Category: Lake George Elementary News
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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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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…
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LGES Celebrates Computer Science Education Week with Hour of Code
Starting on December 4, 2023, millions of students all over the world began celebrating a week of Computer Science Education, an annual event meant to encourage K-12 students to explore coding. On Thursday, over 35 students at Lake George Elementary School participated as well, with an Hour of Code, thanks to Technology Teacher Geoff Bizan. An…
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Lake George Elementary School recognized as a BEST school
New York’s elementary and middle school rankings were made public on Thursday, November 17, by U.S. News & World Report. Although this outlet is most well-known for its rankings of high schools and colleges, it has recently begun evaluating elementary (3-5) and middle schools. Lake George Elementary School and Junior High (6-8) have been listed…
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LGES Class “Pet” Goes on Weekend Adventures
Second-grade class “pet” Horton has had quite a journey these past few weeks. From enjoying classroom events to spending the weekend with students, Horton has heard and seen a lot! Many of us know Horton from the classical book “Horton Hears a Who”, by Dr. Seuss, but, students in Mrs. Fish’s second-grade class also know…
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Mayor Perry Visits LGES
Lake George Mayor Perry recently visited Lake George Elementary School to talk to the second grade students about his role as mayor and the responsibilities he has to the town of Lake George. Mayor Perry who has been in office since April of this year, answered questions about his roles and responsibilities, including keeping our…
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Rotary and Interact Club Come Together to Provide Learning Materials to LGES
The Rotary Club, a long-established and respected international service organization, has played a pivotal role in making a difference at Lake George Central School District. Since their involvement with “The Dictionary Project” in April 2006, the Rotary Club, including this recent effort, has collectively provided an impressive 2,802 dictionaries and thesauruses to LGES students. The…
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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…
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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…
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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…