Category: District News
Mark your calendars: Harry Hoag Open House – Oct. 2
Harry Hoag Elementary School will host an open house for families on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
A fall book sale will also be held in the Harry Hoag School library during the open house.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Jr/Sr High School Open House – Sept. 30
Families of students in our Jr./Sr. High School are invited to attend our fall Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you then!
Joint Board of Education meeting, regular meeting to follow – Sept. 17
The Fort Plain and Canajoharie CSD Boards of Education will hold a joint meeting on Sept. 17, 2025 beginning at 6 p.m. The regular meeting of the Fort Plain Board of Education will immediately follow.
The joint board meeting will take place in the Jr./Sr. High School School Auditorium, 1 West Street, Fort Plain, NY.
View the FPCSD Board of Education – Sept. 17, 2025 meeting agenda.
Join our team: Fort Plain CSD is hiring
Good schools make good communities—and are great places to work. Join our awesome Fort Plain Central School District team!
Fort Plain Central School District is hiring:
Instructional
Non-Instructional
Questions? Please contact the District Office at 518-993-4000, ext. 1000.
Visit our employment page to learn more about working for the Fort Plain Central School District.
2025-26 welcome letters from our principals
We are looking forward to welcoming our learners back for the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Students kindergarten through Grade 12 will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 3; pre-K students will begin on Thursday, Sept. 4.
Read the 2025-26 welcome letters from Harry Hoag Elementary School’s Principal Amy Bartholomew and Jr/Sr. High School Principal Katrina Canallatos:
September 2025 Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-kindergarten through high school.
September 2025 Menus
School breakfast is: brain power for learning, nutrition for growth, fuel for sports and P.E.!
Menus are subject to change without notice.
The USDA and this institution are equal opportunity employers and providers.
Harry Hoag Elementary School Menus
Pre-K
Daily breakfast includes: fruit, juice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Daily lunch includes: fruit choice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Alternate lunches: PB&J sandwich or yogurt w/rolls.
Breakfast and Lunch
Wednesday, Sept. 3
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Bacon, Cheeseburger, Corn, Fruit
Thursday, Sept. 4
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, Baked Beans, Fruit
Friday, Sept. 5
- Breakfast: Eggs & Sausage
- Lunch: Pizza, Broccoli, Fruit
Monday, Sept. 8
- Breakfast: Mini Bagel Pack
- Lunch: Turkey Club, Pasta Salad, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 9
- Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Lunch: Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Jello w/mandarins
Wednesday, Sept. 10
- Breakfast: Omelet & Sausages
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun. Celery Sticks, Strawberries w/cream
Thursday, Sept. 11
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Lunch: Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Smile Fries, Peas, Fruit
Friday, Sept. 12
- Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin
- Lunch: Pizza Crunchers, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Fruit
Monday, Sept. 15
- Breakfast: Bagel Bar
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Knot, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 16
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Lunch: Calzone, Green Beans, Fruit
Wednesday, Sept. 17
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken on a Bun, Baked Beans, Fruit
Thursday, Sept. 18
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Bread
- Lunch: Cheese Filled Pizza Stick, Tossed Salad, Fruit
Friday, Sept. 19
- Breakfast: Croissant & Omelet
- Lunch: Baked Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit
Monday, Sept. 22
- Breakfast: Muffin Top
- Ham or Tuna Sub, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 23
- Breakfast: Pancakes & Sausage
- Lunch: Stuffed Pizza Sandwich, Cheese Stick, Celery Sticks & Fruit
Wednesday, Sept. 24
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Breakfast Sandwich, Mini Hashbrowns, Fruit & Juice
Thursday, Sept. 25
- Breakfast: Banana Bread
- Lunch: Pasta with Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Fruit
Friday, Sept. 26
- Breakfast: Eggs & Sausage
- Lunch: Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Monday, Sept. 29
- Breakfast: Mini Bagel Pack
- Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Peas & Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 30
- Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Lunch: Taco Salad, Street Corn, Fruit
Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Breakfast: Omelet & Sausages
- Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, BBQ Beans, Fruit
Thursday, Oct. 2
- Breakfast: Banana Muffin
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Friday, Oct. 3
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Lunch: Pizza, Broccoli, Fruit
Elementary
Daily breakfast includes: fruit, juice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Alternate breakfast: yogurt or cereal with graham crackers.
Daily lunch includes: fruit choice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Alternate lunches: PB&J sandwich or yogurt w/rolls.
Breakfast and Lunch
Wednesday, Sept. 3
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Bacon Cheeseburger, Cheese Crackers, Corn, Fruit
Thursday, Sept. 4
- Breakfast: Funnel Cake
- Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, MultiGrain SunChips, Baked Beans, Fruit
Friday, Sept. 5
- Breakfast: Eggs & Sausage
- Lunch: Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Fruit
Monday, Sept. 8
- Breakfast: Mini Bagel Pack
- Lunch: Turkey Club, Pasta Salad, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 9
- Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Lunch: Corn Dog, Pasta Salad, Baked Beans, Jello w/mandarins
Wednesday, Sept. 10
- Breakfast: Omelet & Sausages
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Rice Pilaf, Celery Sticks, Strawberries w/cream
Thursday, Sept. 11
- Breakfast: Cereal & Granola Bar
- Lunch: Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Smile Fries, Peas, Fruit
Friday, Sept. 12
- Breakfast: Muffins
- Lunch: Pizza Crunchers, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Fruit
Monday, Sept. 15
- Breakfast: Bagel Bar
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Knot, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 16
- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks
- Lunch: Calzone, Bowties w/marinara, Green Beans, Fruit
Wednesday, Sept. 17
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken on a Bun, Baked Beans, Fruit, Cookie
Thursday, Sept. 18
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Bread
- Lunch: Cheese Filled Pizza Sticks, Buttered Pasta, Tossed Salad, Fruit
Friday, Sept. 19
- Breakfast: Croissant & Omelet
- Lunch: Baked Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit
Monday, Sept. 22
- Breakfast: Cereal & Muffin Top
- Lunch: Ham or Tuna Sub, Pretzels, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 23
- Breakfast: Bk: Pancakes & Sausage
- Lunch: Stuffed Pizza Sandwich, Cheese Stick, Celery Sticks, Fruit
Wednesday, Sept. 24
- Breakfast: Funnel Cake
- Lunch: Breakfast Sandwich, Mini Hashbrowns, Fruit & Juice
Thursday, Sept. 25
- Breakfast: French Toast Bites
- Lunch: Pasta with Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Pudding
Friday, Sept. 26
- Breakfast: Eggs & Sausage
- Lunch: Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Goldfish Crackers, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Monday, Sept. 29
- Breakfast: Mini Bagel Pack
- Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Peas & Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 30
- Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Lunch: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Street Corn, Fruit
Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Breakfast: Omelet & Sausages
- Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, French Fries, BBQ Beans, Fruit
Thursday, Oct. 2
- Breakfast: Muffins
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Chips, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Friday, Oct. 3
- Breakfast: Waffle Dippers
- Lunch: Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Fruit
Jr./Sr. High School
Daily breakfast includes: fruit, juice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Alternate breakfast: yogurt or cereal with graham crackers.
Alternate: build-your-own-lunch at the Fresh Bar. Includes entrée options, grain sides, fresh fruits & vegetables.
Breakfast and Lunch
Wednesday, Sept. 3
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Bacon Cheeseburger, Cheese Crackers, Corn & Fruit Choice
Thursday, Sept. 4
- Breakfast: Funnel Cake
- Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, MultiGrain SunChips, Baked Beans & Fruit
Friday, Sept. 5
- Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich
- Lunch: Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli & Fruit Choice
Monday, Sept. 8
- Breakfast: Whole Grain Donut
- Lunch: Turkey Club, Pasta Salad, Baby Carrots & Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 9
- Breakfast: Tornado/Bk Stick
- Lunch: Corn Dog, Pasta Salad, BBQ Beans, Jello w/oranges
Wednesday, Sept. 10
- Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Rice Pilaf, Celery Sticks, Strawberries w/cream
Thursday, Sept. 11
- Breakfast: Muffins
- Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Smile Fries, Peas & Fruit Choice
Friday, Sept. 12
- Breakfast: Cereal & Granola Bar
- Lunch: Pizza Crunchers, Dinner Roll, Broccoli & Fruit Choice
Monday, Sept. 15
- Breakfast: Bagel Bar
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Knot, Cooked Carrots & Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 16
- Breakfast: Donuts
- Lunch: Breakfast for Lunch—French Toast Sticks, Eggs, Fruit and Juice
Wednesday, Sept. 17
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken on a Bun, Baked Beans, Fruit & Cookie
Thursday, Sept. 18
- Breakfast: Pumpkin Bread
- Lunch: Pizza Stick, Buttered Pasta, Tossed Salad & Fruit
Friday, Sept. 19
- Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich
- Lunch: Baked Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Fruit Choice
Monday, Sept. 22
- Breakfast: Cereal & Muffin Top
- Lunch: Ham or Tuna Sub, Pretzels, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 23
- Breakfast: Pancakes & Sausage
- Lunch: Pizza Sandwich, Cheese Stick, Celery Sticks, Fruit
Wednesday, Sept. 24
- Breakfast: Funnel Cake
- Breakfast Sandwich, Mini Hashbrowns, Fruit & Juice
Thursday, Sept. 25
- Breakfast: French Toast Bites
- Lunch: Pasta with Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Pudding
Friday, Sept. 26
- Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich
- Lunch: Turkey Wrap, Goldfish Crackers, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Monday, Sept. 29
- Breakfast: Bagel Bar
- Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Peas & Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Sept. 30
- Breakfast: Tornado/Bk Stick
- Lunch: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Street Corn, Fruit
Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Breakfast: Omelet & Sausages
- Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, French Fries, BBQ Beans, Fruit
Thursday, Oct. 2
- Breakfast: Muffins
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Chips, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Friday, Oct. 3
- Breakfast: Waffle Dippers
- Lunch: Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Fruit
Fort Plain CSD Announces Interim Superintendent – Dr. Karen Geelan
The Fort Plain Central School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karen Geelan as Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective Aug. 15, 2025.
Dr. Geelan brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership as an elementary principal, high school principal and as a superintendent of schools. Since retiring, Dr. Geelan has successfully served as interim superintendent in both the Olean City School District and the Greater Johnstown School District.
“Dr. Geelan is adept at leading school communities through periods of transition,” commented David Ziskin, HFM BOCES District Superintendent. “Students are her top priority and she is deeply committed to staff collaboration and community engagement. Dr. Geelan is familiar with our region. During her time in Johnstown, she was a valuable contributor to our regional leadership team as we collectively struggled with the uncertain conditions created by the pandemic.”
As the district transitions following the departure of Superintendent Lauren Crisman, who will be leaving in late August to become the superintendent in the Mount Markham Central School District, the FPCSD Board of Education sought a steady, resolute leader.
“The Board is confident that Karen Geelan’s expertise and thoughtful approach will support our students, staff and families during this important time,” stated Fort Plain Board of Education President Sara McDuffee.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Geelan to the Fort Plain community.
Award honors our talented and hard-working student-athletes
Our high school student-athletes are all-around strong and talented: in the classroom and on the field, track and court.
We are honored to have our students’ accomplishments recognized as a “School of Distinction” for the 2024-25 school year by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA).
The NYSPHSAA School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards are designed to unite athletic departments in challenging their student-athletes to achieve a statewide academic honor. Learn more about this year’s award and recipients.
Brenna Kirkpatrick appointed as Director of Special Education
In a special meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted to appoint Brenna Kirkpatrick as the district’s new Director of Special Education.
Prior to this vote, the board accepted Ms. Kirkpatrick’s resignation from the Board of Education, on which she had served since 2023.
Brenna Kirkpatrick, a life-long resident of Fort Plain and graduate of our schools, has worked for the past 14 years as an elementary school and an academic intervention teacher at Herkimer Elementary School/Herkimer CSD. She holds an advanced degree in literacy from UNC-Pembroke, and an advanced certificate in educational leadership from SUNY Fredonia.
“Fort Plain has always been home, and returning to serve as Director of Special Education feels like coming full circle,” said Brenna Kirkpatrick. “As a 2004 graduate and life-long member of this community, I’m honored to take on a role that allows me to give back in such a meaningful way. This opportunity is both personal and professional, a chance to work alongside families and staff to ensure every student is supported, valued and given every opportunity to thrive. I’m excited for the work ahead and committed to helping all learners reach their full potential.”