Our UPK-4 Orientation Night scheduled for Thursday, June 11 has been postponed. We are working to reschedule the event for a date in July or August and will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.
Thank you for your understanding!
UPK-4 Orientation for the 26-27 school year is Thursday, June 11th 5:30-6:30 PM at G.E.S.
G.E.S. will have fire drill on Wednesday, June 10th.
Grades 6–12 (ONLY!):
No regular classes on 6/9/2026
AI Literacy for Youth and Families
📅 Today, Monday, June 8
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m.
💻 Online via Zoom
This presentation will explore where young people encounter AI, how they are using it, and what parents think about their teens’ use of AI.
CCE is also offering two free summer parenting workshops:
P.S. It Works! Parenting Communication Skills
Wednesdays, July 8–August 26, from 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Parenting Styles
Thursdays, July 16–August 27, from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Please visit CCETompkins.org/family or use the QR codes on the flyers. Questions may be directed to cce-parenting@cornell.edu.
Congratulations to Diella Nino on her commitment to St. John Fisher University, where she will continue her athletic career in track and field. She is yet another talented addition to our growing roster of committed senior athletes.
Graduation Information regarding weather and locations!
🚨 WE'RE HIRING — JOIN THE RED HAWKS TEAM! 🚨 Please share!
Groton Central School District is growing our team, and we'd love to find the right people to join us. 🏫❤️🖤
Open positions:
📚 Elementary Teacher (2026–27, full-time) NYS certification required; dual certification in Early Childhood (B–2) and Childhood (1–6) preferred. 👉 https://olasjobs.org/job-details/GRON0378055-3014
🏃 Physical Education Teacher (2026–27, full-time) Split assignment — half time Elementary, half time JSHS. NYS PE certification required. 👉 https://olasjobs.org/job-details/GRON0378054-0051
🚌 Bus Drivers — Immediate opening · 4–5 hrs/day min. · Paid training · Starting $23.31/hr
🚏 Bus Monitor — Immediate opening · 10 months/year · 5 hrs/day M–F · Starting $17.45/hr
🔄 Substitutes — Always accepting applications for Teachers, Teacher Aides, Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors, Food Service Helpers, and Cleaners
📧 Questions or to apply for non-teaching roles, contact Lisa Warmbrodt: lwarmbrodt@grotoncs.org 📍 Groton Central School District · 400 Peru Road · Groton, NY 13073
📣 Know someone who'd be a great fit? TAG them or SHARE this post — that's how we find the best people!
#GrotonRedHawks #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #GrotonCSD #SchoolJobs
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Groton Elementary School
Come meet our teachers, see the classroom, and learn everything you need to know about UPK! We will have small group learning stations during orientation, so we ask that only immediate family members and guardians attend — this helps us keep things personal and give every family the time for questions.
👶 Free childcare will be provided by our Jr/Sr High School Student Leaders so your little ones .
We can’t wait to meet you!!!
📋 Want to sign your child up for UPK? Call the GES Main Office to get started: 📞 607-898-5853
#GrotonRedHawks #UPK #OrientationNight #GESFamily
If your student is taking one of these exams on June 23rd and needs to be picked up by the buses please email Brian Kavanagh (bkavanagh@grotoncs.org) or Sarah Reynolds (sreynolds@grotoncs.org). We will pass your name along to the Bus Garage so arrangements can be made.
Schedule:
U.S. History Regents Exam: 8:00 a.m. start time
Geometry Regents Exam: 12:00 p.m. start time
(Please note if your student is taking the Geometry Regents Exam the bus will be picking you up before 8:00 a.m. and your student will be in the Cafe for the morning until their exam begins at 12:00)
5 & 6, 7 & 8 Girls - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5cE22TujOrZHeH1oAuyaNALjjkfy_Iqzv3VcNn_fnuetwZQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110268465077338674295
8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony!!
If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. O'Brien.
Join us in the Small Gymnasium from May 26 – June 2, 2026 during school days only.
Book Fair Hours:
📖 Daily: 8:00–8:30 AM
📖 Monday, both Tuesdays, Wednesday & Friday: 3:15–4:30 PM
📖 Thursday: 4:00–6:00 PM
Families can also visit our Book Fair online here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grotonelementaryschool
We can’t wait to help our students find books they are excited to read! 📚❤️
