Grizzell Families

At Grizzell, we are thrilled to embark on a journey of academic excellence and personal growth alongside you and your child. As part of the Dublin City Schools family, we wholeheartedly embrace the district's vision of being "better together," "taking responsibility," and "always growing."

Here at Grizzell, we believe that collaboration is key to success. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive community where students, parents, teachers, and staff work together to nurture a positive learning environment. By fostering strong partnerships, we can achieve greater heights and empower our students to reach their full potential.

Taking responsibility is not just a motto, but a way of life at Grizzell. We instill in our students the importance of accountability, integrity, and resilience. Through a blend of rigorous academics, character education, and extracurricular opportunities, we equip our students with the skills and mindset needed to navigate challenges with confidence and determination.

At Grizzell, we are dedicated to the philosophy of "always growing." We believe that education is a lifelong journey of discovery and exploration. Our innovative curriculum, personalized learning approach, and commitment to professional development ensure that we are continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of our students and the world around us.

As we embark on this new school year together, let's embrace the spirit of unity, responsibility, and growth. Together, we can inspire excellence, cultivate leaders, and make a positive impact in our community and beyond.

Welcome to Grizzell Middle School, where we are better together, take responsibility, and are always growing!

Original Cost: $10,519,258

Opened: 1994 

During World War II, Willard Grizzell joined the United States Army Air Corps and served as an electrician on B-29 bombers. From November 1942 until December 1944, he served his country and earned the rank of sergeant. Following his military service, Grizzell completed his education at The Ohio State University and became a Dublin science and math teacher in 1957. He later coached football, became a high school counselor and was named principal of Dublin High School. In September 1961, Grizzell was named Executive Head of the Schools, and for 17 years, served the students and families of Dublin Schools as superintendent. Grizzell had a reputation for being a “do-it-yourselfer.” Rarely found in his office, instead he was out in the classrooms visiting students, or in the boiler room tinkering to get the building heated himself. (He didn’t always have to be in his office anyway, because his assistant, Mary Emma Bailey, was always “holding down the fort” for him). Mr. Grizzell’s sound financial guidance and assurance of a quality teacher in every classroom for every child gave the district strong foundations for growth. Grizzell retired from the Dublin Local Schools in 1981, having brought Dublin from its infancy to the present era of growth. Willard Grizzell is often regarded as “The Father of today’s Dublin City Schools.” Grizzell Middle School was honored as a Blue Ribbon School in 2009 by the U.S. Department of Education.

District enrollment when the building opened was 9,408 students.

The building is 123,400 square feet in size.