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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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 Matthews—one of the most dynamic teachers around our district. Amanda Matthews graduated from Fort Ann High School, Pratt Institute, and …
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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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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 …
Students from various Glens Falls City School District schools took on their peers across the Capital Region brought their love of books and reading during the 2023 Battle of the Books. The event, organized by the WSWHE BOCES School Library System, connected more than 475 students on 65 different teams from 18 school districts at …
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In their first year of entering competitions, the Glens Falls Middle School Robotics Team secured high honors at the VEX IQ Competition Slapshot. The team took home the Judges’ Award, which is given to teams that the judges felt were deserving of special recognition. Criteria for the award includes items such as a team …
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The 100th day of the 2022-2023 school year was extra special for fifth graders at Glens Falls Middle School. The 100th day of school this year also marked 1,000 days of education for fifth graders, and teachers wanted to help make it an occasion to remember with a unique project. Students were tasked with writing …
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With cold, wintry weather here, we’d like to review a few points about student safety and weather announcements amid bitter outdoor temperatures. Ride the GGFT Bus to the High School/Middle School! Check out the Greater Glens Falls Transit route for a FREE, WARM, and DRY ride to school in the morning, and back home in …
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The art room in Glens Falls Middle School was transformed into a world-class gallery this week as students had the opportunity to show off their most recent projects. Art teacher Jennifer Girard challenged her students to create works of art that were a reflection of their own identities. Students responded by creating images that reflected …
