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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…

  • Lake George FBLA Shines at National Conference

    The Lake George Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently returned from a successful trip to the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Orlando, Florida. Held from June 29 to July 2, the conference brought together over 15,000 students from across the country to compete in over 70 business-related events. Five Lake George…

  • 2024-25 District-wide Safety Plan Annual Update

    Please see the Policies and Procedures section on the website here if you would like to review the district safety plan and code of conduct which are required to have an annual review. There will be a public hearing at the August 6th board meeting prior to re-adoption of these plans by the board of education.  Please…

  • June Staff Spotlight: Mark LaFond

    For the past six years, Lake George Central Jr.-Sr. High School has been fortunate to have Mark LaFond serving as our dedicated School Resource Officer. With a background in law enforcement, Mark previously served both Warren County and the city of Schenectady before joining our district. When he’s not ensuring the safety and security of…

  •  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…

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