Come and have lunch and breakfast with us! Anyone under 19 years old can stop in to one of the schools listed here for a hot breakfast and lunch … free of charge for everyone! Lunch Menu: Bosco sticks, chicken tenders, or hamburgers available every day, with a rotation of pizza, nachos, and hot dogs …
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The draft final report for the Glens Falls Middle School and High School Circulation Study is available for public comment through June 8, 2024. The study (linked here), conducted by Creighton Manning Engineering and commissioned by A/GFTC on behalf of the Glens Falls School District, contains capital improvement concepts and operational recommendations that the School …
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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 Sabrina LaPointe—one of the most dynamic teachers around our district. Mrs. Sabrina LaPointe graduated from Lake George Jr/Sr High School, …
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On Monday, March 11, Glens Falls proudly sent eight teams to compete in the annual WSWHE BOCES Battle of the Books held at the SUNY Adirondack campus. The competition is open to teams grades 3-6, and this is the first year all of our schools had teams at every eligible grade level. Battle of the …
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A few highlights of GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT W.I.D.E. initiatives: No Place for Hate Beginning in September of 2023, Glens Falls City School District was designated as a “No Place For Hate” district by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in Albany. With this distinction, the ADL provides grade-appropriate tools and resources to help further develop …
BIG NEWS! Your child in grades 1-4 can join our FREE swim lesson program in the month of March! Glens Falls City School District is offering a learn-to-swim program for all first through fourth grade students at Abe Wing, Big Cross, Jackson Heights, and Kensington. Lessons will be held at the Glens Falls High School …
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This week our computer labs and classrooms will be buzzing with excitement as students in all grade levels will have the opportunity to participate in “Hour of Code.” This is a worldwide computer science movement that coincides with National Computer Science Education Week (December 4 – 8, 2023). Hour of Code is an introduction to …
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Jackson Heights students will read for a cause throughout the month of December as they kick off “Read for Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region” (RMHC-CR) beginning Friday, December 1, 2023. RMHC-CR is a reading-based community service program encouraging students to practice their reading skills while helping families served by Ronald McDonald House charities. …
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Glens Falls City School District, in partnership with the American Association of University Women, is facilitating a community workshop to break down barriers to K-12 student attendance and success. Date: Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: Crandall Public Library, Christine McDonald Community Room 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801 Background: Chronic …
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It’s National Education Support Professionals Day, and we’re celebrating all week here in GF Nation! Today, let’s meet Mrs. Tina Harrington, Teacher Aide in Mrs. Jamie Denno’s class at Jackson Heights! Mrs. Harrington supports many students in the health and safety realm, during class lessons, and in social interactions with their peers. This is her …
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