How do we practice Wellness, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (WIDE) in Glens Falls City Schools?

A few highlights of GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT W.I.D.E. initiatives: No Place for Hate Beginning in September of 2023, Glens Falls City School District was designated as a “No Place For Hate” district by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in Albany. With this distinction, the ADL provides grade-appropriate tools and resources to help further develop …

Free Swim Lessons offered to Grades 1-4 in March: Register here

BIG NEWS! Your child in grades 1-4 can join our FREE swim lesson program in the month of March! Glens Falls City School District is offering a learn-to-swim program for all first through fourth grade students at Abe Wing, Big Cross, Jackson Heights, and Kensington. Lessons will be held at the Glens Falls High School …

Students Participate in Worldwide Learning Event “Hour of Code”

This week our computer labs and classrooms will be buzzing with excitement as students in all grade levels will have the opportunity to participate in “Hour of Code.”  This is a worldwide computer science movement that coincides with National Computer Science Education Week (December 4 – 8, 2023).  Hour of Code is an introduction to …

Students Kick Off Read for Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region

Jackson Heights students will read for a cause throughout the month of December as they kick off “Read for Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region” (RMHC-CR) beginning Friday, December 1, 2023.  RMHC-CR is a reading-based community service program encouraging students to practice their reading skills while helping families served by Ronald McDonald House charities. …

Community Call to Action: Increasing Student Attendance, Together!

Glens Falls City School District, in partnership with the American Association of University Women, is facilitating a community workshop to break down barriers to K-12 student attendance and success. Date: Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: Crandall Public Library, Christine McDonald Community Room 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801 Background: Chronic …

Celebrating Education Support Professionals: Tina Harrington

It’s National Education Support Professionals Day, and we’re celebrating all week here in GF Nation! Today, let’s meet Mrs. Tina Harrington, Teacher Aide in Mrs. Jamie Denno’s class at Jackson Heights! Mrs. Harrington supports many students in the health and safety realm, during class lessons, and in social interactions with their peers. This is her …

November Breakfast & Lunch Menus

  Don’t Forget: A complete breakfast and lunch meal is free for every student! November Elementary Breakfast November Elementary Lunch Menu

Welcome Jackson Heights Families

Jackson Heights Back to School Letter2023 I hope your summer has been fabulous!  We are very excited to get the 2023-24 school year off to a great start!  Jackson Heights staff  is getting ready everyday for your arrival.  This year the Glens Falls School District will be purchasing school supplies for EVERY student.  You will …

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