On May 9, the Youth Service Bureau’s Youth Action Council, in collaboration with the Farmington Valley YMCA, hosted an 8th-grade dance for the future Granby Class of 2029!
The venue at the YMCA was new and appeared to be a hit. The black-light GaGa pit and hoops were very popular. The Youth Action Council kept the music and lights hopping.
Just over 60 eighth graders attended the dance, down from years past, when attendance was typically 90 to 110. We understand that some parents had difficulty finding the registration information because the dance was a town event and not listed on the GMMS events page. We will work to improve that communication for next year.
All proceeds from this dance will support the Youth Action Council’s annual Quiet Leader scholarship, which is awarded to two graduating seniors from GMHS.
If your eighth grader did not attend and would like one of the gift bags given to students at the dance, which included a Granby Bear wearing a Granby Class of 2029 t-shirt, the Youth Service Bureau has bags available for $10. Every leftover bag and bear purchased will help the Youth Action Council fund the scholarship program.
Stop by the YSB/Senior Center on Monday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., or on Friday between 8 a.m.–noon or between 2–5 p.m. to purchase a $10 bag.
We hope to see the current 7th graders join us for the 2026 Red Carpet Event next May!
Many thanks to the YMCA, all the parents, YAC members and YMCA staff volunteers who helped make this a successful dance.