It's time to gear up for the Battle of the Classes and our annual Brains and Brawn Week! Our amazing PTSO has organized another EPIC WEEK of FUN, concluding with the Battle of the Classes, next Friday, March 21st! 🧠 💪 🩷💜🩵💙💛🖤
(Please note rules for Friday hall decorating. Rules are intended for safety for all and potential allergens.)
Spring sports start next week!
Monday 3/17
Varsity and JV Softball from 3-4:30pm (Main Gym)
Varsity and JV Baseball from 5:30-7:30pm (Main Gym)
Monday 3/24
Modified baseball and softball starts from 2:45-4:15pm
Please make sure all paperwork is completed on-line prior to the start of practice. If you haven't completed the proper paperwork you will be unable to participate. Required documents need to be signed at: https://www.aktivate.com/.
If you have any questions regarding the online paperwork please contact school nurse, Jennifer Ortiz, jortiz@fortannschool.org.
You can also find this information on the athletics page of our website at: https://fortanncsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/athletics
REMINDER - there will be no school on FRIDAY, MARCH 14 for a Superintendent's Conference Day!
Our second grade scientists created volcanoes out of clay, baking soda, dish soap, and vinegar! 🌋
Congratulations to our February Cardinal of the Month recipients! These students were nominated by their teachers for showing RESPECT!
During our sixth career exploration day, our fourth graders learned from Allison Vrooman, Paramedic, Queensbury EMS, and Travis Scarincio, Realtor, Hunt Real Estate in Glens Falls. Mrs. Vrooman shared what it was like to work on an 🚑 ambulance and brought the equipment she uses for the students to examine. Mr. Scarincio taught students basic information about 🏠 real estate and home ownership and how a Realtor helps people buy and sell houses. Thank you to Ms. LaVine for organizing this event!
Our fantastic food service staff transformed the cafeteria to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday!
Attention, FA baseball players! Open gym will be held next week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6-7:30 pm! ⚾️ Go Cards!
Mrs. Gordon’s class kicked off Read Across America Week by celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday! 🟥⬜️🟥⬜️🟥
Our fifth-grade physical education classes had a blast at Cole's Woods in Glens Falls! They explored three lifelong sports: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. Skills they'll enjoy for years to come!
Thank you to Coach Humiston and Coach Conway for organizing and Mrs. Gadway, Mrs. Soprano, and all the other chaperones!
There will be a field trip for juniors to SUNY Adirondack for a College Fair on March 13th. Students will have approximately an hour in the morning to browse displays and speak to representatives of their own choosing. Students that attend BOCES may be excused to attend.
Permission slips are available in the Guidance Office.
Attention girls in Grades 9 & 10! Are you interested educational and career opportunities in the field of STEM? There will be a field trip to check out programs offered through the Early College Career Academy at SUNY Adirondack on March 12th. Participants will be able to:
Visit the five ECCA programs (Advanced Manufacturing, Business & Entrepreneurship, Information Technology / Computer Networking, New Media and Pathways to Teaching)
Meet current ECCA students & instructors
Participate in a hands on activity and hear from female industry professionals
Interested students should get a permission slip from Ms. Greeno or the HS Office.
Space is limited, so permission slips will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis!
Friendly Reminder: The Information Session for the New Visions Health Careers Exploration Program is TONIGHT at 6 PM at the Ballard Road Conference Center in Wilton. This is a one-year program for college-bound high school seniors who plan to major in pre-med, or other allied health fields.
As part of their unit on Nutrition and Wellness, students in Mrs. Dekalb's Home and Careers class have been learning about the My Plate guidelines and cooking safety. Teamwork was on display today during class as students worked in groups to follow a recipe and make 4 -ingredient no-bake energy bites. They were delicious, and everyone had fun making them!
Congratulations to our Students-of-the-Month for February! Students are chosen for their overall improvement in behavior and/or academics in the classroom. They receive a certificate, a special letter home, and lanyards to wear.
Harper Barrett
Atticus Berthiaume
Oliver Blair
Grayson Campbell
Lawson Clifford
Chloe Fifield
Hadleigh Fuller
Jaxson Harrington
Wyatt Havens
Gabriella Haviland
Gracie Hayes
Cooper Herringshaw
Ayden Ives
Ella Kramer
Rose Kramer
Willow LaPan
Savannah Lashinsky
Scarlett Liburdi
Jordan Michael
Elena Millington
Wyatt Monahan
Paisley Montgomery
Hazelle Morrison
Ellie Paige
Nicholas Sesselman
Thomas Sheperd
🎉 Congratulations to Fort Ann students Carolyn Dean, Gabriella Gordon, Olivia Hurlburt, and Mary Mahoney, whose artwork was selected for the 2025 "Talent Unlimited" journal!
The annual literary arts journal is produced by WSWHE BOCES and features outstanding poems, essays, photographs, paintings, drawings, and graphic designs created by students in grades 7 - 12. A jury of professional artists and writers selects the journal's content. 🤩
🏀🏀 Our varsity boys basketball team takes on Germantown in the Class D quarterfinals on SATURDAY, MARCH 1 @ Stillwater High School. Start time is 1:00 pm. You must pre-order tickets to get into the game:
https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAII
Come out and cheer on the Cardinals! 📣
Would you like to learn to be a lifeguard? Check out this opportunity!
Six Flags will be in the cafeteria during middle and high school lunch today to share summer employment opportunities for students!
Have you heard the buzz about Fort Ann Musical Theatre's spectacular production of The Music Man? It's an event you absolutely can't miss! Secure your seat today by grabbing your tickets online. Join us for an unforgettable experience and support the arts!!
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/fort-ann-musical-theatre/67ab95bcfe91bb0f6cb430e2?ots-cmpgn-refer=PATRONEMAIL&utm_source=OnTheStage&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PATRONEMAIL
