Granville Central School District

Get ready for returning to school on Monday 4/13 with this week's look-ahead updates. Review the April calendar of events, sign up for the PTO Color Run, get your school budget questions answered and learn why UPK and Kindergarten registration helps Granville families. Here's the link: https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2809286

GES Families: This is a friendly reminder that GES has upcoming half-day dismissals in just two weeks for state testing. GES state tests are April 20-21 and April 27-28 and each testing day will have a half-day dismissal at 11:00 AM. Here is the link with all the details and how to help your student feel ready and do their best: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=51006999

We wish you a good rest of your spring recess.

Missed the last school newsletter? Here is the link to catch up up on the latest: https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2802974

Dear G.E.S. 6th Grade Families - The 6th Grade Transition Night at the Jr/Sr High on Wednesday, April 1st has been postponed due to staff illness. A new date will be shared after Spring Break. Thank you.

Board of Education Budget Workshop Update: The Board has scheduled an additional Budget Workshop for Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM at the Granville Jr/Sr High Library for questions and feedback. You are welcome to attend in-person or listen on the Granville CSD Youtube Channel.

Have a question? Staff and families, please send questions to krozell@granvillecsd.org and it will be added (anonymously) to a budget FAQ for the school community this week.

Here is the budget planning information page and links to budget discussion replays: https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2754461

Please also consider attending the PTO Science, Technology and Art Fair tomorrow, March 25th at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM and visit with students showcasing their work. Thank you.

Reminder: There is a Granville CSD Budget Workshop is this evening, Mon. 3/23/26, 6:00 PM at the Jr/Sr High Library. You are welcome to attend, watch from home on the Granville CSD Youtube Channel or to listen/watch the Youtube replay at your convenience.

The following is a link to the complete details of the 2026-2027 budget planning process on the GranvilleCSD.org website including important dates, timelines, and Youtube replay links of Board of Education budget discussions.

https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2754461

Questions about the budget? Send in any questions to krozell@granvillecsd.org and they will be compiled anonymously and added to a FAQ about the 2026-2027 budget for the public this week.

Here is this week's update from Granville Schools for 3/20/26 https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2778150

Reminders and Opportunities for GCSD Families:

1) Pre-K Parent Information Night is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18th 6 PM - 7 PM. Please tell your neighbors to come learn more about our full-day, Pre-K program that includes transportation. More info here: https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2023834

2) Free Community Resource: St Mary's After-School Food, Fun and Friends is now at GES on Thursdays - right after school until 5:30 PM. Snacks, homework help, board games and crafts every Thursday. Only 20 spots available for grades 3 - 12. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/GF65hYJ88QGzsyLk6

3) Music Boosters Jazz Cafe Thursday, March 19th at 7:00 PM. $5 for coffee, tea, sweet treats and jazz goes to fundraise for upcoming music trips.

4) Talent Show this Saturday, March 21st at 7:00 PM - Come cheer on Jr/Sr High students and support the National Honor Society's fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with a $5 at the door ticket fee. 7:00 pm

GES Reminder for 5th and 6th Grade Families: Tomorrow, Thursday 3/12/26 is the PTO Sponsored Glow Party right after school. Wear fun colors, enjoy dance music and activities. 2:20 - 5:00 PM sharp. Families must pick up at 5:00 PM, thank you. Sign up and volunteer list is located here: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=43737848

GCSD Families: This is a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this Friday, 3/13 for a Superintendent's Conference Day for staff.

All families, students, and community members are invited to attend the Jr/Sr High school play this Friday evening or Saturday evening, at 5:30 PM. Come cheer on our Drama Club for a funny version of Alice in Wonderland. $5 for students, $10 adults.

To catch the latest updates from your school, please consider reviewing the district calendar of events once per week in the GCSD App or at GranvilleCSD.org/events.

Go Horde!

This week at Granville CSD

3/9

Board of Education Meeting, Jr/Sr High Library, 6:00 PM

JV and Varsity Sport Practices Begin

3/11

PTO Meeting - Join virtually or in-person at GES, 6:00 PM

Free Sport Physicals at Jr/Sr High (Schedule Ahead of Time by contacting Nurse Hover)

After Prom Committee at the Jr/Sr High Library 6:00 PM

3/12

PTO 5th and 6th Grade Glow Party - Right after school until 5:00 PM

St. Mary's After-school Food, Friends and Fun 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM for GES and Jr/Sr High Students

3/13 - NO SCHOOL: Superintendent's Conference Day for Staff

3/13 - 3/14

Drama Club Production: Alice in Wonderland Gone Wrong 5:30 PM Each Night $5 per student, $10 per adult, Friday and Saturday Evenings

Jr/Sr High FFA Sub District Competition

Go Horde!

Have a great Granville week!

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