School & Sports
BOARD OF EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
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Highlights from the June 7th, 2023 meeting, as well as Superintendent’s statement on the video and public comment from that meeting
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Closing the book on the 2022-23 school year
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As the temperature gradually rose and countless buds sprang into action, students and staff across the Granby Public Schools eagerly awaited the conclusion of the 2022/23 school year.
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GMHS students receive Halo awards
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The Granby Memorial Drama Club had a wonderful year, from the fall production of Daughters of the Appalachians to the fantastic musical production of Little Shop of Horrors.
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Meet Superintendent Cheri Burke
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Cheri Burke was introduced as Granby’s new superintendent of schools in the June issue of the Drummer
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Bears track teams break records, earn titles
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Granby’s outdoor track season ended in mid-June when Rohman Knutson and Cal Olsen competed in the CIAC decathlon on June 13.
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Kelly Lane students help to “save the earth”
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The Granby Conservation Commission contacted assistant superintendent Jenn Parsons about starting a composting program in the school district to help Granby move closer to being a Connecticut Sustainable Town. When Kelly Lane literacy coach Elisabeth Diemer heard about the initiative, she was very interested.
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GMHS choir singers to perform at All-Eastern Honors Ensemble
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Granby Memorial High’s music director Mindy Shilansky was stunned when she received notice earlier this year that not one, nor two but four students of her chorus students had been selected to perform at the 2023 National Association for Music Education’s All Eastern Honors Ensemble. The prestigious event was held in Rochester, New York on April 15 and 16, and featured the best high school vocalists and musicians from 11 eastern states.
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Granby 4-H Robotics win award
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Granby’s own G-4s 4-H Robotics team attended the world’s largest robotics competition and brought home an award. Over 13,000 teams from more than 50 countries competed to earn one of 1,000 invitations to the 16th annual VEX Robotics World Championship held in Dallas in April.
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Many goodbyes and one hello
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With the school year almost over, we still have many concerts, award programs, dance/prom, and other exciting events to culminate an incredible school year.