ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a whole host of tools which allows district, school administrators, and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students. Sign in to ParentSquare HERE! Parents/Guardians who activate their account can interact by signing digital permission slips, managing their language preferences, contacting teachers, and much …
Dear Families and Staff: We are committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment. In support of this ongoing commitment, we’ve partnered with Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service, to help you and your family connect to quality care. If you are looking …
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All members of the Glens Falls City Schools community are invited to review and comment on the district’s draft Emergency Response Plan for 2023-24. Please download the PDF below, and send any comments to sheritage@gfsd.org or call the district office at 518-792-1212. District Safety Plan 7-1-2023
Students at Kensington Road Elementary School came together to help support our four-legged friends. The school just wrapped up a donation drive as part of Paws for a Cause, with students collecting items that will go towards the SPCA of Upstate New York, North Shore Animal League, and Feline Advocates Coming Together (FACT). The donation …
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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 Annemarie Dumar—one of the most dynamic teachers around our district. Annemarie Dumar grew up on Long Island and attended Garden City …
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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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A Glens Falls graduate spent this year’s National Read Aloud Day with students from the Kensington Road School, introducing them to his new book. Anthony Richichi graduated from Glens Falls High School in 2005, and worked as a custodian in the Glens Falls City School District for three years after he graduated. He always had …
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