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  • Lake George Second Graders Learn about Leadership

    Second graders at Lake George Elementary School are learning the importance of leadership and community involvement. Through engaging activities and real-world experiences, these students are developing a strong foundation for becoming responsible citizens. In their Social Studies class, students have been exploring the concepts of rules, laws, and citizenship. They’ve learned about the different levels…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Principal Conway Welcomes Back Students

    Principal Conway kicked off the 2024-25 school year at Lake George Elementary School with a warm and inspiring welcome to students. In the Little Theater, Mr. Conway spoke to each grade level, emphasizing the importance of leadership, citizenship, and personal growth. Mr. Conway encouraged students to set both classroom and personal missions for the year,…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • LGES Library Thrives with Engaging Programs

    Lake George Elementary School is creating a vibrant learning environment within its library, outside of school hours, thanks to the innovative programs spearheaded by librarian Bridget Crossman and library aide Renee Chance. This year, their efforts have resulted in outstanding student participation, with roughly 75% of each grade level actively engaging in the library’s after-school…

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