Category: Lake George Elementary News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…