In honor of Veterans Day, students at Jackson Heights welcomed several Veterans into school yesterday to “Read With a Vet!” Each service member spent time in classrooms, reading a book and answering students’ questions about their military service … such as: what are the kitchens like in aircraft carriers? “The kitchens are huge,” said Navy …
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Nineteen of Glens Falls’ student-musicians had the honor of performing in the 2022 All-County Chorus Festival this weekend. The Festival highlights the achievements of vocalists from Saratoga and Warren counties in grades 5-12. Singing in the Grade 5/6 Chorus were Liam Quartiers, Jack Reed, and Jack Rougeau. Singing in the Grade 7-9 Mixed Chorus were …
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GF Nation is excited to announce that we are now offering the convenience of online athletics registration using FamilyID from Arbiter Sports. Online Registration for the upcoming Winter Sports Season is now open for JV & Varsity sports (Modified Sports Registration will open on 10/28). FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an …
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The Glens Falls chapter of National Honor Society is organizing a fundraiser to build community in Glens Falls and raise money for the C.R. Wood Cancer Center called Bikeathon. The event will be held on Sunday, October 2nd from 12-3 p.m. Kids will raise money by pledging to bike a certain amount of minutes and …
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Dear members of the GF Nation community, As a followup to last week’s community meeting, Superintendent Dengler would like to provide an update on our progress towards growing the culture of safety at Glens Falls City Schools. Morning bag checks at GFHS & GFMS: Where we are: Beginning on 9/15, we instituted backpack checks for …
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Thank you for taking an active role in growing the culture of safety at Glens Falls City Schools by participating in this ongoing community discussion and action. ** Please note: the meeting begins at 3:12:28 in the recorded video. ** Just fast-forward to that spot, and you’ll be able to see/hear the meeting in its entirety. Please refer …
In response to the safety situations on Thursday and today, the district is instituting bag checks for all students entering the High School and Middle School in the morning, beginning tomorrow, Thursday, September 15, 2022. Students will be asked to place their backpacks/bags on a table at their entrance door, where a school staff member …
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On Monday, September 12th, Superintendent Dengler updated the Board of Education on the safety incident at the High School on Thursday, September 8, 2022. The slides from the presentation can be accessed HERE.
Dear Parents and Guardians, This morning, our high school students were gathering to begin their day with a scheduled outdoor lunch at the school’s front entrance and on the lawn. At approximately 11:20 a.m., one student obtaining lunch in the cafeteria was twice directed to leave the building. While outside, the student damaged some music …
Dear GF Nation Families, As we finish preparing for the start of an exciting school year, I would like to extend my gratitude for the many warm welcomes I have received. I am so appreciative to be a part of such an amazing school and community. Our first day of school for students is Thursday, …
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