Great things are happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!

The Granville Central School District Board of Education is in the process of searching for a new Superintendent of Schools.

The Board values input from all stakeholders and would like to get your opinion on the most important qualities we should look for in a new superintendent.

We urge you to please complete the following online survey by 4:00 PM on February 6, 2025.

Here is the link to the survey.

Thank you!

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

Lady Horde Wrestling

If you see Granville-Whitehall's Jaymie Landon around this week, just call her the Queen Bison.

Landon claimed the championship in the 152 weight class Sunday at the Queen Bison Invitational at Shaker High School.

Landon went 5-0 at the event and defeated Kiara Richard of Shaker 12-2 by technical fall in the title match.

- From Border Country Sports. Read more here.

Lady Horde Champion Wrestler, Jaymie Landon won the Queen Bison title this past week. Wish her congrats!

Boys Varsity Basketball

Granville is the hottest team in the league since beginning the season 0-5.

The Golden Horde have won nine of ten since and can clinch a playoff spot by winning the rest of their games.

Granville closes the season with Warrensburg, Hartford, and Hadley-Luzerne.

Win all three and they are in, and if Whitehall loses to Corinth the Golden Horde can grab the No. 3 spot.

- From Border Country Sports. Read more here.

Game Schedule

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

Staff Highlight

Granville High School English Teacher Mr. Lambert has taken the helm of Student Council and it's back in action.

Student Council is a student government organization made up of two student representatives per 9-12 grade.

This year they are planning a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast in May, a fun intramural Powder Puff Football game in June and leading a "Bookraiser" for Project: Cameron's Story, an organization dedicated to giving a brand new, quality children's book to families with babies in the Neonatal Unit at local hospitals.

Watch a short reel from Student Council on our Facebook page here. Thank you Gracie and Peighton for creating this excellent video!

To donate a book to Project: Cameron's Story, learn more about the organization and purchase from the Amazon Wishlist here, in the District Calendar.

Granville High Student Council Update — Student Council Reps Gracie Hall (left) and Peighton Wilson (right) shared a video update about upcoming events.

Community Resources

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

DiscoverGranvilleNY.com - Outdoor recreation, local events and local resources like food pantries, volunteer opportunities and more.

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 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. Counselors work with families to choose student classes for 8th grade.

In 9th Grade we have a free TRIO Upward Bound program to mentor your student through high school (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

1/31 - Report Cards Sent Home

2/4 - Community Resource: Substance Abuse Help for Families - Free Weekly Zoom Meetings in February through the CMC: Foundation for Change on their "Invitation to Change Approach". For those with loved ones struggling with substance abuse. Free to NYS families. Learn more here.

2/8 - Basket Party - Hosted by the Jr/Sr High Music Booster Association - All Proceeds support the Jr/Sr High Music Program Details Here

2/10 - Board of Education Meeting 6pm, HS Library

2/12 - PTO Meeting 6pm, GES Cafe

2/16 - 2/20 - Student Council Bookraiser for Project: Cameron's Story. Details Here.

2/17 - 2/21 - NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Recess (Here is more information about the PTO Sponsored Bowling at Slate Valley Lanes during winter break)

Save-the-Date: Prom is 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

Community School - Bonus resources for your family

Communications - A-Z list of quick reference items

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.

1/31/25