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Information regarding weather-related closings and delays
The following letter from Superintendent of Schools Kristine Orr was sent to all parents and guardians in the South Glens Falls Central School District.
We believe in SGF! Here’s 10 takeaways from the 2019 State of the District
“Most importantly, I believe in SGF!” Superintendent of Schools Kristine Orr said. “I am excited about the path of our district right now. Not only are we in a good position financially, but our academic programs are stronger than ever. We’ve done a significant amount of work on our three priorities, safety, mental health and future-ready learning, and I’m excited to work we will do during the second half of the year.”
Stay healthy during flu season!
Flu season is here. We want to keep our students, staff and their families healthy. Here’s some information about the flu and ways to keep yourself and those around you safe and well.
Battle for the Bridge charity basketball game to be held Jan. 19
Come see your favorite teachers battle it out on the basketball court to raise money for the South High Marathon Dance!
What you need to know about vaping, drug trends and your teens
Is your child vaping? Are you concerned that they might be? Do you want to find out about this relatively new substance that is making its way into the hands of kids? Learn more about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes, along with other drugs that teens are using at next Wednesday’s Parent University presentation, “Drug Trends and Teens.”
SGF Bulldog Spotlight: Rob McGough
Oliver W. Winch Middle School Assistant Principal Rob McGough is being featured in the monthly SGF Bulldog Staff Spotlight. In this monthly feature, employees from around the district are highlighted. Mr. McGough assumed the assistant principal position at the middle school after being a teacher in the district for several years.
Saturday engineering program offered Jan. 12
Students in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to participate in an exciting Saturday Engineering Program “Under the Sea!” The event will be held on Jan. 12, at Ballard Elementary School from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
SGF invites parents, guardians, staff and high school students to participate in our Thoughtexchange
The South Glens Falls CSD recently launched its first community-wide conversation on the topic of social-emotional learning! All parents and guardians of current students, faculty and staff members and high school students are invited to participate in the conversation.
Changes to Enhanced STAR take effect in 2019
Because of changes New York state made to the Enhanced STAR tax exemption earlier this year, all residents age 65+ enrolled in Enhanced STAR now need to also be enrolled in the state’s Income Verification Program (IVP) to continue receiving their Enhanced STAR benefit.
OWWMS First Marking Period Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following students who were named to the Oliver W. Winch Middle School Honor Roll for the first marking period!
