2021 “Pennies for Pink” effort raises thousands for cancer patients

A GF Nation tradition was back this year, and the “Pennies for Pink” drive once again netted thousands of dollars for gas cards to get local cancer patients to and from their treatments! “We had a grand total of $3,699 raised for 2021 … or as I like to say, 147 times that all of …

Jan. 25 update: Masks are still required in school

Dear GF Nation Families: As the COVID pandemic keeps evolving, we are responding to new developments involving the statewide face mask mandate.  As you’ve likely heard, a state judge on Long Island has ruled against the state’s mask mandate, but more litigation is expected. All NYS school districts have been contacted by the State Education Department …

January 19, 2022: Latest guidance and shifts in COVID protocols

COVID-19 health and safety guidance from the state and local health departments continues to evolve, and we remain committed to providing staff and families with clear, updated information on the latest guidance on COVID-19 testing, quarantine and isolation.  Effective immediately, Glens Falls City Schools will use the following protocols when allowing individuals to return to …

Superintendent search: Community survey now open

Dear School Community members, The purpose of this message is to introduce you to the process for our superintendent search, following Superintendent Paul Jenkins’s retirement announcement last month, and to ask for your input. An important early phase of this process provides an opportunity to gain perspective on what’s important to you for the district …

Boosters required for 12+ students to avoid quarantine, miss sports

Dear Parents and Guardians: We received an important update from the NYS Department of Health today, Jan. 11, 2022: A booster-eligible student playing sports, acting in the musical, participating in a club, etc. will not be allowed to participate in those activities for 5 days after a COVID exposure if they have NOT received their booster. …

Board of Education: Jan 10, 2022 meeting live stream

The Board of Education’s January 10th regular meeting was held in-person in the GFHS auditorium, for social distancing. It was also live-streamed for members of the community.  The meeting began at 7 p.m. and can be viewed below.  

Pfizer booster clinic at GFMS this Wednesday, 1/12

Dear Families: As announced last week by the state and local departments of health, COVID-19 booster doses are now required to be considered completely vaccinated, for all eligible people age 12 and up.  Your child’s booster status now determines whether or not they quarantine after close exposure to a COVID-positive person. (See details here.) To help families …

COVID Update: Jan. 3, 2022

Dear Families: Welcome back, and happy new year … We are #GFNationSTRONG! Over the holiday break (Dec. 24-Jan. 2), thirty-six (36) new positive COVID cases – 11 (MS), 11 (HS), 7 (JH), 5 (KRS), 2 (BC) – were reported involving GFSD students or staff.  Today, nineteen (19) new positive COVID cases – 6 (MS), 7 (HS), 3 (KRS), 2 (BC), 1 (JH) – were reported …

COVID Case Updates and Current Protocols

Looking for COVID case/quarantine data or current protocols?  Click the link below to get to the Pandemic Response page for 2021-22: Pandemic Operations for 2021-22

COVID update: Jan. 6, 2022

Dear Families: Today, ten (10) new positive COVID cases – 7 (HS), 1 (MS), 2 (KRS) – were reported involving GFSD students or staff. (Detailed, cumulative school data is available on the NYS COVID Report Card here) 114 GFSD students/staff are under mandatory quarantine because of exposure to COVID as of today. 56 GFSD individuals were rapid-tested on site today.  Testing results: 55 Negative; 1 Positive Warren Co. Health Services …

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