Great things are happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!

Here are a few updates...

Free virtual class on vaping and how you can keep your students healthy. Here is the link to the details.

Our indoor walking program is back on! Doors reopen again for daily walking 4pm - 9pm, while school is in session.

Our winter sports teams will be playing strong. Here is the link to the game schedule to select a game to attend.

Don't forget to look through the upcoming events below. There are many opportunities to take advantage of.

Here is the link to the District Calendar for all upcoming events. Updated weekly!

See you next week,

Doug Duell

Interim Principal

518-642-1051 Ext. 2301 | dduell@granvillecsd.org

Justin Nassivera

Dean of Students

518-642-1051 Ext. 2302 | jnassivera@granvillecsd.org

Sports Updates

Granville Defeats Whitehall

"Tuesday night the Golden Horde came out with fire in their eyes, racing out to a 15-2 lead and rolling over the Railroaders 75-55 at the Granville Central School Gym. It was the first league loss for Whitehall." - Keith Harrington Read more about the Tuesday, January 7th Boys Varsity Basketball game from Border Country Sports here.

Granville CSD Athlete Alumni - Thanks to a volunteer, we are opening up the weight room during school breaks for Granville CSD graduates who are actively in a collegiate or club sport. Here is the link to the details.

Winter Sport Families - Teams are using Parent Rooms in the Granville CSD app to communicate.

To access, Rooms, open the Granville CSD app and toggle to "Rooms" in the lower right-hand corner. If you need help, contact krozell@granvillecsd.org.

Coach Grades 7-12 - We are looking ahead to spring sports. If you would like to become certified NYS sports coach, it's great to get a head start as it does take some time to take the trainings. Contact Ms. Gabby Hunt at ghunt@granvillecsd.org

Game Schedule - Here is the link to the up-to-date game schedule for grades 7-12.

Golden Horde Boys Basketball Picture - Young lady running-dribbling the basketball — A Glimpse of the 1/7/25 Boys Varsity Basketball Game | Photo by Border Country Sports

Staff Highlight

Ms. Cahan's (pronounced Kahn) Agriculture Room is always up to something fun.

From the little parakeets in the hallway display case by the Senior High gym, to Bruce the tortoise going for a walk in the class, to kittens, reptiles and more. There's never a dull moment.

Today, Ms. Cahan had a guest speaker visit students, Mr. Brian Parkhurst of Hudson Valley Reptile and Rescue speak to Career and Technical Education classes (CTE).

As you can see, the Ag room, as it's commonly known, is always hands-on!

Granville Jr/Sr High Highlight — 7th grader Serenity happily listens to the guest speaker while taking care of a new friend.

Community Resources

PTO January Newsletter - Here is the link to the newsletter.

DiscoverGranvilleNY.com - Outdoor recreation and local community events for visitors and locals

Granville Food Pantry and Clothing Closet - Every Saturday Morning, 9am - 10:30am, 3 Morrison Ave, Granville

Pember Library Food Pantry - Every Thursday after 2pm, fresh Farm-2-Library farm produce and food. 33 West Main Street, Granville

Pet Food - NoEmptyBowls.org

Volunteer! Here is a link to a document of local organizations seeking volunteers, created by Granville Community Member, Ms. Judy Warner.

The Pember Library in Granville - Get a free library card, free books, movies, free wi-fi and computer use, in addition to access to the free Libby app for hundreds of free audiobooks, ebooks and more.

Here is a link to the library to learn more.

Here is the link to the Libby app.

School Resources

Free Breakfast and Lunch - Every Day!

Come to school 15 minutes early to enjoy a warm breakfast each day to help you focus and feel good.

Homework Club - A Quiet Space and School Wi-Fi

Morning Homework Club meets every morning at 6:50; meet Mr. Hardin by Main Entrance. Afterschool Homework Club meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:20 - 3:20 in Mrs. Rath’s Room 109. Join anytime.

Falling Behind?

If you need extra help with your school work, start attending Homework Club (pick morning or afternoon to stick with) and ask your teachers if they can meet you there when they are free. The late bus can take you home at 3:10pm, in the afternoons. (Vermonters must provide their own transportation.)

Clubs

There is a place for everyone at Granville Jr/Sr High. Sign up for a club by listening to morning announcements with details of upcoming meetings. Join anytime!

No Outside Food Deliveries

Outside food/drink deliveries create a class disruption for teachers, classrooms and custodians.

Care Closet

Our Jr/Sr High has a clothing and care closet in the Jr High Guidance Office, restocked and refreshed by the PTO and the Granville Community. Your student can stop by anytime and shop for free to fill in the gaps.

7th Grade Homework Calendar - Here is the link to view the schedule of upcoming homework, quiz and tests for your 7th grade student.

Career Planning

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

Granville CSD has many ways to support your student with future planning.

In 7th grade and 8th grade, your guidance counselor will help you and your student decide what career and education pathway your student would like to be on in 9-12 grades.

In 9th Grade we have TRIO Upward Bound (7th and 8th grade families, be ready to apply early in the 9th grade school year.)

We have 17 professional trade training programs through BOCES that lead to good jobs.

We have Early College and Career Academy (ECCA) and P-TECH for 11th and 12th grades.

We have Syracuse University Advance Project (SUPA) classes that allow your student to gain college credit while in high school. A huge savings!

We have local, state and national scholarships for all kinds of programs - from the trades, to local workforce, to college. Check out this free 2-year to 5-year college-tuition scholarship for NYS families earning under 125K.

Did you know that Vermont students who graduate from Granville can also receive in-state SUNY tuition?

It all starts with getting to school on time and being curious about the opportunities available, while you're in school.

Talk to your guidance counselor to discuss how to get started.

Upcoming Events

1/13 - Board of Education Meeting, 6pm. Learn more here.

1/14 - 10th Grade Families: Free BOCES Open House 5:30pm in Hudson Falls, NY. Learn more here.

Students and families will get to tour every FREE program offered at BOCES in preparation for their junior year. This is a great opportunity for students who were not able to attend the in-school field trip or for parents who would like to see what is offered at BOCES. Transportation is NOT provided by Granville for this event.

1/14 - Weekly Spirit Club meeting starts 2:30 - 3pm. Learn more here.

1/15 - 10th Grade Families: Free ECCA Info Session at SUNY ADK. Learn more here.

ECCA is a FREE partnership between SUNY Adirondack and the WSWHE BOCES. Students are eligible to earn up to 32 college credits in high school. Students can begin to earn credit through the Early College Career Academy in the fall of their high school junior year toward a degree in one of these four categories: Advanced Manufacturing, Business and Entrepreneurship, IT Networking, New Media or Pathways to Teaching. Students who participate in the program are dual-enrolled; they will be a high-school student and a college student at the same time. These programs are offered at no cost to students or their families. Granville transportation not provided for this event.

1/16 - Electives Fair - Grades 8th - 11th

During school hours, your 8th - 11th grader will have an opportunity to attend an Electives Fair at the school. Meet teachers and learn about the variety of electives (free choice classes) that you have to choose from.

1/17 - National Honor Society 7pm - 10th - 12th Grade, Induction Ceremony

1/20 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/21 - Regents Testing Week

1/24 - Marketing Period Two Ends

1/28 - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshop

Caregivers and Students: Make an appointment to get help filling out the FAFSA form for grants and loans for career training, work-study programs and college. Details are here. Spread the word!

1/29 - NO SCHOOL - Lunar New Year

Save-the-Date: Prom is now May 3rd, 2025

Please review the District Calendar on our website (or in the Granville CSD app) each week for the latest updates.

Here is the link to view the calendar on our website.

Here is where to learn more about the district app.

Quick Reference

eSchool Parent Portal - To check grades, attendance, and tardies.

Athletic Game Schedule - This is the most up-to-date schedule.

Morning Announcements - This document is read each morning over the school intercom and is updated each day with after school activities.

Jr/Sr High Main Office - 518-642-1051 Ext. 2303 | bgribble@granvillecsd.org

Jr High Guidance - 518-642-1051 Ext.2372 | aconstantine@granvillecsd.org

Sr High Guidance - 518-642-1051 Ext. 2311 | bgribble@granvillecsd.org

Jr/Sr High Nurse - Brooke Hover 518-642-1051 Ext. 2118 | bhover@granvillecsd.org

Granville CSD Facebook page

PTO Facebook page

My K-12 Bus App - Transportation tracking for bus riders

My Bucks Lunch App - We are a free meal district. This is to purchase additional meals/snacks.

1/10/25