Every month, one bus will win Dunkin’ Donuts for every Jr/Sr High student on board!

Here’s how to win:

Be respectful, be kind, and be a role model for younger students.

Which bus will win in January? 

Good luck!

To learn more about the Bus of the Month contest, visit this blog post.

Here is the link to the midterms schedule for Tuesday, January 20 - Friday, January 23 for grades 7 - 12.

Schedule and instructions were also mailed home.

Here is a link to a resource page for studying and preparing for midterms which begin Tuesday, January 20th.

January

New Sports Conditioning Program! Come work out with a certified trainer after school. 2:15–3:00 PM in the weight room.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are open to students in grades 9–12 from 2:15-3PM

Tuesdays and Thursdays are open to students in grades 7–8 from 2:15-3PM in the weight room!

Contact, Athletic Director, Ms. Hunt with questions at ghunt@granvillecsd.org. No sign up necessary.

1/12 - Board of Education Meeting 6pm, Jr/Sr High Library  Subscribe to all BOE updates here.

1/13 - BOCES CTE Program Open House, 5:30pm, Southern Adk Education Center, Hudson Falls, NY

1/14 - PTO Meeting - All Families and Staff Welcome! Virtual meeting link is always available is in district calendar of events. 

1/15 - Parent to Parent Group - Understanding IEP and Special Education Process 6pm, JSHS Cafeteria

1/15 - BOCES CTE Program Open House, 5:30pm, F. Donald Myers Education Center, Saratoga Springs, NY

1/19 - NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr Day Observance / PTO Sponsored Bowling for Students at Slate Valley Lanes

1/20 - 1/23 - Regents Midterms Week 

1/23 - PTO Free Movie Night at GES 6 pm - 8 pm 

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

February

Save-the-Date - 7th and 8th Grade Dance, Friday, Feb 27th - Tentative Date. More details to come. 

New Parent to Parent Group! Save the date for Thursday, January 15th. Here is the link to all the details and to add this event to your digital calendar.

January 19th, No School  - PTO Sponsored Bowling at Slate Valley Lanes,

Only $5 for shoe rental and two games and the PTO pays the rest. Welcome to all GCSD students. 

Save the Dates! CTE Career and Technical Education through BOCES: Attend CTE Open House and learn all that your rising junior can apply for. 1/13 and 1/15. All details are in the district calendar of events at GranvilleCSD.org/events

These groups urgently need volunteers:

After Prom Committee

Needs assistance selling Super Bowl Squares at Basketball Home Games at Granville CSD. Please send an email to granvilleafterprom@yahoo.com to sign up and for instructions. 

Student Broadcaster Contest

Your chance to be featured as a guest sportscaster with NYVT Media & Border Country Sports during live high school sports broadcasts! Here is the link to submit a short sample video & letter to enter this contest. 

Basketball Games Concession Stand

Attend a home basketball game, manage the concession stand for the Athletic Boosters and watch the game from the TV in the foyer. If you'd like to help or volunteer (there is a TV that streams the games by the Concession Stand), here is the link to sign up to manage the concession stand.

Looking for another way to volunteer or contribute to GCSD? 

Here is the link to the "How to Get Involved" post.

New Afterschool Sports Conditioning Program

Here is the link to the details.

New Unified Bowling Team - Sign Up!

Here is the link to the details.

Team Parents Needed for Athletic Booster Club

The Athletic Booster Club meets the first Wednesday of each month, 6 PM, in the Jr/Sr High Cafeteria. Help with concession stands, help with communications, help organize, or just join the volunteer list and show up whenever you're able. Find the latest meeting in the district calendar at GranvilleCSD.org/events. Join their Facebook page here.

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.

Can't make a game? Stream for free from NYVT Media Border Country Sports with Keith Harrington on Youtube. 

Tonight's Game, Friday 1/9: Girl's Varsity Basketball at home, 7pm. 

Here is the link to the Youtube Livestream.

Below: "Cam Rathbun [Boys Varsity Basketball player] netted a game-high 24 points to lead the Golden Horde over Lake George last Tuesday, January 7th, evening." - Text and Photo by Keith Harrington, NYVT Media

Please send sports pictures to krozell@granvillecsd.org 

Here is the link to more pictures and to learn more about peer mentoring in the Jr/Sr High.

Here is a link to see more pictures and learn more about Senior High National Honor Society

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

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

You can now subscribe to all of the Board of Education updates and they will arrive in your email inbox. 

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.

Thank you to Board Clerk and Secretary to the Superintendent, Mrs. Zinn for setting up this new system for the Granville school community, and thank you the Board for approving this investment in our school communications and community connections. 

Other District News:

Here is the link to get involved in our schools. 

Here is a link to food support resources. 

Here is the free indoor walking program details.

Thank you for showing up on time, every day! We love seeing your students in school and appreciate your efforts. Here are tips to help make mornings easier. 

Who to contact? Try our District Contact Guide.

A-Z Everything Granville - Every link you need for families and students

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.

Food! Fun! Friends! - Free, Every Thursday 3:00pm - 5:30pm at St. Mary's Church, 23 Bulkley Ave, Granville for Grade 3 - 12 Students.

Parents welcome.

Menu posted weekly on the St. Mary's Facebook Page. A quiet place to play board games, get homework help, mingle with friends and eat a good meal. A short walk from the Jr/Sr High. 

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

Cub Scouts - Looking for parent-leaders for Cub Scouts. Contact Ashlee Zinn: azinn@granvillecsd.org

Discover Granville NY.com

Youth Programs - This Granville CSD Athletics webpage includes local Youth Program Information for grades K - 6.

The Pember Library in Granville - Free library card, free books, movies, free Wi-Fi and computer use and more. Here is a link to the library to learn more. 

Volunteer - Here are Granville organizations looking for volunteers. To add additional details to this list, please contact krozell@granvillecsd.org

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