Reminder Board of Education early Budget Workshop tomorrow night!
Please note NEW LOCATION.
As we begin planning for the FY28 school budget, we want to ensure that the voices of all Granby staff, families and community members are part of the conversation.
The Granby Board of Education's regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 PM, will be dedicated to a budget workshop—the first of four workshops planned throughout the school year.
Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Granby Senior Community Center
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81236080306?pwd=x57Mnz0qJigQKJjaiJvCycxEZIPeoa.1
Meeting ID: 812 3608 0306
Passcode: 350235
Please note NEW LOCATION.
As we begin planning for the FY28 school budget, we want to ensure that the voices of all Granby staff, families and community members are part of the conversation.
The Granby Board of Education's regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 PM, will be dedicated to a budget workshop—the first of four workshops planned throughout the school year.
Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Granby Senior Community Center
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81236080306?pwd=x57Mnz0qJigQKJjaiJvCycxEZIPeoa.1
Meeting ID: 812 3608 0306
Passcode: 350235
📣 Your Voice Matters! Join Us for a BOE Budget Workshop!
The Granby Board of Education invites parents, staff, and all community members to join us for the first of four budget workshops as we begin planning for the FY28 school budget.
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Granby Town Hall Meeting Room
💻 Attend in person or via Zoom!
This is your opportunity to share educational priorities, offer creative cost-saving ideas, and provide valuable input before the budget development process begins.
Your voice matters as we work together to support excellent schools while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.
We hope you'll join the conversation!
The Granby Board of Education invites parents, staff, and all community members to join us for the first of four budget workshops as we begin planning for the FY28 school budget.
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Granby Town Hall Meeting Room
💻 Attend in person or via Zoom!
This is your opportunity to share educational priorities, offer creative cost-saving ideas, and provide valuable input before the budget development process begins.
Your voice matters as we work together to support excellent schools while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.
We hope you'll join the conversation!
Get ready, Granby Bears! The Granby PTO is excited to bring the Fun Run back to Kelly Lane and Wells Road !Parents, click the link to learn more about it and secure a t-shirt! https://granbypto.org/funrun/
What an amazing afternoon in the sun at GMMS Cross Country meet on Wednesday October 7th! Way to go runners!
On Wednesday, October 7th the Granby Board of Education recognized Bethany Grupp as Granby Public Schools 2026-2027 Staff Member of the Year! Bethany does amazing work as the district's Family Engagement Specialist and we are happy to congratulate her on this important recognition.
Today’s Officer Dufresne Day was a tremendous success. Students and staff across the district celebrated Officer Chris Dufresne as he prepares to run the New York City Marathon on November 1 in support of the CMAK Foundation’s Race 4 Chase program.
Throughout the day, students and staff wore hats, created signs and cards, and shared messages of encouragement and support. It was wonderful to see our schools come together to recognize Officer Dufresne and the positive relationships he has built with students and staff throughout Granby Public Schools.
Throughout the day, students and staff wore hats, created signs and cards, and shared messages of encouragement and support. It was wonderful to see our schools come together to recognize Officer Dufresne and the positive relationships he has built with students and staff throughout Granby Public Schools.
Congratulations to Ms. Grupp on receiving the “Embrace Collaboration” award from CREC!
This recognition honors the incredible work she does supporting our Granby students and families participating in the Open Choice Program. We are grateful for her dedication, partnership, and ongoing collaboration.
Thank you for all you do for our kids and community!
This recognition honors the incredible work she does supporting our Granby students and families participating in the Open Choice Program. We are grateful for her dedication, partnership, and ongoing collaboration.
Thank you for all you do for our kids and community!
At a recent Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized Nickie Stevenson for her nomination for the CASBO Rising Star Award through the Connecticut Association of School Business Officials (CASBO). This honor recognizes emerging leaders who make a meaningful impact in school business operations.
We are also excited to share that Nickie was approved to serve a two-year term as a Director on the CASBO Board, a well-deserved honor that reflects her leadership, professionalism, and dedication to supporting school districts across Connecticut.
Congratulations, Nickie! We are proud of all you do for Granby and know you will continue to make a positive impact.
We are also excited to share that Nickie was approved to serve a two-year term as a Director on the CASBO Board, a well-deserved honor that reflects her leadership, professionalism, and dedication to supporting school districts across Connecticut.
Congratulations, Nickie! We are proud of all you do for Granby and know you will continue to make a positive impact.
At our May 6, 2026 Board of Education meeting, we got to celebrate four students who received the CABE Student Leadership Award. The CABE Student Leadership Awards program includes 7th and 8th grade students along with High School students who exhibit exemplary leadership skills. We are so proud of these students!
Today we celebrate our incredible principals! From guiding teachers and supporting students and shaping a positive school culture, principals wear more hats than we can count. They lead with dedication, solve problems with care, and work tirelessly to make sure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
In honor of National Library Week, we celebrated with a special event at the library, welcoming classes from Kelly Lane to enjoy time with our guest readers. We were thrilled to have Amber Wyzik, Director of the Granby Public Library; Cheri Burke, Superintendent of Schools; Chris Dufresne, School Resource Officer; Jenn Parsons, Assistant Superintendent; Kristin LaFlamme, Wells Road Library Media Specialist; and Michele Kaminski from Granby Public Library’s Children and Teen Services join us.
It was a fantastic day filled with stories and smiles. Our students truly enjoyed every moment with the books and our wonderful guests!
It was a fantastic day filled with stories and smiles. Our students truly enjoyed every moment with the books and our wonderful guests!
Our middle school Fish Kids Club is making waves at our ecology center. Students are rolling up their sleeves, caring for trout, and learning how healthy ecosystems thrive. 🐟
Happy National Assistant Principals Week to the dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking APs of GMMS and GMHS! Their commitment to supporting students, uplifting staff, and building strong school communities does not go unnoticed.
Join us in thanking our amazing Assistant Principals for all they do to support our students and schools!
Join us in thanking our amazing Assistant Principals for all they do to support our students and schools!
To celebrate Read Across America Week, members of the National English Honor Society from the high school visited Kelly Lane and Wells Road School to read with our students! The high schoolers always enjoy returning to the elementary classrooms they once sat in—sharing stories, answering questions, and inspiring a love of reading. It was such a wonderful way to connect and celebrate the joy of reading together!
New Bleachers at Granby Memorial High School! 🎉
We’re excited to share that Granby Memorial High School has brand-new bleachers! These updates will provide a safer, more comfortable, and welcoming space for students, families, and fans to cheer on our Bears.
We can’t wait to see the stands filled with school spirit at upcoming games and events!
A special shoutout to our amazing facilities department for making this happen!
We’re excited to share that Granby Memorial High School has brand-new bleachers! These updates will provide a safer, more comfortable, and welcoming space for students, families, and fans to cheer on our Bears.
We can’t wait to see the stands filled with school spirit at upcoming games and events!
A special shoutout to our amazing facilities department for making this happen!
From December 8–12, 2025, Kelly Lane, Wells Road, and GMMS came together to collect an incredible 413 toys and craft items for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC), supporting children receiving medical care. We are truly grateful to our generous community for making this effort such a success!
A special thank you to Ms. Okenquist, Mrs. Brothers, the Wells Road Student Council, the GMMS Renaissance Club, and Mrs. Coppinger for their help in coordinating this collection. And thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread joy to children at CCMC!
A special thank you to Ms. Okenquist, Mrs. Brothers, the Wells Road Student Council, the GMMS Renaissance Club, and Mrs. Coppinger for their help in coordinating this collection. And thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread joy to children at CCMC!
Happy Thanksgiving to the entire Granby Public Schools community! Please click here to enjoy a special video message from our students.
Wells Road Intermediate School held a Grade Five Writing Celebration, where parents were invited to see the amazing work students have been doing during their journalism unit. Over the past few weeks, students researched and wrote their own articles, then had the chance to share their finished articles with their families. They did an outstanding job, and we’re incredibly proud of all their hard work!
We had an incredible Veterans Day at GMHS!
Our school was honored to host four different veteran panels — one for each grade level — giving every student the chance to ask questions and learn directly from those who’ve served.
Some of the thoughtful questions students asked included:
💬 “What does a typical day look like while serving?”
💬 “If you could share one lesson with this group of students, what would it be?”
💬 “Are there any specific moments or experiences that have stayed with you?”
Each group spent about an hour listening, learning, and gaining insight from real-life heroes. A huge thank you to all the veterans who shared their stories and wisdom with our students!
Our school was honored to host four different veteran panels — one for each grade level — giving every student the chance to ask questions and learn directly from those who’ve served.
Some of the thoughtful questions students asked included:
💬 “What does a typical day look like while serving?”
💬 “If you could share one lesson with this group of students, what would it be?”
💬 “Are there any specific moments or experiences that have stayed with you?”
Each group spent about an hour listening, learning, and gaining insight from real-life heroes. A huge thank you to all the veterans who shared their stories and wisdom with our students!
We are proud to recognize Dale Kittleson, Facilities Manager at Granby Memorial High School, as the Staff Person of the Year for 2025! Dale was honored at the Board of Education meeting on September 3, 2025.
Dale’s dedication ensures that classrooms are safe, hallways are welcoming, and that our school is ready for learning. He is the person working behind the scenes who makes everything possible, and our school community is thankful that he is a part of our team.
Photo: Cheri Burke, Superintendent of Schools; Dale Kittleson, Facilities Manager at Granby Memorial High School; Chris DeGray, Director of Facilities; Monica Logan, Board of Education Chair
Dale’s dedication ensures that classrooms are safe, hallways are welcoming, and that our school is ready for learning. He is the person working behind the scenes who makes everything possible, and our school community is thankful that he is a part of our team.
Photo: Cheri Burke, Superintendent of Schools; Dale Kittleson, Facilities Manager at Granby Memorial High School; Chris DeGray, Director of Facilities; Monica Logan, Board of Education Chair
