COVID Update: December 19, 2020: Positive case at the Middle School

Dear Parents and Guardians, Last night, Glens Falls City School administrators were notified that a student at the Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the school building on Wednesday, Dec. 16th. As soon as we were notified of the positive case, the Superintendent was in direct contact with the …

COVID Update: December 18, 2020: Positive case at the High School

This afternoon, Glens Falls City School administrators were notified that a student at the High School has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the school building on Wednesday, Dec. 16th. As soon as we were notified of the positive case, the Superintendent was in direct contact with the Warren County Public Health …

Board of Education Dec. 14 meeting: live stream

The Board of Education’s December 14, 2020 meeting was live-streamed for members of the community. The virtual meeting began at 7 p.m. and can be viewed below. All Board of Education members and administrators participated remotely via Google Meet. Board of Education agendas and minutes can be found here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/gfsd/board.nsf/public  

COVID Update: December 9, 2020: Positive case at Jackson Heights

This afternoon, Glens Falls City School administrators were notified that a staff member at Jackson Heights Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the school building on Monday, December 7th. As soon as we were notified of the positive case, the Superintendent was in direct contact with the Warren County Public …

100+ High School VIP award-winners put core values into action

More than 100 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 …

Nov. 24 Parent Update: “Yellow Zone” preparations and consent for school-based COVID-19 testing

You may be following the developments in Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, as their communities are entering “Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones” due to a rise in COVID-19 illness. These designations have a direct impact on schools within the zones. Fortunately, our area has not been designated as a Yellow Zone …. yet. Here in Glens …

Re-heating instructions for elementary half-day lunch meals

Keep frozen products frozen, and cold items under 40 degrees F until ready for service. To re-heat place items in an oven/toaster oven at 360 degrees, or place in the microwave on medium power until the items reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Nov. 13 Parent Update: Testing out of a travel quarantine; ripple effects on Glens Falls school operations

Thanksgiving is here, and we are very grateful to every family in our school community who has worn masks, washed hands, and kept distance from friends and neighbors alike. These habits may grow increasingly irritating, as we are all sick and tired of this pandemic and what COVID prevention requires of us. But YOUR actions …

Shine on, Senior Athletes: Abby Hamell + Lauren Benway!

Three cheers for this week’s Senior student-athletes from Fall Season 1: Abby Hamell and Lauren Benway! Abby Hamell National Honor Society Honor roll Athletics: Cross Country Nordic Ski Track Tennis Community Service: (Volunteer work, etc…) Key Club International Club Future Plans: Plan on going to college to study Environmental Science. “You are the only one …

Shine on, Senior Athletes: Maya Mattice, Phoebe Fox + Ella Kules

Three cheers for this week’s Senior student-athletes from Fall Season 1: Maya Mattice, Phoebe Fox, and Ella Kules! Maya Mattice Tennis Track and Field Nordic Ski Community Service: (Volunteer work, etc…) Key Club International Action Club Future Plans: Play Lacrosse at Bryant University “I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but …

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