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Reopening School Schedules
The first day of school will remain Tuesday, Sept. 8 for students attending in-person classes. Students participating in the Virtual School will be beginning class on Monday, Sept. 14. Click here to see the reopening schedule.
Virtual Freshman Orientation Recording Available
On Thursday, Aug. 27, South Glens Falls High School held its Virtual Freshman Orientation. The recording of the virtual meeting can be found here.
Ft. Edward UFSD/SGFCSD Merger Study Update
The Fort Edward Union Free School District and the South Glens Falls Central School District boards of education have interviewed and selected educational consultant Castallo & Silky, LLC to conduct a formal merger study of the two school districts. The consultant was expected to be approved by both boards of education at their respective meetings on Monday, Aug. 17.
We’ve moved!
As part of the district’s capital project, the SGF administrative offices are relocating to South Glens Falls High School on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Supply Lists Available for Schools
As the reopening of school approaches, the district is able to share supply lists for students this year.
District-wide Safety Plan to be approved Monday, Aug. 17
The district-wide safety plan will be presented at the SGF Board of Education meeting on Monday, Aug. 17. View a draft here.
Reopening Update: Three additional virtual town halls scheduled
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that in-person instruction is permitted in all regions of New York state for the start of the 2020-21 school year based on current COVID-19 infection rates, while also outlining new requirements related to school reopening plans. Learn about three additional virtual town hall meetings the district will hold next week.
District submits reopening plans to state education department
The South Glens Falls CSD has been preparing plans for students and staff to return to school in the fall. The district submitted those preliminary plans to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) on Friday, July 31, 2020.
Virtual School Option for Families
The district understands that each family situation is different and will be offering a completely virtual option for families that choose not to send their children to school this fall. Find information about the Virtual School.
