They’re the best in the state! Glens Falls High School vocalists Meghan Siergiey, Ryan Burchfield, and Trevor Britton have all earned spots in the prestigious New York State School Music Association All-State choirs. Only nine hundred students out of thousands from high schools across New York State were selected to perform in the eight All-State …
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The Glens Falls Indians Football team won its second state championship in three years on Saturday, defeating Batavia inside the Carrier Dome in Syracuse!! From the Post Star: “Kyle Vachon and his senior teammates on the Glens Falls football team spent a little extra time on the Carrier Dome turf Saturday afternoon. They were swarmed …
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Celebrating Education Support Professionals during American Education Week, November 13-16, 2018 Kristy Walkup Teacher Aide, Glens Falls High School Every day at Glens Falls High School, you’ll find students working on project-based solutions to everyday challenges—and finding success as part of a team. And one special Teacher Aide has been part of many victories over …
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Celebrating Education Support Professionals during American Education Week, November 13-16, 2018 Meredith Linehan Library Technology Aide + Cafeteria Monitor, Big Cross Street School “I had one student who would ask me every morning, ‘Where is that nice lady from the library?” muses a colleague of Library Tech Assistant Meredith Linehan. “I don’t think I have …
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Celebrating Education Support Professionals during American Education Week, November 13-16, 2018 Regina McClenning Teaching Assistant, Jackson Heights Elementary School “These kids need to know people are cheering them on,” believes Teaching Assistant Regina McClenning. “Everyone needs to feel important and be given what they need to succeed. Sometimes it’s by teaching them skills, but often …
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Celebrating Education Support Professionals during American Education Week, November 13-16, 2018 Donna Sharp Teacher Aide, Glens Falls Middle School From being a member of a corporate accounting team to being a member of the educational team at Glens Falls Middle School, Teacher Aide Donna Sharp is one of Glens Falls’ newest and most positive team …
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Celebrating Education Support Professionals during American Education Week, November 13-16, 2018 Brian Aiken Head Custodian, Kensington Road Elementary School Being a custodian in Glens Falls City Schools means far more than handling a “clean up on aisle 3!” Our custodians keep buildings neat, safe, and healthy every day of the year. They are first responders …
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Winter is coming … But Camp Chingachgook will be ready! On November 3rd and 4th, 26 students from the Glens Falls High School Key Club and International Action Club attended the Fall Clean Up Weekend at YMCA Camp Chingachgook on the shores of Lake George. Students helped with a variety of projects including raking, planting …
Nearly two dozen Glens Falls student-musicians were in the spotlight this weekend, performing in the highly selective All-County Band Festival at Ballston Spa High School. These top-performing students were selected based on their Spring 2018 NYSSMA solo festival scores and teacher recommendation. “There are 16 total school districts in our county organization, which spans from …
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Fifteen Glens Falls High School students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement of AP Exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performances on AP Exams. Four students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on …
