Get the Facts: Your School Budget Questions Answered

Here is the link to see the new Budget FAQ to get the latest updates.

Here is the link to the 2026-2027 budget planning process.

Have an additional question?

Please send in any questions to krozell@granvillecsd.org or call 518-642-1051 Ext. 1317.

They will be compiled anonymously and added to a FAQ about the 2026-2027 budget. 

Or please feel free to attend the Thursday, April 2nd Board of Education Budget Workshop at 6:00 PM at the Jr/Sr High Library. 

Thank you,

Granville CSD

April

4/2 - Board of Education Budget Workshop - Community welcome to attend. 6:00 PM at Jr/Sr High Library

4/3 - 4/10 - NO SCHOOL: Spring Recess - PTO Bowling available during break. $5 for two games and shoes included at Slate Valley Lanes, and PTO pays for the rest. For GCSD families and students.

4/11 - After Prom Committee and Trap Club Coin Drop - Student and parent volunteers needed. Here is the link to learn more.

4/11 - 4/12 - Community Resource: Free All Day Medical Clinic at Schuylerville, NY

4/13 - Board of Education Meeting - Budget Vote 6:00 PM

4/15 - Join the PTO! PTO Meeting, 6PM at GES (Attend in-person or virtually). Google Meet link is in the calendar of events. 

4/16 - GES After-School Cricket with Mr. Rochlani 

4/16 - 4/18 - WCAMTA All County Music Festival at Greenwich High School, NY

4/17 - Marking Period 3 Ends

4/17 - Deadline for PTO Color Run Sign Up

4/20 - 4/24 - Jr/Sr High Autism Awareness Spirit Week - Simple, fun, daily dress up themes with a message for each day. Here is the link for more info.

4/22 - Deadline for Pre-K Sign Up for 2025-2026 School Year

4/23 - 4/25 - Senior Band Trip (Pending BOE Approval)

4/25 - Free Family Friendly Event: Blue and Gold Track and Field Invitational: Come cheer on the Granville Track team. All day free event, concession stand, at the Jr/Sr High Track (behind the Jr/Sr High school).

4/29 - Community Resource: Salem Community Health Open House - You do not need insurance to attend or join the practice. Here is the link to learn more.

Here is the link to all event details in the district calendar.

 

Every Thursday - Food, Friends and Fun! - NOW AT GES

FREE After-school Community Resource - Food, Fun and Friends at GES - 2:20PM - 5:30 PM, Every Thursday.

Snacks, do homework, play board games, and hang out with five St. Mary's volunteers. For GES and Jr/Sr High Students. Limited to 20 students. This program is 50% full. Families MUST register to reserve a spot.

Here is the link to register your student for St. Mary's After School Thursdays.

April is Autism Awareness Month

Jr/Sr High staff dressed in blue today to kick off Autism Awareness Month in support of accepting our differences and learning about others. 

Here is a link to free Autism resources for guardians, students and families.

Go Horde!

 

National Junior Honor Society Induction 

Last Thursday, March 26th, the new middle school members of the National Junior Honor Society were welcomed into the NJHS. 

Here is a link to learn more about NJSH and see the names of students who participated in the ceremony.

 

Meet the Top 10 of the Class of 2026

Here is the link to the students with the highest academic standing in the senior class of 2026.

Wish them congratulations and don't forget to read their "best advice" quote too. 

 

Granville Elementary is starting free, After School Gardening on Thursdays with Ms. Law beginning April 16th, 2026, right after school until 3:30 PM.

Students will learn about growing plants from seeds, how to grow food and how to rebuild and care for the garden at GES. 

Students will need transportation home from a guardian at 3:30 or they can stay with St. Mary's After School Food, Fun and Friends until 5:00 PM. 

If you would like to register for After School Gardening, please email Ms. Law at LLaw@granvillecsd.org. 

If you or someone you know has extra gardening items to donate to After-School Gardening, here is the list of items needed:

12 bags gardening soil, 1 bag of seed starting mix, 3 hand trowels, 5, 3-tine trowels, garden twine and 20 garden poles (bamboo or plastic)

Thank you to Curtis Lumber and the Granville Community Garden Club for their donations!

If you would like your student to stay with the St. Mary's Volunteers at GES Cafeteria after gardening, for after school snacks and games, here is the link to register with St. Mary's.

Registration is required for both - thank you! 

APRIL 2026 NYS TESTING DATES

Please note the following New York State Assessment dates.

Additional details regarding transportation and logistics will be shared closer to each date.

ELA Assessments

April 20 & April 21

½ days – 11:00 AM dismissal

Math Assessments

April 27 & April 28

½ days – 11:00 AM dismissal

Science Assessment (Grade 5 Only)

The Science exam will take place during the regular school day

Make-Up Testing

All make-ups will occur during regular school days

If your student is opting out of testing, please send in a written letter with specific reasons otherwise they will be expected to take the test on assigned days. Taking test state is great practice.Thank you!

These dates and details are also in the district calendar of events. 

MJT students attended last week's PTO Science, Technology and Art Fair.

Here is MJT student Adam Williams with his project. Here is a link to more pictures to enjoy.

MJT also enjoyed a Kindergarten Egg Hunt today with lots of fun and educational play in anticipation of Spring Recess. 

We are wishing you a wonderful break and look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday, April 13th!

PTO Bowling

$5 for two games and it includes shoe rental and the PTO pays the rest for Granville School families. Call ahead for hours at Slate Valley Lanes in Granville. Thank you PTO!



The Pember Library and Museum

Get a free library card with your student, and explore the Library. Here is the link to the library.



Things to Do in Granville 

Here is the link to free outdoor recreation ideas in Granville.

Here is the link to local arts and culture in the Granville area.



Plan Ahead for Summer

Here is the link of Granville summer resources, jobs, training and more.

Volunteer

Here is a link of Granville places that rely on volunteers and get to know your community as a family or student. Stop by or give an organization a call and say "I am interested in volunteering. How can I learn more?"

 

Job and Career Tips

Here is a link to free career assessments and other resources for talking with your grade 7 - 12 student about what happens after high school. It's never too early to start. This resource is helpful for graduates and guardians too. 

 

Free Online Games, Books and More

Learn something new over the spring recess or find a resource your family or student needs. Here is the link to the GCSD Community School page. 

Washington County Tourism Website

Here is a list of local Washington County events to consider attending - many free or very low cost. 

Have an idea? An internship opportunity? Something else?

We have a staff member ready to assist with school communication and community relations. 

Here are things we are looking for (scroll to Community School Section)

Contact Community and Communications Staff Here

Review past school newsletters

Go Horde!

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