Granville Jr/Sr High News

4/11/25

This Week's Updates
Granville Jr/Sr High

Great things are happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!


Important Reminder:

School Bus Schedule Updates for 4/21 - 5/2: Here is the latest bus schedule information.

Spring Recess Next Week - 4/14 - 4/18

Save the date for the first Community School Cafe - 4/30- Come meet other parents, guardians, staff and community members for an informal discussion about working together to improve student outcomes and contribute to our schools. 6:30pm, High School Cafeteria, All District Families and Local Community Welcome. Refreshments will be served.

We hope you enjoy a restful and relaxing Spring Recess.

See you on Monday the 21st!

Doug Duell

Interim Principal

518-642-1051 Ext. 2301 | dduell@granvillecsd.org 

Justin Nassivera

Dean of Students, Principal Beginning the 25-26 School Year

518-642-1051 Ext. 2302 | jnassivera@granvillecsd.org 

More upcoming events in the events section of this newsletter.

Here is the link to the District Calendar for all upcoming events. Updated weekly!

Sports Highlights

From Varsity Assistant Softball Coach Frank Hunt: "There weren’t any icicles hanging off these two during Thursday's game because they were on fire. Little Bake had her 1st Varsity Career pitching win and CC took one deep over the left center field fence for a GRAND SLAM home run!

Two softball players
Left to Right: Varsity Softball Players Caroline Baker and Cecil Velez

Sports Sign Up

Fall 2025 Girls Soccer Interest Form: https://forms.gle/oeJb4eZwrRoS5Umf6

Fall 2025 Football Interest Form: https://forms.gle/uD34MjdMaoDeS1nAA

Here is the Game Schedule.

Classroom Highlights

Spanish Classes Host a Mini-Live Museum of Hispanic Celebrations

As part of their culture unit of Spanish class, eighth and ninth grade foreign language students created educational displays about Hispanic personas or holiday celebrations and exhibited their work in the library of the Jr/Sr High. There were multimedia exhibits and hand-drawn displays.

spanish class mini museum exhibit
spanish class mini museum exhibit
spanish class mini museum exhibit

Need Academic Help?

Check out the Jr/Sr High resources on the Community School page on how to get help with reading, math and other subjects - in and out of school.

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

Community Resource For Ninth Graders

afterschool tutoring

For more free, online tutoring on your own schedule, please see the Granville CSD Community School Resource Page and look for "Jr/Sr High Schoolwork Resources" and "Tutoring" Sections.
Here is the link to the Community School Page.

Community Resources

PTO March Newsletter - Here is the link to the newsletter.

DiscoverGranvilleNY.com - Outdoor recreation, local events and local resources.


Volunteer! Here is a link to a document of local organizations seeking volunteers.

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 - Come to school 10-15 minutes early to enjoy breakfast each day to help you focus and feel good.

Clubs

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 (clothing and personal care items), located in Jr High Guidance Office. Shopping bags provided.



More school resources here.

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 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 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, 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.

Media and Internet Safety

Media and internet safety resources for families are on the Community School page.

Learn how to monitor screen time, downloads and internet use to help your student be safe, feel their best and improve their sleep.

Upcoming Events

  • 4/21 - 5/2 - *Bus Schedule Changes for 4/21 - 5/2 - Details here.

  • 4/11 - Marking Period 3 Ends

  • 4/14 - 4/18 - NO SCHOOL: Spring Recess

  • 4/21 - DEADLINE: Run for School Board - Petition Hand-in Deadline April 21st - Details here.

  • 4/22 - Board of Education Meeting 6pm HS Library

  • 4/27 - Little League and Jr/Sr High Marching Band Parade 12pm, Granville Village

  • 4/29 - 4/20 - Grades 7 and 8 ELA State Testing

  • 4/30 - NEW! Community School Cafe - Come meet other parents, guardians, staff and community members for an informal discussion about working together to improve student outcomes and contributing to our schools. 6:30pm, High School Cafeteria, All District Families and Local Community Welcome. Refreshments will be served.

  • 5/12 - Budget Hearing - The Budget Hearing is the Public Participation and Q&A with the Board of Education about the Proposed School Budget or the Next School Year, 6pm High School Get Budget Info Here. Stream the past three Budget Workshop presentations from 3/10, 3/24, 4/7 on the Granville CSD Youtube Channel. Here is the Granville CSD Youtube link. (Please scroll for the above dates)

  • 5/20 - School Budget Vote - 10am - 8pm High School Gym.

  • 5/23 - NEW! NO SCHOOL: For unused snow day

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. 

Community Resources

PTO April Newsletter - Here is the link to the newsletter.

PTO Spring Jr/Sr High Care Closet Restock - Here is the link to more information.

PTO May Color Run Sign Up - Here is the Color Run Sign Up Sheet

Discover Granville NY.com - Outdoor recreation, local resources and events

Volunteer - Here is a list of local organizations that rely on Volunteers.

The Pember Library in Granville - Get a free library card, free books, movies, free wi-fi and computer use, 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.

Information about the spring care closetrestock

Quick Reference

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

Communications - A-Z list of quick reference items

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.  

Quick Links

Granville CSD Facebook page

Granville CSD Instagram Page

Granville CSD Youtube

Granville CSD News

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.

Main Offices

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