Granville Jr/Sr High News

2/28/25

This Week's Updates
Granville Jr/Sr High

Great things are happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!

1) Spirit Night Volunteers: The PTO is looking for TWO volunteers to run their concession stand (sell pizza, candy and drinks) at the Jr/Sr High Spirit Night on Thursday, March 6th: 4pm to 7pm. (Spirit Night starts at 5pm) We need your help! Contact ptogranvillecsdny@gmail.com if you can volunteer. Spirit Night is a fun event of silly, competitive games for 6-12 grades and the rest of the District is invited to watch and cheer. Details in the District calendar.

2) Summer Internship Opportunity at Hudson Crossing Park: Must by 18 by May 1st, 2025

3) National Honor Society is hosting a Granville's Got Talent for the Granville school families and local community. Save-the-Date April 5, 6pm

4) Community Forum with Board of Education on March 26th - Regarding the New Superintendent Search. Join us!

5) Honor Roll was posted! See the latest here.

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 

Congratulations Students!

Top 10 Students in Senior Class of 2025, Granville CSD

Spirit Week and Spirit Night

spirit night is coming
Spirit Night Teams: Team Blue 11th, 9th and 7th grades; Team Gold 12th, 10th and 8th Grades
Spirit Week Food Drive
Spirit Week Food Drive Teams
Buy a shirt!
Spirit Club Fundraiser, Designed by a Student Cecil Velez: See Mrs. Nichols in the Main Office to Buy a Shirt (Cash or Check for $15 each)
spirit week march 2025
Spirit Week Dress Up Themes: 3/3 Heroes vs. Villains; 3/4 Rhyme without Reason (Example Shrek and Star Trek); 3/5 Celebrity Day; 3/6 Blue and Gold Day, 3/7 Black Out Day

State Championships

states

Our boys and girls wrestling teams are heading to state championships.

The Jr/Sr High sent them off with a round of cheers through the hallways accompanied by the marching band.

Watch us send them off on Facebook or Instagram (New page!)


Game Schedule

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

Staff Highlights

Dr. Rajter's Advanced Placement (AP) Social Studies Class
Poster Art on Display the Jr/Sr High Library

W.E.B Du Bois
W.E.B Du Bois
Booker T Washington
Booker T. Washington
Ida B Wells
Ida B. Wells

Check Out this Book Art in Ms. Bucciero's Jr/Sr High Library

Library Art
Library Art
Library Art

Need Academic Help?

If you need help with your school work, start attending Homework Club and ask your teachers if they can meet you there when they are free.

The late bus can take you home at 3:05pm, in the afternoons. (Vermonters must provide their own transportation.)

  • 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

Contact your Guidance Counselor and let them know what's going on and they will assist you in contacting your teachers and creating a plan together.

Jr High Guidance -  518-642-1051 Ext.2372 | aconstantine@granvillecsd.org 

Sr High Guidance - 518-642-1051 Ext. 2311 | bgribble@granvillecsd.org

Free apps and resources on on the Community School page to get help with reading, math and other subjects.

Have learning and thinking differences? Try this website and type in a question in the search box.

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.

HEARS Family Line - get referrals for clothing, food and more from a caring representative.

The Pember Library in Granville - Get a free library card, free books, movies, wi-fi and computer use, in addition use your library card to access the free Libby app for 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 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 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.

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

Your student can stop by anytime and shop for free to fill in the gaps, located in Jr High Guidance Office. Shopping bags provided.

7th Grade Homework and Test Calendar

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 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.

High School

In 9th Grade, families 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 11th grade, we have FREE Early College and Career Academy (ECCA) to earn a two-year college degree in a variety of programs while in high school.

BOCES offers FREE 17 professional trade training programs that lead to good paying, in-demand jobs.

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

Funding Vocational School and College

There are local, state and national grants and scholarships (money you do not have to give back) 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. Guidance has the latest information about Scholarships.

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

  • 3/1 - FFA Alumni Basket Raffle -

    Modern Woodmen of America Wells, VT 

    $5.00 entry ticket 

    $2 00 for additional sheets 

    50/50 and special ticket drawing.

    FULL CONCESSION STAND. 

    100% of the proceeds will go to the Granville FFA Chapter. Doors open 11am.

  • 3/3 - Granville Music Booster Meeting 6pm, Band Room - All Jr/Sr High parent/guardians welcome!

  • 3/5 - 6th Grade Parent Night at the Jr/Sr High - Granville, Wells and Mettawee Parents and Guardians of rising 7th graders are invited to a get-acquainted presentation and school tour. No registration required. 6pm - 7pm - Spread the word!

  • 3/3 - 3/6- Spirit Week - Food Drive for Backpack for Hunger Program, Daily Dress Up Themes leading to Spirit Night

  • 3/6 - Spirit Night! 5pm - 7pm Come watch grades 6-12 play fun, competitive games and cheer them on. Concession stand will have pizza, drinks and candy. Admission: Bring a donation for the Granville CSD Backpacks for Hunger Program. All school families welcome.

  • 3/7 - 3/8 - NYSSMA Solo Festival at Maple Ave./Saratoga Middle School

  • 3/10 - Budget Workshop and Board of Education Meeting, 6pm, HS Library

  • 3/11 - Free Sports Physicals for Jr/Sr High Sports - Sign up with school nurse. No walk-ins.

  • 3/12 - PTO Meeting, 6pm, GES

  • 3/13 - Spring Sport Player/Parent/Coach Meeting

  • 3/14 - NO SCHOOL: Superintendent's Conference Day

  • 3/15 - After Prom Committee Fundraiser - $20 March 15th Adk Thunder Tickets - $3 goes to After Prom Party. This is the same evening where elementary students sing at the game. Let's make it a Granville night! Email - Granvilleafterprom@yahoo.com for tickets.

  • 3/17 - Spring Varsity/JV Sports Start

  • 3/24 - Board of Education Budget Workshop and Meeting, 6pm, HS Library / Spring Modified Sports Start

  • 3/26 - PTO Science, Tech & Art Fair @Jr/Sr High - Details here.

  • 3/26 - Community Forum with Board of Education Regarding Superintendent Search for School Families and Local Community - Details here.

Prom Tickets! Prom is May 3rd, 2025 - Tickets on Sale in the HS Library!

Please review the District Calendar on our website (or in the Granville CSD app) each week for the latest updates and event details.

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 and academic support for your family

Communications - A-Z list of quick reference items

eSchool Parent Portal - To check grades and attendance.

Athletic Game Schedule - The most up-to-date sports schedule.

Morning Announcements - School events and after-school activities. 

Jr/Sr High Main Office - 518-642-1051 Ext. 2303 | smason@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 

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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.