Queensbury Middle School will host a QMS Information Buffet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3 to help families understand the computer programs their students are using during the school day. “There are a lot of applications and programs on Chromebooks students are using in their classes every day, and we want to …
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Queensbury Elementary School students are enjoying a newly refurnished and reorganized library. It only took two librarians three days to move thousands of books. During the summer, maintenance staff removed the large circulation desk that engulfed the center of the library space. A new, much smaller circulation desk now sits by the door. “This helps …
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Jamie Strait has always been a writer. “Even when I was a kid I used to write stories for fun,” said Strait, who now teaches writing to sixth graders at Queensbury Middle School. “I’ve always had this interest in writing stories as long as I can remember. I just always tucked them away just for …
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Queensbury Union Free School District kicked off its Character Strong campaign this week, engaging students in all four buildings. The mission of Character Strong is to create a school district that focuses on engagement, well-being and belonging. “The sessions held at the beginning of the year focus on establishing and maintaining a supportive, respectful community …
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The Career Pathways students at Queensbury High School have created a spicy new dish called “Spartan Salsa.” Students grew green peppers, jalapeños and tomatoes from seeds in the campus greenhouse and garden beds over the summer. The students tended the garden and picked the vegetables when they were ripe. “We’ve been very fortunate to have …
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At 8:52 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, a Queensbury Union Free School District employee was struck by a vehicle on campus as the employee was directing traffic. The staff member was transported to Glens Falls Hospital by emergency services, who responded to the scene within minutes. The staff member is being evaluated at this time. The …
Rising IB English seniors took part in a summer reading challenge to read a book along with a faculty reading partner, who would offer a new perspective. They then need to have one conversation about the book before the second week of school. Students have been meeting up for their book chats around town. Year …
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Kathryn Linehan spends eight months in the Queensbury UFSD pool as a competitive swimmer. “This is my 12th year swimming here, and last year I literally had to go to the bottom and tape the pool together,” said Kathryn, a senior and one of the captains of the varsity swim team. “So this year, I’m …
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All modified and JV sports practices are canceled tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, due to the anticipated heat index being above the threshold for participation. This cancellation overrides any previous messages from modified and JV coaches. Varsity practices will be determined by the coach, but no varsity practices will start before 6 p.m. Varsity coaches …
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Queensbury Elementary School Principal Jessica Rossetti picked up backpacks stuffed with school supplies Tuesday, Aug. 29 that will be distributed to QES students. The Tri-County United Way partnered with The Post-Star and Nemer Ford to provide backpacks and school supplies for local elementary school students in need. Rossetti said 75 QES families signed up to …
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