BOS approves use of ARPA funds

At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Granby Board of Selectmen approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for ventilation improvements at Wells Road School and ventilation and air conditioning at Granby Memorial High School.

Health Literacy — Obesity

Obesity in adults is when Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 30. To check whether an adult is obese, they can use the BMI calculator on the CDC’s website.

School Records Notice

On or about Nov. 1, 2022, the special services department of the Granby Public Schools will destroy all special education and related records of students who are no longer enrolled in the school system for a period of seven years or greater.

Granby students recognized at State DECA Conference

Connecticut DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) hosted a virtual state conference for the second year due to COVID-19. With over 58 chapters and 2,500 student competitors and advisors, CT DECA kept its tradition of competing alive despite the challenges of hosting large-scale events.

Jazz clinic held at GMMS

On May 9, guest conductor John Mastroianni worked with the Granby Memorial Middle School Jazz Band. Mastroianni is well known for his work with the Hall and Canton high school jazz programs and is currently a jazz professor at the University of Connecticut.