April 22, 2026
Grain Valley Schools Honors Retirees
On Thursday, April 16, Grain Valley Schools honored the nine set to retire. Thank you for all you have done for our students, staff, and district!
- Dana Hipsher, High School - Administrative Assistant
- Christina Hadfield, South Middle School - Health & P.E. Teacher
- Tracey Plummer, Stony Point Elementary - Art Teacher
- Stanley Washam, Matthews Elementary - Building Lead Custodian
- David Allie, High School - P.E. Teacher & Head Football Coach
- Lea Ann Rothmier, High School - Librarian
- Heather Bersuch, Early Childhood Center - Speech Pathologist
- Melanie Hollinsworth, Transportation - Bus Driver
- Brad Welle, Grain Valley Schools - Superintendent
Not Pictured:
- Phyllis Kaldenberg, Leadership Center - HR Administrative Assistant
- Jane Wallace, Matthews Elementary - Instructional Coach
- Cindy Hays, Food Services - Cook & Cashier
- Edwin Brownell, Transportation - Mechanic