Hunter Charpentier, Ella Gadway and Brooke VanNess were honored at The Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Luncheon held at the Queensbury Hotel. Hunter was this year’s recipient of the Kiwanis Tony Palangi Scholarship which is a renewable scholarship over four years. Ella and Brooke were both Key Club recipients. All three students have been active members of the Fort Ann Key Club and will be bringing the leadership skills that they have learned forward in their next chapter. Congratulations!
Mr. Mondella's and Ms. Morrison's Latin American Studies class participated in the Model Organization of American States conference at SUNY Plattsburgh. While there, they successfully defended and debated a series of resolutions with the goal of improving the Western Hemisphere. Fort Ann was voted runner-up for most diplomatic delegation while Bly Ely was voted most diplomatic delegate in his committee room. Congratulations to all of our participating students .
End of the year art projects!
Elementary students used fibers to create extra soft critters in art. David S. And Violet B. made clay wall hangings in Studio II. Dean W. created s a bonsai featuring eight art mediums we used this year in Studio Foundation.
IMPORTANT CHROMEBOOK COLLECTION DATES FOR 7-12th grades!
Congratulations to our May Cardinal of the Month! These students are recognized for their self reliance and independence!
Olivia Winchell and her teammates from Capital Elite FC competed in the ENYYSA State Cup Finals in Middletown, NY and came out State Champions over the weekend. Her team will move forward to Regionals in Virginia in the end of June! Congrats, ladies!
There will be an interest meeting for any 6-11th grade boys interested in playing summer soccer, tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3rd in the new gym directly after school. Please sign up for the late bus if you need transportation after the meeting. Contact Coach Wright with any questions.
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!
