2008-09 SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE MAY 20TH
The annual District Budget and Trustee Vote will be held May 20, 2008 from 10:00 to 8:30 pm in the elementary school gym. The first proposition on the ballot is a proposed 2008-09 budget that shows a 2.67% increase, which is less than the current rate of inflation. The second proposition is to fill two Board of Education vacancies; candidates are Frank H. Miller, Jr. and Raymond Gordon. Please Click here to see the budget newsletter for more information.

Douglas Huntley chosen to fill the Superintendent position
The Queensbury Union Free School District’s Board of Education has successfully concluded the search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. Brian Howard who is retiring in August. The district is pleased to announce that Mr. Douglas W. Huntley has been offered the Superintendency. The Board of Education expects to appoint Mr. Huntley on May 12th at the Board of Education meeting, and he will start in August. Click here to read the official announcement.

QMS Night of the Arts
A night dedicated to Queensbury Middle School highlighting and celebrating the artistic achievements of our students.  Come enjoy musical, vocal, and dance performances of QMS students while walking the hallways, viewing the visual art.  There will be refreshments served with a students provided butler service for you convenience. All are welcome to come and enjoy the talents of all of our students.  Tuesday May 20th, 6:30-8.

Don't Miss the 3rd Annual Spartan Sprint
The third annual Spartan Sprint will be taking place Sunday, June 8th. It will begin with a family fun race at 9:00 am and be followed with a 5K open race at 10:00 am. The 5K race is open to all students, employees and families of the QUFSD. Click here for more information.

David Warlick of the Landmark Project to speak
David Warlick of the Landmark Project will be speaking on the topic of "The Digital World of our Students" on May 27th. Mr. Walick is a nationally renowned author, educator and presenter and will be starting off the day presenting to faculty as part of the Superintendent's Day activites. Parents, students and members of the community are invited to attend an evening session at 7:00 pm in the QHS Auditorium. Click here to read the official announcement.

17th Annual Regional Art Ceremony
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their outstanding art work at the 17th Annual Regional High School Art Ceremony at the Hyde Museum: Kylie Lipinski, Allie Smith, Arinne Stiller, Mark Custer, Joyce Chen, Carly Romenesko, Carissa Burke, Mariana Gibaldi and Paige Perry. A special congratulations to Shannon Mulshine who won an
"Honorable Mention" and "Best in Show" for her Self Portrait.

Sports Physicals for 2008-09
Sports Physicals, for next year’s sports:
High School physicals will be in the High School nurses’ office on June 2, 3, and 4. Sign up in
   the QHS Nurses’ office.

Middle School physicals will be in the Middle School nurses’ office on June 2, 4, and 5. Sign up
   in the QMS Nurses’ office.

From The Athletics Department
Go to the Athletics Page and choose Scoreboard to see the complete listing of all competitions by sport.
Click here to go there now.

Congratulations to the following Spartan Teams/Players:

Tuesday
5/6/08

Softball
Boys Lacrosse
Track & Field

3-2 win against Scotia
14-1 win against Greenwich
Boys had a 97-44 win against Gloversville
Girls had a 105-35 win against Gloversville

Monday
5/5/08

Girls Lacrosse 

16-9 win against Schuylerville

Friday
5/2/08

Softball
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse

16-0 win against Glens Falls
17-9 win against So Glens Falls
10-3 win against Scotia

Thursday
5/1/08

Boys Lacrosse
Girls Track


Boys Track

• 17-8 win against Columbia
• 97-44 win against So Glens Falls, Kylie Lipinski won the
   Long and Triple Jumps, Danielle Winslow won the 1500
   and the 3000, and Priscilla Thermidor won the Discus
• Matt Flint took 1st Place in the 3200-meter run, Nick Gerardi
   took 1st in the Pole Vault at 13’

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 12-16
• QMS Book Fair

Monday
May 12

BUDGET HEARING
• Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday
May 13

• WHBI Bully Busters Assembly

Wednesday
May 14

• QMS PTSO Meeting

Thursday
May 15

• 5th Grade Band & Chorus Concert

Friday
May 15

•Grade 6 Bronz Zoo Trip
• 7/8 Dance

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QUEENSBURY, NY 12804
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