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Granby Public Schools has received an excellent response to our strategic planning survey from students, parents, staff and community members. In addition, we held successful strategic planning feedback sessions, and we are now developing a district strategic plan guided by the words Connect. Believe. Achieve.
The Granby Memorial High School Robotics Team (Granby GRUNTS) celebrated the start of their FIRST Robotics competition season with “Kickoff” on Jan. 10.
The Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) announced the online application to apply to free public schools in the Greater Hartford Region for the 2026-27 school year is available through Feb. 6.
In December, Kelly Lane, Wells Road and Granby Memorial Middle schools partnered in a toy drive benefiting Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC). Together, the schools collected an impressive 413 toys and craft items to support children receiving medical care at the hospital.
Granby Memorial boys basketball hosted The Hills vs. The Valley holiday in-season tournament, losing 41-44 in the finals vs. Lakeview on Dec. 30. Halfway through the season the Granby boys are currently at 10-1.
Granby Memorial High School fields several competitive teams during the CIAC winter sports season, including boys and girls basketball, wrestling, ice hockey, swimming and indoor track. Competing in the North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC) as well as statewide CIAC competitions, GMHS student-athletes continue to represent the Bears with strong sportsmanship and outstanding community support.
Granby Memorial High School has new bleachers in the gymnasium, marking a milestone in the school’s ongoing efforts to improve campus infrastructure and enhance experiences for students, families and community members.
As highlighted in prior articles as well as at several board meetings, the Granby Capital Program Priority Advisory Council (CPPAC), which is responsible for defining capital projects, creating prioritization criteria and recommending a five-year capital Project Improvement Plan, is getting closer to its proposed bond request for board of selectmen approval.
A group of 4th grade Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 325 visited the Granby Town Hall to learn firsthand how the voting process works. The scouts were welcomed by the Granby Registrars of Voters, who gave the group a tour of the early voting area, and explained how ballots are cast and counted.
In November, the GMHS Dramatic Arts program again captivated audiences with its spectacular production of Clue. This stage adaptation of the beloved board game and movie brought eccentric, strange and larger-than-life characters vividly to life on stage.