GVS Family Newsletter

Grantham Village School

75 Learning Drive

Grantham, NH 03753

603-863-1681

frontoffice@gvshawks.org

Principal: Kristen Reed

kreed@gvshawks.org

This is just a friendly reminder that there is no school on Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th. This is a four-day weekend for both a teacher-work day and the Memorial Day holiday. We hope you are able to go somewhere semi-warm to kick off the summer season!

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.

Please click the link below for an invitation to Lebanon Middle School's "New to LMS" Parent/Guardian Night. LMS administrators and staff will be there to provide information and answer questions. Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:30-6:30.

New to LMS Parent/Guardian Night June 2026 invite

The fifth grade Destination Imagination team, Dizzy Iguanas, are representing NH at the Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri! 🥳

Sadly, we have had several reported incidents of gum stuck in random areas throughout the school, with children stepping on it or finding it in otherwise unwanted places.

Therefore, gum has been banned for the remainder of the year at GVS, so please make sure to remind your student(s) that it is no longer allowed. Please and thank you!

(Please note that this does not apply for those students who have gum as part of their IEP/504 plans).

Every year, families bring in some perennial favorite books to have teachers sign for a graduation keepsake. We love this tradition!

However, we ask that if you plan to do this, you bring the books in by no later than Friday, May 29th. The sooner, the better! The end of the year is extremely busy and we don't want the books to get lost in the end-of-year shuffle. Thank you for your cooperation!

The school library will be closed for business by Friday, May 29th. All books are due at this time and the last day to check out is Thursday, May 21st (Friday the 22nd is a teacher-work day).

Please make sure all library books are turned in by this time. Thank you for your cooperation!

But don't despair! Your library needs can be met this summer through the local Dunbar Free Library, which will have a summer program that all students are encouraged to participate in. More details to come!

It's that time of year again when history comes to life on the grounds of GVS. Please join us for Civil War Day on Monday, June 8th.

This is a coveted all-day community-wide event. The day is staffed by reenactors and volunteers dressed in period-appropriate attire engaging in daily activities typical of a Civil War camp, replete with muskets, first-aid tents, marching, an officers' tent, an outdoor kitchen, a graveyard, even a cannon firing! You do not want to miss this!

Volunteers are needed to make this day a success. Many of the tasks (such as cooking/baking era-appropriate food) are easily done from home ahead of time if you cannot make it to school on the day of the event.

If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact Ms. Bechta: dbechta@gvshawks.org

• May 25 - No school - Holiday
• June 2 - Grantham School Board Meeting 6:30 pm
• June 10 - Start of Summer Celebration at GVS - 5pm - 7pm
• June 12 - Field Day (K-3 = 9:00 - 11:00; 4-6 = 11:30 - 1:30)
• June 12 - Last day of school for students (full day)

It has become tradition that car pick up on the last day of school is like a parade! Many cars come for pick up decorated in a summer celebration theme!

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.

Remember, regardless of which Hannaford your school community shops at, they can donate to any participating school using our redemption website. The top 200 schools to redeem the most School Dollars will each receive a $1,000 bonus check from the Hannaford Helps Schools program!

Click the link below for the latest Lebanon Middle School news...

Each season the girls are tasked with coming up with a community service project. The lesson is that small acts can make a big impact. This season the team decided to collect items for the Grantham Food Pantry.

The food pantry drive will take place on Thursday, May 21st from 3:45-5:15 at the Town Hall.

The most requested (and least stocked) items are listed below:

Condiments- think, salad dressing, spreads, etc.

Cleaning products-think,all purpose cleaner, floor cleaner, toilet cleaner, etc.

Baking products-think, all in one mixes, flower, sugar, oil, etc.

Challenger Soccer in Grantham -

August 10th - August 14th

Grantham Recreation Park

Full Day ~ Half Day ~ Tiny Tykes

For more information and to register - Click Here

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If you or your business is looking for sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Recreation Director

Sponsors Needed for:

• The Old Home Day 5K
• Old Home Day
• Music in the Meadow 2026
• End of Summer Celebration