Jr/Sr High Athletics Reminder: The fall Parent/Player/Coach Meeting is this Thursday, August 13th at 5:30 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High
If you haven't already, please register for fall sports online BEFORE THURSDAY and upload your sports physicals (or drop off or email to Nurse Hover at the Jr/Sr High - bhover@granvillecsd.org)
Here is how to register (follow instructions for Aktivate)
https://www.granvillecsd.org/o/gcsd/page/athletics
Students will not be able to practice without a completed registration and sports physical on file.
Please be sure to practice logging into Rooms in the Granville CSD App to start receiving sports communications from your coach. Questions about Rooms contact krozell@granvillecsd.org
If it's been awhile since you have logged into Rooms, and you're having trouble, please delete the App and download it again. This usually solves issues.
We are also looking for a modified volleyball coach for the fall. If interested please contact Ms. Hunt, Athletic Director at ghunt@granvillecsd.org ASAP. Thank you.
Go Teams!
Attention Granville Parents, Friends and Neighbors!
Granville CSD needs bus drivers, substitute drivers, sports run drivers and drivers for special transportation routes using a van or SUV.
Four hours a day is considered full-time and includes benefits, if desired.
Substitute drivers welcome too!
Who is this for?
We are looking for at least 5 community members who can pitch in and fit driving into their existing career path and lifestyle.
For example, this is a great fit for the following types of people...
Are you a staff member, parent or community member who already attends games and would consider learning how to drive a bus to help the sports teams head to away games?
Are you a local business owner, online creator or farmer who has time flexibility in the early mornings and late afternoons? We need you!
Are you semi-retired or newly retired and looking for a unique way to give back while earning good money? Your experience is appreciated!
Are you starting a new business and could use a steady income stream while you build your future? This is a smart solution!
Are you interested in starting a new career? Or second career to make ends meet? Commercial Driver's License (CDL) drivers are in BIG demand across the country, and you can start your training right here in Granville.
Granville CSD is a great place to work and grow your career. In addition to driving, additional opportunities arise like coaching our teams, being a teacher's aide or substitute teacher in-between runs -- all while having school breaks and summers off (or you can drive in the summer because we have programs running too! Up to you!) We have more openings for the right people.
Yes! But...
Intimidated by the large yellow buses? Start driving a route that only uses a van or SUV while you learn the big bus ropes. This frees up drivers to handle the routes requiring a commercial driver's license.
Intimidated by a bus full of students? We have attendants on buses to inspire good behavior and care for students. Sports runs have coaches on the buses. (We have a "bus of the month" positive bus behavior program to inspire students, families and staff to work together.)
If you've wanted to help your local community and make a difference (drivers really do make a big impact), this could be your chance. It's super fun to have students excited look forward to having YOU as their driver.
If you've been wanting to contribute to public schools this is very practical way to do so.
Pay starts at $24.50 per hour, and increases based your position, your experience and level of training.
We will train you in-house, right here in Granville.
Please share with your friends and neighbors.
School starts September 8th.
Let's! Go! Granville!
Go Horde!
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This Thursday - 8/13 - Grade 7 - 12 Parent/Player/Coach Meeting 5:30 PM at JSHS
Don't forget to register for fall sports and hand in your sports physicals before practice starts so your student can play.
Register here: https://www.granvillecsd.org/o/gcsd/page/athletics
This Saturday - 8/15 - Granville Community School Supply Giveaway 10am - Noon
Granville Baptist Church
School Supply Lists
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/3027619
Free summer activities and resources here:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2772228
Back-to-School Checklist
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/3062001
Live School Calendar
https://www.granvillecsd.org/events
#granvillecsd #granvilleny
This form is also located on the Transportation Department Page
https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/transportation
Read the full feature article here: https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/ryan-pedone-42-is-new-glens-falls-police-chief/
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If your student will be transferring to a new school, please be sure to contact the new district to get the registration process started as soon as possible. Likewise, if your student will be transferring into Granville, please contact Bridget Liebig, District Registrar to get that process started. We want to make sure every student has a smooth transition into the new school year!
Granville CSD Registration and District Registrar Info:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/o/gcsd/page/registration
You don't need a massive home library or hours of free time to get your kids ready for school success.
Just 5 minutes of looking at a book together works like a quick tune-up for your child's brain.
💡It helps them catch on faster in every class because reading is the foundation for everything the teachers put on the board.
Even if you’re just flipping through a book, looking at the pictures, and talking about what’s happening, you are building the habit.
Over time, those five minutes add up, building the brainpower and confidence your child needs to handle everything from science to math word problems.
The Free Resource: Grab any book from the house or open a free story on https://StorylineOnline.net/ right on your phone.
⏳ Set a timer for just five minutes while you're sitting on the couch or waiting in the car.
📚 As the saying goes , "Rome wasn't built in a day,"and strong readers aren't either. Just five minutes tonight gets the wheels turning.
Strong readers = strong schools!
Go Horde!
#granvillecsd #granvilleny
Parents sometimes worry that they aren't "qualified" to help their kids with reading, especially if they aren’t big readers or don't know every single word on the page.
But your child doesn't need you to be an english teacher. They just need you.
Reading with your child isn't about getting a perfect score or treating it like a test.
It’s about spending five or ten minutes together after a long day.
When your child sees you making time to look at a book with them, it tells them that school and reading matter.
That confidence is what helps them tackle tough assignments in every subject, from english to math.
The Free Resource: Next time you open a book together—whether it's a library book or a free digital story on UniteForLiteracy.com—don't sweat the new words.
If you or your kid get stuck, just laugh it off, sound it out together, or look at the pictures to guess.
It’s about the connection, not perfection.
You’ve got this!
Strong readers = strong schools!
https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/ - save this to your phone or tablet. When you have 5-10 minutes, in the car, or at home, or by the lake, open the webpage up, click on a book and let the website narrate or look at it together.
No registration required, no login required, no ads, just select a short book and go!
Go Horde!
#granvillecsd #granvilleny
MJT and GES Families and Rising 7th graders:
We still have two free opportunities for your children!
8/3 - 8/7 - FREE Theatre Camp at GES for Rising Grades 2 - 7
August 3rd - 7th, 11:00 AM - 3:15 PM, daily and includes performance on Friday evening 8/7 at 5:30 PM
Register ASAP
Here is the link to learn more:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/3006998
8/10 - 8/14 - FREE 3 Hour STEM Mini-Camp at GES for Rising Grades 3-6
August 10th - 14th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, daily
Register ASAP
Here is the link to learn more:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=57409701
For more summer resources for your student and family, please visit:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2772228
Here is the link to the live school calendar for summer and the year ahead:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?view=list-month
Jr/Sr High Summer Reminders
7/20 - Fall Sports Registration Opens Online
Create a free Aktivate account or login into your account here:
https://aktivate.helpscoutdocs.com/article/38-how-do-i-begin-a-registration-for-a-sport
8/5 - Free Physicals for Sports or School by Appointment Only, Jr/Sr High Nurse's Office
Contact Nurse Hover to reserve an appointment ahead of time.
bhover@granvillecsd.org or 518-642-1051 Ext. 2118
8/13 - Player-Parent-Coach Meeting for Fall Sports 5:30 PM, Jr/Sr High
Meet your coach, learn the rules and get acquainted for the season ahead.
Here is the link to the live school calendar for summer and the year ahead:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/events
Here is the link to summer resources
(Free theatre camp in August still has openings for rising grades 2 - 7)
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2772228
Did you know there is a list of local food support on the Granville CSD website?
Fresh local food, shelf-stable items and budget meal ideas too!
Feeling neighborly? Review the list for places to provide support and become a contributor or volunteer.
Here is the link to share with friends, family and neighbors!
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2518777
Or Visit GranvilleCSD.org/news and scroll for "Food Support" post.
Go Horde!
#granvilleny #granvillecsd
After a long day, the last thing you want to do is fight with your kid about reading a book.
But here’s a literacy secret: just letting your kids hear stories builds their brainpower for all their school subjects, from science to social studies.
It helps children learn new words that help them understand what the teachers are talking about when they return to school.
The Free Resource: Check out https://storylineonline.net/ (it's totally free).
It features famous actors and people reading children’s books out loud with cool animations.
Put it on the tablet or TV while you’re unwinding from work, or watch it together and talk about the pictures or things in the book that puzzle you or make you laugh.
Plus, they get a story, you get a breather, and their brain gets a workout.
Strong readers = strong schools!
https://storylineonline.net/
Go Horde!
#granvillecsd #granvilleny
When you’re trying to fix something, having the right tool makes the job take half the time.
It’s the same with helping our children learn to read.
Reading isn't just about passing English class.
It’s the tool they use to understand history, follow science projects, and solve math problems.
When reading clicks, their confidence in every subject at school shoots up.
The Free Resources: Download the free Duolingo ABC or Khan Academy Kids app on your phone or your student's phone.
These Apps are completely free, have zero ads, and turn reading practice into a wholesome video game for ages 2 - 8.
Here are the links:
https://abc.duolingo.com/
https://www.khanacademy.org/kids
If your student is older, consider setting up a free account on Khan Academy - you can create a parent account and then add your student, or your student can do it totally on their own.
Here is the link (also totally free!)
https://www.khanacademy.org/
Let your elementary student play on the Duolingo ABC App or Khan Academy Kids App for 10 minutes while you're cooking dinner or driving home.
For older students, encourage them to read for 10-15 minutes on most days (any book!) or try Khan Academy if they could a reading help refresher.
No worksheets, no fights, just 10 minutes of reading on most days of building a stronger foundation.
Strong readers = strong schools!
Go Horde!
#granvillecsd #granvilleny
Wednesday Family Wellness Tip - Make family time active time!
Here's a list of family activities that count for family time and active time!
Print or save the image and have your children check off as you go.
Go Horde! #granvillecsd #granvilleny
Ever wonder why teachers push reading so hard, even when your kid is struggling with math or science?
Think of reading like the engine of a truck.
If the engine isn't running right, it doesn't matter how good the tires or the transmission are—the truck isn't moving.
In school, your child has to read the math word problems and the science lab instructions. If they can read confidently, every other subject gets easier.
The Resource: Our local Pember public library in Granville is 100% free.
You don't need a dime to walk in, get a card, and let your kid pick out a couple of books about things they already like—whether that's trucks, animals, or sports. And yes, graphic novels count!
Try going once a week (looking at the pictures in a book is a great start and returning them unread, it totally okay!). Or try going once a month! Keep a library tote bag by the door to return them easily.
The best tool for school success doesn't cost a thing. Stop by the Pember Library this week!
Strong Readers = Strong Schools!
Go Horde!
https://thepember.org/
1) Baccalaureate is today, Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 pm at Granville Baptist Church
2) Mandatory: Graduation Rehearsal is Friday, June 26th at 9:00 am
3) Chromebooks MUST be returned at Graduation Rehearsal
All other details about graduation are available here:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2955694
Congratulations to the PTO Staff of the Month for May and June 2026!
At MJT, we celebrate Mrs. Nichole Stewart, Kindergarten Teacher and Ms. Tara Watson, Teacher's Aide in Special Education!
This is Mrs. Stewart's first year in our district, but she has many years of experience with young learners. Her students have shown exceptional growth this year, both socially and academically. Mrs. Stewart provides fun and engaging activities and does an exceptional job monitoring student growth and achievement. Thank you for what you do for our students!
- Principal Taylor
Ms. Watson is such an asset to our special education program! She exemplifies what it means to be a caring and compassionate educator. She displays positivity at all times, even when the day can bring obstacles and challenges. Ms. Watson handles every situation with grace, and puts students dignity and well-being above all else.
- Principal Taylor
At GES, we celebrate, Ms. Stacia Bonanno, Special Education Teacher, and Ms. Linda Law, Long-term Substitute Teacher and Gardening Expert and After School Gardening Leader
Ms. Bonanno is a wonderful special education teacher at GES! This school year, she was one of the GES teacher-volunteers to participate in a teacher-training program and brought wisdom to GES about nervous system regulation in the classroom. Thank you Ms. Bonanno! - Principal Ten Eyck
Ms. Law is a "education rockstar" and can always be counted on to help our classrooms and school. This school year Ms. Law has brought new life to GES by reigniting the After School Gardening that is so popular with students it is full with two afternoons per week!
This gives our students an opportunity to learn about food, gardening and caring for plants and so much more. Thank you Ms. Law! - Principal Ten Eyck
At the Jr/Sr High we celebrate Ms. Elizabeth Mulvaney, School Counselor for Grades 7/8 and Ms. Megan Olsen, Special Education Teacher and Color Guard Mentor, Marching Band
Liz has the biggest heart, strongest shoulders, kindest hands, and loving hands. Her commitment to our kids is fantastic. The students LOVE her and know she will always have a kind word and firm suggestions to help them have a better day. We are all blessed to have her on our team!- Staff Member
Megan ALWAYS goes above and beyond for staff members and for students. Some of the hardest behaviors to "unlock" in class, Megan finds the key. I am so impressed with her dedication, perspective, and optimism about kids, education and lesson planning. I wish everyone had a Megan in their life. I think the world- our little weird, oddly sweet, and oftentimes gut wrenching Granvillian Middle and High School world would be better for it. - Staff Member
Thank you Team Horde! And thank you to the PTO and Indulge Pizza for helping us appreciate and acknowledge our staff.
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