1 ) First, congratulations to Dean of Students Mr. Nassivera! He has been appointed as the new Jr/Sr High School Principal for 2025-2026 school year.

2) Spring sport sign-ups begin next week during P.E. classes. We have softball, baseball, track and tennis. Come learn a new sport! If you need gear to play, check in with Athletic Director, Ms. Gabby Hunt (ghunt@granvillecsd.org)

3) Spirit Week kicks off next week at the Jr/Sr High too! See the details below for a variety of fun dress-up days.

4) Let's cheer on our Girls and Boys Wrestling teams as they head off to Sectionals this weekend. Go Horde! Need Sectionals tickets? Here's the info on our Live Feed (from Wednesday) or on Facebook here.

5) Want to become a lifeguard this summer? Free lifeguarding certification during Winter Break information in upcoming events.

Families, if your child needs support with school work, please see "school resources" section below for tips on how to use morning or afternoon Homework Club.

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 

We love our school counselors!

During National School Counseling Week, February 3 - 7, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the difference our school counselors make in our student's lives.

From helping students establish good mental fitness, to figuring out the right classes to take (for EVERY single student), to helping students plan their future, assisting in a crisis, welcoming new students to our school and SO MUCH MORE, our school counseling staff is caring, dependable and time and time again goes above and beyond.

Thank you to Elizabeth Mulvaney, Elisha Mittleman and Erin Ruckert who lead the way in the Jr/Sr High and the team of specialists and social workers that work side-by-side with our counseling team - Social Worker, Jennifer Powell and Crisis Counselor, Amy Baker and the front desk guidance staff Mrs. Gribble and Ms. Constantine who field all student drop-ins, calls and make our students feel welcome when they come to the guidance office.

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.

Junior High

In 7th grade grade, your guidance counselor will help you and your student decide what career and education pathway your student would like to be on in upcoming grades. Counselors work with families to choose student classes for 8th grade.

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)that will allow students 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 that allow your student 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.

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.

• 2/4 - Community Resource: Substance Abuse Help for Families - Free Weekly Zoom Meetings in February through the CMC: Foundation for Change on their "Invitation to Change Approach". For those with loved ones struggling with substance abuse. Free to NYS families. Learn more here.

• 2/8 - Basket Party - Hosted by the Jr/Sr High Music Booster Association - All Proceeds support the Jr/Sr High Music Program Details Here

• 2/10 - Board of Education Meeting 6pm, HS Library

• 2/10 - Spring Sports Sign Up during P.E. Classes - Softball, Baseball, Tennis and Track

• 2/12 - PTO Meeting 6pm, GES Cafe

• 2/16 - 2/20 - Order a children's book off an Amazon Wishlist and help Student Council Fundraise for Project: Cameron's Story. Details Here.

• 2/17 - 2/21 - NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Recess (Here is more information about the PTO Sponsored Bowling at Slate Valley Lanes during winter break)

• 2/18 - Summer Job Resource: Free Lifeguarding Certification in Hudson Falls, NY during Winter Break. Details Here.

• 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!

Save-the-Date: Prom is May 3rd, 2025

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

Here is the link to view the calendar on our website.

Here is where to learn more about the district app. 

Community School - Bonus resources for your family

Communications - A-Z list of quick reference items

eSchool Parent Portal - To check grades, attendance, and tardies.

Athletic Game Schedule - This is the most up-to-date sports 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.