GVS Family Newsletter

Grantham Village School

75 Learning Drive

Grantham, NH 03753

603-863-1681

frontoffice@gvshawks.org

Principal: Kristen Reed

kreed@gvshawks.org

Please remember to pay any outstanding before-school program balances ($3 per day per student) as well as school lunch balances by June 12th. Additionally, preschool final fees are due by June 1st. Payments can be made by sending a check to GVS made payable to the Grantham School District, or online by logging on to Payschoolscentral.com. If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Molloy at bmolloy@sau75.org.

Mrs. Berger will stay overnight in the observatory and learn all about the weather forecasting instruments and science stuff they do there!

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Hello GVS Families!

As we kick off summer, let's keep the magic of reading going! A break from school doesn’t have to mean a break from books. Reading just 15 minutes a day can help prevent the "summer slide" while building vocabulary, strengthening reading skills, and sparking imagination.

School is out, which means it’s time to choose your own adventure! Books can take children anywhere—they can travel to outer space, fight dragons, solve mysteries, learn about new places, or explore exciting ideas, all without leaving home. Whether it’s a comic book at the beach, a favorite chapter book on a rainy day, or a cozy bedtime story, every page helps keep young minds growing.

Encourage your child to pick books that make them laugh, wonder, dream, and discover. Most importantly, make reading a fun part of your summer routine. We can't wait to hear about all the adventures our students experience through books this summer!

Wishing all of our families a safe, relaxing, and wonderful summer!

Grantham Village School, the Grantham School District/SAU 75, and the Grantham School Board proudly partner with various non-profit and community organizations to enrich our students' experience. Please note that while we include information about these organizations for communication and community awareness, they do not represent or act on behalf of the Grantham Village School, the Grantham School District/SAU 75, or the Grantham School Board in any official capacity.

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Looking for a great way to connect with other parents, support our school, and make a difference for our kids?

The Grantham Parent Teacher Group is looking for new members! We are a fun, dynamic group of moms who enjoy working together, sharing ideas, building friendships, and creating memorable experiences for our students, staff, and families.

Whether you have lots of time or just a little, we'd love to have you join us. The time commitment is minimal, and every contribution—big or small—makes a difference. Bring your fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and unique talents. We truly appreciate any and all help!

Joining the GPTG is a wonderful way to:

🌟 Meet other parents

🌟 Build camaraderie and friendships

🌟 Help shape school events and activities

🌟 Share your ideas and creativity

🌟 Make a positive impact on our school community

You don't have to do it all—just give what you can. Together, we can continue making Grantham Village School an amazing place for our children to learn and grow.

Interested or have questions? Just send us a message!

Many hands make light work, but more importantly, they create the kind of school community where every child can thrive. Come join us—we'd love to have you on the team!

Summer Pre-K Soccer is open for our youngest players. Age requirements - must be between 2 years old (by 5/1/26) and entering Kinder in Fall 2026.

Groups will be made based on age. Volunteers Needed! Please consider coaching your child’s Pre-K Soccer team. No experience necessary. Coaches will be provided with practice plans and curriculum.

Fall Youth Soccer – Open to players aged 2 (by 5/1/26) through 6th grade.

Volunteer Coaches Needed. Please consider coaching your child’s soccer team. Our teams are successful because of volunteer like you!

Late registration fees applied after 8/1.

Click here for more information.

Don’t Miss the FUN on Saturday, June 27th !

8:30-10:00 – Pancake Breakfast, United Methodist Church

10:30 – Parade, Route 10

11:00 – Live Music from the Flames, Fire-EMS Chicken BBQ, Faz’s Food, Inflatable Fun, Little Acres Mobile Petting Zoo, Magician Dylan Tenney, Games, Vendors – community partners, local businesses, crafters & SO MUCH MORE!

Details added daily – click the link above to learn more.

Thank you to our 2026 Old Home Day Sponsors:

Legacy Mortgage, Kennebec Lumber Co., Jake’s Market & Deli, J.S Auto

Would you like to be an Old Home Day Sponsor? Click HERE

Looking for Parade Entries to make the 2026 parade the BEST YET!

If you can think it up, we can add it to the lineup!

• Antique, Classic or Unique Car or Truck

• Float

• Tractor

• Walkers

• Bicycles

• Animals

• Large Truck

Click here to register your parade entry!

The 2026 Line Up is Here! Join us on Tuesdays in July & August for Grantham’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series.

July 21st – John Lackard Blues Band. Food Truck – Glizzy Wagon & New Hampsha Mini Donuts

July 28th – Sammy B. Food Truck – Lynnie’s Food Truck

August 4th – Hot Skillet Club. Food Truck – Glizzy Wagon

August 11th – Better Days Band. Food Truck – TBD

August 18th – The Gully Boys. Food Truck – Grumpa’s Lunchbox

August 25th – Brooks Hubbard. Food Truck – Faz’s Food

Click here for more info.

Click here for additional information and the registration link. Flag Football is open to players in grades K-5. Flag Football is co-ed at ALL levels.

Grantham's Challenger Foundational Soccer Camp

WHEN: August 10-14, 2026

WHERE: Grantham Recreation Park, 19 Shedd Rd

WHO: 3 options for every level of youth soccer player.

Half-Day Camp - 9:00-12:00 - Ages 5-14

Full Day Camp - 9:00-3:00 - Ages 6-14

Mini Morning Session - TinyTykes Training 8:00-8:45 pm - Ages 2-5

https://www.nhhistory.org/About-Us/200th-Anniversary/603-History-Hunt

Wednesday, June 24, The Center Presents, “Redcoats & Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution” presented by Mary Adams and sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities. Supported by the Center Presents and the Friends of the Dunbar Free Library

New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story.

A staff member at the New Hampshire Historical Society, Mary has always loved surrounding herself with history. She has developed a number of programs for the historical society, including the popular 603 History Hunts (statewide scavenger hunts) in 2023 and 2026, as well as programming for adults and children. Mary presented the Granite State Stories programs for HTG in 2023 and 2024 on the Society's behalf and narrates many of the Society’s video productions. In the past, her passion for storytelling has led her to become a tour guide at various locations, including San Francisco, Boston, and her favorite, Glacier National Park. Her work as an interpreter for the National Park Service further honed her skills. In addition to her work at the New Hampshire Historical Society, Mary serves as operations manager for the Pursuit of History Weekends, where she coordinates specially curated, one-of-a-kind experiences aimed at inspiring broader public engagement with history.

Draper Room 7 p.m. All welcome No Charge

(This program is presented as part of the New Hampshire Historical Society's celebration of America's 250th.)