Jr/Sr High News

 

This Week's Updates

11/7/25

 

Great Things Are Happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!

 

Upcoming Events

11/10 - Board of Education Meeting, 6pm

11/10, 11/12 and 11/14 - Auditions for Alice in Wonderland 2:30 - All students welcome to audition! No preparation needed, but you may bring a monologue if you wish. Many small and large parts available!

11/11 - NO SCHOOL: Veterans Day

11/12 - PTO Meeting, 6pm - All Welcome!

11/12 - Field Hockey Team Banquet - All Levels, 6 pm

11/13 - Winter Sport Parent-Player-Coach Meeting and Learn about the Athletic Booster Club, 5:30 (Volunteers needed!) 

11/13 - After-Prom Committee for Jr/Sr High, 6pm. Volunteers urgently needed: All guardians and community members welcome to join! 

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.  

11/17 - Winter Varsity Sports Start

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

11/20 - 11/21 - GES/MJT Half Days for Parent-Teacher Conference Days

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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Friday, 11/7 - Varsity Football Semis @ Fonda-Fultonville, 7 PM, 112 Old Johnstown Road, Fonda, NY 12068 Here is the direct link to purchase tickets

Saturday, 11/8- Varsity Cross Country Championships, 11 AM, 409 Aviation Road, Queensbury 12804 Here is the direct link to purchase tickets

Join the Athletic Booster Club

Next 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 needed! 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 group here.

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

 

Drama Club Auditions

We are holding auditions next week for the show Alice in Wonderland by Alice Gerstenberg.

There will be a variety of at least 20 roles to play in this classic comedy.

Auditions will be in the auditorium from 2:30 to 3:30 on Monday, the 10th, Wednesday, the 12th, and Friday, the 14th.

No need to prepare, but you may bring a prepared monologue. 

For questions, please see Mr. Houston or Ms. Bucciero. 

Go Horde!

 

PTO Staff Member of the Month 

The Jr/Sr High celebrates Mrs. Stout - Our band director!

"Mrs. Stout does a fantastic job inspiring students to perform musically. She navigates through student scheduling issues to ensure all get an avenue to practice as needed. She is flexible to be able to cover new responsibilities such as the sectional home football game. Her classroom constantly has music coming from it." - Staff Member

"Thank you to Mrs. Stout for going above and beyond for her students. Staying late, coming in early, and providing opportunities for our students on the weekends to participate and explore their musical talents." - Principal Nassivera

Thank you to the PTO for funding beautiful slate frames and gift cards. 

 
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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. 

 

Mr. Hall at NYSCOSS Conference

Mr. Hall recently attended the NYS Council of School Superintendents Conference, specifically designed for first-year superintendents. He is pictured here in the second row from the front, third from the right in a light blue jacket. NYS Commissioner of Education, Dr. Betty A. Rosa is in the front in all black. 

 

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