The Class of 2025's annual Thanksgiving produce sale is currently running until November 10th. Pickup for produce items will be November 16th in the back parking lot of the high school. Let us make Thanksgiving shopping easier, while raising money for the Class of 2025! Ordering is done through the link below. Checks, made out to Gananda Central Schools, need to be sent to the HS Main Office once the order is placed. Let me know if you have any questions! The Class of 2025 will receive 50% of all sales, and the produce is from a local farm in Marion.
October Students of the Month. Congrats Nathan, Aidan, Andrew and Ari. Thank you for being good role models to others!
EXPLORING provides exciting activities and one-on-one mentorship for high school aged students to discover their future by having them “try a career on for size!”
Young people ages 14-20 can explore their career interests in a hands-on real-world environment with professionals in that field. There are Explorer Posts for areas in
- advanced manufacturing
- aviation
- cosmetology
- culinary
- engineering
- firematics/EMS
- health care
- law enforcement/legal
- military
- skilled trades
- sports management
- veterinary, and many more!
Mrs. Marang is our EXPLORERS contact and can help you research options and complete an application! Find out about upcoming Open Houses and events this Fall HERE.
The Town of Walworth is looking for volunteers to help with their Hometown Heroes Veteran's Day Commemorative Ceremony. Specifically they need volunteers for the following tasks:
- Leading the Pledge of Allegiance
- Singing the National Anthem
- Playing the TAPS
- Serving beverages & cake to guests
- Setting up the event (chairs, tables, sound equipment, etc.)
- Cleaning up (end of the evening: chairs, tables, sound equipment, etc.)
- Photographing or Videotaping the event
If interested, please contact Christine Kubida (hthwalworth@gmail.com) or Mike Kunzer (HTHwalworth.Kunzer@gmail.com).
The New York State TAP Application will open on November 1, 2023, for the 2024-25 academic year. Students do not need to wait for the FAFSA release in December to apply for TAP. Students who will be attending college in the Fall of 2024 can jumpstart the NYS financial aid process by visiting www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/nys-tap.html for more information or on November 1 to complete the application.
The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged students who gender-identify as female or nonbinary and are interested in pursuing careers in orthopedic surgery and engineering. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online orthopedic simulations and biomechanics experiments. Additional information can be found on our website: https://perryinitiative.org/pve/
Women in high school and college who have an interest in science, medicine and/or engineering are now invited to register for a session of the Perry Virtual Experience. Students should fill out the online registration for one session that best fits their schedule. Most sessions are available to participants in any location, but some sessions are for a focused geographic area.
The next program date is on November 27th, 2023 @ 6:00pm-8:30pm EDT
Details for each session can be found at: https://perryinitiative.org/calendar/
Please feel free to contact us directly with any questions you may have.
FLCC Admissions will be here at Gananda on Wednesday, November 11th at 8am to help make the enrollment process as easy as possible for you! Interested students will be guided through completing the application and will receive an Instant Acceptance to FLCC for the Fall of 2024! The application is ALWAYS free to FLCC!
The Admissions rep will also help you with next steps and important deadlines, and connect you to additional resources: Financial aid opportunities, FAFSA assistance, Scholarships, Net cost of attendance, etc.
WHAT you need to bring: you'll need your laptop/Chromebook to do the online application, and you'll need to have your social security number as part of your personal information.
If you are interested, please stop in the Counseling Office or send a message to Mrs. Richards drichards@gananda.org for a pre-signed pass for you to attend this event!
Here are some other opportunities coming up at FLCC as well:
- Veteran’s Day Visit: Friday November 10
Details and registration information at www.flcc.edu/visit/
It's that time of year again and the Alumni Association's 5th annual One-Stop Holiday Shop is all set for Saturday, Nov. 18.
The event at the Richard Mann Elementary School is open from 11 am to 3 pm and will feature vendors, crafters, raffles* and snacks, including Tom's Traveling Coffee Truck and the Kona Ice Truck. Stop in to get some shopping done and support the students and the community!
*-Raffle donations will benefit the Gananda Sports Boosters and the Coach Morabito Scholarship fund.
Please remind your student that they need to have their ID card with them to scan when boarding the school bus. This is for safety reasons by helping to ensure people are on the correct bus and so that in case of an emergency we have an accurate account of who is present.
In addition to their ID card, students may obtain a barcode on their phone to use for scanning. Instructions on how to obtain the code are posted on each bus or can be found here.
Part-Time HS Counseling Office Secretary - The Gananda CSD is seeking clerical support for the Ruben A. Cirillo High School Guidance Office and Athletic Director. This is a job share position working 5-days per week, 3.75 hours in the afternoons - if interested please apply here.
Substitute Teachers - We are always looking for people to help cover teachers when they are out. This can be a great opportunity for someone trying to break into the field of education. If you or someone you know might be interested please apply here.
Dollars for Scholars is looking for volunteers to help support this great scholarship program available to our students. If you are interested in helping them out, please contact them at gdfscholars@gananda.org.
11/1-11/30 - American Indian Heritage Month
11/6 - Class of 2024 Cap & Gown Orders Due
11/9 - Marking Period 1 Ends
11/10 - Veteran's Day (observed - no school)
11/13 - Winter Sports Begin!
11/17 - Marking Period 1 Report Cards Published
11/18, 11am-3pm, Elementary School - Gananda Alumni Association One Stop Shop
11/22-11/24 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
12/31 - Senior Send-Offs for Yearbook Deadline
- Any questions see Mrs. Zebulske (rzebulske@gananda.org)