May Madness reading tournament results are in! Elementary students read multiple books and voted for their favorite. The winner: 'Gaston' by Kelly DiPucchio! 📚🏆
Mrs. Irish‘s class enjoyed making bird feeders today using toilet paper tubes, peanut butter, seeds, and string. We're grateful to one of our families for donating all the supplies! 🐦
"Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." Several students in Mrs. Prevost's journalism class went to see Lilo & Stitch in preparation for writing a journalistic movie analysis. After the film they stopped for a sweet treat to celebrate all the success they have had in journalism this year. They have two more newsletters that they have diligently been working on and will post in the next few weeks!
The 2025-26 NYS Excelsior Scholarship is now open!
To qualify you must:
Be a New York State resident for at least 12 months prior to the beginning of the term.
Be enrolled in a SUNY or CUNY college or university.
Complete 30 credits per year in your program of study.
Have an adjusted combined federal household income of $125,000 or less.
Agree to live and work in New York State for the number of years equal to the duration of the award received.
Excelsior recipients fill out the FAFSA TAP for each year they apply. The link below will bring you to the application.
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/find-aid/nys-grants-scholarships/excelsior-scholarship-program
Here is a cool opportunity for hoopsters at UAlbany! More information available using the QR code.
Coach Oleynek's seventh graders learned life-saving CPR! ❤️
The seniors kicked off their Senior Thesis Presentations in Mrs. Prevost's English 12 class this week! Some of the topics the seniors will tackle include: animal cruelty, steroids in sports, body cameras for police, the world of the underdog, the effects of social media on mental health, breed specific legislation, assisted suicide, the negative effects of participation trophies, golf should be considered a sport, the influence of music on our lives, and many others! Great job to the students who have presented, and good luck to the rest of the seniors!
The Fort Ann Central School District Annual Budget Vote and Board of Education Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from noon - 8:00 pm. Visit our website for information on the budget and Board candidates. https://fortanncsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/business-department
Starting this fall, Fort Ann will provide all required school supplies for every student from Pre-K through 12th grade! This will ensure all students have the materials to support their learning throughout the year. And by taking this off our families’ to-do list, we hope to make the back-to-school season a little less stressful!
Four of our talented students, past and present, are taking to the stage this weekend! Catch Joey Lehoisky, Zoey Michael and Ben Sexton perform in Descendants with Broadway Upstate and Aidan Echeandia perform In Robin of Sherwood with Theatre Institute at Sage! Get your tickets to see some of our local talent! They always appreciate our support. 🥰🎼🎭
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35085/production/1232620
https://theatre.sage.edu/
After 21 days, Mrs.Gordon’s first graders were excited to see nine chicks hatch during the school day!
IMPORTANT!
There will be NO late buses tomorrow, May 15! 🚌
Considering a career in health care? Glens Falls hospital will be hosting a High School to Health Care event on Thursday, May 22nd from 5-7 PM. Explore health care careers with local professionals who are passionate about what they do. No registration required!
Girls from 7th and 8th grade were selected to attend Let's Go STEM at SUNY Adirondack. They got to experience real world science, math, technology and engineering concepts in a college environment. Workshops included Nursing 101, making lip balm from honeycomb, making lollipops in a culinary kitchen, and extracting DNA from a strawberry. This experience is one the girls will remember for a long time!
Concert Reminder! Our junior/senior high spring concert is next week!
Don't forget to sign up for the Talent Show and Lip Sync Battle!
Fort Ann students gave back to their community during the recent town beautification day.
Get those acts ready! The Talent Show and Lip Sync Battle is fast approaching!
A great local opportunity for middle school girls!
Thank you to Mrs. Ortiz for keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn! Happy School Nurse Day! 🤩🩹🩺
