Good Afternoon!
Great things are happening at Granville Jr/Sr High:
New! This month's Superintendent's message to families. Here is the link to the message.
Lights Weeks has begun with a series of home games under the lights. Join us for a game with your family, have dinner from the concession stand and cheer on our teams.
Spirit Week at the Jr/Sr High coincides with Lights Week this year, with fun dress up day themes, all leading up to Homecoming on Saturday, 10/19.
New! Spirit Club needs members to plan and organize Homecoming! Join us every Tuesday, right after school for 30 minutes. Please encourage your student to join.
New! Check out this blog post about the new Video Game Design course.
As always, please refer to the District Calendar for all of the latest events and their corresponding details.
We Need Your Help
1) Showing Up Matters!
Showing up on time for school is not only a vital skill for graduating but also for future job opportunities.
Try these nighttime checklist options to help your student prepare the night before.
If your student has trouble with lists, try one of these picture lists.
Contact our guidance counselors (contact info at the end) and we will work with you to help your student attend school and show up on time. Thank you!
2) A 7th and 8th Grade Girls Winter Basketball Coach Still Needed. Get a coaching application here.
3) We need at least 41 more family responses to our school family survey. If you want to help improve our school and community, we need your response: Here is the link to the survey for current Granville CSD families.
Upcoming School Events
10/2 - 10/18 - Lights Week Games and Spirit Week Dress Up Themes
10/19 - Homecoming 6-9pm
10/25 - Jr/Sr High Picture Day. Order your pictures online using code GRVHS at this link: https://AdirondackSchoolPortraits.com
10/28 - Fall SAT Testing for Seniors
Please review the District Calendar on our website (or in the Granville CSD app) each week for all event details and the latest updates.
Here is the link to view the calendar on our website.
Here is where to learn more about the district app.
Things to Sign Up For
10/4 - Deadline to Send in Student's Updated Health Card, Publicity Release and Parent Handbook Signatures (Jr High to Guidance, Sr High to Main Office). If you have not already handed it in, here is the link to print the document.
10/8 - Homecoming Tickets Go On Sale (For Grades 9-12)
10/25 - Early Bird Rate Ends for Yearbook Orders - The yearbook is currently $55 (before taxes) until 10/25 - price goes up to $65 after this date. Order online here.
11/1 - Deadline to Send in Two Senior Photos - Mr. Bunker (jbunker@granvillecsd.org) needs the following from seniors by November 1st: Two senior photos (one formal and one casual) and one baby photo.
Here is the link to the District Calendar for All Details of these events and more.
Ongoing Resources
Homework Club - Do you need a quiet space to do homework and access school Wi-Fi?
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.
More Clubs - There is a place for everyone at Granville Jr/Sr High. Encourage your child to sign up for a club by listening to morning announcements with details of upcoming meetings. Morning Announcements are also posted on the TV outside of High School Gym.
We have Drama Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, FFA, Guitar Club, Math Club, Marching Band, Journalism Club with a Jr and Sr High Paper, Ski and Snowboard Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Trap Club, Spirit Club, Jazz Band, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl Club and Yearbook Club.
No Outside Food Deliveries - Outside food/drink deliveries create a serious class disruption for teachers, classrooms and custodians. Please note, we have a free breakfast and lunch program for all students, thank you.
Clothing Closet - Our Jr/Sr High has a clothing closet in the Jr High Guidance Office. Shirts, pants, gym shorts and t-shirts, coats and dress shirts for dances. Your student can stop by anytime and shop for free. If you would like to make a donation to the clothing closet, please contact Community School contact, krozell@granvillecsd.org.
Community Resources
Tools for Schools - Register your Price Chopper Advantage Card with Tools for Schools, then select Granville CSD to help our school earn points toward free educational equipment. Thank you! Here is the link to register for free.
The PTO October Newsletter - Learn more about what the PTO does and how you can volunteer a little or a lot. All Granville school families are welcome to contribute. Here is the link to the newsletter.
Free Local Resource - Do you follow Washington County Public Health on Facebook? It's full of free or low-cost resources for your family. Follow them on Facebook here.
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Career Planning
Did you know that your student can attain college or trade school credit WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL? Your student can graduate with a solid career plan in the trades or college. Please reach out to your guidance counselor to learn more, or click here to read more about this program in collaboration with BOCES and SUNY Adirondack.
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
GranvilleCSD.org
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Quick Reference
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 | bliebig@granvillecsd.org
Jr/Sr High Nurse - Brooke Hover 518-642-1051 Ext. 2118 | bhover@granvillecsd.org