Grand Valley Local Schools
111 Grand Valley Ave. West Suite A
Orwell Ohio 44076

Grand Valley Local School District is located in southern Ashtabula County, Ohio. The district's 122 square miles include the townships of Colebrook, Hartsgrove, Orwell, Orwell Village, Rome, Windsor and New Lyme Townships.

Ashtabula County, at the northern tip of Ohio is complete with recreational and educational opportunities within its boundaries or within an hour's drive. The area is conveniently located between Interstates 90, 11, and 80. This makes travel within an hour to area institutions of higher learning possible such as Thiel College, Allegheny College, Edinboro College, Gannon University, Youngstown State, Kent State, Lake Erie College, and Lakeland Community College. The recreational opportunities include nearby boating, fishing, golf, state parks, scenic countryside, a newly constructed community park, and an area known for beautiful covered bridges.

There are over 1400 students that attend classes in one elementary, one middle school, and one high school, all conveniently located on one new campus. The system is committed to providing learning opportunities which enable each student to achieve maximum growth and development.  The use of computers in the elementary and middle school classrooms provides excellent enhanced learning opportunities for students.

The Grand Valley High School offers a comprehensive academic program including a broad based college preparatory program and a four year math requirement. This program is complimented with foreign language courses. More specialized curricular offerings such as vocational agriculture and career counseling. In addition; High School Students have the opportunity to attend the Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School.

Community support of the Grand Valley Local School District is strong. Parents and community members have provided active support of two P.T.O.s, Athletic Boosters, Band Boosters, Academic Boosters, Choir Boosters and Drama Boosters, as well as, individual school sponsored activities and programs such as our new Football Field improvements. The district boasts a P-12 244,000 sq. ft. facility which is situated on 94.6 acres completed in August of 2005. A new football stadium and track facility complete with an eight lane weather track adjacent to the new school opened in August 2006.