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Celebrating our bus riders of the month
Each month, Fort Plain’s bus drivers are recognizing responsible student riders.
The drivers are looking for riders who are respectful, responsible and safe while riding to and from school.
Each student recognized receives a certificate, a gift card and personalized key chain.
Bus Riders of the Month
Congratulations to the following students for being our Riders of the Month:
May 2024
- Jaxon Best
- Khloe Cionek
- Dakota Cooper
- Summer Crandall
- Christian LeMoine
- Rafael Medina
- Steven Medina
- Rachel Rood
- Peyton Spicci
- Samuel Thomas
April 2024
- Eric Williams
- Mark Blanchard
- Eliyahana Brackett
- Andrew Spicci
- Owen Charboneau
- Emmilia Parker
- Cameron Crandall
- Elaena Minarich
- Xavier Rivera
March 2024
- Emari Brown
- Lyrique Busch
- Natalie Dillenbeck
- Stephanie Dye
- Whitney-Lynn Entwistle
- Cris-John Fuhs
- Brooke Prevost
- Morgan Prime
- Kaley Rockwell
- McKenzie Rockwell
- Isabella Shibley
February 2024
- Molly Fort
- Cameron Jackson
- Olivia Jones
- Sonia Medina
- Kyera Murray
- Terrence Nemecek
- Lorena Quiroz-Romero
- Amaya Rivera
- Avrey Snyder
January 2024
- Kaylee Becker
- Daniel Bennett
- Kyle Christman
- Alex Ellis
- Jake Fountain
- Yareli Gonzalez-Morales
- Darlin Lopez-Vasquez
- Sophia Mabb
- Jordan Thackrah
December 2023
- Eve Brown
- Fiona Brown
- Gabriella Calhoun
- Hilari Carrillo-Recinos
- Aileen Germond
- Christian Jones
- Jazmain Leonard
- Claudia Maring
- IvyKate McGuire
- Adalay Webb
November 2023
- Marc Barton
- Trinity Belliveau
- Logan Carey
- Sienna Dean
- Victoria DuMond-Hall
- McKenzie Jones
- Grace Mang
- Lilly Mang
- Zoe Paul
- Tanner Putnam
- Brandon Schuyler
- Garett Trumbull
Congratulations to our 2024 National Junior Honor Society inductees
Join us in congratulating the seventh graders who were recently welcomed as provisional members and the eighth graders who were inducted into the Fort Plain National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).
A ceremony for students, family and friends took place on June 5 at the Jr./Sr. High School.
2024 National Junior Honor Society Inductees
Seventh Graders
- Connor Lochner
- Lainie McDuffee
- Isabella McGuire
- Jack Parkinson
- Zoe Paul
- Mary Pomatto
- Braddock Putnam
- Molly Shults
- Jaymes Smith
- Anna-Belle Snyder
- Gavin Souza
- Kinley Trumbull
Eighth Graders
- Joey Barr
- Caleigh Bartholomew
- Ahna Brackett
- Logan Carey
- Brianne Gallt
- Jordan Gallt
- Aileen Germond
- Lincoln Kretser
- George Mang
- Cris Quiroz
- Charlotte Sherwood
- Gabby Steinhauer
- Daija Suits
- Dorian Tracki
- Evan Weaver
Read all about it! Jr./Sr. High School Book Fair – June 6
The H.S. Library Club is hosting a Book Fair at the Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Library on Thursday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This fantastic event allows students to discover new books, engage in fun activities and kick off their summer reading.
What students can expect:
- Books: Every Jr./Sr. High School student can choose one free book during the fair.
- Book Sale: Additional books will be available for purchase at $3 or less.
- Raffles: Students may purchase tickets throughout the week for a chance to win.
- Bake Sale: Delicious homemade goodies will also be available for purchase.
- A DIY Tote Bag Workshop: The Fort Plain Free Library will visit during lunches to help students create t-shirt tote bags.
Questions?
Please contact Ms. Chaulk at tariyka.chaulk@fortplain.org.
June 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.
June 2024 Menus
School breakfast is: brain power for learning, nutrition for growth, fuel for sports and P.E.!
Harry Hoag Elementary—Breakfast | Lunch
Jr./Sr. High School—Breakfast | Lunch
Pre-K
Breakfast
Monday, June 3 – Banana Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Cereal, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Mini Bagel Pack, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Mini Bagel Pack, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Banana Bread, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Cereal, String Cheese Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 17 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 18 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Corn Muffin, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 24 – Mini Bagel Pack, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 25 – Cereal, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 26 – Last Day of School. No pre-K today.
Lunch
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Hot Dog, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Pasta w/meatballs, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Chicken Patty, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Turkey Club, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Ravioli, String Cheese Stick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Surprise Lunch Day, Vegetable, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Field Day. Burger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed Salad, Baked Beans, Chips, Fruit Juice, Cookie
Monday, June 17 –Field Day Raindate. Burger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed Salad, BBQ Beans, Chips, Juice, Dessert
Tuesday, June 18 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Assorted Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Bag Lunch Day. Ham Sandwich, Cheese Crackers, Raisins & Juice, Cookies
Monday, June 24 – Bag Lunch Day. PBJ Sandwich, Pretzel Fish, Apple & Juice, Cookies
Tuesday, June 25 – Bag Lunch Day. Ham Sandwich, SunChips, Raisins & Juice, Cookies
Wednesday, June 26 – Last day of school. No lunch served.
Elementary
Breakfast
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Muffins, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Cinnamon Pretzel, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Breakfast Bread, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Cereal or Poptart, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 17 – Cereal or Poptart, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 18 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Assorted Muffins, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Whole Grain Donut or Whole Grain Donut Holes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 24 – Surprise Breakfast, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 25 – Surprise Breakfast, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 26 – Last Day of School. Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Lunch
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Pizza, Cheese Stick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Hot Dog, Pretzel Fish, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Pasta w/meatballs, Garlic Breadstick, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Chicken Patty, Cheese Crackers, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Turkey Club, Sunchips, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Ravioli, Cheese Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Surprise Lunch Day, Vegetable, Assorted Fruit Choice, Dessert
Friday, June 14 – Field Day. Burger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed Salad, Baked Beans, Chips, Fruit Juice, Cookie
Monday, June 17 –Field Day Raindate. Burger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed, Salad, BBQ Beans, Chips, Juice, Dessert
Tuesday, June 18 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Assorted Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Bag Lunch Day., Ham Sandwich, Cheese Crackers, Raisins & Juice, Cookies
Monday, June 24 – Bag Lunch Day. PBJ Sandwich, Pretzel Fish, Apple & Juice, Cookies
Tuesday, June 25 – Bag Lunch Day. Ham Sandwich, SunChips, Raisins & Juice, Cookies
Wednesday, June 26 – Last day of school – early dismissal, no lunch served.
High School
Breakfast
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Muffins, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Cinnamon Pretzel, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Breakfast Bread, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Cereal or Poptart, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 17 – Cereal or Poptart, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 18 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Assorted Muffins, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Whole Grain Donut or Whole Grain Donut Holes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 24 – Surprise Breakfast, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 25 – Surprise Breakfast, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 26 –Rating Day – no students, no meals served.
Lunch
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Pizza, Cheese Stick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Turkey Club, Pretzel Fish, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Pasta w/meatballs, Garlic Breadstick, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Chicken Patty, Cheese Crackers, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Moving Up Day. Hamburger or HotDog, Pasta or Tossed, Salad, Baked Beans, Baked Chips, Fruit, Juice, Cookie
Monday, June 10 – Moving Up Day Raindate. , Hamburger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed Salad, BBQ Beans, SunChips, Fruit Juice, Cookie
Tuesday, June 11 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Chicken Patty, Rice Pilaf, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Pizza Crunchers, SunChips, Grape Tomatoes w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 17 – Surprise Lunch Day, Vegetable, Assorted Fruit Choice, Dessert
Tuesday, June 18 – No Hot Entrée Line. Fresh Bar Only.
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – No Fresh Bar Today, Assorted Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – No Hot Entrée Line. Fresh Bar Only.
Monday, June 24 – No Hot Entrée Line. Fresh Bar Only.
Tuesday, June 25 – No Hot Entrée Line. Fresh Bar Only
Wednesday, June 26 –Rating Day – no students, no meals served.
4th grade musical instrument try-it and rental night – June 12
On Wednesday, June 12, our Music Department will host an Instrument Rental Night for fourth grade students interested in participating in band next year.
This event will take place at 6 p.m. in Music Suite of Harry Hoag Elementary School.
Students will have a chance to look over a range of elementary band instuments. A representative from John Keal Music will be on-hand to answer questions and discuss options for renting/purchasing an instrument.
Families who already own an instrument are invited to bring them for the school band director to look over.
A short musical performance and snacks will follow the presentation.
Congratulations to our 2024 National Honor Society inductees
Join us in congratulating our Jr./Sr. High School students who were inducted into the Fort Plain National Honor Society (NHS) at a May 20 ceremony.
Senior NHS members and leaders Ethan Hubbard, public relations, Brady Keane, president, Monika Kuczynski, vice-president, and Matthew Paul treasurer, as well as faculty advisor Kolbe Gray, led the ceremony.
2024 National Honor Society Inductees
Students are inducted in the National Honor Society based on their scholarship, leadership, service and character. Join us in congratulating:
- Nathan Benson
- Yunus Demir
- Jed Douglas
- Ashlynn Hart
- Vienna Jackson
- Payton Landry
- Adriyanna Rouse
Fort Plain’s chapter of the National Honor Society was chartered in 1954.
Grade 7 and 8 summer enrichment program- registration now open
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School is excited to offer a summer enrichment program designed to help deepen our Grade 7 and 8 students’ understanding of core grade level concepts and skills.
Summer enrichment details
Dates: Monday, July 8 – Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 (this program runs Mondays – Thursdays only)
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School
Schedule
8 a.m. — Arrival begins/free breakfast is available.
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. — Enrichment experiences.
11:30 — Dismissal/free grab and go lunch is available.
Transportation will be provided for all students.
Registration
View the registration form for the Summer 2024 Grade 7 and 8 Enrichment Program.
Families will receive an enrollment confirmation letter in early June.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Principal Nicholas Comproski at 518-993-4000, ext. 2124
Voters approve 2024-25 Fort Plain school budget, elect three to school board
Fort Plain Central School District residents voted on May 21, 2024 to approve a $23,844,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year by a vote of 239 to 65.
Propositions
Voters also approved a referendum by a vote of 225 to 79 authorizing the district to purchase three school buses at a maximum cost of $450,000. These funds will be drawn from the Bus Purchase/Capital Reserve Fund. The purchase will have no impact on the tax levy.
A referendum to allow the Fort Plain Library to increase its annual taxpayer supported appropriation from $85,000 to $100,000 was also approved by a vote of 229 to 77. The library appropriation is separate and apart from the Fort Plain Central School District annual budget. These monies are raised annually along with other taxes on taxable property within the district and paid over by the Fort Plain municipality to the library’s trustees.
Board of Education election
Additionally, voters elected three individuals to fill vacancies on the Board of Education. The elected candidates are Sara McDuffee (247 votes), Neal VanSlyke (201 votes) and Joshua Parkinson (158 votes).
Sara McDuffee and Neal VanSlyke will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027. Joshua Parkinson will serve a one-year and six-week term beginning May 21, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 (which fills a vacancy created by a board member’s resignation.)
Mark your calendar: May 21 games, festivities and the School Budget vote
Fort Plain Central School District will be the center of many activities on Tuesday, May 21.
Families and community members are encouraged to mark their calendars and join us for the following:
- K-12 Art Exhibit, 11 a.m-8 p.m., Harry Hoag Elementary School.
- “Minute to Win It” fun and games, hosted by the Fort Plain PTA, 6- 7 p.m., Harry Hoag Elementary School.
- Hilltopper Modified Baseball and Softball vs. Richfield Springs, 4:30 p.m., Fort Plain Sports Complex at Harry Hoag Elementary School.
“We are excited to offer our school community a host of activities and events in celebration of our students,” said Superintendent Lauren Crisman. “We welcome everyone to come and enjoy the many activities we have planned.”
School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election
The school budget vote will also take place on May 21, with polls open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library.
Fort Plain School District residents will be asked to consider the budget for the 2024-25 school year and will vote on two propositions. Residents will also elect three school board members.
Learn more about the budget proposal, the propositions and the board candidates.
2024-25 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election – May 21
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 is the date of the 2024-25 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election.
Voting will take place in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library from 11 a.m to 8 p.m.
Please mark your calendars and be sure to vote!
Proposed 2024-25 School Budget – at a glance
Proposed Budget: $23,844,000
Increase from 2023-24 budget: $524,000 / 2.25%
Tax Levy Increase: $84,934 / 1.43%
Learn more about the proposed 2024-25 school budget.
Voter information
To be eligible to vote, residents must live in the school district for at least 30 days prior to the May 21, 2024 election, be at least 18 years of age and be a citizen of the United States.
Learn about early voting, absentee ballots and voter registration.
What’s on the ballot?
In addition to the proposed 2024-25 budget, the community will vote on the following:
Propositions
Proposition 2: Bus Purchase
Residents will be asked to consider the purchase of three buses for approximately $450,000. This will be paid for from Bus Purchase and Capital Reserve funds and will have no impact on the 2024-25 tax levy.
Proposition 3: Fort Plain Free Library Appropriation
Residents will be asked to allow the Fort Plain Free Library to increase its annual taxpayer supported appropriation from $85,000 to $100,000. The library appropriation is separate and apart from the Fort Plain Central School District annual budget. These monies are raised annually along with other taxes on taxable property within the district and paid over by the Fort Plain municipality to the trustees of the library
Board of Education Election
Residents will vote to elect three members to the Fort Plain Board of Education to serve two three-year terms beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027 and one one-year and six-week term beginning May 21, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 (to fill a vacancy created by a board member’s resignation.)
The candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot are:
- Neal Van Slyke
- Sara McDuffee
- Janel Hearn*
- Jamie Bunker
- Joshua Parkinson
* Please note that Janel Hearn has sent notice to the District Clerk withdrawing her name as a candidate for 2024 Board of Education election due to personal circumstances.