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Mark E. Fish appointed Interim Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Principal

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted to appoint Mark E. Fish to the position of Interim Principal of its Jr./Sr. High School.

Fish’s appointment to the position of Interim Principal in Fort Plain will take effect on Jan. 29, 2024. He will serve in the position through the end of the 2023-24 school year or until a permanent replacement for the principal of the Jr./Sr. High School has been hired.

“Mark Fish is a proven leader in education. We are pleased to have him join our Fort Plain team and lend his expertise and leadership in support of our students and staff while we work to secure a permanent addition to our administrative team,” said Fort Plain Board of Education President Kimberly Keane.

Meet Mark Fish, Interim Jr./Sr. High School Principal

Mark Fish has more than 35 years of experience in the education field. Most recently, Fish served as the Interim Principal of the Salem Washington Academy in Salem, N.Y.  Prior to this, he served for eight years as the superintendent of the Greenwich Central School District. He retired from this position in 2022.

Fish also held the position of principal of Oliver W. Winch Middle School in South Glens Falls. He began his career in education as a physical education teacher and coach at Greater Johnstown City School District

Mark Fish holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland and a Master’s of Science in Educational Theory and Practice and in Educational Administration and Policy Study from the University of Albany. He completed the Transition to Superintendency program at SUNY Oswego and holds School Administrator Supervisor and School District Administrator certifications.

In 2010, Fish was honored as New York State Middle School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) and as a National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).

Fish has served with the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) Advocacy, CTE, Administrative & Capital Budgets Committees and the Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development Board. He has also been an officer with the New York State Middle School Association since 2005.

Jr./Sr. High School Principal—next steps

A message to the Fort Plain community from District Superintendent Lauren Crisman

Dear Students, Parents and Caregivers,

I hope you each enjoyed a wonderful December vacation!

To welcome the new year, I write to inform you about the district’s plan to address the vacancy of the Jr./Sr. High School Principal. Read about the retirement of Dr. Deborah Larrabee. 

The position of Jr./Sr. High School Principal has been posted to several recruitment platforms. We intend to conduct interviews during the third marking period. The district is committed to finding the best candidate to be the new building-level leader. View the posting and description of the Jr./Sr. High School Principal position.

Through January 26, the duties associated with the role of the building principal will be covered by the members of our existing administrative team. Mrs. Canallatos will provide instructional leadership support; Mrs. Coppolo will assist both buildings as the Testing Coordinator for NYS Assessments in Grades 3-8. Mr. Bertram will provide on site leadership to implement the day to day operations associated with running the Jr./Sr. High School and provide student conduct support.

It is the district’s hope to secure an Interim Principal by the start of the second semester to provide building-level leadership during the third marking period and possibly until the end of the year, if deemed necessary.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Darcie Jenks in the Jr./Sr. High School Main Office at 518-933-4000 ext. 2124. She will be happy to direct your call to the administrator who can best support you.

Wishing you a wonderful 2024!

Administrative Job Posting: Jr./ Sr. High School Principal 

Fort Plain CSD is seeking a certified, experienced administrator to serve as the next Jr./Sr. High School Principal.

The successful candidate will have experience in team-building and creating a positive, respectful school culture; possess excellent communication skills and value collaboration.

The candidate must demonstrate proficiency with regard to the use of technology and analyzing data.

Required Qualification:

Candidates must hold a NYS School Building Leader Certification.

Start Date: 

Anticipated start date in Spring of 2024, to be negotiated upon hire.

Salary Range:  

Starting salary will be negotiated based on professional experience.  The Fort Plain Administrators’ Association offers a competitive benefits package.

View the posting and description of the Jr./Sr. High School Principal position.

January 2024 Menus

Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-k through high school.

Plain or chocolate fat-free and low-fat milk served daily.

Fruit served daily. May include: fresh, canned, dried (raisins) or juice.

January 2024 Menus

School breakfast is: brain power for learning, nutrition for growth, fuel for sports and P.E.!

Pre-K Menus—Breakfast | Lunch

Harry Hoag Elementary—Breakfast | Lunch

Jr./Sr. High School—Breakfast | Lunch

Pre-K

BREAKFAST

Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day

Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Oat Wednesdays: Oatmeal Breakfast Bar, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, Jan. 4 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, Jan. 5 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, Jan. 8 –Cereal, Cheese Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, Jan. 9 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Oat Wednesdays: Oats & Honey Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, Jan. 11 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, Jan. 12 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Oat Wednesdays: Oat/Apple Cinnamon, Breakfast Round, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, Jan. 18 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, Jan. 19 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, Jan. 22 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, Jan. 25 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, Jan. 26 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, Jan. 29 – Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Oat Wednesdays: Banana & Oat Breakfast Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

lunch

Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day

Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Chicken Nuggets, Corn Muffin, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, Dec. 7 – National Spaghetti Day! Spaghetti w/meatballs, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, Dec. 8 – Whipped Cream Day: Ham & Cheese Croissant, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fruit Crisp w/cream, Low Fat Milk

Monday, Jan. 8 – Pizza, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, Jan. 9 – National Apricot Day: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Refried Beans, Apricots, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Turkey Club, Tomato Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, Jan. 11 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, Jan. 12 – Cheeseburger, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Chicken Patty w/bun, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, Jan. 18 – Pasta w/meat sauce, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, Jan. 19 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, Jan. 22 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Pizza Crunchers, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Assorted Sandwiches, Vegetable Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, Jan. 25 – Chicken Rings, Dinner Roll, Cherry Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, Jan. 26 – Macaroni & Cheese, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, Jan. 29 – Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Assorted Subs, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Harry Hoag Elementary

BREAKFAST

Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day

Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Cereal & Grahams, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Oat Wednesdays: Oatmeal Breakfast Bar, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, Jan. 4 – Sausage Patty Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, Jan. 5 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, Jan. 8 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Cheese Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, Jan. 9 – Pancakes, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Oat Wednesdays: Oats & Honey, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, Jan. 11 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, Jan. 12 – National Donut Day! Whole Grain Donut Holes, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Oat Wednesdays: Oat/Apple Cinnamon, Breakfast Round, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, Jan. 18 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, Jan. 19 – Bacon & Egg Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, Jan. 22 – National Granola Bar Day: Yogurt, Chocolate Chip Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Oat Wednesdays: Toasted Oat Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, Jan. 25 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, Jan. 26 – Sausage Patty, Egg Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, Jan. 29 – Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, Jan. 30 – National Croissant Day: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Oat Wednesdays: Banana & Oat Breakfast Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

lunch

Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day

Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Chicken Nuggets, Corn Muffin, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Soup Wednesdays: Hot Dog on a Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, Jan. 4 – National Spaghetti Day! Spaghetti w/meatballs, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, Jan. 5 – Whipped Cream Day: Ham & Cheese Croissant, Baked Chips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fruit Crisp w/cream

Monday, Jan. 8 – Pizza, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Pudding

Tuesday, Jan. 9 – National Apricot Day: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Refried Beans, Apricots

Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Soup Wednesdays: Turkey Club, Tomato Soup, MultiGrain SunChips, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, Jan. 11 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, Jan. 12 – Oat Month: Cheeseburger, Curly Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Oats & Cream Cookie

Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Fig Newton Day: Chicken Patty w/bun, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Fig Newton Cookies

Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Soup Wednesdays: Ham & Cheese Bagel, Chicken & Rice Soup, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, Jan. 18 – Pasta w/meat sauce, French Roll, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, Jan. 19 – National Popcorn Day: Popcorn Chicken, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, Jan. 22 – Blonde Brownie Day: Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Assorted Fruit Choice, Blonde Brownie

Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Pizza Crunchers, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Soup Wednesdays: Assorted Sandwiches, Vegetable Soup, Cheese Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, Jan. 25 – Chicken Rings, Dinner Roll, Cherry Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, Jan. 26 – Macaroni & Cheese, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Ice Cream Cup

Monday, Jan. 29 – Corn Chip Day, Pizza, Corn Chips, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice

Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Tater Tots, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Soup Wednesdays: Assorted Subs, Chicken Noodle Soup, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice

Jr./Sr. High School

BREAKFAST

Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day

Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Cereal, 1/2 Bagel, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Oat Wednesdays: Oatmeal Breakfast Bar, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, Jan. 4 – Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, Jan. 5 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, Jan. 8 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Cheese Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, Jan. 9 – Pancakes, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Oat Wednesdays: Oats & Honey, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, Jan. 11 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, Jan. 12 – National Donut Day! Whole Grain Donut Holes, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Oat Wednesdays: Oat/Apple Cinnamon, Breakfast Round, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, Jan. 18 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, Jan. 19 – Bacon & Egg Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, Jan. 22 – National Granola Bar Day: Yogurt, Chocolate Chip Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Regents Week: Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Regents Week: Toasted Oat Cereal, Mini Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, Jan. 25 – Regents Week: Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, Jan. 26 – Regents Week: Potluck Breakfast, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, Jan. 29 – Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, Jan. 30 – National Croissant Day: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Oat Wednesdays: Banana & Oat Breakfast Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

lunch

Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day

Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Chicken Nuggets, Corn Muffin, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Soup Wednesdays: Hot Dog on a Bun, Minestrone Soup, Soft Pretzel, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, Jan. 4 – National Spaghetti Day! Spaghetti w/meatballs, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, Jan. 5 – Whipped Cream Day: Ham & Cheese Croissant, Baked Chips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fruit Crisp w/cream

Monday, Jan. 8 – Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice

Tuesday, Jan. 9 – National Apricot Day: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Refried Beans, Apricots

Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Soup Wednesdays: Turkey Club, Tomato Soup, MultiGrain SunChips, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, Jan. 11 – Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Pudding

Friday, Jan. 12 – Oat Month: Cheeseburger, Curly Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Oats & Cream Cookie

Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Fig Newton Day: Boneless Chicken Wings, Dinner Roll, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Fig Newtons

Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Soup Wednesdays: Ham & Cheese Bagel, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, Jan. 18 – Pasta w/meat sauce, French Roll, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, Jan. 19 – National Popcorn Day: Chicken Patty w/bun, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, Jan. 22 – Blonde Brownie Day: Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Assorted Fruit Choice, Blonde Brownie

Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Regents Week: Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Cherry Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Regents Week: Tuna or PBJ, Vegetable Soup, Cheese Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, Jan. 25 – Regents Week: Buffalo Crunchers, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, Jan. 26 – Regents Week, Potluck Lunch, Assorted Chips, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, Jan. 29 – Corn Chip Day: Pizza, Corn Chips, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice

Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Tater Tots, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Soup Wednesdays: Assorted Subs, Chicken Noodle Soup, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice

Dr. Deborah Larrabee, Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Principal, to retire

Please join us in wishing Dr. Deborah Larrabee well in her retirement.

Dr. Larrabee’s retirement, which will take effect on Jan. 3, was approved by our Board of Education at its Dec. 21, 2023 meeting.

Dr. Larrabee has served as an educator and leader in our Fort Plain schools for the past 22 years, as both a high school social studies teacher and class advisor and, since 2004, as the principal of the Jr./Sr. High School. Dr. Larrabee has had a significant and lasting impact on so many of our students and her colleagues across the district.

We are grateful for her service.

Next steps

The district is considering two options to best support the immediate needs of the Jr./Sr. High School students and staff, and allow us time to do a thorough search for the next principal.

A vacancy for an interim principal has been posted. View the posting and description of the Interim Jr./Sr. High School Principal position.

If there are not any interim candidates, the district will develop an internal coverage plan to delegate the building level leadership duties to our existing administrative team.

More information about our move to fill the Jr./Sr. High School Principal position will be forthcoming early in the new year.

For questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Crisman at 518-993-4000 ext.1000.

Capital improvement project voted down

By a vote of 145 to 70, Fort Plain residents have voted down a proposed $18,655,000 capital improvement project.

The project was designed to fund needed repairs and improvements at Harry Hoag Elementary School and the Jr./Sr. High School and enhance some of the district’s well-used gathering spaces such as the outdoor playground and athletic facilities.

Thank you to everyone who engaged in this process and took the time to vote on this proposed project.

Capital Improvement Project vote today, Dec. 13

Today, Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Fort Plain community can cast their vote on a $18,655,000 Capital Improvement Project.

Voting will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Harry Hoag Elementary School Library.

The project aims to address needed repairs in Harry Hoag Elementary School and the Jr./Sr. High School. It will also enhance some of our well-used gathering spaces, such as the outdoor playground and areas within the athletic complex.

Every member of our school community has the potential to benefit from the work outlined in this proposed project.

Learn more about the proposed Capital Improvement Project. 

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