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The Granby Drummer
February 2025
Prepare for Pink! GMHS to produce Legally Blonde: The Musical Get ready for a show-stopping celebration of pink, perseverance and plenty of laughs! The Granby Memorial High School Dramatic Arts program is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, running March 14–16. This feel-good, high-energy musical follows the journey of Elle Woods, a fashion-forward sorority girl who defies expectations and conquers challenges as she heads to Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend and discovers her true potential along the way. The talented students of GMHS have been hard at work rehearsing scenes, mastering songs and crafting a vibrant set to bring this beloved story to life. Audiences can expect dazzling choreography, catchy musical numbers and a story filled with humor and heart. As always, this production is more than just a musical: it’s a celebration of the incredible creativity and dedication of our local youth. Supporting the arts not only strengthens our community but also encourages young performers, artists and crew members to shine.
New initiative: School Resource Officer
Graphic design by Leah Silverman
Gather your friends and family to enjoy an evening of live theater and show your support for Granby’s emerging talent. Together, let’s fill the auditorium with laughter, applause and appreciation for the arts. Tickets on sale now at gmhsfinearts. com/legallyblonde Submitted by Granby Fine Arts Booster
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In December, Granby Police Chief Scott Sansom and the Superintendent of Schools proposed that the board of education consider adding a School Resource Officer (SRO) to Granby Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year. An SRO is a sworn law enforcement officer who works full-time in a school setting to enhance the safety of students and staff. The goals of this position are to: • Create and maintain a safe school environment • Establish a cooperative relationship with students, staff, parents and police • Prevent juvenile delinquency •Promote positive interactions between students and police officers We believe this initiative will have a lasting, positive impact on our school community. We invite you to review information at granbyschools.org to
First grade students practice their posture with violins.
Ms. Belanger’s third grade class works on mathematical thinking skills with two-step word problems. Submitted photos
Eighth grade students attend an electives fair at the high school.
learn more about this proposal and watch the presentation from the Dec. 4 BOE meeting at GCVT.org We recently surveyed parents, students, staff and community members to gather valuable feedback about this position. More than 700 people responded to the survey and more than 80 percent of the respondents indicated a School Resource Officer would be beneficial to the school district and were willing to increase the budget to support this initiative. You can learn more about the proposed SRO program at the Feb. 5, BOE Meeting. Plus One Budget Proposal On Dec. 18, the Plus One Budget for 2025-26 school year was presented to the Granby Board of Education. The Plus One Budget provides a snapshot of the fiscal needs for Granby Public
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