GHS Families,
Happy March! As we continue to progress through the 3rd quarter and spring nears we will continue to see a presence of construction in the area. First, please remember to drive safely in the area. With warmer weather brings more pedestrian traffic so please be on the lookout for student foot traffic. This past week we saw a big increase of students being tardy to school. Reminder that students have a 20 minute window to enter the building. Students are able to enter the building at 7:35 and the tardy bell rings at 7:55. Please encourage your child to leave a bit earlier than normal to school.
It is time to nominate staff members for February Staff Member of the Month. Only a few chances left to recognize a staff member this year. Please use this form: February Staff Member of the Month
GHS is hosting the Prelude Orchestra State Contest this weekend. Best of luck this weekend to our Orchestra students.
I want to congratulate our winter sport athletes on successful seasons. We have already had student-athletes compete in state competitions and more are working towards that goal. We wish everyone the best of luck!
Go Blue Aces!
Sincerely,
Mr. Hinton
GHS Principal
Counselor Update
Scheduling 2024-2025
At this point, all sophomores and juniors should have entered their scheduling course requests into PowerSchool. Anyone who has not yet done this, can still do this over the weekend. All 9th grade students will enter their scheduling choices during ACE period on Tuesday, March 5th. All students will be given a final opportunity to verify their choices and make changes later in the spring.
Granville Recreation Department
REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON! NEXT DRIVER’S ED SUNDAY OFFERING…
Parents are you looking for a convenient solution for teen driver’s education? If you answered yes, we have the opportunity for you. Students 15 years and 5 months old now have a convenient way to take driver’s education!
The Granville Recreation District offers driver’s education through our GRD Drive Academy. We are an Ohio Department of Public Safety Licensed Enterprise.
?The next upcoming session will be starting Sunday March 3rd and registration closes on February 25th (see dates below). Summer session dates have also been posted online and will open for registration on March 1st.
REMINDER FOR FRESHMAN STUDENTS: As the Freshman students plan their class schedules for next year, please remember that students can take Driver’s Education during their 2024-2025 school day through the Granville Schools partnership with the GRD. Students who have a 7th or 8th period study hall next year during 1st Semester 2024 or 2nd Semester 2025 will be able to sign-up with the GRD. If this option does not work for your child, the GRD will offer Sunday options throughout the school year.
Driver Education: Class/In-Car | Sundays (Mar-Apr)
COURSE DATES/TIMES:
Su March 3, 2024 | Class Day #1
Su March 10, 2024 | Class Day #2
Su March 17, 2024 | Class Day #3
Su April 7, 2024 | Class Day #4
Su April 14, 2024 | Class Day #5
Su April 28, 2024 | Class Day #6
1:00 - 5:15PM Each Day @ GHS Rm 81
(NO CLASS HELD On March 24, 31 & April 21)
Students who have taken the Online Driver’s Education Course may sign-up for Behind-The-Wheel training with the GRD, call Lara to schedule, 740-587-1976.
Register online (www.granvillerec.org).
Class of 2024 Information
Cap and Gown Pickup for all seniors will be March 12th. Seniors at GHS can pick their items up during lunch periods. CTEC seniors can pick up their items in the afternoon.
Key dates for Seniors:
March 12th: Cap and Gown Pickup @ GHS + CTEC
May 20th: Senior Service Day
May 21st: Senior Exam Day #1
May 22nd: Senior Exam Day #2
May 23rd: Graduation Rehearsal + Senior Picnic
May 24th: CTEC Graduation
May 26th: GHS Graduation
More detailed information to come about each event.
Reading Curriculum Update
The State of Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) is requiring all school districts to adopt Science of Reading specific materials for grades K – 5 for the 2024-25 school year. The State was supposed to come out with a list of approved materials/curriculum schools could select in the fall. That list was pushed back to November/December, and now was recently released in late January. The implementation timeline is still for the 2024-25 school year. We have been reviewing reading and writing curriculum over the past two school years in preparation for this change. That review process includes use of EdReports and other research agencies that compile data on alignment, usability and effectiveness of all reading programs. The World Class Education Committee, composed of Granville Schools’ residents and parents, was involved in this review as well. From the feedback from staff, committee members and administrators, Granville Schools intends to propose Wit & Wisdom (with Geodes) as the curricular choice for Granville Elementary and Granville Intermediate Schools language arts classes. The Board of Education will review this request at their March Board meeting. We invite any community member to review the Wit & Wisdom curriculum, as samples are located at the District Office (2nd floor) at 130 N. Granger St. If interested in reviewing those materials, please contact Granville Schools Assistant Superintendent Ryan Bernath ([email protected]) to arrange a time for review and/or to offer any feedback for consideration.
Upcoming Bell Schedules
Week of 3/4
Monday - Ace Period
Tuesday - Ace Period
Wednesday - Late Arrival
Thursday - Ace Period
Friday - Ace Period
Week of 3/11
Monday- Ace Period
Tuesday - Ace Period
Wednesday- Late Arrival
Thursday - Ace Period
Friday - Ace Period
Upcoming Dates
March
12th - Cap and Gown Distribution
22nd - End of 3rd Quarter
Spring Break: March 25th - 29th
Prom: April 20th, 2024
Well Note
Engaging students in conversations about events in the world, books, movies, and social events assists students in developing curiosity and critical thinking skills. Your students are never too young or too old to have these conversations.
Important Links
2023-2024 Bell Schedules
2023-2024 Course Fees
Free Lunch Form