With cold, wintry weather here, we’d like to review a few points about student safety and weather announcements amid bitter outdoor temperatures. Ride the GGFT Bus to the High School/Middle School! Check out the Greater Glens Falls Transit route for a FREE, WARM, and DRY ride to school in the morning, and back home in …
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The art room in Glens Falls Middle School was transformed into a world-class gallery this week as students had the opportunity to show off their most recent projects. Art teacher Jennifer Girard challenged her students to create works of art that were a reflection of their own identities. Students responded by creating images that reflected …
Every year, the Glens Falls community holds a special ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the Glens Falls Social Justice Club solicited students from the High School to write and recite original essays and poems to share with the community, describing the impact Dr. King has …
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Our Glens Falls Nation shared values are UNITY, SUPPORT, PASSION, and GRIT! We will always remain GF NATION strong, and now we need a new mascot that represents these core values. Participate in the process! ** LATEST UPDATES + RESOURCES: CLICK HERE**
Students, parents, and staff will notice a familiar face in a “new” uniform this week, as Officer Pete Casertino joins GFSD as a School Resource Officer! As a Warren Co. Sheriff’s Deputy, he will have a desk at the Middle School and work district-wide, in partnership with current GFPD SRO John Norton, to provide additional …
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Everyone at Glens Falls High School was in the holiday spirit the day before break began! Talented flautists with the high school band serenaded students and faculty with holiday classics. From all of us at the Glens Falls City School District, have a safe and healthy break! We’ll see everyone back on campus in January.
‘Tis the season in the Glens Falls City School District! Ahead of the winter recess, principals and members of the district staff dressed the part of some holiday favorites to welcome students on the day before break begins. From all of us in the district, have a wonderful winter break!
Winter can be a difficult month when it comes to battling illness and staying healthy. Pediatric offices can also be inundated with appointments to see sick children, leading to long wait times or some families not being able to see their doctors at all. Glens Falls Pediatrics has shared a tip sheet with the Glens …
Earlier this school year, six Glens Falls High School students were selected to perform in three different ensembles at the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) Zone 7 Area-All State Festival. After spending weeks to practice their challenging pieces of music at home and with their GFHS teachers, the students were able to rehearse …
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More than 100 Glens Falls High School students have been nominated for a VIP Award for putting at least one of the school’s core values into action. Values include: 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 …
