Category: Lake George Elementary News
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…