Grant Football Spring Update

The Grant Football team has been driving hard in winter workouts preparing for the 2026 season.  The 2026 game schedule has been announced, spring workouts are locked in on the calendar, and the team is excited for summer activities that will lead us to kick-off on September 4th.

2026 Grant Football Varsity Schedule

The 2026 varsity schedule is set and we look forward to the General Army packing the house! Home games will played at McDaniel High School with the exception of Grant vs. Benson which will take place locally at Grant Bowl!

Player Registration

Registration is now open for players wishing to participate in Grant Football. 2026 Grant Football Registration information is available here.

Incoming Freshman/New Player Orientation

On May 7th at 6:00 pm, please join us behind the Grant Baseball Field backstop under the Grant “Go Blue” Tent to meet the Football coaches/players, tour the facilities, ask questions, enjoy some pizza, and cheer on the Grant Baseball Team who will be playing rival Franklin. Parents are welcome too!

Grant Feeder School Visits / Future Grant Generals

Our most sincere thank you to Irvington Elementary School for allowing Grant Football to come visit with kids and teachers to expose the game of football and the Grant Football program. Our group of players were delighted to sign autographs, chat with kids, and take pictures. The staff at Irvington were super accommodating as the Grant Football organization shared information about the team and youth football opportunities. Kids interested in learning more took home a flyer that directed Parents/Guardians to fill out a Grant Youth Football Interest Form. The interest form will allow for future communications/notifications about youth activities and when Grant Youth Football enrollment opens this summer.

Within the coming weeks, the Grant Football Program will be visiting the following schools:

  • April 21st - Beverly Cleary Middle School

  • April 23rd - Tubman Middle School

  • April 27th - Beaumont Middle School

Don’t see your favorite Grant feeder school on the list? If so, please email Coach John Beck (jbeck@pps.net) with the name of the school and he’ll reach out to the school’s Administration to arrange an onsite visit. Your sponsorship/support is very welcomed to make sure every feeder school in our backyard has this opportunity.

Spring/Summer/Fall Schedule

For a complete view of all upcoming Grant Football activities inclusive of workouts, practices, competitions, and events, please bookmark our Team Calendar. The calendar is also readily available on the Friends of Grant Football Team Calendar web page.

Grant Football Livestream

This season, Grant Football games will be streamed live to the Friends of Grant Football Facebook Page as well as to the Grant Sports Network page. Live streaming of Grant Football games are funded by private/corporate sponsors who in return, receive promotional opportunities during the stream as well as brand/logo placement on the Friends of Grant Football website. If you have an interest in sponsoring Grant Football this season, please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com and we’ll send you the 2026 Grant Football Sponsorship Prospectus managed by Friends of Grant Football, a 501(c)(3) organization. As always, thank you in advance for your support and please take advantage of this tax-exempt opportunity!

Grant Football Livestream Production Support

If you or others you know have an interest in live sports production and would like to participate in volunteer broadcasting our 9 game season, please reach out! We’re looking for help as it's a great way to experience the game and get closer to the team. No experience necessary and hands-on training will be provided later this summer.

Looking to build a sub-roster for the following roles:

  • Camera Person

  • Production Director

  • Production Assistant

  • On-Air Announcer

  • Color Commentator

  • Helping Hands Person

If interested, please send an email to admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com with your contact information and we’ll reach out!

Lights, lights lights!

It’s happening. Portland Public Schools put out this Facebook post on Thursday, April 16th:

Exciting news at Grant Bowl! After preparing utilities and the site this week, light poles will be installed next week. Safety is our top priority! There will be no access to the field starting Monday, April 20 for about a week during installation. Do not cross barriers or fences into the active work zone. It’s unsafe and can cause expensive project delays!

Final work to make the lights operational will continue through mid-May. The field will be open for planned athletic events. Schedules are subject to change.

Thank you for your continued support of Grant Football and subscribing to Friends of Grant Football emails. Please feel free to forward this email to others who can join the Friends of Grant Football movement by visiting the Friends of Grant Football website. Have a wonderful spring season and Go Generals!

Thankful to Von Arx Family Foundation, Winter and Spring Early Morning Workouts & Congratulations to Deckard Hale

We want to extend a huge thank you to the Von Arx Family Foundation for their incredibly generous $10,000 donation in support of Grant Football. 🙌

Their contribution directly helps provide our athletes with the resources, equipment, and opportunities they deserve, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to our program and community.

Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day in 2025 to get your donations in and have them count for this tax year. If you’ve been meaning to give, now’s the moment, every dollar makes a real impact for our kids.

Donate Now

Winter and Spring Early Morning Workouts

Early Morning Workouts for the Winter and Spring for all players not enrolled in a Grant Speed-Strength Class begin Monday January 12th from 6:45-7:50 am. Workouts are Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday unless there is no school. All eligible and new players are expected to attend. (If an issue or concern- please contact Coach Beck = jbeck@pps.net) 

*Year round calendar will be out soon once colleges and other related entities put out applicable information. 

*Returning players do not forget to see Coach Beck for your evaluation and to submit your Goal Setting forms if you have not done so already. 

T.A.D.D. 

Congratulations to Junior Linebacker - Deckard Hale. OSAA Honorable Mention All-State for the 2025

2025 Grant Football Awards – Event Details & Potluck

Dear Parents, Players and Community Supporters,

We would like to invite you to the 2025 Football Awards on Sunday December 7th at 6 p.m. in the Upper Commons at Grant High School.

Attire: Casual

What will be provided: Cups - Utensils - Napkins - Plates - Beverages - Pizza  

Please bring the following that corresponds to your last name:

A-F: Salad / Rolls 

G-N: Casserole or something savory 

O-Z: Dessert 

Our Booster Club board worked extremely hard to try to find a venue outside of campus to hold the awards, but with the increased numbers of players and being close to the holidays - it just wasn’t possible - especially with the venues we were able to find being extremely expensive and having to use their catering services. 

So we will keep the awards this year in the same venue and format that has been done the last three years. We will try to have food and awards completed by 7:30 p.m.

Important Update: Athletics Participation & Attendance Policy

🏫 Important Update: Athletics Participation & Attendance Policy

Dear Families,

We want to inform you about recent updates to our attendance policy that directly affect student participation in athletics. These changes are designed to support academic accountability while ensuring that student-athletes meet eligibility requirements.

📌 What You Need to Know

Starting today, students will only be allowed to participate in athletic activities such as practices, games, matches, and meets if they meet attendance eligibility for that day. Coaches will receive daily attendance reports and a list of students who are not eligible to participate.

🚫 Not Eligible for Athletics

Students will not be allowed to participate in athletics if they are marked with any of the following attendance codes for one or more periods (unless noted):

  • APT (Appointment) for 2 periods or more*

  • A (Absent)

  • ILL (Illness)

  • MHD (Mental Health Day)

  • FEM (Family Emergency)

  • HSP (Hospital)

  • INJ (Injury)

  • SKP (Skipped Class)

  • VAC (Vacation)

  • SSP (Suspended)

✅ Eligible for Athletics

Students are cleared to participate if marked with any of the following codes:

  • APT (Appointment) for 2 periods or less*

  • CLV (College Visitation)

  • SEV (School Event)

  • FRL (Funeral)

  • FTP (Field Trip)

  • ISA (In-School Appointment)

  • RH (Religious Holiday)

  • TST (Testing)

*Please note: Appointments must be pre-arranged at least 24 hours in advance to be excused. If a student is marked for an appointment lasting 3 or more periods, they will not be eligible to participate in athletics that day.

⏰ Attendance Habits to Watch

If your student frequently receives the following codes, it may impact their eligibility and academic performance. We encourage you to speak with them about arriving to class on time:

  • L (Late)

  • LAT (More than 20 minutes late)

  • UX (Late, Unexcused)

  • LX (Late, Excused)

🗣 Questions

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the school’s athletic department or administration. We appreciate your support in helping our students succeed both in the classroom and on the field.

📸 Game Day Photos Are Here!

What an incredible kick off to the season! Thank you to everyone who has come out to cheer, support, and bring the energy. Shannon Normington has been collecting some amazing moments from the games and put them together for everyone to see:

👉 https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/aac942867c4f4c63967ce16ba88af167

Feel free to download your favorites, share with family and friends, and tag us when you post. Let’s keep the team spirit going strong. Go Generals! 💙🏈

JV Roster and School Schedule Changes

JV Roster

The JV Roster is now posted on the OSAA website: https://www.osaa.org/demo/teams/63043

School Schedule Changes

From the Grant Counseling Department:

We are now addressing elective schedule change requests. To request a change, please fill out the Schedule Change Google Form linked here. You are also welcome to visit us during the period you wish to change. Please note that classes are very full, and we may not be able to accommodate all requests. You must attend the schedule in Student-Vue until notified by your counselor of any changes.

JV Schedule, Nike Pop-Up closes 9/9, and Team Rosters

The JV schedule has had some changes. Please review the updated calendar on the website. The game next week will be played at home vs. Hood River.

The Nike Pop-up store is open until Tuesday, 9/9. Last chance to get your gear for the year!! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/t1ZU2KmRHt

The Varsity team roster can be found on the OSAA website: https://www.osaa.org/demo/teams/63043 .

We are working on one for the JV team. Stay tuned.

JV Schedule, Labor Day Practice, Freshman Gym Class Update and Nike Pop-Up Store Open

JV Schedule

The JV schedule has been posted to the calendar. Practice times have been updated.

Labor Day Practice

Please note that there will be practice on Monday, September 1, from 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm for all players.

Regarding Freshman Gym Class:

Dear Parents,

I apologize for the confusion regarding scheduling a speed-strength class for freshmen.  The administration has said that all freshmen must take a general PE class per the core curriculum requirements. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work out these last-minute details.

Coach Beck

Nike Gear Pop-Up Store

The Grant Football Nike Pop-Up Store has reopened. Click on the link to purchase your gear for this season: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/SUtoBkMUmL

Next Week Practice Update/Announcements

Because of the extreme heat forecast for next week, practice times have changed. Here is the revised schedule:

Friday 8/22- 7:30 am-9:00ish Practice

Saturday 8/23 10:00 am-11:30 am Scrimmage, 1:00 pm team and individual Pictures

Monday 8/25 7:30 am-9:30 am Practice

Tuesday 8/26 7:30 am-9:00 am Practice: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Only

Wednesday 8/27 4:00pm-6:15pm Practice (all grades)

The OSAA Varsity schedule has been posted on the team’s calendar. The JV schedule will be available by the end of next week.

The Generals Pop-Up NIKE Store for clothing and equipment will be live Next Monday, August 25th, for anyone interested in purchasing Grant gear. Check out the great deals!!

⚡ Grant Football Update – Practice Adjustments + Moms Night Out

A few quick updates for this week:

🌡️ Heat Adjustment – Friday Practice

With Friday’s forecast predicting temps close to 100°, we’re moving practice to 7:30–9:00 AM to beat the heat.

⏱️ Thursday’s Practice

Thursday will be a short session – just 1 hour and 15 minutes.

🏈 Saturday Schedule

    •    Scrimmage: 10:00–11:30 AM

    •    Team & Individual Pictures: 1:00 PM

🍷 Moms Night Out Reminder

Don’t forget! Moms Night Out is coming up August 21st, from 6–8 p.m. We would love to see you there!

Go Generals! 💙🏈

— Friends of Grant Football

Friends of Grant Football – Weekly Update

Dear Friends of Grant Football,

We’ve got a busy and exciting week ahead as the official season begins. Please review the following important updates:

First Week of the Official Season – OSAA practice begins August 18th, from 5–8 p.m. This marks the start of our official seasons, players must be ready to go.

Family ID Registration – All players must be registered on Family ID (via the Grant HS Athletics website) by August 18th to be eligible to practice.

SNAP Fundraiser – Our team fundraiser launched today, August 17th. Players must download the SNAP fundraising app to participate. Reminder: players must participate in the fundraiser to be eligible for travel sweats. This is the only fundraiser we do as a team, and we truly appreciate everyone’s commitment and support.

Mom’s Social Night – Join us on August 21st, from 6–8 p.m. at the Hill Top Tavern. This is a great opportunity to meet the coaches, hear the vision for the program, and discuss player safety and life lessons.

Scrimmage & Pictures – On August 23rd, scrimmage begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by team and individual pictures at 1:00 p.m.

Practice Schedule Update – Starting August 25th, practices will shift to 4–6:15 p.m. moving forward.

Volunteer with Us – Interested in helping this season? Please reach out to Kimmy Scarpine at kimmyscarpine@gmail.com

Thank you for staying engaged and helping us make this a strong start to the season. Go Generals!

Last Day to Order from the Team Store + Key Upcoming Dates!

Hi Grant Football Families,

Today is the last day to order gear from the Team Store! Don’t miss your chance to grab official apparel before the season kicks off.

🛍️ Shop now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QSpSE1NzuM

A few key reminders as we head into an exciting stretch:

🕒 This Week

• Practice runs 7:30–11:00 AM

• Youth Camp is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:00–6:30 PM

• Meet the Coaches social is Friday at Hi Top Tavern from 7:00–8:00 PM

📅 Next Week

• Practice will shift to 8:00–10:30 AM (week of August 11)

🎉 Sunday, August 17

• Bonding, Gear, & Fundraiser Day starts at 8:00 AM and runs until approx. 3:00–4:00 PM

🏈 Monday, August 18

• Our first OSAA-sanctioned practice kicks off from 5:00–8:00 PM

• Reminder: Players must be registered on Family ID to participate starting this date.

Go Generals!

You're Invited: Meet the Coaches & Moms’ Huddle + Join Our Social Media Team!

Hi Grant Football Families,

I'm thrilled about the progress our players are making—both on the field and in the weight room. The coaches and I are proud of their hard work and dedication, but there’s more to come!


Meet the Coaches Social Hour
Come meet the Grant High School football coaching staff and connect with fellow football families. Bring your questions and hear about our plans for the coming season.
When: Friday, August 8, 7–8 PM
Where: Hi-Top Tavern, 5015 NE Fremont St
All parents/guardians welcome!


Moms of Generals Huddle
Coach Beck invites all moms, guardians, and female supporters of our youth and high school players to a special meet-up. We’ll talk about leadership, team values, safety, and answer your questions—all while building our football community.
When: Thursday, August 21, 7–9 PM
Where: Hi-Top Tavern, 5015 NE Fremont St


Join Our Team – Social Media Manager Needed
We're hiring a Social Media Manager! If you—or someone you know—is creative, enthusiastic about sports, and wants to help elevate our football program, we’d love to connect. Details are below.


Thank you for your support—Go Generals!

Coach Beck
Grant Football


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Now Hiring: Social Media Manager – Grant High School Football


We need a creative, reliable Social Media Manager to boost our football program’s online presence and celebrate our student-athletes. This is a paid position.


What You’ll Do:

  • Post engaging content (photos, stories, game updates) on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X.

  • Work closely with players and coaches to share team news and highlights.

  • Keep our brand professional and positive.

  • Track results and grow our audience.

  • Help with player recruitment by sharing their highlights.

Who You Are:

  • Experienced with social media (sports preferred).

  • Strong at writing, photography, and simple video editing.

  • Creative and organized.

  • Available for games, events, and some flexible hours.

Interested?
Email John Beck at jbeck@pps.net.


Go Generals!

🏈 Grant Football Team Shop is LIVE – Get Your Gear Now!

Hi Grant Football Families and Fans,

We’re excited to announce that the Grant Football Team Shop is officially live!
Now’s your chance to grab all the gear you need to represent Grant Football with pride, on and off the field.

From hoodies and tees to hats and bags, there's something for everyone in the family. Don’t wait too long, the shop will only be open for a limited time.

👉 Shop now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QSpSE1NzuM

Thank you for supporting our program. We can’t wait to see you all repping your gear around the community and at the games. Let’s make this season one to remember!

Go Generals!