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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TODAY'S - 11/19/2025 - AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
🏀 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!
Groton Middle School presents:
Peter Panic
November 20th at 7 PM
📚 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.
🦃 Pajama Day – November 25th
Groton Elementary, get comfy - Students and staff are invited to wear pajamas to school on Monday, November 25th!
Groton Elementary, get comfy - Students and staff are invited to wear pajamas to school on Monday, November 25th!
Tomorrow is picture retake day. Students that need a retake should bring in any pre-purchased picture packages. Students who were absent on picture day in October or students that are new to the District will also get picture done. If interested: www.orderisafmerkur.com, use pre order code 0371JXC
📚 Little Readers: Week 1! 🌟
Our Little Readers kicked off their reading journey this week by choosing a book they love and creating their very own book review! Using our 5-star rating system, students shared what they enjoyed most about their stories and why they’d recommend them to others.
Their reviews are proudly displayed in the hallway outside the library so everyone can enjoy and get inspired to read something new! ❤️
Keep reading, Little Redhawks! 📖🦅
#RedhawksAreReaders #GESReads #LittleReaders #SOARR
Our Little Readers kicked off their reading journey this week by choosing a book they love and creating their very own book review! Using our 5-star rating system, students shared what they enjoyed most about their stories and why they’d recommend them to others.
Their reviews are proudly displayed in the hallway outside the library so everyone can enjoy and get inspired to read something new! ❤️
Keep reading, Little Redhawks! 📖🦅
#RedhawksAreReaders #GESReads #LittleReaders #SOARR
5th Grade Leaders Club — Pen Pal Visit at Groton Community Health Care Center 🍌💌
Yesterday was a special day for our 5th Grade Leaders Club students! Some of them had the opportunity to visit the Groton Community Health Care Center and meet their pen pals in person for the first time — and it was truly heartwarming.
The residents baked fresh banana bread for everyone to enjoy together, and one especially sweet moment was watching Ryder and his pen pal exchange gifts — he made her a bracelet, and she made him a beautiful sun catcher.
Two weeks ago, our students mailed their first letters, and yesterday they received their handwritten responses. Next week, we’ll continue our letter writing — building friendships, practicing kindness, and strengthening our connection with our community’s older residents.
We’re already looking forward to our December visit, when we’ll decorate cookies together for the holidays! 🎄🍪
We are so proud of our Leaders Club and the positive impact they are making in Groton. ❤️
Yesterday was a special day for our 5th Grade Leaders Club students! Some of them had the opportunity to visit the Groton Community Health Care Center and meet their pen pals in person for the first time — and it was truly heartwarming.
The residents baked fresh banana bread for everyone to enjoy together, and one especially sweet moment was watching Ryder and his pen pal exchange gifts — he made her a bracelet, and she made him a beautiful sun catcher.
Two weeks ago, our students mailed their first letters, and yesterday they received their handwritten responses. Next week, we’ll continue our letter writing — building friendships, practicing kindness, and strengthening our connection with our community’s older residents.
We’re already looking forward to our December visit, when we’ll decorate cookies together for the holidays! 🎄🍪
We are so proud of our Leaders Club and the positive impact they are making in Groton. ❤️
🌟 REMINDER: Groton Elementary FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT is TONIGHT! 🌟
We hope to see you this evening for Family Science Night hosted by the Sciencenter! This is a hands-on, interactive event where students and families explore science together — and it’s always a favorite!
📅 Tonight – Thursday, November 6, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Groton Elementary School
✨ All families are welcome!
No sign-up required — just come ready to explore, learn, and have fun. 🤩
We can’t wait to see you there!
We hope to see you this evening for Family Science Night hosted by the Sciencenter! This is a hands-on, interactive event where students and families explore science together — and it’s always a favorite!
📅 Tonight – Thursday, November 6, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Groton Elementary School
✨ All families are welcome!
No sign-up required — just come ready to explore, learn, and have fun. 🤩
We can’t wait to see you there!
GES will have a fire drill on Thursday, November 6th.
We're Hiring a Spanish Teacher!
For the final day of friendship club students completed a Find A Friend Who...activity to learn more about new friends or to show what they already know about their friends. All of the students then received a certificate for their completion of the club!
