BOE
GRANBY BOARD OF EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
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Highlights from the meeting held on February 15, 2023
School & Sports
Superintendent Search Committee update
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In March, the superintendent search consultant, Dr. Mary Broderick, held nine different focus groups with various school and community stakeholders to better understand the personal and professional qualities desired in Granby’s next superintendent of schools. Additionally, a survey was available for community members to complete.
School & Sports
GMHS runners number five in state
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Granby Memorial High School runners have experienced some terrific success this year. In the fall the boys cross country team finished 5th in the state led by senior Daniel Owen.
School & Sports
Granby Grunts host open shop day
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On January 7 the Granby Grunts High School Robotics Team #3146 kicked off its 2023 competition season. The team has been busy designing and building its new robot to complete this year’s set of complex tasks. To showcase the team’s progress to date, on February 11 the Grunts invited the team’s sponsors, family and community members, and district, town and school officials to their Open Shop Day.
School & Sports
In Quebec, GMHS students were immersed in French-Canadian culture
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Within the confines of our small, tight-knit community, we naturally become accustomed to the traditions and customs that define who we are as Granby residents. Yet in a world that extends well beyond the established borders of our humble town, a myriad of unique cultures exists.
Events
Support these upcoming fundraisers to benefit the GMHS grad night party
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Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that organizes a substance-free Grad Night celebration for Granby Memorial High School (GMHS) graduates, is planning several fundraisers to help support the event.
School & Sports
Granby Road Race: Encourage students to compete in this annual event
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The Granby Public Schools and the Granby Road Race committee are encouraging Granby students to participate in the 2023 Granby Road Race by creating a friendly competition between the schools.
College Scholarships
Scholarships
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Citizens For A Better Granby annually offers a $1,500 scholarship to a GMHS graduating senior who is pursuing higher education in journalism or a related field.
School & Sports
Jazzing it up with Wells Road band students
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Band director Sarah Warner snaps a selfie with her 5th grade jazz band students from Wells Road Intermediate School.
School & Sports
Superintendent Search Committee formed
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At its Feb. 1, 2023, meeting, the Granby Board of Education (BOE) appointed itself as the Personnel Search Committee for the new Superintendent of the Granby Public Schools. The committee’s work will be guided by a search consultant and will begin immediately.