Here are all the prom details and order of events in the district calendar.
Granville Jr/Sr High News
Great things are happening at Granville Jr/Sr High!
Prom is this Saturday, May 3rd
All County Band Festival
"Our students did a great job performing at the WCAMTA All County Festival last weekend, Saturday 4/26! It was nice to see students from many area schools working together to create such well prepared and entertaining performances. I am proud of our music students for putting in the time and effort to participate in this worthwhile event." - Mrs. Stout, Granville Jr/Sr High Music Director
Athletics
The 4x800 relay team (pictured left to right) Carter Powell, Chase Oakman, Noah Teer and Parker Cornwall qualified for state, as well as Tim Pratt in the 110 hurdles and Parker Cornwall in the steeplechase.
USA Luge Search - Age 10-13 Tryouts
USA Luge will be holding their Slider Search event in Glens Falls on May 17&18. Below are some links with registration and event info. For families with athletes ages 10-13.
Registration Link (Select Glens Falls, NY dates from drop-down dates)
Mr. Walajtys 7th Grade Science Class
(Walajtys is pronounced WA-LIE-TIS)
Student Joysie Velez is pictured using a microscope to complete the lab project called “It’s Alive", a required experiment in New York State's science curriculum.
Middle school students plan and execute their own investigation in which they will observe a variety of samples under the microscope.
They engage in a sorting activity that helps them learn to distinguish between living versus nonliving substances, animal cell versus plant cells and unicellular versus multicellular organisms.
Need Academic Help?
More tutoring support: from how to use the Homework Club at the Jr/Sr High, to free apps and websites to access on your own time and more, please see the Granville CSD Community School Resource Page: "Jr/Sr High Schoolwork Resources" and "Tutoring" Sections.
Here is the link to the Community School Page.
Community Resources
5/15 - Lions Club Blood Drive at the High School - 11am - 6pm To make an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor code: 12832. Volunteers needed. (Checking in donors and handing out food/snacks after). Please contact Molly Celani to volunteer 518-361-9475 or mollycelani@aol.com
5/31 - Rail Trail to the Footbridge Kids 1K and 5K Race - Run, walk, jog with the whole family! Learn more. Volunteers also needed. Please contact Ms. Marchese, High School Spanish Teacher cmarchese@granvillecsd.org for volunteering and questions.
PTO May Newsletter - Here is the link to the newsletter.
Discover Granville NY.com - Outdoor recreation, local resources and events
Youth Programs - This Granville CSD Athletics webpage includes local Youth Program Information for grades K - 6.
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.
Volunteer - Here are Granville organizations looking for volunteers. To add additional details to this list, please contact krozell@granvillecsd.org
Career Planning
Grades 7-12 is an important time to start talking about what happens after high school with your student.
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.
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 10th grade, students can apply for BOCES which offers FREE 17 professional trade training programs that lead to good paying, in-demand jobs.
Students can take college level classes and we have FREE Early College and Career Academy (ECCA) to earn a two-year college degree in a variety of programs -- all while in high school.
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.
Upcoming Events
5/1 - 5/9 - *Bus Schedule Changes for 5/1 - 5/9 - Details here.
5/3 - Prom Grand March at High School Gym - Bring your family to watch "the big kids" make their entrance for the Junior/Senior Prom in the High School Gym at 4:30pm. A free event open to our school and local community to cheer on our juniors and seniors attending Prom.
5/5 - 5/9 - National Teacher Appreciation Week - Consider sending in a note or email of appreciation to your teacher or a fun "teacher appreciation" drawing by your student! Staff directory is here.
5/7 - Kindergarten Registration for any student not currently enrolled in our UPK Program - by appointment. Please call District Registrar Bridget Liebig, 518-642-1051 Ext. 1309
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)
5/14 - UPK Screening at MJT, By Appointment - Contact District Registrar 518-642-1051 Ext. 1309 for Appointment / PTO Meeting 6pm at GES - All families welcome!
5/18 - PTO Color Run, 1pm High School, Ken Burch Soccer Field (This is the soccer field by the Varsity Baseball Field, behind Price Chopper)
5/20 - School Budget and Board of Elections Vote - 10am - 8pm High School Gym.
5/23 - NEW! NO SCHOOL: For unused snow day
5/26 - NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
Please review the District Calendar weekly for the latest updates and all event details.
Quick Reference
Community School - Academic, life and parenting support for your family
Communications - A-Z list of quick reference items and District Contact Guide
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.
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 - Join a club and find your place at Granville CSD
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.
Quick Links
Granville CSD Instagram Page
Granville CSD Youtube
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