WHBI once again named National School of Character

The William H. Barton Intermediate School in Queensbury has been named a 2023 National School of Character.  This is the second time the school has been honored with the distinction from Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools and communities. WHBI is one of 36 schools and two districts — and …

Principal Cosh and 12 students honored for leadership by SAANYS

William H. Barton Intermediate School Principal Gwynne Cosh received the Excelsior Award from the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) during a breakfast Monday morning at The Vista at Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park. Twelve Queensbury students were also honored as Region 6 Leadership Award Winners. Those students include: Masen Angell, …

Queensbury UFSD once again named best community for music education

The Queensbury Union Free School District Music Department has once again received the Best Communities for Music Education award for 2023 from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. This recognition is given to schools who have outstanding music programs.  Now in its 24th year, the 2023 Best Communities for Music Education program recognizes …

Two-hour delay information

The district is operating on a two-hour delay schedule today, April 4, 2023. All classes will resume at their two-hour delay schedule time. NY State Police have informed the district that the threat likely originated outside of the country. Multiple area schools have received similar threats. Out of an abundance of caution, we operated on …

New athletic complex will be a first-class, state-of-the-art facility

With golden shovels in hand, members of the Queensbury school community broke ground on the new outdoor athletic complex Wednesday morning.  The new turf field will better support athletic and physical education programs. The outdoor facility will feature a multi-purpose, synthetic turf field lined for football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey, as well as synthetic …

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 …

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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