Category: Lake George Elementary News


  • Lighthouse Action Team Springs into New Playground Fun

    One of the many Lighthouse Action Teams at Lake George Elementary School worked diligently over the past year on an exciting project to bring new playground equipment to their school, with a focus on seesaws. The enthusiastic sixth-grade members of the Playground Team, Vivianne Bombard, Rylee Johnson, and Caroline Entwistle, have been hard at work…


  • Science Exploration and Experimentation “SEE”: LGES New Adventures in Science

    In a buzzing corner of Lake George Jr.-Sr. High School, 27 enthusiastic students from grades 5 and 6, led by their mentors embarked on an exciting journey into the world of beekeeping. As they delved into this fascinating endeavor, students were assisted by a dedicated team of 9th-grade helpers; Natalie Mance, Haylee Keith, and Brayden…


  • Hot Air Balloons Soar into LGES, Igniting Excitement for Adirondack Balloon Festival

    Lake George Elementary School was thrilled to experience a special visit from two hot air balloon companies, “Above All Balloon Rides” and “A Beautiful Balloon.” This exciting event  captivated students and prepared them for the upcoming Adirondack Balloon Festival this weekend. On Thursday, Scott and Peter Griswold of “Above All Balloon Rides” and Dick and…


  • LGES Hosts “Let’s Get Acquainted Night”

    Lake George Elementary School hosted a “Let’s Get Acquainted Night” on Thursday, September 14. This event allowed parents and guardians of students in grades K-6 a chance to tour their child’s classroom, understand student expectations, and learn about extracurricular activities the district has to enhance their student’s learning experience. Representatives from BHSN and the Girl…


  • LGES kicks off a week of STEM camp

    Lake George Elementary School kicked off an exhilarating week of STEM camp, igniting the curiosity and creativity of its students. With a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math, this immersive experience promises a dynamic blend of hands-on activities and interactive learning. From constructing simple machines to delving into coding challenges, students will be immersed…


  • New HVAC Systems at LGES

    In a remarkable display of efficiency and dedication, Lake George Elementary School is well ahead of schedule for its summer HVAC project. The project, aimed at enhancing the school’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, was executed with meticulous planning and the collective efforts of the school administration, staff, and construction team. With the scorching…


  • LGES Books and Beaches Summer Program

    While the Lake George Elementary School goes through renovations this summer, the library staff at LGES didn’t want students to lose out on the opportunity to keep up with their summer reading. To continue programming, Lake George Elementary School is hosting their “Books and Beaches Club” each Wednesday throughout the month of July. The LGES…


  • “Leader in Me” program celebrates 10 years.

    Everyone can be a leader; everyone has a special ability and change starts with each and every student.  That’s the premise of the “Leader in Me” framework that Lake George Elementary School has implemented over the last decade, and it’s what has made them one of over 600 “Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools” worldwide. The…