Jr/Sr High News

 

This Week's Updates

11/14/25

 

Great Things Are Happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!

 

Upcoming Events

11/5 - 11/25 - Staff Sponsored Food Drive for Local Pantry - If you would like to participate, drop off items at school main office. Preferred items are listed in this resource page under "donations".

11/14 - Soccer Team Banquet - All Levels, 5:30

11/15 - Ski and Snowboard Sign Ups - Second of three price jumps. Last time to register is 12/15.  

11/15 - PTO needs volunteers for their Coin Drop on Saturday, which helps fund the Backpack for Hunger Program. Here is the sign up list if you can help. 9am - 11am or 11am - 1pm.

11/17 - Winter Varsity Sports Start

11/17 - 11/21 - Coins for Christmas Donations - drop off or send in loose change for Granville CSD's Operation Santa Claus if you would like to participate.

11/19 - New Parent-to-Parent Support Group - Understanding IEP and Special Education, 6pm - All welcome!

11/24 - Community Resource: Rural School Issues Forum, 6pm / Winter Modified Sports Start

11/25 - DUE: Senior Diploma Name Yearbook Verification & Information

11/26 - 11/28 - NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Recess

11/28 - DUE: GCSD Apparel Winter Store Order - Bulk savings when we order together. All orders delivered January. 

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

 

Sports 

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1) Complete Your Winter Sport Registration

Important! If your student wants to play a winter sport, all registration forms must be complete before the first day of practice. Varsity/JV starts Monday, 11/17. Modified starts Monday, 11/24. Here is the Athletics page to follow the Aktivate registration. 

2) 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. All community members, guardians, and staff welcome to join to volunteer and participate. New members and team guardian needed from each team. 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.

3) Granville CSD Apparel

Winter Store - Here is the link to place an order Nov. 28, 2025. All items will be delivered in January as a group order.

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

 

Peace Poster Contest

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Congratulations to the Granville Lions Club Peace Poster Winner, by 7th Grader Samara Mestyan, from Mr. Houston's 7th Grade Art Classes.

This year's theme is "Together As One". Samara's poster will move on to the next round of competition. 

"For nearly four decades, the Lions International Peace Poster Contest has given children ages 11-13 the opportunity to share what peace means to them through art.

Each year, Lions clubs around the world sponsor the contest in schools and organized youth groups, giving young people the opportunity to be recognized at local and international levels — and awarded a grand prize of US$5,000 — for their creativity in sharing their vision of the current year’s theme.

This year, we’re inviting students around the world to envision what can happen when a diverse group of people unites around a common cause or goal. Imagine a world where we all come together as one!" - From the Lions Club International Website

 

The Golden Word

The front cover, in blue and gold, issue of the Golden Word, the Jr High Newspaper.

Here is the link to read the Junior High Newspaper.

Full of junior high student articles, tips, pictures, activities, recipes, movie recommendations, reviews and more. 

 

Granville Sentinel Broadcaster Contest 

The Granville Sentinel Newspaper is hosting a student broadcaster contest.

Two part submission requirements: 

Video Requirement:
Create a short play-by-play sample of you calling a basketball game. (A few minutes is plenty—just show us your energy and style!).

Letter: Please include
1. Your name, school, and grade
2. Why you’d like to be a Student Broadcaster
3. Anything else you’d like us to know about your interest in sports broadcasting

Selected student winners will be invited to co-broadcast a winter sports game with Granville Sentinel Sports Reporter, Keith Harrington. 

Here is the link for instructions and how to submit your broadcast.

Here is the link to the video introduction of this contest.

Let's Go Horde!

 
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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.

In 8th grade, families can apply for P-TECH, a free program that begins in 9th grade and leads to a FREE two-year college degree in one of two in-demand technology careers: Advanced Manufacturing or Computer Networking and Cybersecurity.

In 9th Grade, families who qualify can apply for the FREE TRIO Upward Bound program to mentor your student through high school (be ready to apply early in the 9th grade school year.)

In 10th grade, students can apply for BOCES which offers FREE 17 professional trade training programs that lead to good paying, in-demand jobs.

Students can take college level classes and we have FREE Early College and Career Academy (ECCA) to earn a two-year college degree in a variety of programs -- all while in high school.

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

Funding Vocational School and College

Free 2-year to 5-year college-tuition scholarship for NYS families earning under 125K. Guidance has the latest information about Scholarships, apprenticeships, college and more.

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.

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District News

Here is a link to food support resources in our area. 

NEW! Here is the link to learn how to get involved in our schools. 

Here is the free indoor walking program details at Granville Jr/Sr High.

 

Showing Up Matters

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. 

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
 

School Tips 

Who to contact? Try our District Contact Guide.

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

Community School - Academic, life and parenting support for your family

eSchool Parent Portal - Parent/Guardians use this to check grades, discipline and attendance.

eSchool Student Portal - Students use this to check grades.

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.

 

Community Resources 

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

 

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 3209 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