Jr/Sr High News

 

This Week's Updates

2/27/26

 

Great Things Are Happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!

 
 

Spring Sports Registration Deadline

Register for Spring Sports on Aktivate TODAY.

Visit the Athletics page for signing in to select a spring sport for your student (if you already have an account).

Or register for a free account if you have not used it before. 

Here is the link to the Aktivate instructions on the Athletics page.

 

Upcoming Events

February 

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration NOW OPEN - Here is the link for more information.

2/27- 7th and 8th Grade Dance, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. $5 at the door. Disco theme. 

2/27 - Free PTO Sponsored Magic Show for All Students and Families. Professional Magician! 6 PM, Jr/Sr High Auditorium. Doors open 5:45 PM. Here is the link to let us know you're attending.

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

 

March 

3/2 - Last Day to register a class or student for the PTO sponsored Science, Technology and Art Fair that takes place on Wednesday, March 25th. Details here. Free to register and participate!

3/2 - Music Boosters Meeting, Band Room, 6:00 PM

3/4 - Spring Sport Parent-Player-Coach Meeting, 5:30 PM

3/4 - Athletic Boosters Meeting, Cafeteria 6:00 PM 

3/5 - Spirit Night! All school families, community members and students welcome. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

3/6 - 3/7 - NYSSMA Music Festival at Saratoga Middle School

3/9 - Spring Varsity / JV sports practices start (please note, the printed wall calendar start date is incorrect)

3/9 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 PM

3/11 - PTO Meeting / Free School Physicals (Please reserve a time ahead of time with Nurse Hover, bhover@granvillecsd.org) 

3/13 - NO SCHOOL: Superintendent's Conference Day

3/13 - 3/14 - Drama Club Production: Alice in Wonderland Gone Wrong

3/14 - FFA Sub-District Competition

3/16 - Spring modified practices start (please note, the printed wall calendar start date is incorrect)

3/16 - Jazz Band at Empire State Plaza, Albany

3/18 - Pre-K Parent Information Night at MJT, 6:00 PM

3/21 - High School Talent Show

3/25 - PTO Science, Technology and Art Fair

Every Thursday - Food, Friends and Fun! - FREE After-school Community Resource - Food, Fun and Friends at St. Mary's in Granville for GES and Jr/Sr High students 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Come have a meal, do homework, play board games, and hang out. 

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

 

Free Physicals March 11th

Need a physical for spring sports or for the year ahead? 

Here is the link for more information and how to reserve an appointment.

 

Spirit Night Next Week!

Let's pack the gym on Thursday, March 5th at 5:00 PM!

Don't miss a fun, family-friendly event of staff vs. student games and more!

Organized by staff and students, this is a fun night for families in grades 6 - 12 and the entire community and students of all ages are welcome too.

Here is the link to learn more.

 

A group of FFA teens walking the hallways of the Jr/Sr High in their Granville FFA jackets
 

PTO News 

Magic Show! Friday, 2/27, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Granville Jr/Sr High for all families and students with a professional magician. Here is the link to let them know you are attending. 

Here is the link for the current PTO newsletter.

Do you have unused hygiene products that are like new? Drop off and donate to the PTO's Care Closet Restock at the Jr/Sr High. Drop off to the district office.
 

Volunteer Opportunities 

PTO Volunteer Sign Up Sheet

Volunteers needed for upcoming events. Here is the link to sign up for volunteer opportunities for the PTO.

 

After Prom Committee

After Prom is accepting donations for the After Prom fund to keep students safe on school grounds after the dance. If you would like to donate to After Prom, your time by chaperoning the event in May, your skills or a monetary gift to go towards the event, please contact granvilleafterprom@yahoo.com 

 

PTO Care Closet Donation 

The Jr/Sr High has a Care Closet in the Jr High Guidance office with free personal hygiene items available for students who may need to fill in the gaps. Students can stop by and shop for free anytime. Here is the link to the PTO's posting on how to join them in contributing to the care closet.

 

Team Parents Needed for Athletic Booster Club - Every Season

Team parents are needed for each sport to coordinate with the Booster Club. Find the latest meeting in the district calendar at GranvilleCSD.org/events or email GranvilleHordeBoosterClubNY@gmail.com. Join their Facebook page here.

 

Looking for another way to volunteer or contribute to GCSD? 

Here is the link to the "How to Get Involved" post. Or please email Karin Rozell, Community School Coordinator at krozell@granvillecsd.org with your idea. 

 

Fundraisers

1) Class of 2028 - 10th Graders - The sophomore class is raising funds for their upcoming events like dances and their senior trip when they are 12th graders with popcorn sales. Find a sophomore to place an order or here is the link to order online.



2) National Honor Society - The National Honor Society is raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Find a NHS member to donate $1 or more. 

 

3) Class of 2030 - 8th Graders - Donate to the class purchasing delicious spreadable cheese. Find an 8th grader to make a purchase. 

 

 

Sports 

Wish them luck!

Four Granville-Whitehall Wrestlers and their coaches are at New York State Championships in Albany!

Granville: Nathan Barber and AJ Landon; Whitehall: Mason Heckman and Chad Monty.

Pictured (L-R) Coach Palmer, Nathan Barber, AJ Landon, Chad Monty, Mason Heckman, Coach Gebo

The Granville Jr/Sr High Students and Marching Band sent them off in style on Thursday, with a send-off parade through the building. Go Team!

More Sports 

 

Register Your Spring Sport Student TODAY
Your athlete will not be able to participate in practice if they aren't registered on Aktivate. Here is the link to log into your Aktivate account or create a new account. Instructions on using Akitvate are available on the Athletics page. 

 

Free Sports Physicals 3/11/26

Reserve an appointment ahead of time with Nurse Hover. Here is the link to the details.

 

New Afterschool Sports Conditioning Program 

Here is the link to the details.

 

Granville CSD Apparel

Always Open GCSD Apparel Store - Here is the link to place an individual order and proceeds go to Athletic Booster Club

 

Game Schedule

Please consider attending a game. You do not have to have a player to attend.Here is the link to the game schedule.

 

 

English Classes Visit Saratoga Music Hall 

The high school English classes saw The Crucible play at Saratoga Music Hall this week, a book that is prominently featured in English classes, directed by our very own Ms. Sommo, a special education teacher at Granville. 

The director of the play, our very own Ms. Sommo, special education teacher at Granville Jr/Sr High had this to say about the Granville students: 

"Our students were EXEMPLARY!  They made Granville proud, paid attention, were polite and asked engaged and insightful questions.  I was so proud to be part of THE GOLDEN HORDE!" - Ms. Sommo

Here is the link to see more pictures and learn more about the trip. 

 

Ski and Snowboard Club at Pico Mountain

The Ski and Snowboard Club took their annual field trip to Pico Mountain this week. What a great way to show Granville students nearby opportunities!

Three Jr/Sr High students pause to take a picture for Advisor, Mrs. Zinn. 

 
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Career Planning Tips

Grades 7-12 is an important time to start talking about what happens after high school with your student.

You'll find a Career Planning resource listed in the Family/Student Resources at the top of every page of the website. 

Here is the direct link to the Career Planning Page 
 
Here are attendance tips from GCSD: 1) Lay out clothing and pack backpacks the night before 2) Establish a consistent bedtime and morning routine 3) Ask school staff for help if your child experiences anxiety 5) Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up 6) Minimize screen time at bedtime to promote restful sleep 7) Plan trips and appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. Thank you! Go Horde
 

District News

Subscribe to all of the Board of Education Updates

The Board of Education has a new, online platform (formerly called Board Docs) for sharing meeting agendas, policies, upcoming meetings and more in an easy-to-access manner.

This will ensure the school community - parents, community members, staff, and more can keep up to date with the Board of Education happenings. 

This is a direct result of listening to the community's request.

Here is the direct link to the subscribe with an email address.

And here is the link to the general overview of the Granville CSD Board of Education website.

 

Run for Board of Education - April 20th, 2026 Deadline

Please note, three Board members terms end 2026.

Here is more information about how to run for BOE including dates, deadlines and more.

Meet our volunteer Board members here.

 

Community News

The first issue of Community News from GCSD is posted. This is a great newsletter to share with alumni and local residents, businesses and those who do not have children in the district. Here is the link to view it and subscribe for free.

 

Meet a 2024 Granville CSD Grad, Tristen Teer, and learn all about how he found his way to studying mechatronics, a 2-year degree available at SUNY ADK. 

Here is the link to learn more about Tristen and where he is now.

 

School Tips 

Who to contact? Try our District Contact Guide.

A-Z Everything Granville - Family/Student Resources

Athletic Game Schedule - The most up-to-date sports schedule.

Morning Announcements - School events and after-school activities.

Clubs - Join a club and find your place at Granville CSD

Care Closet - Your student can stop by anytime and shop for free to fill in the gaps (clothing and personal care items), located in Jr High Guidance Office.  

Parent Rooms - Family-Teacher chat and classroom updates all in the mobile Granville CSD App. Learn more about Parent Rooms at this link.

Free Breakfast and Lunch Each Day - Arrive 15 minutes early to school and come enjoy breakfast before school starts. No registration needed.

Come Cheer On Our Teams - Attend a Jr/Sr High Home Game with your family for a fun, free outing. Here is the link to the game schedule.

Need a resource? Try our community school page here.

 
 

Contact Info

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Granville Jr/Sr High School

58 Quaker Street Granville, NY 12832

Main Office Phone: 518-642-1051

Fax: 518-642-2491

GranvilleCSD.org

District Contact Guide

School Nurse: Nurse Hover 518-642-1051 ext 2118 bhover@granvillecsd.org

Sr High Guidance Counselor:  518-642-1051 ext 2301 agribble@granvillecsd.org

Jr High Guidance Counselor:  518-642-1051 ext 2372  abates@granvillecsd.org 

School Psychologist: Scott Slater 518-642-1051 ext 2371 sslater@granvillecsd.org 

Here is the link to the District Calendar on our website.

Here is the link to the District App.

A-Z Everything Granville CSD