During the whole month of February, students at Jackson Heights were challenged to see how many “Random Acts of Kindness” they could do for friends and neighbors… and they sure shared the love!! ❤️🖤 *Hundreds* of acts were written onto paper hearts and displayed at school for all to celebrate. Have a look at a …
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The Glens Falls High School Theatre Ensemble is presenting the drama production of “Just Another High School Play” on Friday and Saturday, March 20 & 21 at 7 p.m. in the GFHS auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. $3 for students/children, and $5 for adults. Just Another High School Play by Bryan Starchman is …
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Welcome, families of five-year-olds! The Glens Falls City School District has a vibrant academic program for our youngest students, designed to foster a love of learning that carries them all the way to graduation and beyond. We welcome new families into this educational journey, and look forward to partnering with parents to help our children …
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GFMS seventh-grader Jason Hall has been recognized for making a big difference in the lives of children in our region. Having established a bottle and can drive to benefit Operation Santa Claus, Jason has donated several thousand dollars to the non-profit that provides new clothes to children in Warren, Washington, Essex, Northern Saratoga, and Hamilton …
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GFHS School Counselor Arlene Tobias has been honored by the 2019-20 College Board Counselor Recognition Program for her hard work and dedication to student success! Only 26 school counselors in New York State received this award for being “exemplary schools counseling professionals who are proven lifelong learners, collaborators, advocates, and data-driven counselors, committed to student …
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The Parent Teacher Student Associations at each school are proud to present the 2020 winners of the Founders’ Day Awards! Each day during Founders’ Week (Feb. 3—7, 2020), we’ll reveal another committed parent volunteer and/or staff member from each school. Each honoree has been selected to recognize his or her service and dedication to go …
Congratulations to GFMS seventh-grader Hayley Stafford, who won the district competition of the Elks National Hoop Shoot contest! Hayley won the 12-13 age group title by making 20 of 25 baskets in the second round of the annual free-throw shooting contest. She now goes on to compete in regionals, which are set for Feb. 2 …
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The Glens Falls chapter of National Honor Society welcomed 31 new members during an induction ceremony November 15th at the High School. NHS recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated leadership, a commitment to service, and good character, in addition to high academic achievement. Newly-inducted members include: Brianna Aiken, Dylan Anselment, McKenna Austin, Dominic …
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More than 80 Glens Falls High School students were recognized this fall with a VIP award for putting one of the school’s core values into action: Positivity (optimism, the student views challenges as opportunities for growth) Kindness (the student is friendly and generous, the student builds others up) Perseverance (persistence, the student doesn’t give up …
Families in our community will soon enjoy the benefits of the Middle School’s very successful holiday food drive in December. The GFMS “One Tribe” community donated almost 2,500 canned and dry goods to help under-resourced families served by the Salvation Army. “I think that encouraging the kids to give back to the community where they …
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