Jr/Sr High News

 

This Week's Updates

3/20/26

 

Great Things Are Happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!

 
 

Upcoming Events

March

3/21 - High School Talent Show - All families and students welcome! 7:00 PM - $5 at the Door for a Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser by the National Honor Society

3/25 - PTO Science, Technology and Art Fair - Free! 5:30 PM

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 - Snacks, do homework, play board games, and hang out. For GES and Jr/Sr High Students. Limited to 20 students. 

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


April

4/1 - SAVE THE DATE: 6th Grade Transition Night at the Jr/Sr High - 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Bring the family! Here is the link to more information.

4/1 - Autism Awareness Month Begins - Here is a link to free resources for guardians, students and families.

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

4/13 - Board of Education Meeting - Budget Presentation 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 - 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 - 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.

 

Bus of the Month Winner!

Congratulations to students and staff of Bus 130!

This bus carries students to all buildings and has been example of bus safety, getting along well with each other, and being kind and respectful to their driver and attendant.

Students received gift cards for fun snacks to celebrate and Mr. Burch, driver and Mr. Sharrow, bus attendant received a generous gift card to a local restaurant from the Granville, NY PTO. Thank you!

Who will win for March? Stay tuned!

Go Horde! 

Here is the link to watch a celebratory reel about Bus 130's win.

 

Music Boosters Jazz Cafe

The Music Boosters hosted a Jazz Cafe this week at the Jr/Sr High Cafeteria. Music, coffee and treats for $5 to help fund raiser for a band trip. Jazz is available right here in Granville! Go Horde!

 
 

FFA is Heading to NYS Championships!

"We took 1st and are headed to States! Thank you for all of your support." - Mrs. Nephew, CTE Teacher at the Jr/Sr High (pictured in the middle of students)

FFA students at a sub-district competition
 

Talent Show This Saturday!

Come cheer on Jr/Sr High students at Granville's Got Talent - Tomorrow, Saturday March 21st at 7:00 PM. A talent show fundraiser organized by the Senior High National Honor Society. $5 at the door goes to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Bring a friend, bring your family, bring a neighbor! Go Horde!

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

Summer Youth Employment

Summer planning starts early and the following website page will be regularly updated with July and August resources for Granville CSD families and recent graduates.

If you have a resource, student internship, volunteer or employment opportunity for age 14+ to share with Granville CSD families, please send to krozell@granvillecsd.org or call 518-642-1051 Ext. 1317.

Here is the link to the summer planning 2026 resource page.

 

Volunteer Opportunities 

PTO Volunteer Sign Up Sheet - Always Needed!

PTO volunteers always needed for upcoming events. Volunteer once per year or more! Here is the link to sign up for volunteer opportunities for the PTO.

 

After Prom Committee

4/11 Coin Drop Volunteers

4/23 and 4/26 MWA Bingo Volunteers

Juniors and seniors and their parent-guardians, please volunteer at the After Prom Committee coin drop. 

Here is the link for the Coin Drop sign up. (8 student volunteers and 4 adults needed)

Please email granvilleafterprom@yahoo to volunteer for Bingo (2 volunteers needed per date). Sell bingo sheets, calling out bingos and clean up. 

 

PTO Jr/Sr High Care Closet Donations 

Here is the link to the PTO's posting on how to join them in contributing to the care closet.

 

Athletic Booster Club

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. 

 

Nate Barber is ADK Wrestler of the Year

Barber Named ADK Wrestler of the Year

The wrestling coaches of the Adirondack League recently announced their 2025-2026 all-stars, and the Granville-Whitehall team continues to reap the rewards of their successful campaign.

Senior Nathan Barber was named the Adirondack League Wrestler of the Year, edging out teammates CJ Monty and AJ Landon.

This season, Barber claimed the Section II crown at 150 pounds for the second consecutive year, qualifying for the state tournament. He went on to place seventh at the state meet, finishing with a record of 41-3.

Thank you to Border Country Sports for the picture and recap. Here is the link to the full post. 

More Sports 

 

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.

 

District News

Subscribe to all of the Board of Education Updates

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

Here is the link to view it and subscribe for free.

 

An image of the Jr/Sr High with the words Board of Education Budget Planning, Granville CSD. Please see GranvilleCSD.org/news for the full article.

Here is the link to the Board of Education Budget Planning Schedule.

 

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

Career Planning 

PTO Newsletter

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