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Ryan Antkowiak was named to the All State Hockey Second team for the 2018-19 season. Ryan, a senior at GMHS, was a four-year varsity defenseman playing for the Suffield/Granby/Windsor Locks high school hockey co-op.
The end of the school year is one of the best times to honor retiring teachers, exemplary students, favorite educators, graduating seniors and appreciated community members who have made a difference in education in the town of Granby. A tax-deductible contribution to the Granby Education Foundation (GEF) is the perfect way to recognize that person. The GEF is excited to provide the community an opportunity to acknowledge these special individuals through tax-deductible donations to the GEF via the annual Tribute Program.
STEM Scouts is a division of the Boy Scouts of America with both boys and girls enrolled. The local Suffield STEM Scouts lab will be hosting its first end-of-year exhibition night on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at McAlister Intermediate School.
Attended CABE Day on the Hill with our student representatives and Lynn Guelzow. Visited with two of our state legislators, Representative Simanski and Senator Kissel.
Mark your calendars for the first annual Granby’s Got Talent show on Sunday, May 12, at Granby Memorial High School. The event starts at 4 p.m. and seats will fill up fast.
Kimberly Dessert, Kelly Lane Principal, and Anna Forlenza-Bailey, Wells Road Intermediate School Principal, shared updates on their respective School Improvement Plans with the board.
The 2019 GMHS Grad Night event is held at the Granby YMCA every year on graduation night and offers a free, fun-filled, substance-free event for Granby’s 2019 High School graduates.
Last month the PTO hosted our first ever Paint Nite to rave reviews. A big thank you to Brignole Vineyards for graciously donating their beautiful space for the event and to our instructor, Andrea Reilly, for sharing her talent and inspiring our participants to find their inner artists.
The 2019 GMHS Grad Night will be held in June at the Granby YMCA on graduation night. Safe Grad Night has provided a free, fun-filled, substance-free event to our High School seniors for the last 33 years.
On March 1, some fifth grade students took their capstone research and knowledge to the Connecticut Legislative Office Building to show support for a bill currently under consideration. Several students who are passionate about eliminating puppy mills, wanted to shed light on both the horrible conditions adult dogs and puppies are forced to live in as well as the inhumane treatment that may result in health problems as they get older.