Category: Archive
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LGES Students Find Friendship and Adventure in “The Wild Robot”
Students at Lake George Elementary School took part in a unique literary adventure, culminating in a special movie screening. The school library offered a reading group for grades 3-6, inviting students to join them in exploring the adventurous world of “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown. Over the course of two weeks, more than 65…
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Lake George Central School District Partners with Building Better Futures for Parenting Webinar Series
The Lake George Central School District is excited to announce a new partnership with Building Better Futures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families. Through this collaboration, the district will be offering a free live webinar series designed to provide parents and guardians with valuable information and resources on a variety of topics relevant to raising a child…
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A Dystopian Journey: 9th Graders Explore Utopia and Its Consequences
Lake George High School’s 9th grade English class is starting a thought-provoking exploration of dystopian literature. To introduce the concept of dystopia, students were first tasked with creating their own ideal societies, or utopias. Working in groups, students will be delving into a series of questions, brainstorming and developing their utopian concepts. Then, they will…
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Balloons Visit Lake George Elementary School Ahead of the 51st Adirondack Balloon Festival
With the Adirondack Balloon Festival starting soon, the students of Lake George Elementary School received a special visit from two balloonists, Peter Griswold and Patrick Cullen. Griswold and Cullen gave a captivating presentation about hot air balloons, bringing a bit of the excitement of the festival directly to the school. Peter Griswold, originally from Syracuse…
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Building Connections in the Classroom
Lake George Jr.-Sr. High School English teacher Kaylee Seymour is dedicated to creating a learning environment where students feel empowered to explore their identities and connect with their peers. To kick off the school year, Seymour’s 7th-grade class engaged in a series of interactive stations designed to delve into the complex topic of self-perception versus…
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New York State Graduation Requirements: Your Input Matters
In November 2023, the Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) on Graduation Measures presented their recommendations for future diploma requirements to the New York State Board of Regents. Since then, the New York State Education Department has developed a vision for implementing these recommendations. Your feedback is crucial! The WSWHE BOCES & HFM BOCES Regional BRC Ambassador…
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Lake George Elementary Library: Beyond the Bookshelves
The Lake George Elementary School library is more than just a place to check out books. It’s a vibrant center for learning, creativity, and community, thriving both during the school year and throughout the summer months. Librarian Bridget Crossman has transformed the library into a year-round destination for students and families alike. Last summer, due…
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NYS Summer EBT Program
New York State will launch Summer EBT, a new program that provides low-income families with food benefits to help cover the cost of groceries when school is out of session. Families with eligible school-aged children will receive $120 in Summer EBT food benefits (per eligible child) in 2024. Most eligible children will receive Summer EBT…
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Lake George Students Welcome Ballston Spa for School and Americade Tour
Students from the Lake George Central School District (LGCSD) hosted nine students from Ballston Spa Central School District for a day of school tours, camaraderie, and a taste of Americade. Six LGCSD students, who honed their leadership skills in a social skills class, served as guides, leading the Ballston Spa students on a tour of…
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May Staff Spotlight: Sandra Gunther
For Sandra Gunther, serving breakfast and lunch in the Lake George Elementary School cafeteria isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to bring smiles to the faces of students. Gunther, a resident of Lake George, who also saw two of her own children graduate from Lake George schools, has spent the past 24 years…