Category: Archive
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Unlocking the Cages: A Deep Dive into Tiger Rising
In Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Podres 4th grade classroom, students are reading about the captivating world of Tiger Rising. This moving novel, filled with symbolism and metaphor, sparked discussions about the concept of captivity and the emotional cages that bind us. At the heart of the story lies a literal cage, a physical enclosure holding…
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Lake George Elementary Runners Up in National Podcast Challenge
Lake George Elementary School’s Young Scholars program is no stranger to pushing creativity. Every other year, this select group of students participates in the NPR Student Podcast Challenge, showcasing their skills and teamwork in a unique and exciting way. This past spring, five teams of Young Scholars collaborated with Mr. Bizan and Mrs. Crossman to…
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Lake George Students Tackle Technology, Teamwork, and Traffic Safety
Lake George Jr.-Sr. High School was full of activity Monday morning as students participated in a series of events designed to hone leadership skills and community awareness. Students in seventh and eighth grade kicked off their day with a focus on digital wellness and collaboration. Discussions on the impact of technology on their individual values…
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FBLA Explores the Business of Thrills at Great Escape
Written by Maggie Meehan, Senior The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) took part in an exciting field trip to Great Escape, a thrilling adventure park. This annual event, part of the Fall District Meeting (FDM), provides students with a unique opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a local business. Lake George’s FBLA…
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LGES Beyond the Classroom: Supporting Students’ Whole Development
Lake George Elementary School (LGES) students are receiving support in their academic, career, and social-emotional development thanks to the school counselor, Zoe Chodak. Creating lessons that align with the district’s mission and vision, she is providing students in UPK through 6th grade, with the tools they need to succeed. One of the key areas of…
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SEE Program Sparks Interest in Science Among Lake George Students
Written by: Maggie Meehan, Senior The Science Exploration and Experimentation (SEE) program at Lake George Jr.-Sr. High School is continuing to bridge the gap between elementary and high school students while encouraging a love of science. Now in its second year, the SEE program offers fifth and sixth graders a unique opportunity to explore scientific…
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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…