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5th Grade Living Wax Museum

February 7, 2024

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 1:15-2:30PM

Winter Break Recess

February 7, 2024

No School - February 19th through February 23rd

GES Spirit Week

February 7, 2024

Spirit Week is coming up! Check out our awesome Dress Up Days!

One School One Book

December 14, 2023

Thank you for joining Flora on her South Pole adventure! Please join us as we celebrate the end of our One School, One Book program!

Mascot Update

November 14, 2023

The Groton CSD Graphic Design and Communications class has been very diligent in their work over the past few weeks, as they take the skills they have learned regarding creation o...

After School Parking Lot Flip Flop

October 10, 2023

In order to accommodate after school sports games at the elementary school, the late buses will pull in the front loop (near the front doors) and cars should park in the side p...

Groton school district plans for mascot change

September 20, 2023

Article Link: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com... The Groton Central School district (GCS) is one of 55 school districts and 12 high schools on Long Island that are charged by th...

Sportsmanship Update

September 6, 2023

Sportsmanship Update As the fall sports season kicks off for the 2024-2025 school year, the Groton CSD wants to make all spectators aware of a new regulation put in place by th...

Food Services

August 28, 2023

The Groton Central School District's Food Service Department is the recipient of an $81,060 grant!

Groton football head coach Joe Manning holds his ESPN Ithaca Coach of the Year trophy during the 10th annual Night of Champions awards ceremony on June 11. Manning led the program to a 11-1 record and an appearance in the 8-man regional championship. Photo by Diane Duthie Photography.

Groton’s Manning Named ESPN Ithaca’s Coach of the Year By Ryan Gineo (ESPN Ithaca)

July 11, 2023

Groton’s Manning Named ESPN Ithaca’s Coach of the Year By Ryan Gineo (ESPN Ithaca) June 14, 2023 Tompkins Weekly Article: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/articles/grotons-ma...

Austin Hunt (left) received The Rotary Club of Ithaca CTE Student of the Year award at the TST BOCES Career & Tech Education Center’s annual awards and completer ceremony, presented by Rotary member Linda Pasto, who is also a member of the TST BOCES Board of Education. Photo by Linda Competillo.

Austin Hunt Named TST BOCES CTE Student of the Year By Linda Competillo

July 11, 2023

Austin Hunt Named TST BOCES CTE Student of the Year By Linda Competillo July 05, 2023 Tompkins Weekly: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com... Austin Hunt proudly received...

Groton Jr./Sr. High School’s Class of 2023 as it “caps off” the graduation ceremonies with the traditional cap toss following the turning of the tassels – led by class president, Sam Young. Photo by John Brehm.

Celebrating the Graduating Fabulous 50! By Linda Competillo

July 11, 2023

Celebrating the Graduating Fabulous 50! By Linda Competillo June 28, 2023 Tompkins Weekly Article: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com... Although the weather on Fri...

Groton Jr./Sr. High School’s TC3 CollegeNow Program graduates at a dinner to celebrate the earning of their associate degrees from Tompkins Cortland Community College while in high school. Front row: Dianna Niño, Leanna Jackson, Zoe Morusty, Jillian Lucey, Mattison Lucey, Darian Mitchell; Back row: Isaac Allen, Mason Slade, Mackenzie Hamilton, Elisa Allen, Lucas Darling; Julia Ramey was not present for photograph. Photo by Linda Competillo.

Celebrating TC3 CollegeNow Graduates By Linda Competillo

July 11, 2023

Celebrating TC3 CollegeNow Graduates By Linda Competillo June 14, 2023 Tompkins Weekly Article: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com... Groton Jr./Sr. High School (...

Groton Future Farmers of America (FFA) students attended the New York State FFA convention in Buffalo, New York in May. Front row: Elijah Brehm, Addie Clore, Erica Miranda, Noble Snyder, Emily Cargian; Back row: Stella Holl, Rachel Houston, Josie Ross, De’Anna Mackey; Jillian Zigenfus was not available when the photo was taken but did attend the convention. Photo provided.

FFA Students Continue to Thrive By Linda Competillo

July 11, 2023

FFA Students Continue to Thrive By Linda Competillo June 07, 2023 Tompkins Weekly Article: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com... The New York State Future Farmers of Ameri...

Darian Mitchell, Groton Jr./Sr. High School Class of 2023 salutatorian. Mitchell earned this prestigious honor with a 97.65 GPA. He will study electrical engineering in the fall at Virginia Tech, with a possible minor in exercise science. Photo by Linda Competillo.

Darian Mitchell Named GHS Class of 2023 Salutatorian By Linda Competillo

July 11, 2023

Darian Mitchell Named GHS Class of 2023 Salutatorian By Linda Competillo May 24, 2023 Tompkins Weekly Article: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com... Elisa Allen, featured in l...

Elisa Allen, Groton Jr./Sr. High School Class of 2023 valedictorian. Allen earned this prestigious honor with a 98.2 GPA. She will study mechanical engineering in the fall at Binghamton University, where she has been awarded a softball scholarship. Photo by Linda Competillo.

GHS Names Elisa Allen Class of 2023 Valedictorian By Linda Competillo

July 11, 2023

GHS Names Elisa Allen Class of 2023 Valedictorian By Linda Competillo May 17, 2023 Tompkins Weekly Article: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com... Graduation is just o...

Barbara Lonsky (left) and Dolores Williams hold the plaque honoring Williams’ son, Colonel Justin Williams, United States Air Force, who was inducted into the Groton High School Distinguished Graduate Hall of Fame at its annual ceremony on April 20. Photo by Linda Competillo.

Colonel Justin Williams: GHS New Distinguished Graduate by Linda Competillo

July 11, 2023

Colonel Justin Williams: GHS New Distinguished Graduate by Linda Competillo April 26, 2023 Tompkins Weekly Article: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com... It would have been a ...

Addie Clore, charter member of the Groton FFA and Tompkins County Dairy Ambassador, has high hopes to eventually become a New York State FFA officer. Photo by Linda Competillo.

Agriculture Continues to Blossom and Grow in High School BY LINDA COMPETILLO

July 11, 2023

Agriculture Continues to Blossom and Grow in High School BY LINDA COMPETILLO April 12, 2023 Tompkins Weekly Article: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com... When the academi...

BUDGET VOTE 2023

June 10, 2023

Groton Central School Voting Results PROPOSITION 1: 2023-24 SPENDING PLAN Yes: 242 No: 92 PASSED PROPOSITION 2: CREATION OF RESERVE Yes: 238 No: 92 PASSED ...

BUDGET VOTE 2023

June 10, 2023

Groton Central School Voting Results PROPOSITION 1: 2023-24 SPENDING PLAN Yes: 242 No: 92 PASSED PROPOSITION 2: CREATION OF RESERVE Yes: 238 No: 92 PASS...