Jr/Sr High News

 

This Week's Updates

4/17/26

 
A picture of the front lawn of the Jr/Sr High with the front of the original building and mountains in the back.

Great Things Are Happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!

 
 
Text on this blue, gold and white image reads: School Budget FAQ: Question, Where can I learn about the School Budget? Answer, visit GranvilleCSD.org and click on Budget FAQ
 

Finish Strong

Principal Nassivera sent home a letter encouraging families and students to finish strong in the final three months of the school year. 

Spring brings warm weather and it can be easy to get distracted and coast into June.

Don't coast, finish strong!

Here a few school tips from Principal Nassivera: 

Attendance Matters 

Show up on time, every day. (It's practice for your future success!) Limit absences to true emergencies and communicate with staff if your student needs help with attendance. 


Grades Can Still Improve

We still have time! The final quarter is an excellent opportunity for students to raise their grades and end the school year with a sense of pride. Talk with teachers, take advantage of extra help and review each week what's ahead and the feedback teachers provide. 


Finishing Strong

The habits students build now - dedication, persistence, and follow-through; will serve them well beyond this school year. Check in regularly with their progress; create a quiet corner of your home for study and homework, and celebrate any progress with encouraging words. 

Please reach out to a teacher, guidance or the principal or review the free resources on the Community School page for many free resources for families and students.

Go Horde!

 

Upcoming Events


April is Autism Awareness Month  - Here is a link to free resources for guardians, students and families.

4/17 - Marking Period 3 Ends / Deadline for PTO Color Run Sign Up

4/20 - 4/24 - Autism Awareness Spirit Week - Simple, fun, daily dress up themes with a message for each day. Here is the link for more info.

4/20 - Board of Education Petitions Due (for those who wish to run for Board of Education. Here is the link to the details.)

4/22 - Deadline for Pre-K and Kindergarten Screening Sign Up for 2025-2026 School Year

4/23 - 4/25 - Senior Band Trip 

4/25 - Blue and Gold Track and Field Invitational: Come cheer on the Granville Track team. All day free event, concession stand, at the Jr/Sr High Track (behind the Jr/Sr High school). Volunteers needed. Please contact Coach DiPresso bdipresso@granvillecsd.org 

4/29 - Community Resource: Salem Community Health Open House - You do not need insurance to attend or join the practice. Here is the link to learn more.

4/30 and 5/2 - WCAMTA All County Band Festival 

May 

5/2 - Prom!

Friday, May 22, 2026 - NO SCHOOL! Snow Day Give Back Day

Here is the link to all event details in the district calendar.

 

Bus of the Month Winner!

Congratulations to students and staff of Bus 127!

This bus carries students to all buildings and has been example of bus safety, getting along well with each other, and being kind and respectful to their driver.

Getting along with others, accepting each other’s differences and being respectful to your driver goes a long way and will continue to serve you well in life.

All students received a special treat of appreciation for steady improvements in bus behavior and bus safety - Scarlotta’s Car Hop coupons for Jr/Sr High students and coupons for a school snack or ice cream at MJT and GES!

Bus Driver, Mr. Juckett received the Energy Bus book from the Granville, NY PTO and a a beautiful gift bag full of Rathbun's Maple Sugar House goods and a gift certificate to Rathbun’s too courtesy of Wendy Rathbun. Thank you! Go Horde!

Who will win for April? Stay tuned!

Go Horde! 

Here is the link to watch a celebratory reel about Bus 127's win.

To learn more about the Bus of the Month contest, visit this blog post.

A picture of bus 127 with the words Granville CSD and Congratulations to Bus 127 - Bus of the Month!
 

Sports

Varsity Field and Track competed at Lake George, yesterday, Thursday, April 16th. Here a few pictures courtesy of team parent, Kim Bascom. 

Two female track runners are at the finish line with the Granville runner winning by a nose.

Kaitlynn Bascom wins her race by a nose! Kaitlynn was the last leg of this race and had quite a gap to close and she did it. (See below)

An image of the Lake George runner with a strong lead and the Granville runner well behind, before the Granville runner won.

Lake George runner on the left. Granville's Kaitlynn Bascom on the right. Lake George didn't see her coming. Go Horde!

Four varsity track and field female competitors

Four Granville Track and Field Competitors 

 

Model OAS Trip 

"On March 31st, SUNY Plattsburgh Model OAS class visited Washington, D.C.

During this trip the class attended a tour and briefing at the OAS Headquarters, toured the US Capitol, visited Smithsonian Museums, the Library of Congress, and walked the National Mall to see the famous cherry blossoms around the tidal basin.

At the end of the semester, the students will serve as delegates of Haiti and St. Kitts/Nevis in a simulated meeting of the Organization of American States General Assembly held on campus at SUNY Plattsburgh." 

- Mr. Cosey, Advanced Placement Social Studies Teacher, Jr/Sr High 

A big thank you to Jr/Sr High Teachers, Ean Ward and Jamie Bunker for chaperoning with Mr. Cosey. 

Learn more about Model OAS class. 

The Washington Monument on a spring day.
 
Students in Mr. Cosey's Model OAS class with three teacher chaperones.
 

Summer Youth Employment

Summer planning starts early and the following website page will be regularly updated with July and August resources for Granville CSD families and recent graduates.

If you have a resource, student internship, volunteer or employment opportunity for age 14+ to share with Granville CSD families, please send to krozell@granvillecsd.org or call 518-642-1051 Ext. 1317.

Here is the link to the summer planning 2026 resource page.

Summer Planning 2026 from Granville CSD
 

Volunteer Opportunities 

PTO Volunteer Sign Up Sheet - Always Needed!

PTO volunteers always needed for upcoming events. Volunteer once per year or more! Here is the link to sign up for volunteer opportunities for the PTO.

 

After Prom Committee

4/23 and 4/26 MWA Bingo Volunteers

Please email granvilleafterprom@yahoo to volunteer for Bingo (2 volunteers needed per date). Sell bingo sheets, calling out bingos and clean up. 

 

PTO Jr/Sr High Care Closet Donations 

Here is the link to the PTO's posting on how to join them in contributing to the care closet.

 

Athletic Booster Club

Find the latest meeting in the district calendar at GranvilleCSD.org/events or email GranvilleHordeBoosterClubNY@gmail.com. Join their Facebook page here.

 

Looking for another way to volunteer or contribute to GCSD? 

Here is the link to the "How to Get Involved" post. Or please email Karin Rozell, Community School Coordinator at krozell@granvillecsd.org with your idea. 

 

More Sports 

 

Afterschool Sports Conditioning Program 

Here is the link to the details.

 

Granville CSD Apparel

Always Open GCSD Apparel Store - Here is the link to place an individual order and proceeds go to Athletic Booster Club

 

Game Schedule

Please consider attending a game. You do not have to have a player to attend.Here is the link to the game schedule.

 

District News

Subscribe to all of the Board of Education Updates

Here is the direct link to the subscribe with an email address.

And here is the link to the general overview of the Granville CSD Board of Education website.

 

Run for Board of Education - April 20th, 2026 Deadline

Please note, three Board members terms end 2026.

Here is more information about how to run for BOE including dates, deadlines and more.

Meet our volunteer Board members here.

 

Community News

Here is the link to view it and subscribe for free.

 

An image of the Jr/Sr High with the words Board of Education Budget Planning, Granville CSD. Please see GranvilleCSD.org/news for the full article.

Here is the link to the Board of Education Budget Planning Schedule.

 

School Tips 

Who to contact? Try our District Contact Guide.

A-Z Everything Granville - Family/Student Resources

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

Career Planning 

Granville NY PTO Facebook Page - The latest events and volunteer opportunities

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.

 
 

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 2118 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