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  •  Lake George Central School District Hosts Electric Bus Demonstration Day

    The Lake George Central School District held a successful electric bus demonstration day on Thursday, June 13th. The event aimed to educate district personnel, local first responders, and the community about the benefits and features of electric school buses. This comes alongside the district’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly transportation for students.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • LGHS Science Department Program Sparks Curiosity in Younger Students

    During the 2023-2024 school year, Lake George Jr.-Sr. High School’s science department developed a program to introduce fifth and sixth graders to the high school’s science facilities and teachers. The program launched in October with a beekeeping activity, followed by chemistry experiments in December. January saw students tackle a forensics mystery, while March focused on…

  • Lake George Central School District Community Passes 2024-25 Budget

    On Tuesday, May 21, voters in Lake George Central School District passed a $25,467,399 budget proposal for the 2024-25 school year by a vote of 320-78. Under the approved budget, a 2.69% tax increase will maintain high-quality programming for Lake George students next year. “I have immense gratitude for our community’s unwavering commitment to education.…

  • Lake George Central School District 2024-25 Proposed School Budget Vote and BOE Election

    Dear Lake George Community Members, As we approach the upcoming budget vote, I want to take this opportunity to share the key priorities and initiatives that are reflected in our proposed 2024-25 budget. Our primary goal is to maintain the high-quality educational programs and services that our students and families have come to expect, while…

  • Lake George Elementary School Named Grand Prize Winner in the 2023-2024 Read for RMHC Program

    Lake George Elementary School has been named the grand prize winner in the 2023-2024 Read for RMHC program, a fundraising initiative benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Throughout the month of March students at LGES participated in the community service program that combines the power of reading and helping families in need. Students raised funds…

  • Sarah Olson Named WSWHE BOCES School Library System School Librarian of the Year

    Sarah Olson, school librarian at Lake George Jr.-Sr. High School, has been named the 2024 WSWHE BOCES School Library System School Librarian of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates Olson’s exceptional leadership, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to create a love of reading and learning within her school community. “It feels humbling to be seen…

  • Lake George Central School District becomes “Sun Safe”

    Lake George Central School District was recently awarded a grant in partnership with Glens Falls Hospital as a part of the Community Cancer Prevention in Action Program (CPiA). The district received outdoor shade tents, umbrellas, sunscreen, white bucket hats for elementary school students, and more to protect both students and staff. Now designated as a…

  • Universal Pre-K Lottery Now Open

    The Lake Central School District is pleased to announce the creation of a full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2024-25 school year. The Universal Pre-Kindergarten program (UPK) is a free Pre-K program, funded by New York State for four-year-old children who reside in the district. If you are a Lake George School District resident, and…

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