Queensbury Middle School Vex Robotics places second in multiple challenges, 15th in nation

QMS Vex Robotics shows outstanding effort this month in robotics competitions across the state, placing second in multiple events. Competition #3: Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Canaseraga, NY The QMS team competed against 20 teams. Four of the teams were from LaSalle Preparatory Academy out of Niagara Falls, NY, which includes robotics as part of …

Free webinars for families: presented by NYS Office of Mental Health

The New York State Office of Mental Health and The Suicide Prevention Center of NYS are presenting a series entitled When a Family Member Struggles with Suicide: Understanding the Impact and Building Skills for Families. Suicidality is a common, growing, and devastating problem for the suicidal person as well as their families. The series topics …

NYS to lift mask mandate in schools on Wednesday, March 2, 2022

As new communications regarding mask mandates are distributed, we want to keep you as up to date and well-informed as possible. We take the health and wellness of our Q-munity seriously, and there have been new updates to state-wide protocols that we want to address. On Feb. 27, 2022, NY state Governor Kathy Hochul announced …

Building the cognitive skills your child needs to succeed in school and in life

A professional speaker, trainer, and coach specializing in improving culture and connection through social emotional learning and building resilience, Dr. Jennifer Bashant works in both schools and businesses, sharing evidence-based strategies to improve emotional intelligence, promote employee wellness, and increase awareness about mental health and trauma.  See her newest webinar below on helping your children …

March Letter Day Calendar

Tuesday, Mar. 1 E Wednesday, Mar. 2 F Thursday, Mar. 3 G Friday, Mar. 4 H Monday, Mar. 7 A Tuesday, Mar. 8 B Wednesday, Mar. 9 C Thursday, Mar. 10 D Friday, Mar. 11 E Monday, Mar. 14 F Tuesday, Mar. 15 G Wednesday, Mar. 16 H Thursday, Mar. 17 A Friday, Mar. 18 …

February 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Queensbury School Board of Education was held on February 14, 2022 in the Elementary School Cafeteria. Mr. Mannix called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mr. Mannix Members present:  Danield Mannix, Esq., President;  Timothy Weaver, Vice President;  Patricia Belden (virtual); Dawn …

New York State Seal of Biliteracy

At this Monday’s Board of Education meeting, QHS staff member Stephen Collins shared an exciting update: Queensbury High School is now offering the New York State Seal of Biliteracy to High School students. This seal is offered to students in recognition of their study in World Languages, one of which is English. In order to …

Bus drivers needed at Queensbury UFSD

Queensbury Union Free School District is holding a bus driver job fair on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 9AM-1PM in the Queensbury Elementary School gymnasium. All are invited (community members, parents, grandparents, retirees) as no experience is necessary! School bus drivers can look forward to: School vacations and summers off  Competitive hourly rates  Wearing jeans to …

Spring sports announcement

Registration is now open for all levels of spring sports! *Updated physicals within one year are required for all athletes for the 2021-2022 school year* The start dates for Spring sports are: JV/Varsity: March 14, 2022 Modified: April 4, 2022 Click here for SPRING sport start times and locations.  Check back often for updates. Parents/Guardians …

Spring Athletics Placement Process

The Spring sports season is set to start on March 14th.  In order to prepare for the Athletic Placement Process (APP), please read the following information carefully. All students looking to go through the APP process will need to be approved by the head coach of the program. Students will need to complete APP paperwork …

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