The Glens Falls City School District is proud to announce the Top 11 students in this year’s graduating class. Congratulations to the entire Class of 2023, and we’re looking forward to celebrating your accomplishments at this year’s commencement ceremony. Clara Avery is this year’s Valedictorian. She is the daughter of Kevin and Jackie Avery of …
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Class of 2023 “Top Eleven” We are proud to recognize the top students of the GFHS Class of 2023. These students have demonstrated admirable self-discipline, dedication to learning, and unwavering commitment to academic success. Their contributions both within and outside our classrooms deserve high praise and we are honored to celebrate their achievements! Valedictorian: Clara …
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Close to 100 Glens Falls High School students were recognized this spring with a VIP award in one of the following areas: Positivity (optimism, the student views challenges as opportunities for growth) Kindness (the student is friendly and generous, the student builds others up) Perseverance (persistence, the student doesn’t give up easily or may be …
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Lunch has become an event many students look forward to at Glens Falls High School. Much of that is thanks to the hard work Head Chef for the High School and Middle School Donnah Digan-Lewis and the entire cafeteria staff put into their delicious creations each and every day. Chef Donnah’s contributions to the community …
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A pair of Glens Falls High School seniors received special recognition from the Adirondack Area School Boards Association for their outstanding work in the field of community service. Seniors Katherine Lieberth and Julian Stedman were among the group of 29 students throughout the region to receive a $350 award for their hard work outside of …
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 Sue Botch—one of the most dynamic teachers around our district. Sue Botch is a 1983 graduate of Gloversville High School. She …
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Glens Falls residents vote “Yes” on the 2023-24 school budget Glens Falls City School District residents approved the 2023-24 school budget today by an unofficial tally of 441 “yes” votes to 104 “no” votes – an 81 percent approval rate. The $57.1 million 2023-24 school budget will increase the tax levy by 2.57 percent. The spending plan …
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Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, our nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. That’s why we’re celebrating all their hard work and commitment today, May 5th, for School Lunch Hero Day! A big THANK YOU to everyone on our Aramark …
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High society meets Glens Falls High School as the 18th annual Art Expo is set to return on Thursday, May 18th. Every art student in grades 9 through 12 will be showing at least one piece of art created during the school year. This year’s lineup will include drawings, paintings, ceramics, photography, creative crafts, computer …
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The Board of Education recently approved the 2023-2024 school calendar, and the upcoming school year includes four new Professional Development Days for staff. On those days, students will arrive to school on a two-hour delay, while the staff continues to implement programs and data from their traditional Superintendent Conference Days. “We are always looking for …
