15 GFHS students earn AP Scholar awards

Fifteen Glens Falls High School students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on their Advanced Placement exams in May of 2018. [ MORE ]

Student-athlete Joseph Girard III commits to Syracuse University

Congratulations to senior student-athlete Joseph Girard III on committing to Syracuse University, where he intends to study at the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications! Read more from the Daily Orange HERE

Every Student Succeeds Act: Info for Parents

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a law that outlines how states can use federal money to support public schools. This [ FACT SHEET ] highlights the important elements for parents and families in the plan. Schools and districts will be measured on student absenteeism (missing more than a couple days of school per month), student participation in state tests (law requires that 95% of students in each tested subgroup take the appropriate state tests), and more. See the [ FACT SHEET ] for further details.

Odyssey of the Mind teams forming now!

Would your kids like to re-create Leonardo DaVinci’s workshop and reveal one of is “inventions” that never made it to prime time? How about dreaming up and building a ride-on vehicle whose parts travel in suitcases from one scene to another? Join an Odyssey of the Mind team ... or coach! More details and the RSVP link are [ HERE ].

2018-19 School Calendar: Note these key dates

A one-page printable version of the 2018-19 calendar that includes school breaks, holidays, and Regents exam days can be downloaded [ HERE ]. Families should note that Memorial Day weekend includes Friday off this year, and the last day of school falls later then usual - Wednesday, June 26 - due to the state's Regents exam schedule. Graduation is Saturday, June 29, 2019. Printed calendars will soon be on their way to every family with enrolled students, and any district resident may request a calendar by calling the district office at 518-792-1481. You can download it [ HERE ] as a PDF.

Classroom supply lists for the new school year

We're already excited for the first day of school on Wednesday, September 5th! Is your family looking to get a jump start on shopping for the new school year? Supply lists are available [ HERE ].

Superintendent Paul Jenkins named YMCA Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to our very own Superintendent Paul Jenkins, who was named Volunteer of the Year at the Glens Falls Family YMCA annual meeting at the end of June! [ MORE ]

GFMS team accepts School to Watch award in Washington, D.C.

A delegation of GFMS staff members—including both the retiring and incoming principals—recently participated in the National Forum’s Schools to Watch conference and were honored yet again for the Middle School's re-designation as a School to Watch. [ MORE ]

Congratulations, Class of 2018!!

Raindrops didn't dampen the spirits of 137 Glens Falls High School graduates and their families as they cheered, laughed, and hugged their way through Commencement for the Class of 2018. See some moments from graduation in the photo album HERE. The live-stream video of Graduation for the Class of 2018 is on Facebook HERE. Way to go, Class of 2018!!

You can make a difference with GF Nation Fund

Attention Alumni and Friends of Glens Falls Schools: There’s a new way to help and support our students. Take a minute and visit www.gfnationfund.org and see what we are all about. YOU can make a difference simply by signing in and becoming part of our outreach network. Having a reunion or gathering? We would love to know about it. And, please get the word out. WE NEED YOU!

Educator scores available to parents and guardians

Under education law, parents and guardians of students may request the final quality rating and composite effectiveness score for each teacher and the principal of the school to which their child is assigned for the current school year. Read the process to request APPR ratings and scores [ HERE ]