Griswold Engage

Griswold Engage is a one-click, easy access page that presents essential information from our district. We will post relevant information about initiatives, work, and growth as a community frequently on this page.

Timely Resources

Survey: Community Input on Re-naming Alternative School Program

Survey closes on Friday, December 8, 2023

Middle East Conflict Memo 10/11/23

Resources compiled by the State of Connecticut Board of Education for having conversations about the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Calendar Dates Sept. 2023-Jan. 2024

Most recently, GPS celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15). Explore resources, read an article, watch a video, and listen to recordings of your choice from this Hispanic Heritage and History Playlist PDF, assembled by the Connecticut State Department of Education.

CT DOT Snowplow Naming Contest

Submit your creative names via this form between October 16, 2023 - December 15, 2023. Learn more in the Contest flier here.

GPS Facilities Project Dashboard

Griswold Public Schools celebrated the official opening of the new Griswold Community Multi-Purpose Turf Field on Friday, September 8, 2023. Thank you to all members of the community that made this project possible and helping Griswold move FORWARD.

Griswold Public Schools is also actively working on renovations to the former Griswold Senior Center, which will become the new location for the Griswold Alternative School.

For more information on the projects, visit our Facilities Project Dashboard and its internal pages about current projects.

Griswold Forward plan page

CT State Department of Education Resources for Families and Students (PDF) | (PDF en Español)

School Lunch Menus Webpage

CURRENT FUNDRAISERS: (as of Dec. 1, 2023)

GHS Fundraisers:
- Ongoing: Griswold Booster Club Merch Sales (fill out the apparel request form here) and Concessions Stand
- Ongoing: GHS PTO SquadLocker Merch Sales for "Class of" merch
- Ongoing: Sneaker Drive - do you have any sneakers that you no longer need or want? Instead of throwing them out, please donate them to the GOT SNEAKERS drive. Collection bags will be located outside Ms. Nassimos’s classroom 4225 and Ms. Davis’s classroom 4101.
- Ongoing: Career Closet - the GHS Business department is always collecting business casual clothes for students to have access to for interviews. See Ms. Bromley in room 4213 to donate or access clothes from the closet.
- National Honor Society Food Drive - NHS is sponsoring a food drive to benefit Saint Mary’s Food Pantry in Jewett City just in time for the holidays. All non-perishable items must be brought to Mrs. Laliberte's room (room 4121), before the start of school. Every student who donates will automatically be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift card. There will be one lucky student chosen from each class.
- Project Safe Graduation Corn Hole Tournament at the JC French Club. January 14, 2024; registration begins at 12 p.m. and games start at 1:00 p.m. $20/person to enter. Prices for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Stay tuned for more information!
- Project Safe Graduation Calendar Fundraiser will take place in February 2024. Stay tuned for more information!
- Project Safe Graduation Night Out with Souls on Fire band at the JC French Club. February 16 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets will be $25/person or $40/couple. Bring your own snacks and dance moves! Stay tuned for more information!
- GHS PTO Calendar Fundraiser will take place in May 2024. Stay tuned for more information!
- Contact the GHS PTO for more ways to contribute!
GMS Fundraisers:
- GMS Student Services is always collecting personal care items (toiletries, snacks, etc.) for their Care Closet
- Contact the GMS PTO for more ways to contribute!
GES Fundraisers:
- Griswold Elementary School raised $20,346.97 via the Next Level Power of Purpose Fundraiser this year, which will help fund field trips and school equipment
- Contact the GES PTO for more ways to contribute!
District-wide Fundraisers: