Future Farmers of America program, visits from Central Indiana woodworkers, and regular contributions from student teachers and high school mentors. "Outcomes don't come without great partnerships," Grolick said, thanking the board for district resources that supported the work.

Why it matters: Grolick said the supports helped Harris post a 96.9% pass rate on last year's iRead assessment and cited subgroup improvements: economically disadvantaged students up about 12.1%, students receiving Title I interventions up about 16.2%, and special education students "up over 50%." Those figures were presented as evidence that coordinated instruction and community engagement are improving elementary literacy outcomes.

Grolick also pointed trustees to the district'level GPS dashboard to show Harris's post'pandemic trajectory and described school practices such as guaranteed and viable curriculum and professional learning communities that guide intervention work.

A student capstone produced by senior Katie of the high school radio/TV program accompanied the presentation; Katie told the board she enjoyed visiting Harris and producing a short video illustrating the school's activities. "I've loved making this video," Katie said.

The board did not take action on the presentation. Trustees indicated appreciation for the report and the partnership model; Grolick closed by thanking the board and community partners for their investments.