The Groton JV volleyball team demonstrated what true tenacity and collective determination looks like on September 15th, battling through a competitive match against Newfield to earn a hard-fought victory. Driven by a common goal to defend their home court and remain undefeated in conference play, the squad leaned on communication and relentless hustle to grind out tense, back-to-back 25-23 set wins. Although Newfield took the third set 25-9, Groton’s early determination secured the match victory, elevating their record to 4-1 overall and an unblemished 3-0 in IAC competition.
Every athlete on the roster played a distinct role in achieving this team win. Ann Seamans sparked the squad from the baseline with a stellar performance, delivering 5 aces, 5 service points, and a key dig. Connie Dickerson kept the pressure on Newfield with 3 aces, a service point, and a dig, while Natalia Zikeyeva brought versatility to the floor with 2 aces, a service point, and 2 kills. Directing the offense required total trust and teamwork, led by Isabella Acevedo (1 ace, 2 service points, 2 assists, 2 digs) and Audrena Roach (2 aces, 2 assists, 1 dig), who both set up teammates while anchoring the defense. Selena Neiss added all-around production with 3 service points, a kill, and 2 digs, while Olivia Baker posted 2 kills and Michaela Durkee notched a timely kill at the net. Steady execution from Kamryn VanHorn (2 service points) and Alese Parker (1 ace) rounded out an inspiring performance that proved what can be accomplished when a team works hard together for a single outcome.
Varsity Girls Volleyball Report
The Groton Varsity volleyball team showed plenty of fight on September 15th against a tough Newfield squad, setting a competitive tone early by battling to a tight 20-25 opening set. Though Newfield ultimately took the match (20-25, 11-25, 15-25), Groton’s high-energy effort provided plenty of bright spots to build on as they move to 2-3 overall (1-2 IAC). Cecile Rose anchored the defense with a team-high 7 digs, while setters Danika Wright (6 service points, 4 assists, 4 digs) and Lacy Batzer (4 assists) kept the offense moving under pressure. At the net, Aleah Myers and Alyciana Stewart led the front line with 3 kills and a block each, supported by solid all-around play from Coleigh Parker (3 service points, 3 digs), Reed Dyson, and Leah Allen in a resilient team effort.
The Groton Varsity volleyball team defeated Cortland 3-1 at home on September 14th, bringing their overall record to 2-2. Groton started strong with a dominant 25-11 win in the first set, dropped a close second set 20-25, but quickly regained momentum to take the third set 25-11 before sealing the match with a 25-22 victory in the fourth. Reed Dyson had a strong all-around performance, tallying 4 kills, 3 aces, 8 service points, and 3 digs. Coleigh Parker led the team at the service line with 10 service points, adding 1 ace, 2 kills, and 4 digs. Cecile Rose anchored the defense with a team-high 10 digs, while also contributing 9 service points, 1 ace, and 1 kill. The setting duties were split between Danika Wright and Lacy Batzer, who each recorded 5 assists; Wright also added 9 service points and a dig, while Batzer chipped in 2 aces and a dig. Aleah Myers contributed 4 service points, 2 aces, and 2 kills, Leah Bogart added 3 kills to the offense, and Alyciana Stewart rounded out the stat sheet with 1 dig in the win.
Picture Day for Groton Central School is scheduled for:
Friday, Oct 2.
This event's Order Code is 0714QBF.
Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school.
Order online at https://isafmerkur.inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0714QBF.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out at 607-898-5803.
Thank You!
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and Groton Rural Youth Services are offering several exciting—and completely free—programs for Groton students this fall!
🌿 Nature Navigators | Grades 2–5
Mondays, September 21 and 28 and October 5, 19, and 26
3:00–5:30 p.m. at the Groton Public Library
No program October 12. Please dress for the weather!
🚌 The Adventure Strollers | Grades 3–5
Wednesdays, September 23 and 30 and October 7, 14, 21, and 28
3:00–6:00 p.m. at Groton Elementary School
Students will visit museums, Fillmore Glen State Park, and other local attractions. The 4-H van will provide pickup and drop-off at the elementary school.
🍳 Global Gourmet | Grades 6–8
Tuesdays, September 22 and 29 and October 6, 13, 20, and 27
3:00–5:30 p.m. in Room 309 at Groton Middle School
Students will prepare culturally significant dishes and learn about their origins. Favorite family recipes are welcome!
🎃 Trunk or Treat Design & Engineering | Grades 6–8
Thursdays, September 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
2:45–5:30 p.m. at Groton Middle School
The program will also participate in the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 31.
✅ All programs are free!
Register today at: https://bit.ly/GrotonRYS
Please review the accompanying flyers for complete program information.
Shared on behalf of Keith E. Davenport, Groton Program Manager, Cornell Cooperative Extension | Tompkins County.
After six weeks of puppy school, Pickles earned his AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification by successfully completing 20 important skills—and he was the youngest pup in his class at just 5½ months old!
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for welcoming Pickles with so much patience, kindness, and love. As he moves through a normal puppy fear phase, you may occasionally hear him bark when he feels unsure. A friendly wave and calmly giving him space will help him continue building confidence.
Under the careful guidance of Mrs. DeForrest, a certified animal-assisted therapist, Pickles will receive all the support and breaks he needs. He cannot wait to spend more time learning, playing, and spreading smiles throughout our classrooms and hallways!
Congratulations, Pickles! 💚🥒🐶
#GrotonCSD #GrotonElementary #PicklesThePup #AKCSTARPuppy
Varsity Volleyball Report
On September 11th, the Groton Varsity Volleyball team battled through a tightly contested five-set match against Union Springs, ultimately falling 3-2. Groton opened strong, taking the first set 25-19, but Union Springs answered back by taking the next two sets 25-21 and 25-23. Groton rallied to win the fourth set 25-22, forcing a deciding fifth set where Union Springs narrowly secured the victory, 15-13. The hard-fought loss brings Groton’s overall record to 1-2 and their IAC record to 1-1.
Despite the loss, several Groton players delivered standout performances. Aleah Myers dominated at the net with a team-leading 17 kills, while also serving up six aces and five service points, and adding two blocks. Cecile Rose anchored the defense with an impressive 25 digs alongside four aces and four service points. Reed Dyson also had a strong all-around game, contributing 12 kills, eight digs, and four service points. The offense was efficiently run by setters Danika Wright and Lacy Batzer, who distributed 20 and 12 assists, respectively. Wright also added five digs and a kill, while Batzer chipped in four digs, two aces, and two service points.
Coleigh Parker applied consistent pressure from the service line, racking up 12 service points and two aces, to go along with nine digs and a block. Rounding out the offensive and defensive efforts, Alyciana Stewart and Ariana Hillery chipped in with three and two kills, respectively, while Leah Allen contributed three digs to the backcourt.
JV Volleyball Report
On September 11th, the Groton JV Volleyball team secured a 2-1 victory over Union Springs. Groton took control early by winning the first two sets 25-18 and 25-16, before dropping the final set 19-25. The win boosts Groton's overall record to 2-1 and keeps them undefeated in IAC competition at 2-0.
Connie Dickerson delivered a dominant serving performance to lead Groton, racking up eight aces and seven service points while adding two digs. Karlee Edwards anchored the offense as the primary playmaker, dishing out a team-high seven assists while firing five aces, three service points, and two digs. Ann Seamans paced the attack at the net with a team-leading four kills, paired with two aces and three digs.
The front row saw balanced production across the roster. Ari Myers tallied three kills, an assist, and a dig, while Michaela Durkee, Olivia Baker, and Natalia Zikeyeva each put down two kills. Audrena Roach helped facilitate the offense with two assists and added two aces and a dig. The strong team effort was rounded out by Selena Neiss (one ace, two digs), Kamryn VanHorn (one ace, two service points), Kacee C-W (one ace), Isabella Acevedo (one assist), Alice O'Brien (one dig), and Illyanna Karschner (one kill, one dig).
Are you in grades 9-12 and looking to join in on the fun, sign ups are outside of Ms. Ossit's classroom!
Congratulations to the Groton Girls Soccer team on picking up their first win of the season with a 3–1 victory over Dryden!
The Red Hawks came out with great energy from the opening whistle and played together as a team throughout the match. Zandria Blake led the offense with two goals, with assists from Natalie Mejia and Lily Adams.
A great team effort and a well-earned victory. Congratulations, Red Hawks! Keep building! 💪⚽️
JV Volleyball
The Groton JV volleyball team secured their first win of the season and kicked off IAC play with a 1-0 league record after defeating Moravia at home on September 9th. Groton set the tone early by dominating the first two sets 25-17 and 25-19, before dropping a hard-fought third set 17-25 to finish the match.
The victory was powered by strong play at the service line and a balanced offense. Selena Neiss led the charge behind the line with 6 aces and 8 service points, while Connie Dickerson kept the pressure on Moravia with 3 aces and 5 service points. Natalia Zikeyeva delivered an all-around performance with 3 kills, 2 aces, and 2 service points, supported by Ann Seamans who tallied 3 aces, 2 kills, and 2 digs. Setting up the offense, Audrena Roach, Olivia Baker, Isabella Acevedo, and Karlee Edwards each dished out 2 assists, with Edwards also chipping in 2 kills to complete an impressive team performance.
Varsity Volleyball
In a remarkable display of grit and determination, the Groton Varsity volleyball team pulled off a thrilling reverse sweep on September 9th, battling back from a two-set deficit to capture a memorable 3-2 home victory over Moravia. After dropping the first two sets 18-25 and 19-25, Groton showed unwavering perseverance and mental toughness to turn the match completely around. Refusing to yield, they rallied with dominant wins in the third and fourth sets—taking them 25-19 and 25-13—to force a deciding fifth set. Carrying all the momentum into the final frame, Groton sealed the dramatic comeback with a 15-12 victory, improving their overall record to 1-1 and starting IAC play at 1-0.
The victory was fueled by outstanding individual efforts across the court. Danika Wright orchestrated the offense with a team-high 15 assists while anchoring the defense with 14 digs, adding 4 service points and 1 ace. Coleigh Parker delivered a powerhouse all-around performance, leading the attack with 7 kills while contributing 10 digs, 7 service points, and 3 aces. Reed Dyson matched the front-row presence with 7 kills and 7 service points of her own along with 7 digs. Aleah Myers remained a key threat at the net with 7 kills, 6 service points, 1 block, and a dig. Cecile Rose anchored the back line with 11 digs while fueling the service game with 4 aces, 4 service points, and 2 assists. Lacy Batzer set up play with 3 assists, 6 aces, 1 service point, and 2 digs, while Ariana Hillery rounded out the balanced team effort by adding 3 kills. Additionally Alyciana Stewart tacked on 2 kills and one assist.
Congratulations to our Groton Girls Soccer team on a great 5–0 victory over Newark Valley!
A strong performance, great teamwork, and another opportunity for our Red Hawks to represent Groton with pride. Keep working hard and supporting one another as the season continues!
Same Team. Bigger Goals. 💪⚽️
👏 Congratulations to our players and coaches!
#GrotonRedHawks #GGVSoccer #GrotonPride #RedHawkPride
9/11
Starts at 6:30 PM
Ross Field
Groton, NY
We are excited to share Red Hawk Refuel, a student-led project that will bring a new snack cabinet to Groton to help keep students energized and focused throughout the school day!
The cabinet is expected to arrive in mid-September, and our community is already showing tremendous support — approximately 1,500 individual snacks have already been donated!
A special thank you to Aoife for her leadership, creativity, and dedication in bringing Red Hawk Refuel to life as she works toward earning her Girl Scout Silver Award. We are proud to see her take on a project that will have a meaningful and lasting impact on fellow Red Hawks! 🦅❤️🖤
Want to help us stock Red Hawk Refuel?
📱 Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to visit the Amazon Wish List and purchase an item to support the project.
Suggested donations include snack bars, pretzels, trail mix, dried fruit, crackers, nuts, fruit snacks, Goldfish, veggie straws, noodle cups, applesauce, and more.
You can also look for Red Hawk Refuel snack drives at Groton home athletic events throughout September in partnership with our Sports Boosters.
Thank you to everyone who has already helped support this project. Together, we can help Fuel the Flock! 🦅❤️🖤
Scan the QR code on the flyer to donate, and please help us spread the word by sharing this post!
Groton Soccer parents, families, and fans — the 2026 Groton Red Hawks Soccer apparel store is officially open!
There are several Red Hawks and soccer-logo options available, including T-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, shorts, pants, a duffle bag, and a beanie.
🛒 Shop here: https://grotonsoccer26.itemorder.com/
⏰ Order deadline: Sunday, September 13 at 11:59 PM! The store will only be open for a short time, so be sure to get your orders in soon.
Thanks for supporting Groton Soccer — Go Red Hawks! 🦅⚽️
