Read more about the article School opens on Sept. 8 ‘come hell or high water’
The Granville Board of Education met on Aug. 29 and were briefed by superintendent Tom McGurl on the pressure the district is faced with completing renovations on time with the first day of school for all grades set for Sept. 8.

School opens on Sept. 8 ‘come hell or high water’

Even with the pushback of two days for Granville Junior Senior High School’s first day of school, the countdown to have classrooms ready for Sept. 8 is too close for…

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Read more about the article As school year looms, interim principal hired, building ‘very much still under construction’
The Granville Board of Education was informed by superintendent Tom McGurl of the progress with construction during the summertime at Granville Junior/Senior High School during its meeting on Aug. 8.

As school year looms, interim principal hired, building ‘very much still under construction’

A new interim principal at the high school and an update on summer construction at the Junior/Senior High School showcased the Aug. 8 Granville Board of Education meeting. Beecher Baker…

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Read more about the article Granville schools focus on ‘positive behavior’
Model courtesy of Paul Morcone. The three-tiered Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports model followed by Mary J. Tanner School and Granville Elementary School assessing interventions at a universal, targeted and intensive approach based on a student’s needs.

Granville schools focus on ‘positive behavior’

The three Granville Central School District principals delivered a presentation on the importance of character education and how their respective schools are aiming to reinforce and implement positive behavioral development.…

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Read more about the article Victoria Willson picked as ‘good apple’
Left to right: Hicks Orchard business development manager David Garvoille, Good Apple Award recipient Victoria Willson and principal Lisa Meade's shadow Melissa Dickinson.

Victoria Willson picked as ‘good apple’

Once again the “Good Apple Award” has found its way to Granville High School with February’s recipient being Victoria Willson. Willson was acknowledged for her efforts within the classroom and…

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Read more about the article Granville names two more ‘good apples’
Photo courtesy of Lisa Meade. From left to right: Rachel Foster, Sawyer Foster, Hicks Orchard business development manager David Garvoille, Bailey Phillips, Shelby Phillips and school counselor Erin Rueckert

Granville names two more ‘good apples’

Granville High School honored two more students to the monthly “Good Apple Award” recognition list on Jan. 28. Bailey Phillips was selected as the recipient for December while Sawyer Foster…

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