Down a quiet high school hallway is a partitioned, naturally-lit classroom painted with sky-blue walls called the Alternative Learning Area. “The ALA room is multi-functional,” explains Teaching Assistant Kate McKillip, who works with students in ALA. “A student may be here for a disciplinary reason for a full day (such as an in-school suspension), or …
Picture this … you’re leading an elementary classroom that’s buzzing with excitement over a new Google Expedition to the bottom of the ocean. 20 virtual reality goggles all set up? Check. 20 eager faces ready to scuba dive from their classroom seats? Check. 20 device connections looking strong? Check. And then … a technology glitch …
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Glens Falls High School Picture Retake day, for all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders, is Thursday, November 7th. Students who need a picture should report to the HS Wrestling Room during their PE class, study hall, or lunch. Order forms will be available in the Wrestling Room. This is the last opportunity for students to …
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Eighteen Glens Falls High School students have earned AP Scholar Awards, two of which are with Honor, in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the Advanced Placement Exams. The AP Scholar Award with Honor is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of …
The HOPE Committee of Glens Falls City Schools works to build and support trusting relationships with district families by compassionately filling the needs of students for clothing and food. We fulfill this mission by welcoming Glens Falls school community members into our HOPE Boutique once a month, where guests can “shop” for free clothing items, …
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Buy your yearbook today! There’s nothing else like the Glens Falls RED & BLACK Yearbook. Capture the memories of Homecoming spirit days, clubs and activities, sports team camaraderie and more with your 2019-2020 yearbook! Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come. Yearbooks are now on sale and …
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On Sunday, September 8, 2019, at 2:00PM, in the Glens Falls High School Auditorium, a ceremony was held to pay tribute to former, long-time Glens Falls High School Assistant Principal, Stanley E. Rummel. During his time at Glens Falls High, he touched and impacted the lives of thousands of students, parents, teachers and administrators. …
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Congratulations to GFHS senior Nicholas West, who has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. The scholastically talented senior received a letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. …
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GFMS eighth-grader Eamonn Dowd and GFHS senior Kieran Dowd had quite the summer vacation—becoming world champions drumming with the Capital District Youth Pipe Band! The band won the 2019 World Pipe Band Championship and Best Drum Corps titles in Grade Novice B held on August 17, 2019, at Glasgow Green in Scotland. The band competed …
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The School District Foundation of Glens Falls is beginning its second decade of providing scholarships, professional projects, and student activities not covered by the school district budget. In the last decade, the Foundation has provided more than $71,000 in scholarships alone to many graduating seniors. The community’s support of the Foundation has allowed for opportunities …
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