Education Support Professionals Week rolls on as we honor Mr. Bill Richmond, Teaching Assistant in Mrs. Jennifer Groat’s elementary class at Kensington Road School! This is Mr. Richmond’s second school year at Kensington. Bill helps our students learn how to reach their full potential daily. However, rarely are two days ever the same, and Bill …
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Don’t Forget: A complete breakfast and lunch meal is free for every student! November Elementary Breakfast November Elementary Lunch Menu
As parents, educators, and coaches within GF Nation, our thoughts and hearts are with the Corinth community today. Much of our region’s attention is focused on the disappearance of a 9-year old from Moreau Lake State Park, and we want to provide families with some resources and suggestions for talking with your children at home. …
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On Thursday, September 21, 2023, students at Big Cross and Kensington elementary schools had a special visit with a sneak peak of some hot air balloons in the area for the Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival. Capt. Matt Hunter and wife Nichol brought one of their four balloons, Capt’s Dream, all the way from Florida. …
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ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a whole host of tools which allows district, school administrators, and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students. Sign in to ParentSquare HERE! Parents/Guardians who activate their account can interact by signing digital permission slips, managing their language preferences, contacting teachers, and much …
Dear Families and Staff: We are committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment. In support of this ongoing commitment, we’ve partnered with Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service, to help you and your family connect to quality care. If you are looking …
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All members of the Glens Falls City Schools community are invited to review and comment on the district’s draft Emergency Response Plan for 2023-24. Please download the PDF below, and send any comments to sheritage@gfsd.org or call the district office at 518-792-1212. District Safety Plan 7-1-2023
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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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 residents vote “Yes” on the 2023-24 school budget Glens Falls City School District residents approved the 2023-24 school budget today by an unofficial tally of 441 “yes” votes to 104 “no” votes – an 81 percent approval rate. The $57.1 million 2023-24 school budget will increase the tax levy by 2.57 percent. The spending plan …
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