By the mid-1950s, the post-war population boom in this area of south Seattle necessitated additional elementary school capacity.

The name was chosen to honor Walter Graham, who originally settled this area in the mid-1850s, and as a nod to its location at the top of the ridge separating Lake Washington from the Rainier Valley.

Although the program was well attended and supported by the community, it created division as well due to the fact that it wasn’t offered to all students.

In 2012, the Seattle School District eliminated the preschool program due to the lack of access provided for all students.

The Graham Hill PTA meets the fourth Tuesday of every month of the school year, at 6:30 pm.

The Graham Hill PTA maintains a discussion list, has a blog, and regularly contributes to the school wiki.