Dear Parents and Guardians: As we all work through our emotions over the terrible shooting Tuesday at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, we’d like to provide some ideas for families on how to help children cope with a tragedy such as this. Please remember that even when you are overwhelmed, unsure of what to say, …
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New leaders for Glens Falls High School have been put in place to start July 1st, after the Board of Education made several appointments at the May 23, 2022 special meeting. Kevin Warren will become the next principal of Glens Falls High School. Mr. Warren is currently principal of Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Jr/Sr. High School, having …
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Section 2 GoFan link to search events and purchase tickets: Section 2 GoFAN Page Buying Tickets Online through GoFan: Please see the video here on How to Buy Tickets. As most of you are aware, in the fall the Section moved to online ticketing through GoFan for all contests where the Section is covering the expenses. …
The district’s 2022-23 basic calendar of school session days is available HERE. The printed district calendar, including events, meetings, and other activities, will be available in late August for school community members.
Glens Falls High School’s cast and crew of “HONK!” won Best Musical Tier B in the 2022 High School Musical Theatre Awards, held at Proctor’s in Schenectady last weekend! Sophomore Natalia Steves, who played Grace in the show, said in her acceptance speech that she’s “ecstatic to be able to accept this award on behalf …
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Glens Falls residents vote “Yes” on the 2022-23 school budget Levin, Rivers, Rath to serve on Board of Education May 17, 2022 — Glens Falls City School District residents approved the 2022-23 school budget today by a margin of 569 “yes” votes to 193 “no” votes – a 75 percent approval rate. The $50.5 million …
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The public hearing on the 2022-23 school budget proposal was live-streamed for members of the community. The meeting began at 6 p.m. and can be viewed below. See the budget development page for more on the proposed 2022-23 school budget.
The Board of Education’s May 9th regular meeting was live-streamed for members of the community. The meeting began at 7 p.m. and can be viewed below. Agendas and minutes from all Board of Education meetings can be found HERE.
“The best thing about teaching an inclusive class is seeing acceptance firsthand,” says Jackson Heights kindergarten teacher Jessica Elder. “Kindergartners are so genuine and will make friends with anyone, so it is really wonderful to see all of our students playing together.” Fourth-grade teacher Amanda Burt at Big Cross agrees. “What’s great about inclusion is …
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Glens Falls City School District recognizes national Teacher Appreciation Week by highlighting committed and enthusiastic teachers from every one of our schools each day of the week! Read on for an inside interview with Amanda Burt, Bethany Carpenter, and Lindsey St. Clair—they teach two fourth grade inclusive classes at Big Cross. Amanda Burt graduated from …
