Granville Jr./Sr. High School

A Message from Our Superintendent of Schools, Tom McGurl Good Afternoon Granville School Families, This morning, our staff was informed by Granville Police about a security concern in the village. There was a report of an individual carrying a rifle in the village. Within a brief period, the Granville PD, NYS Police, and Washington County Police were dispatched to Granville and our campuses. When the situation was resolved, the individual was found in the village carrying a pellet gun looking for squirrels.  While the individual was never on school grounds, out of an abundance of caution we initially implemented a lockout at Granville Jr/Sr High and Granville Elementary. During a lockout, students continue classes as normal, all doors are secured, and no one is allowed to enter or leave the building until it is deemed safe. Following this, Granville Police requested additional support from the State Police and Washington County Police to help locate the individual. In response, we decided to transition to a lockdown at both schools to ensure the safety of our students and staff. During a lockdown, students remain in their classrooms, classroom doors are locked, and everyone stays calm and quiet until law enforcement or our administrative team provides further instructions. Throughout the situation, our staff worked diligently to keep you informed through all school district channels: text, phone calls, our GranvilleCSD.org website and social media updates. We are pleased to report that the issue was resolved swiftly thanks to the united efforts of our staff, Granville PD, Washington County and NYS Police, and the lockdown was lifted before noon. We have resumed our normal schedule and activities.  All of our students are safe in our buildings, although admittedly with a bit of rattled nerves after today, which is understandable. Please make time to listen and talk with your students this evening, and ensure them they are safe. A good meal and some family time could be useful.  Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritized the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We appreciate our school families, students and staff for remaining calm and supportive during this time. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.  Sincerely, Tom McGurl Superintendent of Schools Granville Central School District 518-642-1051 ext 1301 | tmcgurl@granvillecsd.org

The GES and Jr/Sr High lockdown IS NOW COMPLETE and is NOW OVER. The village security issue has been resolved. All of our students are safe and returning to business as usual. Thank you Granville families, staff and students for remaining calm and working well together.

GES and the Jr/Sr High is in the process of ENDING the lockdown as the village security issue is now over. An administrator or law enforcement professional is going classroom by classroom to personally inform teachers and students the lockdown is over. We will update you when the lockdown ending process is complete.

Granville GES and JR/SR High are now on lockdown due to a security issue in the village. Please remain calm, we are working closely with law enforcement and will keep you informed. Please do not come to our school. Please do not call the school. Our students are safe and in lockdown in their classrooms. Updates coming shortly. Thank you.

Good Afternoon! GES and the Jr/Sr High are in a lockout due to a village security issue. Local law enforcement is looking for the individual in question. A lockout means no one can leave or enter GES and Jr/Sr. All of our students are safe and going about their school business as usual. We will keep you posted.

Welcome back students and families! It's the first day of school! Share your first day pictures in the comments of our Facebook post and let's celebrate our students! Let's Go Horde! Need to register for school?Visit our website and click on "new student registration" or visit our district office in the Jr/Sr High. We welcome southern Vermonters too! We have clubs, sports, theatre, science, art, libraries, highly trained teachers and more. Join us! Need a quick refresher for getting ready for school? Review our "Back to School Checklist" in our blog at GranvilleCSD.org #granvilleny #granvillecsd #granvillestrong

It's tomorrow! First day of school is Thursday, Sept 5th! See you then!

Good Morning! This is a reminder that the 7th Grade Hot Dog Roast for 7th grade students and their families is this evening, Tuesday, September 3rd from 5 to 6pm at the High School Cafeteria. Join us for a meal, get to know the Jr/Sr High Clubs and say hello to school friends. We hope to see you then!

One week from today! School starts Thursday, September 5th and we can't wait to see your kiddos! 😊 Need to register for school? 📝 Go here: https://www.granvillecsd.org/o/gcsd/page/registration Returning Student? 🔄 Review our Back-to-School Checklist and make sure your contact info is up to date (VERY IMPORTANT) 📋📞: https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/1698472

Modified Sports Starting Dates & Times Modified Football- 8/29 4:15-6pm Modified Field Hockey- 9/3 2:30-4:00 pm GES Field Modified Cross Country-9/3 3:30-4:30pm Track Modified Boy&Girl Soccer- 9/3 3pm Price Chopper Field Modified Volleyball- 9/6 2:30-3:15 JR high gym Modified Golf- 9/9 3-4pm meet in Cafeteria

Today's Job Feature! 🌟 Join Our Team at Granville High School! 🌟 We’re excited to announce an opening for a passionate Special Education Teacher at Granville High School in Granville, NY. If you’re dedicated to making a difference and have a heart for supporting students with diverse needs, we’d love to hear from you! 📅 Position: High School Special Education Teacher 📍 Location: Granville, NY Ready to inspire and educate? Apply today and be a part of our amazing community! 💼✨ Here is where you can find all the details: https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/employment #GranvilleHigh #SpecialEducation #TeachingJobs #JoinOurTeam #EducationCareers #GranvilleNY

Board of Education Meeting Monday, August 26th 6:00 pm High School Library Meeting Agendas & Livestream link can be found on our website. https://shorturl.at/LNBnk

Today's Job Feature! Join Our Team as a Woodshop Technology Teacher at Granville Central School District Are you passionate about guiding students through the art of woodworking and design? Do you thrive on helping young minds solve problems and bring their creative visions to life? Granville Central School District is seeking a dynamic Woodshop Technology Teacher to inspire and lead our 7-12 grade students in our fully equipped, expansive woodshop. What We Offer: State-of-the-Art Facilities: A large woodshop with machinery, ready for hands-on projects and innovative designs. Creative Freedom: Opportunities to develop and implement engaging curricula that integrates NYS standards of science, technology, engineering, art and match (STEAM) and emphasizes problem-solving, design thinking, and craftsmanship . Impactful Teaching: A chance to nurture students’ practical skills, foster their confidence, and guide them through real-world applications of woodworking and technology. What You Bring: Expertise in woodworking, machinery operation, and hands-on problem-solving. A passion for teaching and the ability to inspire students through hands-on learning and creative challenges. A commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. If you’re excited to share your skills, ignite students’ passions, and work in a workshop that’s ready for action, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be a part of the Granville Central School District team and make a difference in our students’ lives through the art and science of woodworking. Here's where to apply: https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/employment #granvillenyjobs #granvilleny #gohorde #granvillecsd #teacherjobs #teachingjobs #cteteacher #technologyteacher #teachingtrades

Fall 2024 sports are getting ready to go! Check the game schedule for 7-12 sports on the athletics page of our GranvilleCSD.org website (at the very end of the page) and click on the sports letter on that page as well to see when your child's sport begins. Go Horde! https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/athletics

Today's Job Feature: Must Love Science! Down-to-earth Jr/Sr High School seeks passionate science teacher with a knack for inspiring Gen Alpha to put down their phones and geek out over science. Sense of humor required. Patience a must. Strong work ethic appreciated. Quirky science t-shirts optional. Do you dream of leading our Science Club and running fun experiments? Do you enjoy beautiful commutes through the countryside while nerding out on science podcasts that you can't wait to share with students? Can you be a mentor to young people looking for a sense of safety and belonging? Do you have unusual amounts of patience for phrases like "what the sigma" and "bruh"? Then Granville Jr/Sr High may be for you! Please apply today https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/employment and join us for the 2024-2025 school year.

A BIG thank you to long-time Granville community member, Ms. Ann Schinski (second from left), and volunteers from the Granville Baptist Church (plus two more Granville CSD students who assisted and are not pictured) for hosting a free school supply and backpack giveaway last Saturday, Aug 8th for the surrounding community. Nearly 300 students in our region have been supported so far, thanks to Ms. Schinski's fundraising and organizing. If you see her, please thank her! Please contact Ms. Schinski at (802) 236-4726 if your family needs a school backpack or supplies. If you would like to leave a note of appreciation to Ms. Shinski, leave a note in the comments of this post on Facebook and we'll make sure she sees it.

Friendly Reminder: It's tomorrow 8/10/24! Come get a free backpack and school supplies for your PreK - 12 student at the 18th annual School Supply Giveaway. Location: Granville Baptist Church, 23 Quaker Street, Granville, NY. Hosted by Ann Schinski in memory of her husband and donated by the Granville, Mettowee and Wells local community. Students should attend with a caregiver and will be let in 10 at a time to have ample, relaxing time to select their school supplies and chosen backpack. All grades welcome! No student turned away. Details are in the district calendar (on our website or mobile app). Here are the Granville CSD school supplies list: https://tinyurl.com/GCSDsupplies24

Fall Coaches Still Needed! Make a difference in your community and coach for Granville Jr/Sr High teams: Varsity Girls Soccer, JV Volleyball and Modified Football Assistant. Send a "non-instructional application" to Athletic Director Gabby Hunt ghunt@granvillecsd.org to apply today. Here is the link to download the application https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/employment

Granville CSD is surplusing the PreK Playground. Bids are due by September 6th, 2024 https://shorturl.at/QL6hl FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER: MJT PreK Playground (Pink & Purple) Bids are due September 6, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. at the Business Office, Granville Central School District, 58 Quaker Street Granville, NY 12832. Items may be viewed by appointment only. Please contact Daniel Daigle, Facilities Director at 518-642-1051 ext. 2401. Visit our website for photos and bid sheet granvillecsd.org. ITEMS ARE USED AND ARE SOLD AS IS WITH NO IMPLIED WARRANTY. Bid forms may be picked up at the District Office. Please enclose the bid sheet in a sealed envelope. Items may be viewed by appointment only. The Granville Central School District Board of Education has the right to refuse or reject any or all bids.

Did you know? Our Vermont students also receive IN-STATE TUITION to SUNY community colleges, universities, and vocational schools with nearly 64 campuses to choose from. Golden opportunities start here! Spread the word and share this with a Vermont family you care about. #gohorde #suny #granvillecsd #granvillestrong