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Two SGFHS students named Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program
Two South Glens Falls HS students, seniors Benjamin Maiorella and Lanning Torebka, were named Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Mental health matters: New staff and programs to support students
The district’s continual focus on the mental health needs of students and staff is reflected in several new staff members and curriculum offerings for the 2019-20 school year.
South Glens Falls HS Music Teacher Betsy Stambach-Fuller Named Quarterfinalist for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award
South Glens Falls High School Music Teacher Betsy Stambach-Fuller was named a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award™, presented by the Recording Academy™ and GRAMMY Museum®. A total of 189 music teachers from 179 different cities were named quarterfinalists from a pool of 3,300 initial nominations.
Draft South Glens Falls District Wide Safety Plan for Review
View the draft of the 2019-20 District Wide School Safety Plan, which is expected to be reviewed by the SGF Board of Education with a 30-day public comment period. It is expected to be adopted by the Board of Education at its September meeting.
South Glens Falls CSD Accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts
South Glens Falls Central School District was accepted today into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking K-12 school districts organized by Digital Promise, a nonprofit organization with the mission to accelerate innovation in education and improve the opportunity to learn for all through technology and research.
Michael Hammond appointed assistant principal at Oliver W. Winch Middle School
The South Glens Falls CSD is pleased to announce that Mike Hammond has been named as the assistant principal at Oliver W. Winch Middle School.
Report on pre-merger study between Fort Edward and SGF is now available
A report on the benefits and drawbacks of Fort Edward UFSD opting to merge with either the South Glens Falls CSD or Hudson Falls CSD is now available.
Robert McGough appointed new principal of Moreau Elementary School
Congratulations to former Oliver W. Winch Middle School Assistant Principal Robert McGough who will assume the position of Moreau Elementary School principal beginning Aug. 1.
What to do to prevent underage drinking and driving… from the SGF Community Coalition
Community members can help prevent these tragedies by reporting illegal purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors by calling 1-866-UNDER 21.
Capital project work will take place in several district buildings this summer
This summer, several buildings will be closed as a result of the district’s ongoing capital project work. The district capital project team has been working all year to prepare for the work that will be accomplished during the coming summer months.
