On Monday, March 11, Glens Falls proudly sent eight teams to compete in the annual WSWHE BOCES Battle of the Books held at the SUNY Adirondack campus. The competition is open to teams grades 3-6, and this is the first year all of our schools had teams at every eligible grade level. Battle of the …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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In addition to launching hot air balloons from our elementary schools, the Adirondack Balloon Festival organizers launched an activity to spark elementary students’ imaginations and creativity. Students in grades 1-4 from 14 area schools were invited to create their own original artwork with hot air balloons as the theme. We are pleased to share the …
Education Support Professionals Week rolls on as we honor Mr. Bill Richmond, Teaching Assistant in Mrs. Jennifer Groat’s elementary class at Kensington Road School! This is Mr. Richmond’s second school year at Kensington. Bill helps our students learn how to reach their full potential daily. However, rarely are two days ever the same, and Bill …
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Don’t Forget: A complete breakfast and lunch meal is free for every student! November Elementary Breakfast November Elementary Lunch Menu
As parents, educators, and coaches within GF Nation, our thoughts and hearts are with the Corinth community today. Much of our region’s attention is focused on the disappearance of a 9-year old from Moreau Lake State Park, and we want to provide families with some resources and suggestions for talking with your children at home. …
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On Thursday, September 21, 2023, students at Big Cross and Kensington elementary schools had a special visit with a sneak peak of some hot air balloons in the area for the Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival. Capt. Matt Hunter and wife Nichol brought one of their four balloons, Capt’s Dream, all the way from Florida. …
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