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J.M. Grasse Elementary School

600 Rickert Road, Sellersville PA 18960

Principal: Mrs. Michelle Wiley

Constructed in 1963 on 15.59 acres in Hilltown Township. Dedicated on November 3, 1963
The original building housed 10 classrooms two kindergarten rooms, a library, health room, all purpose room, kitchen, faculty lounge, music room, itinerant teacher’s room, office, curriculum/materials room and storage. Total cost: $930,000.
In 1971, eight additional classrooms were added.
Current staff: 52 teachers and support staff
Student population: Approximately 450
School Mascot: Bulldog
John M. Grasse Elementary was honored as a “National School of Excellence” in 1992-1993 by the US Department of Education. The school was given the Blue Ribbon.
In 2001 the addition of a new gym was complete.
Another annual event marks the artistic achievements of two students each year when their art work is selected to be framed and hung permanently in the Grasse Gallery throughout the school building.
New sign added for the 2005/2006 school year.
Past Principals: