The Glens Falls City School District is proud to announce the Top 11 students in this year’s graduating class. Congratulations to the entire Class of 2023, and we’re looking forward to celebrating your accomplishments at this year’s commencement ceremony. Clara Avery is this year’s Valedictorian. She is the daughter of Kevin and Jackie Avery of …
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What a fun celebration of “Miss Debbie Hall Day” at Big Cross!! Students, family members, colleagues, and friends gathered today to celebrate Principal Debbie Hall and wish her well before she retires on June 30th. During a fabulous morning assembly, right after a heart-warming and funny look back at the many lives Miss Hall has …
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Class of 2023 “Top Eleven” We are proud to recognize the top students of the GFHS Class of 2023. These students have demonstrated admirable self-discipline, dedication to learning, and unwavering commitment to academic success. Their contributions both within and outside our classrooms deserve high praise and we are honored to celebrate their achievements! Valedictorian: Clara …
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Glens Falls Middle School is receiving a boost from a community partner to help make the school a better place for every student. GFMS has been given a $1,500 grant on behalf of the Walmart Community Grants Team. The grant, which is given to organizations committed to making their community a better place for everyone, …
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Close to 100 Glens Falls High School students were recognized this spring with a VIP award in one of the following areas: 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 easily or may be …
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Lunch has become an event many students look forward to at Glens Falls High School. Much of that is thanks to the hard work Head Chef for the High School and Middle School Donnah Digan-Lewis and the entire cafeteria staff put into their delicious creations each and every day. Chef Donnah’s contributions to the community …
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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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A pair of Glens Falls High School seniors received special recognition from the Adirondack Area School Boards Association for their outstanding work in the field of community service. Seniors Katherine Lieberth and Julian Stedman were among the group of 29 students throughout the region to receive a $350 award for their hard work outside of …
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 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 Amanda Matthews—one of the most dynamic teachers around our district. Amanda Matthews graduated from Fort Ann High School, Pratt Institute, and …
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