Support the Groton Senior Class by donating any cans and bottles you may have laying around!
Donations can be accepted April 4-11 in the trailer at Matt's Auto!
Donations can be accepted April 4-11 in the trailer at Matt's Auto!
JV & Varsity Winter Sports Athletes, don't forget tonight's Banquet!
Reminder! 🎉
Groton ES PTO’s Adult Bingo Night is almost here!
Join us on Tuesday, March 25 at Groton Elementary School Cafeteria for a fun night of BINGO, prizes, food, and raffles!
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🎯 First game begins promptly at 5:45 PM
⏸ Brief intermission from 6:30–6:45 PM
🎉 Final game begins at 7:15 PM
This event is open to community members, teachers, staff, and families — the more the merrier!
✅ No admission price
✅ First board is free
✅ Additional boards are $1 each
Childcare will also be available as a chaperoned movie, popcorn, and game night. 🍿
We hope to see you there for a great evening of fun and community support!
#GrotonElementary #GrotonESPTO #AdultBingoNight #GrotonNY #SchoolCommunity #BingoNight
Groton ES PTO’s Adult Bingo Night is almost here!
Join us on Tuesday, March 25 at Groton Elementary School Cafeteria for a fun night of BINGO, prizes, food, and raffles!
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🎯 First game begins promptly at 5:45 PM
⏸ Brief intermission from 6:30–6:45 PM
🎉 Final game begins at 7:15 PM
This event is open to community members, teachers, staff, and families — the more the merrier!
✅ No admission price
✅ First board is free
✅ Additional boards are $1 each
Childcare will also be available as a chaperoned movie, popcorn, and game night. 🍿
We hope to see you there for a great evening of fun and community support!
#GrotonElementary #GrotonESPTO #AdultBingoNight #GrotonNY #SchoolCommunity #BingoNight
After Prom Fundraiser at Moe's March 24th, 5-8pm!
We’re hiring at Groton Central School District!
Immediate Vacancy: Teacher Aide: Join our team of dedicated professionals and help support our students each day.
Position details:
• Regular 10-month position
• 5.5 hours/day, Monday–Friday
• Starting pay: $17.45/hour
Website Link - https://www.grotoncs.org/page/human-resources/
Interested candidates should contact:
Lisa Warmbrodt, District Clerk
Groton Central School District
400 Peru Road, Groton, NY 13073
LWarmbrodt@GrotonCS.org
#GrotonCSD #NowHiring #TeacherAide #JoinOurTeam #GrotonNY #EducationCareers
Immediate Vacancy: Teacher Aide: Join our team of dedicated professionals and help support our students each day.
Position details:
• Regular 10-month position
• 5.5 hours/day, Monday–Friday
• Starting pay: $17.45/hour
Website Link - https://www.grotoncs.org/page/human-resources/
Interested candidates should contact:
Lisa Warmbrodt, District Clerk
Groton Central School District
400 Peru Road, Groton, NY 13073
LWarmbrodt@GrotonCS.org
#GrotonCSD #NowHiring #TeacherAide #JoinOurTeam #GrotonNY #EducationCareers
Reminder for Groton Elementary Families! ✨🎩
Our One School, One Book celebration event, An Evening of Magic with David Black, Magician, is tomorrow night at Groton Elementary School!
📅 Wednesday, March 18
🕠 Sign-in begins at 5:30 PM
🎭 Show starts promptly at 6:00 PM
🕖 Event ends at 7:00 PM
This event is open to students in UPK3 through Grade 5 and students must be accompanied by an adult.
We hope to see many of our Groton Elementary families there for a fun evening together as we wrap up our One School, One Book event! 🌟📚
Our One School, One Book celebration event, An Evening of Magic with David Black, Magician, is tomorrow night at Groton Elementary School!
📅 Wednesday, March 18
🕠 Sign-in begins at 5:30 PM
🎭 Show starts promptly at 6:00 PM
🕖 Event ends at 7:00 PM
This event is open to students in UPK3 through Grade 5 and students must be accompanied by an adult.
We hope to see many of our Groton Elementary families there for a fun evening together as we wrap up our One School, One Book event! 🌟📚
NO SCHOOL 3/19/26 and 3/20/26
****** ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS!!!!!! ******
Today we had the pleasure of hosting Pennsylvania State Representative Joe Ciresi (146th District) to see firsthand the work being done to transform our school lunch program.
During his visit, we shared how we have shifted to a scratch-cooked model that focuses on minimally processed foods, whole ingredients, and supporting local farmers. He toured our kitchens and learned about our partnership with the Chef Ann Foundation, which has played an important role in helping us strengthen and grow our program.
We also discussed how this work is continuing to expand through the county-wide Tompkins County School Food Reboot initiative. Representative Ciresi and his team are exploring ways to bring a similar initiative to schools in his district, helping more students benefit from fresh, scratch-cooked meals and stronger connections to local agriculture.
It was a great opportunity to highlight the impact of investing in healthier, locally focused school meals for our students and communities.
During his visit, we shared how we have shifted to a scratch-cooked model that focuses on minimally processed foods, whole ingredients, and supporting local farmers. He toured our kitchens and learned about our partnership with the Chef Ann Foundation, which has played an important role in helping us strengthen and grow our program.
We also discussed how this work is continuing to expand through the county-wide Tompkins County School Food Reboot initiative. Representative Ciresi and his team are exploring ways to bring a similar initiative to schools in his district, helping more students benefit from fresh, scratch-cooked meals and stronger connections to local agriculture.
It was a great opportunity to highlight the impact of investing in healthier, locally focused school meals for our students and communities.
Get ready to show your school spirit! Next week is Positivity Project Spirit Week, a time to celebrate our character strengths and have some fun.Check out the daily themes below and start planning your outfits!
🗓️ Spirit Week Schedule
Monday | Teamwork: Let’s work together! Wear your favorite sports team gear.
Tuesday | Perspective: Time for a "role reversal." Students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students.
Wednesday | Optimism: Your future is looking bright! Remember to wear your favorite sunglasses.
Thursday | Creativity: Let your imagination fly—dress like your favorite superhero.
Friday | Character Strengths: We’re closing out the week by showing all our colors for Music in Our Schools Day!🎨
Friday Grade-Level Colors:Pre-K: Green Kindergarten: Blue 1st Grade: Red 2nd Grade: Yellow 3rd Grade: Purple 4th Grade: Orange 5th Grade: Tie Dye We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school pride on display.
Let’s make it a great week!
🗓️ Spirit Week Schedule
Monday | Teamwork: Let’s work together! Wear your favorite sports team gear.
Tuesday | Perspective: Time for a "role reversal." Students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students.
Wednesday | Optimism: Your future is looking bright! Remember to wear your favorite sunglasses.
Thursday | Creativity: Let your imagination fly—dress like your favorite superhero.
Friday | Character Strengths: We’re closing out the week by showing all our colors for Music in Our Schools Day!🎨
Friday Grade-Level Colors:Pre-K: Green Kindergarten: Blue 1st Grade: Red 2nd Grade: Yellow 3rd Grade: Purple 4th Grade: Orange 5th Grade: Tie Dye We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school pride on display.
Let’s make it a great week!
🐥 Groton Elementary Duck Cam is live! 🐥
Our ducks are hatching in the GES STEAM Lab, and we are excited to share this live experience with our school community.
A special thank you to our science teachers, Mr. Brecht and Mrs. Montreuil, along with Mr. Skinner, for helping set up this exciting learning opportunity for our students.
Want to learn more about our ducks? Check out our Duck Cam live stream and our newscast videos below!
🎥 Duck Cam Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05VVkRewfDU
📰 Duck Video #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In1fc17o6vA&list=PLGnpGmFs2KruJPFBhNIS65U7y6Hp9Ew4j&index=3
📰 Duck Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWhiUmx2O68&list=PLGnpGmFs2KruJPFBhNIS65U7y6Hp9Ew4j&index=1
#GrotonElementary #DuckCam #STEAMLab #HandsOnLearning #GrotonPride
Our ducks are hatching in the GES STEAM Lab, and we are excited to share this live experience with our school community.
A special thank you to our science teachers, Mr. Brecht and Mrs. Montreuil, along with Mr. Skinner, for helping set up this exciting learning opportunity for our students.
Want to learn more about our ducks? Check out our Duck Cam live stream and our newscast videos below!
🎥 Duck Cam Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05VVkRewfDU
📰 Duck Video #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In1fc17o6vA&list=PLGnpGmFs2KruJPFBhNIS65U7y6Hp9Ew4j&index=3
📰 Duck Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWhiUmx2O68&list=PLGnpGmFs2KruJPFBhNIS65U7y6Hp9Ew4j&index=1
#GrotonElementary #DuckCam #STEAMLab #HandsOnLearning #GrotonPride
We loved welcoming author Liesl Shurtliff to Groton Elementary!
✨ During her visit, students:
• Learned about the tales behind fairy tales
• Took part in fun “Mind Benders”
• Met with contest winners
• Had books signed
• Wrapped up the day with our after-school Book Club talking about fractured fairy tales
🎩 Families, don’t forget:
• An Evening of Magic is coming up this week
• David Black will be at Groton Elementary
• Wednesday, March 18
• 6:00–7:00 PM
• Sign-in begins at 5:30 PM
📖 Signed book orders are still open through midnight on March 17 and will be sent back to school after they are signed by the author.
❤️ A big thank you to the Groton Elementary School PTO for helping fund part of this author visit, along with our 21st Century Grant.
👏 We also want to thank Julie Camp, our school’s Instructional Coach and ELA Department Chair, for planning this special visit. We truly appreciate all of her hard work and effort.
🍎 Thank you as well to our Groton Elementary staff for encouraging families to be part of our One School, One Book program and for helping build excitement around reading.
⏰ We continue to encourage families to read with their children for just 15 minutes a day.
Here are easy ways to do that at home:
• UPK/Kindergarten: read a picture book together, talk about the pictures, and name letters or sounds
• 1st-2nd Grade: take turns reading pages, reread favorite books, and talk about characters or the story
• 3rd-5th Grade: have your child read to you, read together, or talk about what happened and what might happen next
🏡 Little reading moments at home can make a big difference!
✨ During her visit, students:
• Learned about the tales behind fairy tales
• Took part in fun “Mind Benders”
• Met with contest winners
• Had books signed
• Wrapped up the day with our after-school Book Club talking about fractured fairy tales
🎩 Families, don’t forget:
• An Evening of Magic is coming up this week
• David Black will be at Groton Elementary
• Wednesday, March 18
• 6:00–7:00 PM
• Sign-in begins at 5:30 PM
📖 Signed book orders are still open through midnight on March 17 and will be sent back to school after they are signed by the author.
❤️ A big thank you to the Groton Elementary School PTO for helping fund part of this author visit, along with our 21st Century Grant.
👏 We also want to thank Julie Camp, our school’s Instructional Coach and ELA Department Chair, for planning this special visit. We truly appreciate all of her hard work and effort.
🍎 Thank you as well to our Groton Elementary staff for encouraging families to be part of our One School, One Book program and for helping build excitement around reading.
⏰ We continue to encourage families to read with their children for just 15 minutes a day.
Here are easy ways to do that at home:
• UPK/Kindergarten: read a picture book together, talk about the pictures, and name letters or sounds
• 1st-2nd Grade: take turns reading pages, reread favorite books, and talk about characters or the story
• 3rd-5th Grade: have your child read to you, read together, or talk about what happened and what might happen next
🏡 Little reading moments at home can make a big difference!
The 6th-11th Grade Award Ceremony will be taking place on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the HS Gym. The invitations to students receiving awards will be going out in the mail the week before the award ceremony. If you have any questions regarding this ceremony please contact Sarah Reynolds at the Jr./Sr. H.S.
Hats off to our 21st Century Wearable Art Club! Today, students used fabric markers, iron-on patches, and their creativity to design one-of-a-kind hats. It was a great day of imagination, self-expression, and wearable art fun!
#GrotonElementary #21stCenturyProgram #WearableArtClub #CreativeKids
#GrotonElementary #21stCenturyProgram #WearableArtClub #CreativeKids
Groton Elementary School is now enrolling for the 2026-27 school year.
We are now accepting registrations for: UPK for 3- and 4-year-olds and Kindergarten for children turning 5 by 12/1/26
Please call the Groton Elementary Main Office at 607-898-5853 for more information or to begin the registration process.
#GrotonRedHawks
We are now accepting registrations for: UPK for 3- and 4-year-olds and Kindergarten for children turning 5 by 12/1/26
Please call the Groton Elementary Main Office at 607-898-5853 for more information or to begin the registration process.
#GrotonRedHawks
Our latest Channel 60 newscast is now live. 🎥
This episode features our 5th Grade Leaders Club News Reporters sharing the Joke of the Week, fun This Week in History facts, and our Positivity Project words. Thank you to our Leaders Club for helping bring this weekly newscast to our school community and for serving as our student news team.
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/AT0mka3md6Y?si=iWWcpcHbyvW0OxfJ
This episode features our 5th Grade Leaders Club News Reporters sharing the Joke of the Week, fun This Week in History facts, and our Positivity Project words. Thank you to our Leaders Club for helping bring this weekly newscast to our school community and for serving as our student news team.
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/AT0mka3md6Y?si=iWWcpcHbyvW0OxfJ
We have created a YouTube playlist for our Groton Elementary News Channel News Newscast that includes all episodes from 2024 through the present.
This playlist gives families and community members one place to access our newscasts and look back at school announcements, student features, and highlights from throughout the school year.
A special thank you to our Leaders Club for serving as our news team and helping make these broadcasts possible.
Playlist Link:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnpGmFs2KruJPFBhNIS65U7y6Hp9Ew4j&si=Pw0Qh1He_9IDKfO5
This playlist gives families and community members one place to access our newscasts and look back at school announcements, student features, and highlights from throughout the school year.
A special thank you to our Leaders Club for serving as our news team and helping make these broadcasts possible.
Playlist Link:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnpGmFs2KruJPFBhNIS65U7y6Hp9Ew4j&si=Pw0Qh1He_9IDKfO5
Valentine’s Dance Photos Are Now Available ❤️
We are excited to share photos from our Valentine’s Dance. Because Facebook limits the number of photos we can upload at one time, the pictures were shared in multiple posts.
You can find them on our district Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063628117620
Please look for:
Valentine’s Dance Photos – Part 1 Link - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GbhMjuS9B/
Valentine’s Dance Photos – Part 2 Link - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/183MgwFLYD/
Thank you for helping make this event so special!!!
We are excited to share photos from our Valentine’s Dance. Because Facebook limits the number of photos we can upload at one time, the pictures were shared in multiple posts.
You can find them on our district Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063628117620
Please look for:
Valentine’s Dance Photos – Part 1 Link - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GbhMjuS9B/
Valentine’s Dance Photos – Part 2 Link - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/183MgwFLYD/
Thank you for helping make this event so special!!!
We are so excited to welcome author Liesl Shurtliff to Groton on Tuesday, March 10th! 📚✨
Our students have loved reading Rump as part of our One School, One Book experience, and we cannot wait for this special opportunity to meet the author behind the story. Experiences like this help bring reading to life and inspire a love of books, imagination, and storytelling in our students.
We are looking forward to a wonderful day at Groton! 📖
#GrotonCSD #GrotonElementary #AuthorVisit #LieslShurtliff #Rump #OneSchoolOneBook #LoveOfReading
Our students have loved reading Rump as part of our One School, One Book experience, and we cannot wait for this special opportunity to meet the author behind the story. Experiences like this help bring reading to life and inspire a love of books, imagination, and storytelling in our students.
We are looking forward to a wonderful day at Groton! 📖
#GrotonCSD #GrotonElementary #AuthorVisit #LieslShurtliff #Rump #OneSchoolOneBook #LoveOfReading
