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QUFSD to offer free breakfast for all students
The Queensbury Union Free School District will offer its students free breakfast starting March 1 through the end of the school year. Queensbury school officials are able to fund free breakfasts for the rest of the 2022-23 school year, said Superintendent Kyle Gannon. “We’re excited to be able to offer free breakfast for our students,” …
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Queensbury grad is assistant manager for the Washington Nationals
When Mark Scialabba was a student at Queensbury High School, he received advice from then-athletic director Lloyd Mott. A high school senior, Scialabba was trying to decide if he was going to play football or golf in the fall of 1997. “He said, ‘Mark, you’re young. Be an athlete,’” Scialabba recalled. “It just meant this …
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QHS juniors pre-register to vote
Dr. Strange, Batman, Hermione Granger and Darth Vader ran for Congress at Queensbury High School this week while Captain America, Superman, Hagrid and Yoda vied for the governorship. “Results will be coming tomorrow,” laughed social studies teacher Kerry Rodriguez. “So far Yoda was in the lead for governor.” Queensbury High School juniors met with two …
Queensbury UFSD’s graduation rate jumps to 92%
Queensbury’s graduation rate increased to 92% for the 2021-22 school year, according to a report released Thursday by the state Department of Education. Queensbury’s graduation rate is above the state average of 87%. “We are proud to say that our graduation rate increased this year to 92%,” said Superintendent Kyle Gannon. “We are very pleased …
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WHBI named New York State School of Character
The William H. Barton Intermediate School has been named a New York State School of Character by character.org, a national advocate and leader for character. The Queensbury intermediate school was one of only three schools in the state to get this recognition. Character.org certifies schools and districts each year at the state level that have …
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Montgomery makes All-America teams
Queensbury graduate Maddie Montgomery, a member of the William Smith College lacrosse team, was named to USA Lacrosse Magazine’s 2023 Division III Women’s Lacrosse Preseason All-America Teams Tuesday, Jan. 24. Montgomery, a 2019 graduate of Queensbury High School, earned a spot on the first team. The midfielder was on the magazine’s All-America teams after last …
Brannigan named new Director of Social and Emotional Learning
The Queensbury Union Free School District Board of Education intends to appoint Michael Brannigan to the position of Director of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and School Development. The Director of SEL and School Development establishes protocols and procedures, collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff, to ensure the effective implementation of a systemic SEL program …
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QHS literary magazine recognized for excellence
Seeing Blue, Queensbury High School’s art and literary magazine, has received the rank of “Superior” in the 2022 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program by the National Council of Teachers of English. Magazines from middle school, high school and higher education were welcomed for the 2022 contest. Schools in 42 states and …
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Abigail York chosen for The Post-Star’s 2023 Teen Excellence Award
Queensbury High School senior Abigail York was chosen for The Post-Star’s 2023 Teen Excellence Award. Abigail was one of 22 honorees and the only Queensbury student selected. An awards breakfast will be held at SUNY Adirondack in the Northwest Bay conference center located in Adirondack Hall at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Abigail said …
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