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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 Athletics wrapped up an incredible fall season highlighted by two NCCC Conference Championships, 13 All-Conference athletes, and a CIAC State Finals appearance.
The Granby Grunts Robotics team fascinated the Granby Men’s Breakfast audience at the Nov. 14 meeting.
Granby Memorial/Canton Bears varsity football snagged a fifth victory in their last six games on Nov. 14 when the Bears walked away with a 20–7 win over Clinton’s Morgan Huskies.
The Granby Board of Education has started to develop a new five-year strategic plan that serves as the blueprint for its school districts’ priorities, goals and actions. The strategic plan outlines the goals and strategic initiatives for the BOE for the upcoming five years. In addition, the BOE is hoping to identify more concrete and measurable metrics to establish progress on those goals. The board invites input from students, families, staff and community members to help define the mission.
The Granby B.E.A.R Transition Academy recently received a generous donation from Holloways Appliance Center in Simsbury—a brand-new stove to support students in their hands-on learning experiences.
In Granby Public Schools, we are committed to creating safe, supportive and inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued and connected. This commitment reflects our district goals and aligns with the revised Connecticut School Climate Policy, which all districts in Connecticut were tasked to implement by July 1, 2025.
Granby’s fifth graders at Wells Road Intermediate School recently had an incredible opportunity to learn firsthand about the world of journalism from Heather Lockwood, managing editor of The Granby Drummer.
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.