Great things are happening at Granville Jr. Sr. High!

Here are a few updates...

"I would like to congratulate the JR High Chorus, 6th Grade Band, and Junior High Band on a job well done at their concert last night. Thank you to Mr. Cerullo, Mrs. Stout and Ms. Coons for providing a great show that despite the weather, still had a decent crowd that seemed to enjoy the performance. " - Justin Nassivera, Granville Jr/Sr High, Dean of Students

The Senior High Winter Concert is on Monday, 12/16.

Here is the 7th Grade Homework Calendar for families. This has homework assignments, quiz and test dates.

Our indoor walking program is up and running! Come walk the safe, warm and dry halls of Granville Jr. Sr. High, Monday - Friday, 4pm - 9pm, while school is in session. (Bring dry shoes)

Come cheer on our teams! Whether you have students in sports or not, consider attending one of our winter season games for a free family outing. The link to our up-to-date game schedule is here.

Here is the link to the the District Calendar for all event details. We recommend checking the calendar once per week, as it's 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

Congrats to Jaymie Landon - "G-W’s Jaymie Landon started her season strong with a championship in Group A of the 145-pound weight class at the Salem Invitational last weekend. Landon went 5-0 and defeated Jasa Cruz of Coxsackie-Athens 10-0 by technical fall in 1:02." - Keith Harrington, of Border Country Sports

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. Starts 12/16

Winter Sport Families - With the exception of wrestling, all 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 or visit this page.

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 Gabby Hunt at ghunt@granvillecsd.org

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

jaymie landon coach palmer dec 2024 wrestling champion — Jaymie Landon and Coach Palmer. Photo Courtesy of Border Country Sports

Staff Highlight

"Be the first to see one of hopefully many interactive electronic artworks (video games) from our newly created Granville Game Studio course built using Unity engine software," shares Jr/Sr High Art Teacher, Todd Houston.

Game Title: First Person

Description:
First Person is a first-person horror-comedy game from Granville Game Studios, created by indie developer Landon L.

You’re locked inside a long-abandoned office building with no explanation, and now you have to find a way out before the bizarre, unsettling environment drives you mad.

Explore a maze of dusty cubicles, dark hallways, and neglected break rooms—each more unnerving than the last. Ghosts don’t haunt the office, but instead, it’s filled with a strange, oppressive atmosphere that grows more surreal the longer you stay.

There are no monsters or supernatural threats—just a creepy, surreal world of forgotten office spaces and corporate mismanagement. Powered by Unity, First Person offers an immersive, funny experience that blends tension with humor as you try to escape this bizarre, claustrophobic environment.

Can you escape before you become a permanent part of its twisted history?

Here is the link to try playing this video game. No download is needed.

Granville Game Studio 2024 first game image — The first video game released from Granville Game Studios, Todd Houston's Game Design class.

Art Teacher Todd Houston assisting three students sitting at their game design computers working on game design — Click on the above picture to learn more about the new Game Design Class at Granville CSD

Community Resources

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

Here is the link to the PTO December Newsletter

Here is the link to the PTO Care Closet Wishlist for the Jr/Sr High, should you like to contribute

Get your volunteer hours in! Here is a link to a document of local organizations seeking volunteers, created by Granville Community Member, Ms. Judy Warner.

Granville Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign Needs Volunteers - If you would like to donate two hours of your time, here is the link to sign up online.

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

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.

More Clubs

There is a place for everyone at Granville Jr/Sr High. Encourage your child to sign up for a club by listening to morning announcements with details of upcoming meetings.

We have Drama Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, The FFA, Guitar Club, Math Club, Marching Band, Journalism Club with a Jr and Sr High Paper, Ski and Snowboard Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Trap Club, Spirit Club, Jazz Band, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl Club, Yearbook Club and Leo Club.

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

Granville CSD can help your student build a career that they will be proud of, with or without college.

Start early and encourage your student to talk to guidance about their options - be it in the skilled trades, the Telescope program, SUNY Adirondack, the many vocational training programs at BOCES or a 4-year college.

Our students can also start earning vocational or college credit while in high school - a huge savings!

It all starts with showing up on time and being ready to participate in school.

Try This: Ask your student to take this career assessment from SUNY Adirondack to get a feel for what they're interested in and how it relates to finding a good job.

When your student can see the point of school (for example, a pathway to a good job, independence and helping their family), they become much more interested.

Bring your results to guidance to discuss ideas.

Upcoming Events

12/16 - Senior High Winter Concert 6:30pm

12/16 - 12/20 - Jr/Sr High Holiday Spirit Week. Here is the link for daily dress up themes.

12/21 - 1/5 - Holiday Recess PTO Sponsored Bowling for GCSD students Here is the link to the bowling details.

12/23 - 1/3 - Holiday Recess

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 all event details and 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.

12/13/24