❄️🎶 Schedule Update – Mark Your Calendars! 🎶❄️
Due to our snow day on December 2, the 6–8th Grade Winter Concert has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Groton Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. 🎺🎷
To help families enjoy both events, we’re also shifting the time of our GES family night. Join us for “Not So Silent Night” at Groton Elementary School (516 Elm Street) on Thursday, December 18th from 5:00–6:30 PM for crafts, games, music, and holiday magic! ✨
All students in UPK3–Grade 5 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
Come enjoy a festive evening at GES and then head over to the Jr./Sr. High School to cheer on our 6th–8th grade musicians at the Winter Concert! 🎄🥁❤️
Due to our snow day on December 2, the 6–8th Grade Winter Concert has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Groton Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. 🎺🎷
To help families enjoy both events, we’re also shifting the time of our GES family night. Join us for “Not So Silent Night” at Groton Elementary School (516 Elm Street) on Thursday, December 18th from 5:00–6:30 PM for crafts, games, music, and holiday magic! ✨
All students in UPK3–Grade 5 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
Come enjoy a festive evening at GES and then head over to the Jr./Sr. High School to cheer on our 6th–8th grade musicians at the Winter Concert! 🎄🥁❤️
🎄 Groton STEAM AG Holiday Toy Drive! 🎄
This holiday season, we’re partnering with Golisano Children’s Hospital to help bring smiles to kids spending the holidays in the hospital.
We’re collecting new:
🖍️ Crayola crayons
📚 Coloring books for all ages
🧸 Infant & toddler toys
💫 Sensory items
📍 Drop-off Location:
Groton Elementary or Jr./Sr. High School main lobby
📅 Dates: December 3rd–18th
Thank you for helping us spread joy and kindness this holiday season! ❤️
This holiday season, we’re partnering with Golisano Children’s Hospital to help bring smiles to kids spending the holidays in the hospital.
We’re collecting new:
🖍️ Crayola crayons
📚 Coloring books for all ages
🧸 Infant & toddler toys
💫 Sensory items
📍 Drop-off Location:
Groton Elementary or Jr./Sr. High School main lobby
📅 Dates: December 3rd–18th
Thank you for helping us spread joy and kindness this holiday season! ❤️
🎄🥨 Groton Snack Drive! 🥨🎄
We’re collecting small, travel-size snacks to help support Groton families during the holidays and over break!
✅ What we’re looking for:
Small bags of chips
Travel-size trail mix
Applesauce pouches
Small boxes of cereal
Small fidget toys & small stuffed animals
🚫 Please do not send perishable or refrigerated items.
📍 Drop-off locations:
Groton Jr./Sr. High School Main Office
Mrs. DeForrest at Groton Elementary School
📅 All donations are due by Friday, December 19th.
Thank you for helping us spread a little extra holiday cheer to our Redhawk families! ❤️🦅
We’re collecting small, travel-size snacks to help support Groton families during the holidays and over break!
✅ What we’re looking for:
Small bags of chips
Travel-size trail mix
Applesauce pouches
Small boxes of cereal
Small fidget toys & small stuffed animals
🚫 Please do not send perishable or refrigerated items.
📍 Drop-off locations:
Groton Jr./Sr. High School Main Office
Mrs. DeForrest at Groton Elementary School
📅 All donations are due by Friday, December 19th.
Thank you for helping us spread a little extra holiday cheer to our Redhawk families! ❤️🦅
🏀 RED HAWKS BASKETBALL STORE is BACK OPEN! 🏀
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Store Open From: December 3 - December 15, 2025
📢 Reminder: GES Parent-Teacher Conferences – Friday, December 5th
On Friday, December 5th, Groton Elementary School will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences.
There will be NO SCHOOL for students in UPK-3 through 5th grade at Groton Elementary School.
The Groton Jr/Sr High School (Grades 6–12) will operate on a normal schedule with a typical school day.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to connecting about your child’s progress! 🍎✨
On Friday, December 5th, Groton Elementary School will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences.
There will be NO SCHOOL for students in UPK-3 through 5th grade at Groton Elementary School.
The Groton Jr/Sr High School (Grades 6–12) will operate on a normal schedule with a typical school day.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to connecting about your child’s progress! 🍎✨
🎄✨ You’re invited to a NOT SO SILENT NIGHT at Groton Elementary!
Join us on Thursday, December 18th from 5:30–7:00 PM for an evening filled with crafts, games, music, and holiday magic for the whole family.
All students in UPK3–Grade 5 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with our Redhawk families! ❤️💚
Join us on Thursday, December 18th from 5:30–7:00 PM for an evening filled with crafts, games, music, and holiday magic for the whole family.
All students in UPK3–Grade 5 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with our Redhawk families! ❤️💚
🎄✨ Groton Elementary is counting down with 12 Days Before Holiday Break!
Starting on the 8th, students and staff are invited to join in the fun each day with a different spirit theme—Reindeer Games, Plaid Day, Holiday Best, Hawaiian Day, Favorite Holiday Character, Sweater Weather, PJ Day, Family Picture Day, and more!
Check out the calendar below for each day’s theme and help us fill these last days before break with joy, color, and school spirit. ❄️❤️💚
Due to the current weather conditions and forecast, the Groton Central School District is CLOSED today, Tuesday, December 2nd.
Enjoy the snow, stay warm, and have a safe and wonderful snow day, Redhawks! ☃️🧣🧤
Enjoy the snow, stay warm, and have a safe and wonderful snow day, Redhawks! ☃️🧣🧤
Due to today’s weather conditions, the Groton Central School District will be operating on a two-hour delay.
We are seeking a Long-Term Substitute 3rd Grade Teacher at Groton Elementary School beginning in mid-January 2026 (approximately 8 weeks).
We’re looking for a caring, student-centered educator who is ready to step into a supportive team and help our 3rd graders continue to grow and thrive.
📍 Position: LTS 3rd Grade Teacher
📅 Tentative Start Date: January 15, 2026
📅 Application Deadline: December 19, 2025
📝 To Apply: Please upload your cover letter, resume, and current letters of recommendation via OLAS:
🔗 https://olasjobs.org/job-details/GRON0362963-3014
If you have any questions, please email the Building Principal, Mr. Doane, at adoane@grotoncs.org.
#GrotonPride #GrotonElementary #TeachingJobs #EducationCareers
We’re looking for a caring, student-centered educator who is ready to step into a supportive team and help our 3rd graders continue to grow and thrive.
📍 Position: LTS 3rd Grade Teacher
📅 Tentative Start Date: January 15, 2026
📅 Application Deadline: December 19, 2025
📝 To Apply: Please upload your cover letter, resume, and current letters of recommendation via OLAS:
🔗 https://olasjobs.org/job-details/GRON0362963-3014
If you have any questions, please email the Building Principal, Mr. Doane, at adoane@grotoncs.org.
#GrotonPride #GrotonElementary #TeachingJobs #EducationCareers
Happy Monday, Groton Redhawks! 🦃❤️
Our Groton Elementary Leaders Club has been hard at work on a special Positivity Project (P2) activity all about gratitude.
Each class helped create a giant turkey for our cafeteria wall by adding colorful “feathers” that share what our students are thankful for—family, friends, teachers, pets, and so much more. 🖍️✨
These turkeys are a sweet reminder that even in a busy season, we have so many reasons to be grateful.
📸 Check out our thankful turkeys below!
Our Groton Elementary Leaders Club has been hard at work on a special Positivity Project (P2) activity all about gratitude.
Each class helped create a giant turkey for our cafeteria wall by adding colorful “feathers” that share what our students are thankful for—family, friends, teachers, pets, and so much more. 🖍️✨
These turkeys are a sweet reminder that even in a busy season, we have so many reasons to be grateful.
📸 Check out our thankful turkeys below!
Groton Central Schools Music Department is excited to kick off a season of music with three Winter Concerts! ❄️🎶
📅 Tuesday, December 2nd – 6–8th Grade Winter Concert
Join us in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium at 6:30 PM as our middle school musicians share festive favorites and show off all they’ve been working on.
📅 Tuesday, December 9th – High School Winter Concert
Our Wind Ensemble & High School Chorus will take the stage at 6:30 PM in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium for an evening of beautiful winter music.
📅 Tuesday, December 16th – Groton Combined Winter Concert
Enjoy performances by the 5th Grade Band, 4th & 5th Grade Chorus, and the Groton Community Band at 6:30 PM in the High School Auditorium.
Bring your family and friends and help us celebrate the hard work of our student (and community!) musicians. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎺🎤🎄
📅 Tuesday, December 2nd – 6–8th Grade Winter Concert
Join us in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium at 6:30 PM as our middle school musicians share festive favorites and show off all they’ve been working on.
📅 Tuesday, December 9th – High School Winter Concert
Our Wind Ensemble & High School Chorus will take the stage at 6:30 PM in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium for an evening of beautiful winter music.
📅 Tuesday, December 16th – Groton Combined Winter Concert
Enjoy performances by the 5th Grade Band, 4th & 5th Grade Chorus, and the Groton Community Band at 6:30 PM in the High School Auditorium.
Bring your family and friends and help us celebrate the hard work of our student (and community!) musicians. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎺🎤🎄
We are in our fourth week of Imagine That! We have been reading the entire Ada Twist, Scientist books series which has taught and inspired us in so many ways. We are enjoying sensory play, process art and open-ended constructive activities to engage the imagination and encourage creativity! We even opened our own restaurant! Our favorite part of the program is when we get out the independent drawing journals. During this time, kids get to draw anything at all that inspires them and will bring them home when program ends!
We are 5 weeks into Tiny Adventures! Every week we have engaged the senses in new ways by playing in foam, playdoh, kinetic sand and pumpkins guts. We have been building our fine motor skills by rescuing animals trapped in foil, having Pom-Pom races, giving “troll haircuts” and cutting up leaves, flowers and vines. We also have been working together to build bridges with legos, have puppet shows, share flower bouquets and construct houses for our animals!
🌟 Groton Youth Services Adventure! 🌟
Grades 3–8 — Join Us for a Free Trip to the Seward House!
We’re excited to invite students to a fascinating afternoon exploring Auburn’s rich history on November 25, 2025 from 12:00–5:30 PM!
Participants will visit The Seward House to learn about William H. Seward’s important role as President Lincoln’s Secretary of State, and then explore Fort Hill Cemetery, one of Auburn’s most scenic and historic landmarks.
🍽 Lunch is provided!
Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.
📍 Drop-off & Pick-up:
Groton Public Library — Drop-off at 12:00 PM, Pick-up at 5:30 PM.
(Please note: There will be no bus from the school to the library that day.)
✨ Register for FREE today:
👉 https://bit.ly/GrotonRYS
Don’t miss this unique learning experience!
Grades 3–8 — Join Us for a Free Trip to the Seward House!
We’re excited to invite students to a fascinating afternoon exploring Auburn’s rich history on November 25, 2025 from 12:00–5:30 PM!
Participants will visit The Seward House to learn about William H. Seward’s important role as President Lincoln’s Secretary of State, and then explore Fort Hill Cemetery, one of Auburn’s most scenic and historic landmarks.
🍽 Lunch is provided!
Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.
📍 Drop-off & Pick-up:
Groton Public Library — Drop-off at 12:00 PM, Pick-up at 5:30 PM.
(Please note: There will be no bus from the school to the library that day.)
✨ Register for FREE today:
👉 https://bit.ly/GrotonRYS
Don’t miss this unique learning experience!
For our last day of Wearable Art Club we made turkey headbands. We shared what we are thankful for as a group and then the students used the feathers to write what they are thankful for.
🏀 Basketball Skills and Drills Registration is Now Open! 🏀
Groton Recreation is offering a fun and active basketball program for students Kindergarten–4th Grade!
If your child is interested in building fundamental skills, learning new drills, and having fun on the court, be sure to check out the details on the flyer.
For questions or to register, please contact Groton Recreation directly:
📍 308 Main Street, Groton, NY 13073
📧 recreation@grotonny.org
📞 607-898-3966
🌐 www.grotonnyrecreation.com
Thank you to Groton Rec for supporting our young athletes!
Groton Recreation is offering a fun and active basketball program for students Kindergarten–4th Grade!
If your child is interested in building fundamental skills, learning new drills, and having fun on the court, be sure to check out the details on the flyer.
For questions or to register, please contact Groton Recreation directly:
📍 308 Main Street, Groton, NY 13073
📧 recreation@grotonny.org
📞 607-898-3966
🌐 www.grotonnyrecreation.com
Thank you to Groton Rec for supporting our young athletes!
New York State Cross Country Championships on Saturday - Ross Bush placed 14th!
📚 Little Readers Club | 21st Century Programming 🐛✨
This week, our Little Readers got crafty! Students designed two bookmarks—one to keep for themselves and one to place in our library’s bookmark container for any reader who might need one. We love seeing them give back to our reading community!
They also created their very own bookworms, adorable reading buddies who love being read to. These little companions are already helping spark joy during independent reading time!
We’re proud of our Little Readers for showing creativity, kindness, and a love of reading. 💙📖
This week, our Little Readers got crafty! Students designed two bookmarks—one to keep for themselves and one to place in our library’s bookmark container for any reader who might need one. We love seeing them give back to our reading community!
They also created their very own bookworms, adorable reading buddies who love being read to. These little companions are already helping spark joy during independent reading time!
We’re proud of our Little Readers for showing creativity, kindness, and a love of reading. 💙📖
We are sharing this information on behalf of the Groton Community Cupboard.
If your family is in need of support, the Groton Community Cupboard is here to help. The pantry is open to anyone in our community who may need food or assistance.
📍 Location: 122 Spring St., Groton
🕒 Hours:
• Sundays: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Mondays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Thursdays: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
If transportation is a challenge, please contact Jean at 607-382-4581 for assistance.
We are grateful for this resource and encourage anyone who may benefit to reach out.
If your family is in need of support, the Groton Community Cupboard is here to help. The pantry is open to anyone in our community who may need food or assistance.
📍 Location: 122 Spring St., Groton
🕒 Hours:
• Sundays: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Mondays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Thursdays: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
If transportation is a challenge, please contact Jean at 607-382-4581 for assistance.
We are grateful for this resource and encourage anyone who may benefit to reach out.
