Greenville CSD BOE Business Meeting Public Hearing Information February 8, 2021 @ 6:00pm The Board of Education Business meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021 will hold 3 public hearings. Executive Order has been suspending public attendance at meetings month by month and the determination for February will be made by January 30th. If public attendance is... READ MORE >
Residents of the Greenville Central School District who have children born on or before December 1, 2016 are eligible to enroll them for Kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year. Parents will need to provide the following information to register their child: the enrollment packet; the child’s birth certificate; immunization records; most recent physical; and... READ MORE >
Happy Holidays from the HS Chorus! Here's the playlist for all the 2020 HS Chorus performances:It has:White Winter HymnalThat's Christmas to MeUnderneath the TreeSix Carols for ChristmasLink to Youtube Playlist READ MORE >
Here's the Treble Chorus singing "Underneath the Tree" by Kelly Clarkson. We had a lot of fun putting this together, and hope you enjoy it! READ MORE >
The HS Mixed Chorus wishes everyone a Merry Christmas! Enjoy the choir, soloists, and clips chosen by the students! READ MORE >
Please enjoy a holiday greeting from the members of the GCS 7-12 Instrumental Program: READ MORE >
Check out our December edition of eNews! Click here for full December eNews READ MORE >
The HS Select Treble chorus presents our first virtual performance of the season.Celebrating the beautiful snow: "White Winter Hymnal" READ MORE >
2020-2021 Quarter 1 Honor RollCongratulations to our high school students who made the honor roll for Quarter 1. Keep up the great work! READ MORE >
Please click on the link to read the Greenville CSD November 2020 eNews publication. November 2020 eNews READ MORE >
To provide teachers with the additional time needed for parent/teacher meetings, parent phone calls, individualized student help/personal connections, professional development and planning time, the following revisions are being made to the 2020-21 School Calendar: December 1 (Tuesday) and December 7 (Monday) were originally scheduled as K- 6 early release days... READ MORE >
The Greenville FFA is pleased to be able to announce their annual Fruit and Greenery sale. Fruit orders are due by November 16th and Greenery orders are due by December 1st. Orders can be picked up on Saturday, December 12th at our Open House. You can email Mrs. Hughes (hughescl@greenvillecsd.org). Thank you in advance for supporting us! We look forward to... READ MORE >
November 23, 2020 Dear GCS Parents/Guardians, Today the District worked with both Albany and Greene County Health Departments assisting with contact tracing efforts. It is our understanding that Greene County DOH has already started making calls to potential contacts, and residents in Albany County DOH should expect a call within the next 48 hours. High... READ MORE >
FALL 2020 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSThis Fall was an amazing season for our teams and our athletes. The link below is to the BOE presentation made on November 16th recapping the season. Even with a condensed season our athletes and teams came out on fire and ended on fire. I am so proud of our coaching staff and our student-athletes for showing resilience during the COVID... READ MORE >
Click on the link below to view the flyer from the NYS Department of Health . It includes flu symptoms, how to prevent the flu, and what to do if your child gets the flu. Flu for Parents READ MORE >
Dear GCS Families, During the COVID-19 pandemic, the USDA has provided flexibility to help schools feed students through the school meal programs. While the District does not meet the 50% threshold of eligible students who meet the criteria for free or reduced-price meals, the District was able to submit an application requesting a waiver for the remainder of... READ MORE >
Become a Bus Driver today! Sit in the bus driver's seat and experience what it is like to drive a bus. See attached flyer for details Ride and Drive Event - October 31, 2020 Driver's must be 21 years of age. READ MORE >
Elementary art teacher Mrs. Kelley reminds us we can be creative anywhere! READ MORE >
Yesterday was opening day for faculty and staff at Greenville CSD. Our tradition of recognizing years of service (25, 30, 35) looked a little different this year since we weren't able to join together in the auditorium but we still made sure to show appreciation for those who have been dedicated to GCS for many years. View the slides below for some pictures of... READ MORE >
Per the NYSDOH School Assessment and Compliance UnitAt this time, the NYSDOH is not issuing exceptions for immunizations because of COVID-19. The Department's stance continues to be that students missing vaccine doses for any reason must comply with Public Health Law Section 2164 requirements. Children entering or attending school in New York State, including... READ MORE >
The Board of Education approved the revised 2020-2021 School Calendar. The school calendar can be viewed by clicking on the link below or on our website under EXPLORE.2020-2021 GCSD School Calendar READ MORE >
Click to view the results of the K-12 Parent SurveyThis document has been added to the 2020-2021 School Year Updates and Resources (blue bar at top of website) under Family Communications. READ MORE >
Frequently Asked Questions on Reopening has been uploaded to the website. This document will be reviewed and updated regularly as additional information becomes available. Q & A Document on Reopening READ MORE >
On Tuesday, our building principals hosted family information sessions through google meet to share our preliminary reopening plans. Those meets were recorded and uploaded to youtube. You can view the sessions by following the links below.Elementary Parent Information Session Recording - Aug 4MS/HS Family Information Session Recording - Aug 4In addition, our... READ MORE >
GCS Curtain Call: Episode 2 is live! We hear from the cast members about the story, characters, and personal impact of Fiddler on the Roof. Our seniors talk with Mr. Katagiri about their roles, and what they learned from their time working on the show. SoundCloudApple PodcastsStitcher READ MORE >
The District is happy to announce the opening of the tennis courts and track for our community use beginning on Friday, July 24, 2020. Hopefully we can open more areas soon; but, at this time the outside basketball court, new athletic fields, playground, pavilion and restroom will remain closed. Please avoid areas around the track where work is continuing and... READ MORE >
Host Ben Katagiri talks with seven GCS seniors about their experience this year with "Fiddler on the Roof." Although the performances were not able to happen, there's still an incredible story to be told...Episode 1: You can listen on the following platforms: SoundCloudApple PodcastsStitcher READ MORE >
On June 11 Greenville CSD hosted a parent forum with Dr. Jennifer Bashant on the topic of technology usage. This is a summary of that evening and the resources shared.Click here for Link to Summary READ MORE >
Scott M. Ellis has been designated a No Place for Hate School! READ MORE >
Greenville CSDs Class of 2020 Top Tenhttps://5il.co/h6sy READ MORE >
Thank you to all who voted! READ MORE >
https://safeyoutube.net/w/MjPK Have a wonderful weekend! READ MORE >
June 11, 2020 Dear Families, As we enter the final days of school (our last day of school is Tuesday, June 16), the following reminders may be helpful: Monday, June 15 - Kindergarten Families: Moving Up Day! We celebrate Moving Up Day and the end of the kindergarten year by inviting each kindergarten family to bring their kindergartener to the north parking... READ MORE >
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JV and Varsity Athletic Awards Night June 9, 2020 Welcome to the 2019-2020 JV and Varsity Athletic Awards Night. Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Greenville athletic program this year. While it is disappointing that our school year was cut short by COVID-19 and we cannot come together today, it does not take away from our athletes... READ MORE >
Parent Forum - Jennifer BashantWhen: Jun 11, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Keep the Tech in CheckRegister in advance for this webinar:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7rxI4FElScOdIp7dQAE3hg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.Hope you can join us! READ MORE >
Middle Level CTE Program at Greenville CSD Receives CTE Model Program Recognition Contact: Gretchen Schwalbach, 518-723-2052, Gretchen@spnet.us The Career and Technical Education Technical Assistance Center (CTE TAC) of NY has named the Middle Level CTE Program at Greenville Central School District in Greenville, NY as a New York State Career and Technical... READ MORE >
Kindergarten Moving Up Day! (Updated Information for Families) Who: Our AMAZING kindergarten students (and their parents… they need a driver!) What: special recognition will include: a photo, certificates, and maybe a song! When: June 15th 8:30- 9:00 Ms. Dupuis and Mrs. Gatto’s class 9:15-9:45 Mrs. Herwick’s class 10:00-10:30 Mrs.... READ MORE >
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Today's trip is to recognize two members of our community who received Honorary Empire Degrees from the NYS FFA. Congratulations to Stephen Lewis and Tammy Sutherland! Stephen Lewis Honorary Empire Degree VideoTammy Sutherland Honorary Empire Degree Video READ MORE >
School Cancellation Updates and At-Home Learning Resources READ MORE >
Click to view the Official Notice of the Annual School District Budget Hearing and VoteSchool Budget Vote & Board Election The Greenville Central School District 2020-2021 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election is Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Annual Budget Hearing The Annual Budget Hearing meeting will take place online using YouTube Live on May 28,... READ MORE >
In keeping with the Governor's Order, GCS is currently closed through the end of the academic year. For families who did not sign up, you may do so using the online form (click here). If you have already signed up for meals, you DO NOT need to do it again. Pick up Dates from 9:00am to 10:00am. Families should bring their own reusable bags and/or boxes to... READ MORE >
Members of the Greenville school community are invited to a virtual parent forum on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30pm. Jennifer Bashant from Building Better Futures LLC will virtually present her parent workshop “Reducing Anxiety in Your Child (and You)”.One in eight children in America has a diagnosable anxiety disorder, but anxiety can behard to recognize because it... READ MORE >
Dear Families:Today the Governor announced that K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year. Distance learning and food distribution will continue. I felt it was important to get this information out as soon as possible, please know there will be additional information shared next week. I hope you and your families are doing well. If... READ MORE >
Greenville’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition [Greenville, New York] – [April 27, 2020] – The Greenville Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best... READ MORE >
Dear families, Today the Governor announced that schools and nonessential businesses will stay closed through May 15th. Attached is a link for additional information. Please let us know if you need additional support. Thank you ~ stay safe! Tammy https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home READ MORE >
The Board of Education of the Greenville Central School District will receive separate sealed bids for: REFUSE REMOVAL and RECYCLING FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities or defect in such bid. Sealed bids will be received in the District Office of Greenville Central School... READ MORE >
Virtual field trip today is in honor of it being GREEN day. Let's go to the rainforest where there is so much green (and lots of other pretty colors). READ MORE >
In honor of YELLOW day, today's virtual field trip is to a Dole Banana Plantation. Dole Banana Plantation READ MORE >
Volcanoes! Since today's color is Orange I thought lava would be appropriate for our virtual field trip. The U.S. Geological Survey monitors volcanoes in the United States. Their interactive map allows you to click on and learn about any volcano in the country! There are also live web cams of volcanos and tons of other info. Click here to check it out! READ MORE >
Dear Parents / Guardians, This morning, Board of Regents Chancellor, Betty Rosa, announced that all 2019-2020 Regents exams have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will provide more information once guidance from the New York State Education Department is released. As this situation continues to be fluid, we will do our best to keep our school... READ MORE >
Today's virtual field trip is to learn about the Great Lakes. Great Lakes Now brings along students on a virtual field trip to learn more about the importance of coastal wetlands, the danger of algal blooms and a deep dive into lake sturgeon. Great Lakes Now Site READ MORE >
518 Rainbow Project: Today's virtual field trip includes something a little different. It starts with a video lesson on the science of a rainbow, but then includes GCS's contribution to the 518 Rainbow Project. In the spirit of community and collaboration the Art Department would like to make a Spartan STRONG 518 Rainbow collage of students, faculty and staff.... READ MORE >
Today's virtual field trip is to the San Diego Zoo to watch over the elephants as they enjoy what looks like a sunny day. Elephant fun facts: Wild elephants live in families called herds. The leader of the herd is usually the oldest female – she is called the Matriarch. In the wild, a mother elephant has help with the babies from other elephants – who are known... READ MORE >
Today's virtual field trip is a follow up to yesterday's. The Navy's hospital ship USNS Comfort arrived in NYC this week. Here is a tour of this ship from 2015 when it was stationed in Jamaica. READ MORE >
Yesterday, the hospital ship USNS Comfort arrived in NYC and passed by the Statue of Liberty. This got me thinking about the Statue of Liberty and I thought it would be a great topic for our virtual field trip. Here is a picture from yesterday:Here is a video field trip to the Statue of Liberty with some fun facts about the historic landmark. READ MORE >
Ever wonder how crayons are made? Well in today's virtual field trip we are going to the Crayola factory to see the making of crayons. The "Inch Worm" colored made me laugh! https://www.today.com/video/in... READ MORE >
Greenville Central School District Targeted Support and Intervention (TSI) Notification READ MORE >
Today's virtual field trip is less about visiting a cool place and more about having some fun and a good laugh. Here are dachshunds playing tennis. Have a great weekend! READ MORE >
Today's virtual field trip is to a tree in Pennsylvania to watch over a family of bald eagles. See if you can spot how many babies there are! Click here to see the bald eagles READ MORE >
Today's virtual field trip has a basketball theme in honor of what is normally March Madness time. Created by the Discovery Channel, this video looks at the connections between careers, basketball, and math! READ MORE >
Today's field trip takes us to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. There are so many options to explore on their website. Below is just one of the many videos you can watch. This video is about the preservation of textiles and clothes from the 18th century. Interesting to think of the careers possible in the world of preservation. Colonial Williamsburg is the... READ MORE >
Today's virtual field trip is with NASA's Curiosity rover to Mars! Follow the link and then click on "Take a Peek in 360 Mode" to travel to Mars. There is a short intro video and then a 360 interactive view of the red planet. Curiosity traveled 352 million miles over 8 months to get to Mars. Link to Travel to Mars! READ MORE >
Today's virtual field trip takes us to the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC. This is their dinosaur exhibit. You can "walk" around the exhibit and check out the entire collection. Stegosaurus has always been my favorite. What's your favorite dinosaur?https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-031.html READ MORE >
Three Middle School Instrumentalists chosen to participate in NYSBDA All-State Ensemble Middle School Instrumentalists Payton Benjamin, Gigi Stewart and Anthony Zhang will travel to Syracuse On March 6th to participate in the NYSBDA Middle School Honor Band. This ensemble is made up of exceptional middle school musicians chosen from across the state. The... READ MORE >
Interested in being a judge for FFA? FFA Leadership Development Events will be held at Greenville Central School District on Saturday, March 14th. Judges Orientation: 8:30AM Contests Begin at 9:00AM Lunch and snacks are provided Site Address: 4982 State Route 81, Greenville, NY 12083 To be a judge, you do not need to have experience with any area of... READ MORE >
Senior Baillie Kappel will sing with the HS Honors Performance Series choir at Carnegie Hall on February 2nd. She will rehearse and perform under master conductor Dr. Jeffery Redding. Over the 5-day experience, Baillie will meet other like-minded musicians from around the world as she prepares for the concert, and also experiences the sights of New York City. Last... READ MORE >
GCS is Looking for Your Feedback How are our students doing? What do you enjoy about your child’s school? What is working/not working? What do we want Greenville to look like in the future? How do we align what we do to our District Mission of Greenville Central School where everyone learns, teaches, and belongs? As a learning organization we are... READ MORE >
Residents of the Greenville Central School District who have children born on or before December 1, 2014 are eligible to enroll them for Kindergarten. Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year is planned for the week of February 3rd. Registration will be by appointment. To schedule an appointment please call the Registrar’s office at 966-5070 ext.... READ MORE >
In December, Ms. Steele took students from the Middle School Art Club and her Advanced Studio Painting class to the Clark Museum. The Art Club went on a tour and learned about artists like Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Winslow Homer. Many students shared how it was their very first visit to an art museum. It was a great trip! READ MORE >
To view the slide show from the Parent Forum, click on the link below: Parent Forum 1/9/20 Slide Show Thank you to those who attended! Save the Date for the next Parent Forum "Recognizing and Coping with Anxiety at Home" on March 24, 2020 in the MS/HS Library at 6:30pm. READ MORE >
Greenville Alumni and community member, Will VonAtzingen is sponsoring a "No-Sew blanket" drive (courtesy of a grant he applied for). He will be bringing 100 kits and scissors to school on Jan 8th at 3:00pm. Faculty/Staff/Parents/Students…please consider getting involved and stop by HS Room 222 to make a blanket. Blankets will be donated to... READ MORE >
Spark Imagination through STEM. Secure your spot today to save $25 (offer expires March 31st)! Register at INVENT.ORG/CAMP or 800-968-4332. Camp Invention is for children entering grades K-6th. Date: July 13-17, 2019 Location: Scott M. Ellis Elementary School Time: 8:30am to 3:00pm Camp Director: Casey Gannon (see flyer for contact info.) Flyer READ MORE >
7th Grade Visits Huyck Preserve and College of Nanoscale Sciences and Engineering By James Hutchins and Teresa Carlton Two Destinations, One Class! The entire 7th Grade visited the Huyck Preserve in Rensselaerville and the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) in Albany on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th. On Monday, half the class... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Middle School students who achieved honor and merit roll during the first quarter of the school year! MS Honor Roll Quarter 1 READ MORE >
7th Graders Explore Mystery and DNA By Teresa Carlton and Jim Hutchins On November 20th, twenty-four 7th graders, accompanied by their ELA teacher Ms. Carlton and their science teacher Mr. Hutchins, traveled to the Carey Center in Rensselaerville to participate in one of two different workshops. Twelve of the students worked as forensic scientists. They learned... READ MORE >
Orders can be submitted up until November 26th! Please contact Dianne Lewis at lewisd@greenvillecsd.org or 518-966-5070 x645 to place an order.Fruit, Cheese and Sausage FlyerThank you for your support! READ MORE >
Please support the FFA and get your holiday greenery! Preorders taken until November 26.The flyer link is below. As always Thank You for your support of our students endeavors!!FFA Greenery Flyer READ MORE >
Mark Gustavson from KathodeRay Media Inc. saw our production of The Addams Family in April, and thought of our student musicians when asked to produce a radio commercial for Greene County. He reached out to choral teacher, Mr. Meredith, and they worked out the plan to have students from the HS choral program and the new HS Music Technology course sing, record,... READ MORE >
Seesaw is a mobile app being used at our elementary school as a way for students to share what they are learning at school with their families. It allows students to create an online learning journal. Seesaw provides a safe and creative way for students to document their learning while practicing digital citizenship skills in a controlled environment. Each child... READ MORE >
Thanks to some donated Monarch caterpillars, seventh graders were able to watch the metamorphosis of the Monarch from caterpillar (larvae) to cocoon (pupa) to butterfly (adult). Metamorphosis, changing from an immature to adult form in distinct stages, is one of the topics we will be learning about in seventh grade Science. After a couple of days in the classroom,... READ MORE >
Members of the Greenville FFA attended the New York State Fair and participated in various events. The events were Dairy Handling, Dairy Evaluating, Livestock Judging, and Horse Judging. Also five members worked at the maple booth. Elizabeth Pebler placed 8th in Junior Livestock Judging and Audrey Duncan placed 5th in Dairy Handling. In addition, Chloe Ross, Eric... READ MORE >
Every year the Greenville FFA attends FFA Camp at Croghan, NY.This year thirty-one students and two Advisors from Greenville attended the six day trip. At camp there are various activities offered to the campers. Some of the activities include mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, water tubing, arts and crafts, horseback riding, high and low rope courses... READ MORE >
Students in fourth grade took their first steps towards learning to play traditional band instruments. Mr. Clermont worked with fourth graders to create their first sounds on the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone and percussion. Students have spent the first few weeks learning how to assemble their instruments, use the proper hand... READ MORE >
Our faculty, staff, and students are proud to welcome our new Freshman Class of 2023! The students were able to have a little fun in school before the school year started at ninth grade orientation. Students participated in playing various games including: Spot It!, Balloon Battle! and 21! They were also able to try out their lockers, make changes to their... READ MORE >
At the Superintendent’s Conference Day held on September 3rd, wecelebrated two employees who have been with our District for a milestonetwenty-five (25) years. The success of our students is directly attributed tothe dedication of our employees. We congratulate Maureen Ricci and JimLawton for their loyalty and service to the district, students and families. READ MORE >