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  • 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…

  • Building Connections in the Classroom

    Lake George Jr.-Sr. High School English teacher Kaylee Seymour is dedicated to creating a learning environment where students feel empowered to explore their identities and connect with their peers. To kick off the school year, Seymour’s 7th-grade class engaged in a series of interactive stations designed to delve into the complex topic of self-perception versus…

  • New York State Graduation Requirements: Your Input Matters

    In November 2023, the Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) on Graduation Measures presented their recommendations for future diploma requirements to the New York State Board of Regents. Since then, the New York State Education Department has developed a vision for implementing these recommendations. Your feedback is crucial! The WSWHE BOCES & HFM BOCES Regional BRC Ambassador…

  • 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 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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