When students return to campus in September, they will see a new face in uniform. Retired NYPD lieutenant Robert Sannasardo will take on the role of School Resource Officer on Sept. 5, replacing Harry McDonald, who will be leaving the district. Sannasardo will be joining George Carpenter as the second SRO at Queensbury Union Free …
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Mason Carlton rested his elbow on his desk as he carefully painted the roof of a tiny house with green paint. “I learned that making a clay house isn’t as easy as I thought it would be,” said Mason, a rising ninth grader, who took an innovations class during Summer Academy. Mason and his classmates …
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The Summer Extras class Life Skills 101 had some visitors during July. Taylor Suprenant, the owner and operator of Flour Child Bakery in Glens Falls, visited on July 18 and talked with middle school students about how she turned her hobby into a thriving business at the age of 22. Members of the Queensbury EMS …
It only took 16 hours for 57 students from grades 4-8 to prepare a 40-minute musical called “Summer Camp,” which they performed Thursday afternoon at Queensbury High School. The “Summer Camp” musical featured seven original songs and more than 50 speaking parts. “These kids have experienced a small snippet of what it takes to put …
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Congratulations to the following QMS students who are being recognized for their hard work during the fourth quarter! Grade 6 – Grade 7 – Grade 8 Grade 6 Principal’s List Andrew Agresta Queenie Mari Aguilar Robert Alexander Breck Allen Zoey Allen Noa Amar Benjamin Andre Alexander Augusta Tyler Balban Khloe Banner Andrew Bartone Mason Bartone Elijah Benoit Shaida Jayce …
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Queensbury Union Free School District is taking learning on tour this summer. The district will be rolling its blue Q-munity bus into Queensbury neighborhoods throughout the summer months to facilitate strong partnerships between the school and its families through engaging educational and family-friendly events. “Our goal was to ensure that the community understands that the …
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The Queensbury Union Free School District has announced its inaugural class to be inducted into the newly created Athletics Hall of Fame. The Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes and honors athletes, coaches, teams, administrators, staff and community members who have made significant contributions to the district’s athletics program. The first class includes two teams of distinction and …
The Queensbury High School Class of 2023 learned three important lessons during graduation Friday night. Retiring science teacher Patrick Smith told Queensbury graduates to look up from their phones and listen to each other. “We all listen to the news, we listen to podcasts, our playlists, the weather forecast, TikTok to get our life instructions …
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Queensbury Union Free School District’s campus will be closed on Saturday, June 17, Sunday, June 18 and Monday, June 19 for pesticide application. New York State education law requires schools to notify the school community that pesticide products may be used during the school year. The Queensbury UFSD Board of Education is committed to maintaining …
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Queensbury High School and Queensbury Middle School received Promising Practice Awards Thursday, June 1 from Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character in schools and communities. Character.org certified 177 Promising Practices in schools and organizations on June 1. Only nine schools in New York State were chosen. “We are extremely proud to recognize the …
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