GMHS has been recognized as one of 16 Connecticut High Schools honored by the CIAC with the Michaels Achievement Cup! This award recognizes exemplary athletic programs that follow Class Act Sportsmanship Standards, empower students to take an active role in improving climate, and foster community service. GMHS will be formally recognized during the CIAC's Virtual Sportsmanship Conference on February 10th! Congratulations to all, and Go Bears!
Congrats to our seniors who presented their Capstone projects to their peers during today’s Advisories! They did a great job representing our Mission, Core Values and Learning Expectations amidst very challenging circumstances! Way to go Class of ‘21!
It’s a Wonderful Drama Club! Very proud of our performers!
Tonight's the night to watch It's a Wonderful Life performed by GMHS Drama at 7PM! Check your school Gmail for a link.
GMHS Drama Club Presents It's a Wonderful Life Radio Show tonight at 7:00. Copy and paste this link to access:
https://youtu.be/cC4rDZTPTUE
As we head into remote learning for next week, just another huge shout out to our teachers and students and staff for all that they have done to adapt to the challenges of 2020 with grace and teamwork! Just a reminder to login to classes next week, and to tune in next Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. to our Drama Club’s production of the It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Show. Wear a festive sweater too!
It's a Wonderful Life! GMHS Drama is presenting the radio play version for us on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd at 7PM. A YouTube link will be sent to your Gmail--make sure to set a notification and tune in because "every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings!"
So proud of our talented singers and musicians! Kudos and thanks to Mrs. Shilansky and our kids for a night of normalcy and grace!
TUNE IN TO THE FIRST EVER GMHS VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUSE
Looking for a unique gift idea for your favorite Granby Bears? The Class of 2021 is selling locally made GMHS ornaments. Perfect for friends, siblings or anyone lucky enough to call themselves a Granby Bear! Ornaments can be purchased during lunch in the commons now through Dec. 22 or ordered with the order form linked below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rIlOdHk7Y5oFFgL01JVDtJ_YFGfWDLDz/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Fall Coffeehouse is taking place on YouTube Live on Saturday, December 12th at 7:00pm! Watch our talented students perform LIVE from the auditorium while you are in the comfort of your own home! Here's the link to join us: https://youtu.be/CkXur8agfSI
Spread the word!
Friday, December 11 is PJ Day for CCMC to benefit children battling cancer. Wear your coziest pajamas and bring in a donation of $1 or donate safely online here: https://secure2.convio.net/ccmcf/site/Donation2?idb=1278509616&df_id=1720&FR_ID=1290&mfc_pref=T&PROXY_ID=4066&PROXY_TYPE=22&1720.donation=form1
Greetings GMHS! - Check your emails for important Re-Opening Information - and click below for a quick greeting from myself and Tyler! Can't wait to see our students!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15fON0Bs5hm2CpBSIeQRVRds5eJJ_w_Vn/view?usp=sharing
IMPORTANT: GRADUATION INFORMATION:
Happy Graduation Eve, Class of 2020! We can't wait to see you tomorrow. Please read your email and check the following brief links for final instructions:
Details about Salmon Brook Park - arrive at 9:15 to line up - one car per grad, caps and gowns, decorated cars, follow instructions on site, stay in car, receive new "swag" etc.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V5Uu9kIHnbklGJb15KpKqq-ndInthxNh/view?usp=sharing
Details about Diploma Drive Up Processional - follow line to main circle, follow instructions for grad to exit car, to walk to stage, receive diploma (I get to hand it to you!) and take photo! More gifts from Safe Grad and other surprises!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kgTBMdACVeLI622OSGlfEhfDZ80b-7YH/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 6/15/20
Thank you to all our students for their great work this year, both in school and distant learning! Here are a couple of great examples - Tomas's awesome parody of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" from Mr. Dombrowski's final US History Project: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12aaK8yeNuVpbW3P9GjEy5dhaCBLOX9fX/view?usp=sharing
And a video montage of some great examples of using homemade ink to make art from Ms. Hecht's and Ms. Paton's Chemistry of Art Class!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gSc254BNwxQU_QH9rCpZs7i_wvQgXhF5/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations to all our students on a great year, and can't wait to celebrate our seniors tomorrow!
GMHS Morning Message 6/12/20
This Song goes out to our Class of 2020!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhJvjEddyJv0KHYA3YQLzaExhc9GYio9/view?usp=sharing
Final Safe Grad Raffle Winners - TWO MacBook Air Computers - see who wins!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lnOxgol7FOFFo4ewSQSenXAbMCF7dCUb/view?usp=sharing
REMINDER: Materials Drop-Off and English Summer Reading Pick Up Today 4-7, Tomorrow 10-4
All 9th, 10th and 11th graders, just a reminder if you haven't already, to come today 4:00-7:00 and tomorrow 10:00-4:00! Yearbooks are also on sale in the Rotunda!
We look forward to seeing you! click here for more info:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1odcSdgbcV5ZahVubDQkH4JeyN5RKvFQM/view?usp=sharing
Mrs. Groene, Dr. Calcasola, Mr. Dunn
GMHS Morning Message - Change the world by being yourself!
And on this episode of our Safe Grad Raffle, first a Microsoft Surface Donated by Pearce Builders, and the first of 3 MacBook Airs donated by Zen Restaurant Group! Tune in to see who takes these home!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VHsoKoDC7GYov-qu7Q3sAlqAOQIr135E/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 6/10/20 - Not one but TWO more raffle winners from the Class of '20 Safe Grad Raffle!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-twvgrihUkS_AxFgRRiybpnqzy95wa32/view?usp=sharing
Also - special bonus! Thanks to Liz Squier for this beautiful song she composed and performed for Mr. Crand's English Class - The World From My Window!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z-zoLZ6mrRXWZvt29FMF8HRpMe-4iONx/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message Tuesday June 9 - Safe Grad Raffle Day 1 - See who wins a TV donated by Meadowgate!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QrNBSIPvl0UeoXsciK4V0VOOsqK0KF3G/view?usp=sharing
Reminder - Senior Awards moved to 5:30 p.m. Friday to accommodate town Community Conversation Thursday night. Underclassmen Awards are still Friday 7:00 p.m.
GMHS Morning Message 6/8/20
Great seeing your seniors yet again on Friday returning their beloved books!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kC9RqOi3oUO4O7MqxWOn6bsEw1U2M5OW/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations once again to Natalia Vicencio and Camden Robertson, this year's honorees at the CAS Arts Award Banquet - check out the link here to the whole broadcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcDawtEvv7c&feature=youtu.be
GMHS Morning Message 6/5/20
Take Care for someone or something today:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I00BeEqS6nOL5Fhglw7OtJOACvphArPn/view?usp=sharing
Seniors remember to come to our Materials and Chromebook Drop Off Today 10-2 or 5-7. Check your email for details.
GMHS Morning Message Thursday 6/4/20 - Thanks to Mr. Gotberg’s AP Physics seniors for this amazing collaborative Rube Goldberg Machine - both a welcome and fun reminder of how our positive actions can have a positive effect on others, as well as a walk down memory lane for our seniors! Positive ripples were honking at last night’s peaceful demonstration as well, and congratulations to Lindsay and Mark for receiving the CABE award at last night’s BOE for all they’ve done to send such positivity through their leadership, respect and service! Stay tuned later today for further details about Graduation!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11gD60KkOzlFJc_o7a7GUUm1_saaw-rAq/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 6/3/20 - Contribute for Justice - Two quick related links - thank you Nick Boyd!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1St8xXI6ep4zKBukP2q47o2D6uMt1xSkG/view?usp=sharing
https://clyp.it/srxtbmvr
GMHS Morning Message 6/2/20 - Worth a "Re-Tweet":
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q_bpkoCE2zN3LiBY3hRg79K_D-9bFUCL/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message - Our most important Core Value is Respect.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VsJ_TirO2rDugRubYP8BLNmqwySuX8wf/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 5/29/20 - Practicing Penmanship! Let's have a strong finish, Seniors, and all!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ACmLZSr7AP_R5hxEJwdnTUaYgK82yuKG/view?usp=sharing
Important Graduation Update: Because this is an important "STAGE" in our graduates' lives...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEwmgQVS-27ifaaY1Udvnyj4KPcVipn_/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 5/28/20 -
So great to see our seniors yesterday (and today) at photos! They look so great, and so do their senior signs from GEF!:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A-5wRQaRaHQuKxMs5m9_d72Q4ZnBS2oe/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Valedictorian Catherine Mydosh and Salutatorian Dwaritha Ramesh!
GMHS Morning Message 5/27/20 - Thanks to our Math Department for their entry in our Spring video challenge! Go Math! Go Bears!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12gQrOz1HM878IEmRVNf-1C7mC810bq5U
Seniors, great to see you at Cap and Gown Pick Up, now can't wait to see you IN them at Photo Days today and tomorrow!
Thanks to our Granby Education Foundation for the display of our senior grad signs today at the Town Library!
GMHS Morning Message 5/22/20
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend, and take a moment to remember those who serve and sacrifice for us! Remember what the Memorial part of our name means!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_iu2w8saSWjNEPoyTtauXtmQuNomiIWc/view?usp=sharing
Also, thanks once more to the GEF for displaying our beautiful graduation signs on Sunday from 10:00-2:00 at the Town Library. They will also be on display once more on the 10/202 side of GMHS on Wednesday 5/27 from 9:00-10:00 prior to our Grad Photo sessions. Go seniors! Go BEARS!
GMHS Morning Message 5/21/20
SO GREAT TO SEE OUR SENIORS YESTERDAY at CAP & GOWN PICK UP! BEST DAY IN MONTHS!
So excited for our kick off to graduation season, and thank you to the GEF for the amazing Graduation Signs, to Lost Acres Orchard for the Commencement Cookie, to Grass Roots for the treats, to our committee, facilities crew, and this amazing community! Here are some highlights below, and more details to come!:
Graduate Picture Drive - Thanks GEF!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNLihetIvrZqUPQw8nCypjvFy8gn5sCG/view?usp=sharing
More Pics! - Reminder - Grad Photos next week 5/27-29!
GMHS Morning Message 5/20/20
Can't wait to see our seniors for Cap and Gown and Swag Pick Up Today 10-2!
Go Seniors! Go BEARS!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SycXWmnz7ob8rfatX1ToOkoCXqBimIoK/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message Tuesday 5/19/20 - STEAM Week Continues with these pics and clips from our amazing Granby Grunts Robotics Team at their recent competitions: Go Grunts!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10j7xDa0H2IQ1EpOn5DptgaG0g9e2aKSB/view
GMHS Morning Message 5/18/20 - As we kick off Dr. Grossman's STEAM Week in Granby Public Schools check out these great Art projects using natural elements from some of Mrs. Hecht's students:
Katie's Art Installations: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18MzrqpeQdPg13JVDGhmhyHpdSAge9zi4CjY0AGlqYBM/edit?usp=sharing
Nora's Acorn Spiral:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ARAmugy6yAAob_s-fzjWkXv_VDyyRNxI/view?usp=sharing
Chase's Moss Leech:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZcEk0k9aMrmF3IPUdx-Cv7o9xRPsQfahZuaC_Et73FY/edit?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 5/15 - AND NOW, A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OUR SENIORS!...
Please click here to see this GRAD-SPEECH-POSAL!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qBbujrJZIyjyUuQUz6T-xYgOeM2dYPLH/view?usp=sharing
Stay tuned for further details...!!! :)
GMHS Morning Message 5/14/20 - Even more inspirational quotes from the hallowed halls of GMHS! And using the magic of WeVideo (this old dog learned a new trick!).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UZt72KqgXT_1NAhvkYbk-Izwue0h-eXH/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 5/13/20 - Thanks to Molly and Amber for this AWESOME and COOL Teacher Appreciation Video! Keep 'em comin', GMHS!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12IYS4cSExYT_zu29qMwZLXBjZ-dlfcuy/view?usp=sharing
And for yet another inspirational quote, straight from the hallowed halls of Granby Memorial:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W914PzF9TTojsT0Ne3X99ppjao4d3Y83/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 5/12/20 - Inspirational Quotes at GMHS:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kqJxV-gp4oo2pgTYRYcNDITB3YwVa6eZ/view?usp=sharing
Students and Parents of the GMHS Class of 2020,
Following up on our message to you last week regarding Graduation planning, please note the following important information about Cap and Gown Pick Up at GMHS next Wednesday May 20, 2020
1. Caps and gowns will be available for pick up at the GMHS Main Entrance from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2. Students must ENTER GMHS from the Rte. 189 Main Entrance
3. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE!
4. GMHS Staff will be practicing social distancing including wearing masks and gloves
5. Cap and Gown will be placed in your trunk/hatch – when it is your turn, simply pop it open
6. As soon as you receive your Cap and Gown, students are to immediately EXIT the campus through the GMMS parking lot to Rte. 10/202.
7. Please stay tuned for further instructions for Cap and Gown picture day to take place 5/27, 5/28 or 5/29
8. If anyone is unable to make the cap and gown pickup time, please email Mrs. Phillips - phillipsj@granby.k12.ct.us or Mrs. Caruso- carusoj@granby.k12.ct.us and we can try to make another arrangement for you to receive your Cap and Gown.
Thank you for your cooperation with each of these instructions, and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
GMHS Morning Message 5/11/20 - Here's our Punny Science Department rising to our Video Challenge and Dr. Grossman's request for Inspiring Quotes! Thank you, Science Teachers!:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S5qL9KTmXDI4qNx2-zkRFOPdyA4lhTpS/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 5/8/20 - Dedicated to our Seniors: Rollin' (Stones) with it:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EyKNuLSHovQox17A4_EhDO_lJhVCKKiM/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 5/7/20 - Un poco de gracia...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CasSX-oMs2ZaPZ5N-1A4gQ2lf3YvjCtM/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 5/6/20 - and Happy Nurse's Day to our terrific nurses!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dDV9DPlSzDvwG1txyQg-rQVNupcUEuxJ/view?usp=sharing
In honor of Nurse's Day - Here is the actual video of Alicia Keys' song "Good Job," which she wrote especially for heroes like our nurses and our teachers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N63tvQBwSSw
I am also sharing a beautiful piece written by senior Camden Robertson, linked (I hope it works) here: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A9fa300c5-4834-4d84-b2d2-7cc9676c6024
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to our wonderful Teachers! VIDEO: https://youtu.be/VXDomTsSAjY
GMHS Morning Message Cinco de Mayo! A little snippet of what we're all missing, and a shout out to the teachers and staff who make it all happen! As Alicia says...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jst-VPg9i0n7yq5iDlrb7OcjCvawc8Rh/view
GMHS Morning Message - May the 4th Be With You! And on this Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, thank you to all our Obi-Wans and Yodas!
Congratulations to our Scholar Athletes Catherine Mydosh and Sam Attianese who were recognized on last night's televised awards broadcast on Fox61!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0BGY96nUDPLBGwda3cgl8DY1i9nzBxt/view
GMHS Morning Message 5/1/20
https://drive.google.com/a/granbyschools.org/file/d/1rLx0qMZzpCJCUlZRI536gq5p4I2gvBxB/view?usp=sharing
THREE WAYS TO BE GRANBY BEARS THIS WEEK:
1) GMHS Students and Staff:
Nursing homes and other healthcare facilities for the elderly have been hit hard by the coronavirus. In response to the pandemic, Mr. Neal, GMHS Social Worker and Behavioral Health Officer with the 182nd Medical Company MA National Guard, has been with his National Guard Unit helping at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke for several weeks.
To raise spirits, we would like to rally students and staff to write cards to residents and staff at the Soldier’s Home. It can be a "Thank you for serving our country", a "Just wanted to say hello and let you know I am thinking about you" or a "Thank you for taking care of our veterans" kind of note. One of next week's GMHS spirit challenges involves submitting a selfie with an essential worker. Consider submitting a picture of yourself with the card addressed to "Soldiers' Home Staff". Your message does not have to be lengthy. Cards can be store bought or homemade.
Place your card in an envelope with the designated recipient (Veteran or Staff) written on the outside. Place your card inside another envelope and mail it to the high school. The cards will be collected at the high school and delivered to the Soldiers' Home as one care package. Please mail your card(s) by next Friday, May 8.
Please consider brightening someone's day by sending a card, or even two! Mail your card(s) to:
Granby Memorial High School
315 Salmon Brook Street
Granby, CT 06035
Attn: Soldiers' Home Card Project
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Morgan Wichmann (20wichmannm@granbyschools.org) or Mrs. Burke (burkel@granby.k12.ct.us).
2. The students of the Bridges Program have put together a Virtual Spirit Week to keep our spirits high! Post your pictures online and tag @gmhsyrbk2020 on Instagram! Let's see your creativity!
3) Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! - Students, check your emails!
GMHS Morning Message 4/30/20
https://drive.google.com/a/granbyschools.org/file/d/1zQvXDaHHiF0hLf-KOOsHe_iTSqmhxLUs/view?usp=sharing
https://poets.org/poem/house-called-tomorrow
Go forward into the history you will make!
GMHS Morning Message 4/28/20 - Talk about "rising by lifting others" - try NOT to smile in looking at this great clip of our AWESOME GMHS Bears spreading joy for some neighbor kids!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D6_QVqYq3VPYwfyXa_MVdfTNtY4UY0NR/view
Keep 'em coming, GMHS: Thank You Hearts, Video Challenge, Song Lyrics, Poems, Artwork, Pics of Granby Gear, Blue for Autism, Hat Day, etc.!
GMHS Morning Message 4/28 - Quote of the day...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Evm2Q46x7NJnTkG9Vw3krDxY93qP4dTp/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 4/27/20 - Yes, per the Superintendent himself, it is indeed HAT DAY, GMHS! Sport your lids, and send your pics to Dr. Grossman or me. You can see mine in the link below:
And now, it gives me great pleasure to challenge all clubs, teams, student groups etc. by sharing the GMHS Spring Pep Rally Video Challenge! Check out the entry by our GMHS Staff (special thanks to Mr. Dombrowski for organizing!):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tb1rMGJbAEt5-uIOOLLuzZoxc0Uo0js_/view?usp=sharing.
Submit your own group entries to Mr. Dombrowski - make them fun, make them creative, make them appropriate, make them bring us together - We miss you!
GO BEARS!
GMHS Morning Message 4/24/20
What if...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y2sisSxsuo8ksi-BuGl5FFWZxEHdr9B4/view?usp=sharing
Connect with someone who needs it today!
GMHS Morning Message 4/23/20 - Happy Birthday Shakespeare!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18mNlq9e81RcJHl55BQkAF2kGdcAiMp7c/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 4/22/20
Happy Earth Day! Take a breath of fresh air today!
Happy Administrative Assistants Day - Thank a secretary today!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h5DgdMf3ZHlnAbrt4vqJssjdgMzmNUED/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 4/21 - Quote of the day by none other than Albus Dumbledore: "It’s not our abilities that define us, but our choices."
Check out these cool clips of GMHS musicians!:
Mark and Adam Riffing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GF6QxiOBrWiGrZmYmfSZJ39QK7_yhfGp/view?usp=sharing
James and James and James and James and James:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sq54kou04So0JREGCJEnCNg-9KXAPBML/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message April 20 - Welcome Back!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vOBIp1cczjGX2vZcTDUCF8moh2Z0HmT-/view
Wondering how to keep active over break? Check out this great inspiration from our amazing PE teachers!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4yjR3U0es8d9wK5gtuu0vvAtz91RsJR/view?usp=sharing\
GMHS Morning Message 4/8/20 - Spring Break Edition and "Dreams" Challenge:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQ0_pZisVJ-w_LbMgxU744aHM34NmVXx/view?usp=sharing
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/150995/dreams-5d767850da976
Check out some art our students have done through distance learning!: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cSFia7T9QUqfL91gu0hKncSLCJ3T8TtS/view?usp=sharing
GMHS "Morning" Message 4/8/20 - (Just realized this didn't post, so it's more of an evening message at this point! :()
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TGVv0uN_0WvIElKxW43SYvIlrq0dWuuF/view?usp=sharing
Thank you Lost Acres FD! Check out link to their Bunnies Hop for Hope:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SyEsiyNYiT2pJwtEyYf_hmRnvNYOGXpC/view
GMHS Morning Message 4.6.20 - Happy Artist Day! Check out Kasia Kaczkowski's "Bohemian Quarantine", https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aWfAskAx8IDEI3-j1GfFs4m6AXMcQ0tH/view?usp=sharing
and "Can't You See" by Nina DeGagne, Rachel Hennessy, Sophie Austin, Paul Auckenthaler and Maeve Dingley! Paul we will miss you, but you'll always be a Granby Bear!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11C8frWYo8Y4IgqlIbqM8HM1UikM1jnUh/view
Also, congratulations to McKenzie Pedersen and Linsday Gilton for Honorable Mention in the Connecticut Writing Project's CT Student Writers and to Arin Mikalonis for PLATINUM Status and Publication! Go Bear Artists, Writers and Musicians, and keep the art, music, writing, thank you and Blue pics coming!
GMHS Morning Message 4.7.20 - "If ever there was a spring day so perfect..." It's "Today," by Billy Collins.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ixh3FJSbhT13x7DuIi6R_2lhqT40wZJ5/view?usp=sharing
Thanks for all the art work etc. and keep 'em coming! For poems to celebrate National Poetry Month, click here, or, better yet, write your own!
Poetry Out Loud Site: https://www.poetryoutloud.org/
Poetry 180 Site https://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/p180-list.html
GMHS Morning Message 4.3.20 - Thanks for your Blues and Thank Yous! Also, Click Here for April Poetry Month Challenge - Rock On!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J17Hmx6GFUPzplncvRquhCmX9mVn6Tvg/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 4.2.20 - Sport Blue for Autism Awareness Day! Also, thank a caretaker today! Send Pics!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dL1XkKF0WzLv7wLzaBQxTyuBm6P-YS_i/view?usp=sharing
Morning Message 4/1 I wish being unable to come to school due to a global pandemic was the April Fools it sounds like! Why I'm so thankful to Mr. Bik, Mr. Stanwood and Yearbook crew for the awesome Yearbook Video that should brighten your day! https://youtu.be/L5smT6WRxc4
GMHS Morning Message 3.31.20 - You have a chance to impact history! Here's the Great Granby Geared Up Top Ten:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PKcx6Xdwp6JnqVSi4Y2BzgJaYsjaBKCU/view
Gear Up GRRRanby! Granby Pride Day Monday March 30, 2020 - Who can top this? Challenge is on! Send a pic!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J9CHkb_RAlbkVPqc1fzdUQdX0AoXu5lX/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Meowning Message 3.27.20 - Take a mice break from your screens!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yGqRKh9rYrN3Y_NN9QrFal5moHHXvaHb/view?usp=sharing
GMHS Morning Message 3.26.20: The journey of 1000 miles...!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qAVzBLqwUKQkXRaNCyEkrYIw4iF2AKFe/view
GMHS Morning Message 3.25.20
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CFeA1dXMoi4SItdWvUj6nH7zG1a_I9Oo/view
Failing to prepare = preparing to fail! Let's make today count!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p29XYub6bEXJb3fVJtLS3_IncSVj0jh3/view
Day two, up and at 'em, GMHS! Thanks for all your work so far to get us up and running! Click here for our quote of the day - wise words from a wise man!
Welcome to distance learning, GMHS! I'm Trying to upload first daily distance learning video message - still working out the kinks. Links below but will also send through email.
https://youtu.be/kVnVC-J2h64
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UKesqQlRUdozLM8SE-U39VmRcYNWZz9V/view
Quote of the day: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone!
We miss you! Happy spring! Hoping you are all keeping well! See you “virtually” soon!
GMHS Unified Team represents at States at SMSA!
GMHS DECA competes at states!
Boys Bears Upset Top Seed SMSA, will face Canton in NCCC Finals!
Westfield State Jazz Band sits in with GMHS Concert Band!
Jaleel Alridge, Connor Fairchild and Conrad Ginz present on Asnuntuck College Connections to Board of Ed, in front of state legislators!
Class Picture Preview!
GMHS French students, joined by students from the Poughkeepsie Friends School, embark for sunny Quebec! Bon voyage!
The Congressional Youth Cabinet is collecting winter clothing items for the Mercy Housing & Shelter Corporation in Hartford. Mercy provides services for individuals and families who are homeless or at the risk of becoming homeless. They provide hope and a chance for a new life for those in need.
A collection bin is set up in the main office of Granby Memorial High School accepting donations. It would be greatly appreciated to donate any winter clothing that you no longer use or wear. This includes coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, socks, scarves, and snowpants. The last day to donate will be Friday, February 14th. Every contribution is greatly appreciated!
There will be NO PLC Thursday February 6, 2020
Congrats once again to our state champ Girls Field Hockey and Soccer teams who received their championship jackets from the Board of Education tonight!
4th Annual GMHS Poetry Out Loud Finals! Congrats to all our finalists, and our champion Katrina McCord!
Varsity boys upset previously undefeated Canton 58-53! Go Bears!!!
Welcome to the GMHS Class of 2024 (for the very first time gathered as one class at GMHS) for our Electives Fair!
Congrats to GMHS Musicians James Accetura, Mark Jones, Jesse Talasco and Elliot Hosack for representing at Northern Regionals!
V Boys Bears beat rival Ellington!
A visit from James to help students manage exam-prep stress! (Thanks, Sally King and Chris Strain!)
Congratulations, Felicitaciones, Felicitacions, Gong Xi to our new inductees for our Spanish, French and Chinese World Language Honor Society!
Recent highlights of our Granby Bears demonstrating creativity, collaboration, confidence!
Dawn rises on a new decade at GMHS!
GMHS Jazz and Concert Bands, and Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, ring in the season with a series of concerts! Happy Holidays, and thanks to all who came out to hear our amazing musicians and singers! Congrats to Mr. Neri and Mrs. Shilansky on great shows!
Football Quarterfinals underway at Waterford #GoBears
PSAT results will be released on Monday, 12/9/19!
When PSAT/NMSQT scores are ready online, students will receive an email with instructions on creating your College Board account, going to your online score report, & using an access code to view your scores. Look for the email!
Wishing each member of our GMHS family a very...
GMHS Dual CHAMPS! Celebration lunch tomorrow, BOE Recognition and State Champ Jackets in January! Here are our combined Field Hockey and Soccer State Champion Teams!:
We are the champions! Congratulations to our field hockey and girls soccer teams and our coaches and staff!
State Champs x 2! #GoBears #GSoc #FH
Girls Soccer State Finals underway! #GoBears
Field Hockey State Finals underway! #GoBears
Nuff said!
GMHS Marketing students attend Sports Entertainment Career Seminar at XL Center on Wednesday.
Congrats Girls Soccer on beating Weston 2-1 and advancing to State Finals! Go Bears!
Class M Girls Soccer Semifinals underway #GoBears
Congrats FH Bears beating Westbrook 1-0 in Second OT! Finals Saturday v North Branford! Go Bears!
Class S Field Hockey Semifinals underway #GoBears
Better World Book Club (for students of all ages and their families) is meeting tonight at 6:15pm at Wells Road School. We will be speaking with a representative from Soccer Without Borders about how soccer can bring a community together.
Girls Soccer Quarterfinals underway
Girls Soccer Second Round vs Valley Regional about to begin #GoBears
Field Hockey Quarterfinals about to begin #GoBears
NHS Annual Turkey Trot raises $745 in one hot minute!
Congratulations to Sarah Cramer, Anna-Marie Groskritz, Maria Nolan and Samantha St. Pierre on signing their National Letter of Intent to play athletics at the next level #GoBears
Congrats to the cast and crew of James and the Giant Peach! Thank you to all who came out to support our kids, and the arts in Granby!!
Congratulations once again to Farmington Valley Superintendents Award winner Lizzy Cappelli!
Big History student naturalists record their observations
GMHS NHS students volunteer at Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen for group service project.
So honored to be joined by our veterans and service men and women today! What a powerful celebration of our core values in action!
GMHS Drama Club prepares for this weekend’s production of James and the Giant Peach! Come one and all to see the show! Friday and Saturday at 7 PM, Sunday at 3 PM.
Happy Halloween!
Congratulations and welcome to Dr. Jordan Grossman, newly appointed Superintendent of Granby Public Schools!
Vote for Granby Senior Tessa McMillan for the Hartford Courant Athlete of the week! https://courant.secondstreetapp.com/Athlete-Of-The-Week/gallery/
Homecoming Soccer vs WL
Homecoming Soccer vs Somers
Homecoming Football vs WL/Suffield/EG
Homecoming Volleyball vs SMSA
Homecoming opening match Field Hockey vs Northwestern
GMHS Students attend our college fair! Many thanks to our Guidance staff and our college reps for putting on such a great event for our kids!
Congratulations to our National Honor Society inductees!
GMHS entrepreneurs rock the DECA Fall Leadership Conference at University of New Haven!
Here’s what’s happening in the College and Career Center for the week of October 21st!
Reminder! Next Wednesday, October 23rd, is the College Fair! No parking at GMHS for seniors that day so that our admissions reps have places to park. Thanks!
Lots of visits happening in the College and Career Center! Check out the schedule for next week!
Work begins on our new security vestibule!
Please note the following temporary minor adjustments to our morning drop-off procedures due to construction of our new Security Vestibule Entrance. Please take careful note of the following and plan ahead accordingly for any adjustments you may need to make.
1. Work will begin on Wednesday October 9 (No-school in observance of Yom Kippur). On Thursday October 10 and Friday October 11, due to the anticipated volume, students are strongly encouraged to take the bus on those days or be dropped off on the 10/202 side instead.
2. Parents who need to drop off from 189 (and who usually do so in the GMHS main entrance circle) will be instead re-routed up the hill behind the tennis courts for students to enter through the upper rotunda.
3. Parents who need to use the 189 entrance to drop students at the back of the middle school will still be able to do so, but are again encouraged to use the 10/202 side.
4. In the event parents or visitors need to enter the building, they will park in the visitor spaces and enter the Community Gym Doors.
5. Seniors with parking privileges will still be able to park in their regular spots and will enter the Community Gym entrance.
6. Students and staff who park in the circle can still do so, but will enter through the Community Gym entrance.
7. At the end of the day, parents picking up students will again be asked to re-route up the hill behind the tennis courts, and any athletic buses will pick up students at the back of the math/world language wing and on the GMMS lot side.
8. In any event of an emergency evacuation, the main entrance doors will still be accessible for egress.
Thank you very much for your patience and cooperation!
Mike
Mike Dunn
Principal, Granby Memorial High School
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GMHS Senior Lizzy Cappelli headlines front page of today’s Hartford Courant!
Also visiting this week....Sacred Heart University on Thursday, October 10th at 10AM!
Check out the upcoming college visits for this week!
GMHS Financial Aid Night is Wednesday, October 2nd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the auditorium. The guest speaker is Kelly Ennis, CFP, Infinstrategies LLC. See you there!
Lots of colleges visiting in the College and Career Center this week! Check Naviance for the latest updates!
Beautiful day to conduct our evacuation drill!
Mr. Dombrowski’s Government classes host BOE Candidate Forum!
Wednesday, Sept. 25: The College of New Jersey, MA Maritime Academy and the University of New Haven will be visiting the College & Career Center!
We had Montclair State earlier and Saint Anselm is here right now; Endicott College and Syracuse University will be here later today! See Naviance for a complete list of upcoming college visits in the College & Career Center!
Join us tonight for the first meeting of the Better World Book Club! We will meet from 6:15-7:15 in the Media Center of GMHS, grades K-12 with an adult. We will discuss books and topics that concern our community.
Granby Canton Co-op home opener! Go BEARS!
Lots of college visits on Tuesday, September 24th: Montclair State, Saint Anselm College, Endicott and Syracuse. Check Naviance for times and to sign up! Hope to see you there!
Marquis of Granby and GMHS Band “From the Top” rock first ever Teen Night at Celebrate Granby! Way to go GMHS musicians, and thanks to the organizers!
On Thursday, September 19, the following colleges will be visiting in the College & Career Center: University of Oregon, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (Los Angeles) and Lesley University. Please check Naviance for times and join us if you are interested!
So many admissions reps are visiting the College & Career Center on Wednesday, 9/18! Learn more about Fisher, Wheaton (MA), Nichols, Lincoln Tech, USJ, Muhlenberg and University of Rochester! Check Naviance for times, updates, and to register!
Tuesday, 9/17 will be busy in the College & Career Center, with visits from Columbia College, Castleton, Bay Path and Merrimack! Interested students are encouraged to attend! Check with classroom teachers before stopping by.
Congratulations to Autumn Munsell and Camden Robertson, who were selected as two out of only five state finalists to read their own original poetry at this summer’s prestigious Sunken Garden Festival!
Volleyball home opener vs Canton 5:30 pm! Go Bears!!!!
The George Washington University, Fitchburg State, Monmouth U, Springfield College and U of Bridgeport all visiting in the CCC on Monday September 16!
Girls soccer home opener vs Stafford! Go Bears!!!
Looking forward to seeing our parents and guardians at tonight’s Open House!
Seniors! Mark your calendars to attend the Senior Planning Meeting EITHER Thursday 9/12/19 at 7:30AM OR Thursday 9/19/19 at 6:30PM in the GMHS Auditorium. Both sessions will cover the same information regarding college planning and other post-secondary options. See you there!
College visits begin in the College & Career Center on September 16th! More updates will be posted soon!
Seniors greet the dawning of their graduation year!
Dawn breaks on the 2019-2020 school year! Welcome back, everyone!
GMHS Staff ready to greet our terrific students next week!
Granby Canton Bears Football Co-op Opening Day - Welcome to our Canton teammates and Go Bears!
Looking forward to welcoming our new teachers on 8/20, our staff on 8/22, our freshmen for Orientation on 8/26, and all of our students on 8/27!
Welcome to the new GPS website! Choose Menu in the top right to view helpful resources. Download the Granby Public Schools app from the Apple or Google Play app store.
Excited to start our summer reading!
