September was pure heart, hustle, and flavor! 🍎🥦
Our team went above and beyond creating exciting new recipes packed with unprocessed, locally sourced NY ingredients. We’re on a mission to nourish our students with the highest quality, most wholesome foods around—and make eating healthy fun and delicious every day!
Our team went above and beyond creating exciting new recipes packed with unprocessed, locally sourced NY ingredients. We’re on a mission to nourish our students with the highest quality, most wholesome foods around—and make eating healthy fun and delicious every day!
Wear your pink and come support the Groton Red Hawks as they take on the Storm at Ross Field this Saturday at 7:00 PM!
The OCC College Fair is this coming Monday, October 5th and is open to all 10-12 graders!
If students are planning to attend, they need to let Mrs. Carr know by Monday morning.
We are trying to plan how much food to order for dinner. We are planning to have pizza and wings.
If we do not have at least 10 students attending, we will have to cancel the trip.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Carr.
Interested in trying something new this year?
Come to the Info Night and hear all about our Girls Wrestling Program!
Come to the Info Night and hear all about our Girls Wrestling Program!
Congrats to the Boys Varsity Soccer team on their 3-1 win over Moravia! Highlights from the night include goals scored by Timmy Forehand, Brennan Jackson and Teddy Dah with assists coming from Silas St. Claire and Luke McCormick. The win secured the teams spot in post season play in the sectional tournament!
The girls Varsity Soccer team won last night in double overtime vs. Moravia 1-0!! Lone goal scored by Senior Erica Miranda from an assist by Freshman Marissa Kastenhuber off a corner from Stella Holl!
This win secured their spot into Sectional play. The girls play again on Monday away vs. Cincy and at home Tuesday for their senior night vs. Marathon.
This win secured their spot into Sectional play. The girls play again on Monday away vs. Cincy and at home Tuesday for their senior night vs. Marathon.
G.E.S. fire drill notification for Oct. 1st.
In a high-energy, hard-fought matchup on September 29, the Groton JV volleyball team battled through a tough three-set thriller against Spencer.
Groton came out strong in the opening set, setting the tone with sharp offensive play and solid court coverage to secure a commanding 25–16 win. Spencer answered back with equal intensity in the second set, claiming it 25–16 to force a decisive third set. In a gritty, back-and-forth final set, Groton pushed hard until the end before Spencer narrowly closed out the match with a 25–19 victory. With the result, Groton moves to an overall record of 7–3 and an IAC mark of 4–2.
Key Player Highlights & Stats
Karlee Edwards: Led the backline and service game with 3 aces, 7 service points, 4 assists, 1 kill, and a team-high 5 digs.
Michaela Durkee: Recorded 5 service points, 1 assist, and 3 digs.
Natalia Zikeyeva: Contributed 1 ace, 5 service points, 2 kills, and 1 dig.
Olivia Baker: Powered the offense at the net with a team-leading 4 kills.
Audrena Roach: Distributed the ball well with 2 assists to go along with 2 digs.
Ari Myers: Added firepower upfront with 2 kills.
Connie Dickerson: Delivered 2 aces, 2 service points, and 2 digs.
Selena Neiss: Added 1 ace, 2 service points, and 2 digs.
Ann Seamans: Contributed 1 ace, 1 service point, 1 kill, and 2 digs.
On September 29, the Groton Varsity volleyball team put together a remarkably balanced and well-rounded performance against Spencer, showcasing consistent team-wide contributions across every position.
Throughout the four-set battle—which included a strong 25–17 third-set victory for Groton—every rotation delivered, with scoring and defensive play spread evenly across the entire roster. The final set scores (21–25, 18–25, 25–17, 16–25) reflected a competitive, steady effort from start to finish. Following the match, Groton stands at 3–7 overall with a 2–4 record in IAC play.
Team-Wide Balanced Performance
Danika Wright: Orchestrated the offense seamlessly with a team-high 10 assists while contributing heavily across the board with 6 service points, 9 digs, and 1 ace.
Cecile Rose: Anchored the defense with steady backline precision, leading the team with 12 digs while adding an assist.
Ariana Hillery: Delivered a strong multi-category stat line, pacing the attack with a team-high 5 kills alongside 2 service points, 1 ace, 1 block, and 2 digs.
Reed Dyson: Spread impact evenly across all phases with 4 kills, 4 service points, 2 aces, and 2 digs.
Aleah Myers: Filled the stat sheet with an all-around effort featuring 3 service points, 2 kills, 5 digs, 1 ace, and 1 block.
Coleigh Parker: Provided solid utility play with 5 service points, 5 digs, and 1 kill.
Alyciana Stewart: Kept the offense balanced with 3 kills and 1 service point.
Lacy Batzer: Distributed play cleanly with 3 assists, 2 digs, and 1 ace.
Leah Allen: Added defensive stability to the back row with 3 digs.
Groton came out strong in the opening set, setting the tone with sharp offensive play and solid court coverage to secure a commanding 25–16 win. Spencer answered back with equal intensity in the second set, claiming it 25–16 to force a decisive third set. In a gritty, back-and-forth final set, Groton pushed hard until the end before Spencer narrowly closed out the match with a 25–19 victory. With the result, Groton moves to an overall record of 7–3 and an IAC mark of 4–2.
Key Player Highlights & Stats
Karlee Edwards: Led the backline and service game with 3 aces, 7 service points, 4 assists, 1 kill, and a team-high 5 digs.
Michaela Durkee: Recorded 5 service points, 1 assist, and 3 digs.
Natalia Zikeyeva: Contributed 1 ace, 5 service points, 2 kills, and 1 dig.
Olivia Baker: Powered the offense at the net with a team-leading 4 kills.
Audrena Roach: Distributed the ball well with 2 assists to go along with 2 digs.
Ari Myers: Added firepower upfront with 2 kills.
Connie Dickerson: Delivered 2 aces, 2 service points, and 2 digs.
Selena Neiss: Added 1 ace, 2 service points, and 2 digs.
Ann Seamans: Contributed 1 ace, 1 service point, 1 kill, and 2 digs.
On September 29, the Groton Varsity volleyball team put together a remarkably balanced and well-rounded performance against Spencer, showcasing consistent team-wide contributions across every position.
Throughout the four-set battle—which included a strong 25–17 third-set victory for Groton—every rotation delivered, with scoring and defensive play spread evenly across the entire roster. The final set scores (21–25, 18–25, 25–17, 16–25) reflected a competitive, steady effort from start to finish. Following the match, Groton stands at 3–7 overall with a 2–4 record in IAC play.
Team-Wide Balanced Performance
Danika Wright: Orchestrated the offense seamlessly with a team-high 10 assists while contributing heavily across the board with 6 service points, 9 digs, and 1 ace.
Cecile Rose: Anchored the defense with steady backline precision, leading the team with 12 digs while adding an assist.
Ariana Hillery: Delivered a strong multi-category stat line, pacing the attack with a team-high 5 kills alongside 2 service points, 1 ace, 1 block, and 2 digs.
Reed Dyson: Spread impact evenly across all phases with 4 kills, 4 service points, 2 aces, and 2 digs.
Aleah Myers: Filled the stat sheet with an all-around effort featuring 3 service points, 2 kills, 5 digs, 1 ace, and 1 block.
Coleigh Parker: Provided solid utility play with 5 service points, 5 digs, and 1 kill.
Alyciana Stewart: Kept the offense balanced with 3 kills and 1 service point.
Lacy Batzer: Distributed play cleanly with 3 assists, 2 digs, and 1 ace.
Leah Allen: Added defensive stability to the back row with 3 digs.
⚽ A 5–1 win for the RedHawks! The girls defeated Moravia with strong teamwork, intensity, and hustle from start to finish!
Goals were scored by Khloe Dravecky, Eva Brockway, Maci Portzline, Zandria Blake, and Lilly Adams.
Great job, RedHawks! ❤️🖤
Goals were scored by Khloe Dravecky, Eva Brockway, Maci Portzline, Zandria Blake, and Lilly Adams.
Great job, RedHawks! ❤️🖤
Last week the fall Varsity teams participated on Groton's 1st Annual Media Night! It was a great night for all the athletes to get together and have some fun!
Please view the album with the link below!
https://galleries.brehmstonephotography.com/GrotonMediaDayFall2026
Please view the album with the link below!
https://galleries.brehmstonephotography.com/GrotonMediaDayFall2026
Congrats to the Girls Modified Soccer Team on their win last night against Moravia!
Come watch them tomorrow at home when they take on Dryden at 4:30 pm!
Come watch them tomorrow at home when they take on Dryden at 4:30 pm!
The Cross Country teams attended the infamous Baldwinsville Invitational on 9/26/26, where more than 1000 athletes competed.
Anthony Justice had the best Groton place of the day, taking 4th overall in a field of 161 runners. Cole Garrity placed 10th in that same boys modified race.
In the Modified Girls Race of 120 runners, Lauren Belcher took 33rd and Lydia Stauderman took 48th.
Alison Belcher had the best Varsity place of the day for Groton, taking 16th out of 175 runners in a personal-best time. Liesl Moll and Bri Adsitt also had breakthrough performances in that same race.
Caleb Downing ran a personal best as well. His time of 18 minutes and 40 seconds for the 5k race placed him 36th out of 198 varsity boys.
Next up will be the prestigious McQuaid Invitational on Saturday in Rochester! Good luck!
Anthony Justice had the best Groton place of the day, taking 4th overall in a field of 161 runners. Cole Garrity placed 10th in that same boys modified race.
In the Modified Girls Race of 120 runners, Lauren Belcher took 33rd and Lydia Stauderman took 48th.
Alison Belcher had the best Varsity place of the day for Groton, taking 16th out of 175 runners in a personal-best time. Liesl Moll and Bri Adsitt also had breakthrough performances in that same race.
Caleb Downing ran a personal best as well. His time of 18 minutes and 40 seconds for the 5k race placed him 36th out of 198 varsity boys.
Next up will be the prestigious McQuaid Invitational on Saturday in Rochester! Good luck!
Scheduled Fire Drill
Picture Day is this Friday for students in grades 6-11 and any seniors wishing to get a photo taken for the yearbook.
The senior photo is free for the yearbook but you can purchase them if you wish.
Seniors can just come to the library before school or during a study hall.
Photos will take place from 7:45-noon in the library.
The senior photo is free for the yearbook but you can purchase them if you wish.
Seniors can just come to the library before school or during a study hall.
Photos will take place from 7:45-noon in the library.
The Cross Country teams romped at their first home competition of the season on September 19th!
Up against 5 other schools, Groton runners won 3 of the 4 races.
For the Boys Modified Team, Anthony Justice started the evening off with a win in the Modified Boys Race with Cole Garrity a very close second.
In the Varsity Girls Race, Maddie Farberman won the Girls Varsity Race with Alison Belcher a close second.
And finishing off the evening in an exciting finish, Caleb Downing came back from an early deficit for a commanding win in the Boys Varsity Race.
The Cross Country teams travel to the highly esteemed Baldwinsville Invitational on Saturday, where they will match up with nearly 30 teams. Good luck!!
Up against 5 other schools, Groton runners won 3 of the 4 races.
For the Boys Modified Team, Anthony Justice started the evening off with a win in the Modified Boys Race with Cole Garrity a very close second.
In the Varsity Girls Race, Maddie Farberman won the Girls Varsity Race with Alison Belcher a close second.
And finishing off the evening in an exciting finish, Caleb Downing came back from an early deficit for a commanding win in the Boys Varsity Race.
The Cross Country teams travel to the highly esteemed Baldwinsville Invitational on Saturday, where they will match up with nearly 30 teams. Good luck!!
A fire drill is scheduled for G.E.S. on Friday, September 25th.
The Groton JV volleyball team picked up a hard-fought 2-1 road victory against Odessa on September 23, improving their record to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in IAC play.
Groton came out strong, taking the first set 25-18. Odessa fought back to take a close second set 25-21, but Groton regrouped and sealed the match with a decisive 25-21 victory in the third set.
Stat Leaders:
• Ann Seamans: Led the attack with a team-high 7 kills, along with 2 aces, 2 service points, and 2 digs.
• Karlee Edwards: Directed the offense with 9 assists, adding 4 service points, 1 ace, 1 kill, and 1 dig.
• Michaela Durkee: Played a strong all-around game, recording 5 aces, 3 kills, 1 assist, and 1 service point.
• Selena Neiss: Contributed 4 aces and 4 service points.
• Connie Dickerson: Added 4 aces and 1 service point.
• Audrena Roach: Registered 3 aces and 2 service points.
• Natalia Zikeyeva: Added 2 kills, 3 service points, and 1 ace.
• Olivia Baker: Contributed 2 service points and 1 ace.
The Groton Varsity volleyball team broke through in a big way on September 23, securing a hard-fought 3-1 victory on the road against Odessa. The win improves Groton’s record to 3-6 overall and 2-3 in IAC play.
Groton set the tone early, storming out to take the first two sets 25-9 and 25-20. Odessa responded by taking the third set 25-17, but Groton dug deep in a high-pressure fourth set to claim a thrilling 27-25 win and seal the match.
Stat Leaders:
• Danika Wright: Set the offense with 17 assists while contributing 7 service points, 5 digs, and 2 aces.
• Ariana Hillery: Powered the at the net with a team-high 8 kills.
• Reed Dyson: Put together a strong all-around performance with 9 service points, 5 kills, 4 aces, and 4 digs.
• Cecile Rose: Anchored the defense with an incredible 19 digs, alongside 5 service points and 1 ace.
• Aleah Myers: Delivered a complete stat line with 6 kills, 5 service points, 2 digs, 1 assist, 1 ace, and 1 block.
• Coleigh Parker: Added 6 service points, 4 kills, 7 digs, and 2 aces.
• Lacy Batzer: Contributed 6 service points, 5 assists, 3 aces, and 3 digs.
• Leah Bogart: Recorded 2 kills.
• Leah Allen: Added 3 digs to the defensive effort.
• Alyciana Stewart: Registered 1 kill and 1 service point.
Groton came out strong, taking the first set 25-18. Odessa fought back to take a close second set 25-21, but Groton regrouped and sealed the match with a decisive 25-21 victory in the third set.
Stat Leaders:
• Ann Seamans: Led the attack with a team-high 7 kills, along with 2 aces, 2 service points, and 2 digs.
• Karlee Edwards: Directed the offense with 9 assists, adding 4 service points, 1 ace, 1 kill, and 1 dig.
• Michaela Durkee: Played a strong all-around game, recording 5 aces, 3 kills, 1 assist, and 1 service point.
• Selena Neiss: Contributed 4 aces and 4 service points.
• Connie Dickerson: Added 4 aces and 1 service point.
• Audrena Roach: Registered 3 aces and 2 service points.
• Natalia Zikeyeva: Added 2 kills, 3 service points, and 1 ace.
• Olivia Baker: Contributed 2 service points and 1 ace.
The Groton Varsity volleyball team broke through in a big way on September 23, securing a hard-fought 3-1 victory on the road against Odessa. The win improves Groton’s record to 3-6 overall and 2-3 in IAC play.
Groton set the tone early, storming out to take the first two sets 25-9 and 25-20. Odessa responded by taking the third set 25-17, but Groton dug deep in a high-pressure fourth set to claim a thrilling 27-25 win and seal the match.
Stat Leaders:
• Danika Wright: Set the offense with 17 assists while contributing 7 service points, 5 digs, and 2 aces.
• Ariana Hillery: Powered the at the net with a team-high 8 kills.
• Reed Dyson: Put together a strong all-around performance with 9 service points, 5 kills, 4 aces, and 4 digs.
• Cecile Rose: Anchored the defense with an incredible 19 digs, alongside 5 service points and 1 ace.
• Aleah Myers: Delivered a complete stat line with 6 kills, 5 service points, 2 digs, 1 assist, 1 ace, and 1 block.
• Coleigh Parker: Added 6 service points, 4 kills, 7 digs, and 2 aces.
• Lacy Batzer: Contributed 6 service points, 5 assists, 3 aces, and 3 digs.
• Leah Bogart: Recorded 2 kills.
• Leah Allen: Added 3 digs to the defensive effort.
• Alyciana Stewart: Registered 1 kill and 1 service point.
⚽️ A win for Groton Modified Girls Soccer! The Red Hawks defeated Union Springs/Port Byron 1–0, with Eva Brockway scoring the game’s only goal. Great work, team! ❤️🖤
***** REMINDER *****
1st Annual Sports Media Night for All Fall Varsity Sports Teams is tonight 9/24 at 7:00 PM at Ross Field!
Athletes please make sure you bring your HOME jerseys!
1st Annual Sports Media Night for All Fall Varsity Sports Teams is tonight 9/24 at 7:00 PM at Ross Field!
Athletes please make sure you bring your HOME jerseys!
The Groton JV volleyball team dropped a hard-fought match at home against Candor on September 22. Candor secured a 3-0 sweep with set scores of 25-11, 25-14, and 25-18.
Ann Seamans: Led the team behind the service line with a team-high 3 aces, along with 1 service point and 3 digs.
Olivia Baker: Recorded 2 aces, 3 service points, and 1 kill.
Natalia Zikeyeva: Led the team in service points with 4, while adding 1 ace and 2 digs.
Connie Dickerson: Led the defensive effort in the backcourt with a team-high 4 digs.
Alice O'Brien: Contributed 1 ace and 1 service point.
Isabella Acevedo: Recorded 1 ace.
Kamryn VanHorn: Added 1 ace.
Karlee Edwards: Recorded 2 service points and 1 dig.
Ari Myers: Registered 1 assist.
Michaela Durkee, Audrena Roach, Selena Neiss, and Alese Parker: Added key defensive contributions, recording 1 dig each.
Following the match, Groton’s JV record stands at 6-2 overall and 3-1 in IAC play.
The Groton Varsity volleyball team showcased positive energy, resilience, and growth on their home court on September 22 against Candor. Facing a strong opponent, the Red Hawks fought hard in every set before falling 3-0 with scores of 20-25, 19-25, and 9-25.
Cecile Rose: Anchored the defense with an outstanding 12 digs, keeping rallies alive and sparking team energy, while adding 1 ace and 1 service point.
Danika Wright: Delivered an all-around performance, dishing out 5 assists, picking up 2 digs, and adding 1 kill, 1 ace, and 1 service point.
Lacy Batzer: Fueled the team's momentum behind the line with 4 service points and 1 ace, alongside 3 assists.
Reed Dyson: Brought steady execution from the serve line with 4 service points, while contributing 1 kill and 2 digs.
Coleigh Parker: Made presence felt across the net, posting 2 kills, 1 assist, 1 block, and 4 digs.
Aleah Myers: Kept the offense active at the net with 2 kills and added 3 service points.
Leah Allen: Stepped up in the backcourt, contributing 4 digs.
Alyciana Stewart: Showed great hustle, recording 1 block and 1 dig.
Ariana Hillery & Leah Bogart: Contributed to the attack with 1 kill each, with Hillery adding 1 dig.
The team's enthusiasm, communication, and grit in the early sets highlighted the continued growth and potential of this group. Groton’s overall record now stands at 2-6 (1-3 IAC) as they look to build on this positive momentum for their next match tonight at Odessa Montour.
Ann Seamans: Led the team behind the service line with a team-high 3 aces, along with 1 service point and 3 digs.
Olivia Baker: Recorded 2 aces, 3 service points, and 1 kill.
Natalia Zikeyeva: Led the team in service points with 4, while adding 1 ace and 2 digs.
Connie Dickerson: Led the defensive effort in the backcourt with a team-high 4 digs.
Alice O'Brien: Contributed 1 ace and 1 service point.
Isabella Acevedo: Recorded 1 ace.
Kamryn VanHorn: Added 1 ace.
Karlee Edwards: Recorded 2 service points and 1 dig.
Ari Myers: Registered 1 assist.
Michaela Durkee, Audrena Roach, Selena Neiss, and Alese Parker: Added key defensive contributions, recording 1 dig each.
Following the match, Groton’s JV record stands at 6-2 overall and 3-1 in IAC play.
The Groton Varsity volleyball team showcased positive energy, resilience, and growth on their home court on September 22 against Candor. Facing a strong opponent, the Red Hawks fought hard in every set before falling 3-0 with scores of 20-25, 19-25, and 9-25.
Cecile Rose: Anchored the defense with an outstanding 12 digs, keeping rallies alive and sparking team energy, while adding 1 ace and 1 service point.
Danika Wright: Delivered an all-around performance, dishing out 5 assists, picking up 2 digs, and adding 1 kill, 1 ace, and 1 service point.
Lacy Batzer: Fueled the team's momentum behind the line with 4 service points and 1 ace, alongside 3 assists.
Reed Dyson: Brought steady execution from the serve line with 4 service points, while contributing 1 kill and 2 digs.
Coleigh Parker: Made presence felt across the net, posting 2 kills, 1 assist, 1 block, and 4 digs.
Aleah Myers: Kept the offense active at the net with 2 kills and added 3 service points.
Leah Allen: Stepped up in the backcourt, contributing 4 digs.
Alyciana Stewart: Showed great hustle, recording 1 block and 1 dig.
Ariana Hillery & Leah Bogart: Contributed to the attack with 1 kill each, with Hillery adding 1 dig.
The team's enthusiasm, communication, and grit in the early sets highlighted the continued growth and potential of this group. Groton’s overall record now stands at 2-6 (1-3 IAC) as they look to build on this positive momentum for their next match tonight at Odessa Montour.
