Girard School District

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Girard School District
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Location
, Pennsylvania
United States
District information
Type Public
Motto"Excellence in Education"
Students and staff
District mascotYellowjacket
ColorsRed and gold
Other information
Website www.girardsd.org

Girard School District is a public school district serving parts of Erie County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the communities of Girard, Girard Township, and Lake City. It contains three schools: Elk Valley Elementary School, Rice Avenue Middle School, and Girard High School.

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