Good Afternoon!
Great things are happening at Granville Jr/Sr High:
This week, we had an inspiring assembly for our 10th - 12th graders about distraction free driving. Check out our Facebook page for a picture and recap.
Hurrah! Our Granville-Whitehall Varsity Cross Country won the Adirondack League Champion - the first time since 1993 - led by our very own 7th Grade Math Teacher, Coach Tim Best. Pictures on our Facebook page!
The All County Chorus Performance will be hosted at Granville High this weekend, Saturday at 2pm and the public is welcome to attend. Check the District Calendar for details.
Our Varsity Football team is going to Sectional Playoffs this weekend, Saturday 1pm. Please come cheer our team on!
We have lots of funny pictures of teachers and staff getting in on the fall fun on our Facebook page and in the live feed of our website homepage.
What a full and fun week!
For more...
Here is the link to the latest Granville CSD blog posts.
Here is the link to the the District Calendar for all event details. We recommend checking the calendar once per week, as it's updated weekly.
We Need Your Help
1) Arrive on Time
Did you know that being 10 minutes late a day equals missing 50 minutes of class each week? Wow!
We are here to help your student arrive on time and each day.
Consider arriving to school 10-15 minutes early and taking advantage of our free breakfast program. No registration required.
Contact our guidance counselors if you would like additional support and we will work with you. Thank you!
2) We Still Need a Modified 7/8 Grade Girls Wrestling Coach and Volunteer Assistant Coach. Get a coaching application here or contact Athletic Director Gabby Hunt with questions at ghunt@granvillecsd.org.
Upcoming School Events
11/1 - PTO Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Orders Due (Annual Fundraiser), Please return no later than Monday, 11/4
11/1 - Seniors! Your photos for the yearbook are due. Details are here.
11/4 - First Leo Club Meeting - Leadership and Mentoring Details are here.
11/4 - Board of Education Meeting
11/5 - NO SCHOOL, Superintendent's Conference Day
11/8 - Marketing Period Ends, Here is the link to check eSchool to view your student's grades. If logging in for the first time, you'll need your student's ID (found on your child's schedule, bus schedule or call your school's main office for assistance).
11/11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
11/13 - PTO Meeting
11/14 - Winter Sport Parent/Player/Coach Meeting
11/18 - Winter Sport Varsity / JV Starts
11/25 - Winter Modified Sports Start
11/27 - 11/29 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Recess
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
11/1 - Deadline to Send in Two Senior Photos - Mrs. Jaime Bunker (jbunker@granvillecsd.org) needs the following from seniors by November 1st: Two senior photos (one formal and one casual) and one baby photo.
11/14 - Final Early Bird Ski and Snowboard Club Sign Up
Here is the link to the District Calendar for All Details of these events and more.
Ongoing Resources
Open Gym Time for Basketball
Girls Basketball Grades 7-12, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8pm; Boys Basketball 7-12, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8:30pm
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, Future Farmers of America (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.
Clothing Closet
Our Jr/Sr High has a clothing closet in the Jr High Guidance Office. 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 Coordinator, krozell@granvillecsd.org.
Community Resources
Granville Food Pantry and Clothing Closet - Every Saturday Morning, 9am - 10:30am, 3 Morrison Ave, Granville, Saturdays
Pember Library Food Pantry - Every Thursday after 2pm, fresh Farm-2-Library farm produce and food. Get a free library card, movies, computer use and more too! 33 West Main Street, Granville
Pet Food - NoEmptyBowls.org
The PTO November Newsletter - Learn more about what the PTO does and how you can volunteer a little or a lot. Here is the link to the newsletter.
Career Planning
Granville CSD can help your student build a real career that they will be proud of. Talk to guidance about your options - be it in the skilled trades, the Telescope program, SUNY Adirondack, the many programs at BOCES or a 4-year college.
Our students can also start earning vocational or college credit while in high school - a huge savings! It all starts with showing up on time and being ready to participate in school.
Ask your student to take this career assessment from SUNY Adirondack to get a feel for what they're interested in and how it relates to finding a good job. When your student can see the point of school (for example, a pathway to a great job, independence and helping their family), they become much more interested.
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
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