Granville Central School District

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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Last week to sign up for spring sports at the Jr/Sr High! JV/Varsity practices start next week on 3/9. Modified starts 3/16 (dates on printed calendar are incorrect). Please visit the Athletics page for instructions on registering your student via Aktivate this week. Students cannot practice without a completed registration. Here is the link to the Athletics page: https://www.granvillecsd.org/o/gcsd/page/athletics Go Horde!