Category: District News
September 2024 Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-k through high school.
Fat-free and low-fat white and chocolate milk served daily.
Fruit served daily. May include: fresh, canned, dried (raisins) or juice.
September 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
Thursday, Sept. 5 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 6 – Egg and Cheese Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 9 – Bagel w/butter & jam, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Whole Grain Pancakes, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Apple Cinnamon Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 12 – Pancake on a Stick with sausage inside, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 13 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 16 – Cereal, Whole Grain Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Whole Grain Waffles, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 19 – French Toast Tornado, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 20 – Egg & Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 23 – Bagel w/butter & jam, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Cheese Omelet, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Pancake on a Stick with sausage inside, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 26 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 27 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 30 – Banana Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Egg Patty, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Yogurt, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 4 – Bacon & Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Lunch
Thursday, Sept. 5 – Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 6 – Pizza, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 9 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Corn Dog, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Turkey Club, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 12 – Meatball Sub Sandwich, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 13 – Chicken Patty on a Bun, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 16 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Soft Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Black Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Pizza Crunchers, Garlic Knots, Fresh Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 19 – Cheeseburger, Fresh Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 20 – Cheese Filled Breadstick, Parmesan Pasta, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 23 – Chicken Nuggets, Pretzel Fish, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Pizza, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Grilled Chicken Deluxe, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 26 – Baked Dinner Ham, Potato Smiles, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 27 – Fish Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Celery Sticks w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 30 – Assorted Subs, Tomato Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Fresh Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 4 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Fresh Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Elementary
Breakfast
Wednesday, Sept. 4 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 5 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 6 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice
100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 9 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Whole Grain Pancakes, Breakfast Sausage Links
Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Chocolate Chip Muffin or Apple Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 12 – Pancake on a Stick with sausage inside, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 13 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 16 – Cereal, Whole Grain Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Whole Grain Waffles, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Pumpkin Bread or Banana Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 19 – French Toast Tornado (NOT spicy!), Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 20 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 23 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Pancake on a Stick with sausage inside, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 26 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 27 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice
100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 30 – Banana Muffin or Corn Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – French Toast Sticks, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Cereal or Yogurt, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 4 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Lunch
Wednesday, Sept. 4 – Chicken Nuggets, Harvest Vegetable Rice, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 5 – Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Whole Grain Cheese Crackers, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 6 – Pizza, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Cookies
Monday, Sept. 9 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Corn Dog (grades K, 1, 2, 3 and 4) and Pizza (grades 5 and 6), French Fries, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Turkey Club, Assorted Chips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 12 – Meatball Sub Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Jello
Friday, Sept. 13 – Chicken Patty on a Bun, Assorted SunChips, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 16 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Cheese Crackers, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Soft Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Black Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Pizza Crunchers, Garlic Knots, Fresh Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 19 – Cheeseburger, Fresh Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Pudding
Friday, Sept. 20 – Cheese Filled Breadstick, Parmesan Pasta, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 23 – Chicken Nuggets, Pretzel Fish, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Pizza, Buttered Noodles, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Grilled Chicken Deluxe, Cheese Crackers, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 26 – Baked Dinner Ham, Potato Smiles, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 27 – Fish Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Celery Sticks w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 30 – Assorted Subs, Tomato Soup, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Assorted Chips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Fresh Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Chocolate Pastry or Cinnamon Pastry
Friday, Oct. 4 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Fresh Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
High School
Breakfast
Wednesday, Sept. 4 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 5 – Breakfast Burrito or Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 6 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 9 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Whole Grain Pancakes, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 12 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 13 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 16 – Cereal and Yogurt, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Whole Grain Waffles w/strawberries, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Pumpkin Bread or Banana Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 19 – French Toast Tornado or Spicy Salsa Tornado, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 20 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 23 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Cereal, Whole Grain Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 26 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Sept. 27 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Sept. 30 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – French Toast Sticks, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Breakfast Burrito or Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 4 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese, Breakfast Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Lunch
Wednesday, Sept. 4 – Chicken Nuggets, Harvest Vegetable Rice, Cooked Carrots, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 5 – Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Whole Grain Cheese Crackers, Corn, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Friday, Sept. 6 – Pizza, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted, Fruit Choices, Milk, Cookies
Monday, Sept. 9 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Hot Dog on a Bun, French Fries, Green Peas, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Turkey Club, Assorted Chips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 12 – Meatball Sub Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk, Pound Cake
Friday, Sept. 13 – Chicken Patty on a Bun, Assorted SunChips, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Monday, Sept. 16 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Cheese Crackers, Cooked Carrots, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Soft Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Black Beans, Fresh Assorted, Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Pizza or Buffalo Crunchers, Garlic Knots, Fresh Tossed Salad, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 19 – Cheeseburger, Fresh Tossed Salad, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Friday, Sept. 20 – Cheese Filled Breadstick, Parmesan Pasta, Italian Green Beans, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Monday, Sept. 23 – Boneless Chicken Wings, Soft Pretzel, Baked Beans, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Pizza, Buttered Noodles, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Grilled Chicken Deluxe, Cheese Crackers, Cooked Carrots, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 26 – Baked Dinner Ham, Garlic Potatoes, Corn
Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Friday, Sept. 27 – Fish Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Coleslaw, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Monday, Sept. 30 – Grilled Cheese, SunChips, Tomato Soup, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Baked Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Assorted Chips, Baked Beans, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Fresh Tossed Salad, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk, Chocolate or Cinnamon Pastry
Friday, Oct. 4 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Fresh Tossed Salad, Fresh Assorted Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choices, Milk
2024-25 fifth and sixth grade welcome letters
We look forward to the return of our students and start of school for the 2024-25 year on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
Fifth and sixth grades at Harry Hoag Elementary School use a departmentalized model to provide instruction. Homeroom groups travel to different classrooms to receive instruction in the core subjects each school day.
The following welcome letters from Harry Hoag Elementary School Acting Principal Amy Bartholomew include grade-level information for fifth and sixth grade:
Free school backpacks available at Harry Hoag
Again this school year, free backpacks filled with school supplies are available for Fort Plain students.
The packs are available at the main office of Harry Hoag Elementary School on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Thank you to area business Hill & Markes for their generous donation of these colorful packs and supplies.
Sun, fun… and learning!
From virtual camp-outs and volleyball to running and robotics, there was so much fun and enrichment happening this summer in our schools and on our track and fields.
Too, we were once again a site for summer meals for youth—ensuring our students and other area children and teens had the fuel they need for all their summer learning, play and exploration.
It’s great to be a part of year-round learning for our students!
2024-25 welcome letters from our principals
We are looking forward to welcoming our learners back for the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Students kindergarten through Grade 12 will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4; pre-K students will begin on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Read the 2024-25 welcome letters from Harry Hoag Elementary School’s Acting Principal Amy Bartholomew and Jr/Sr. High School Principal Nicholas Comproski:
Feasibility Study advisory committee appointed, focus group signup
Dear Community Members,
On July 30, 2024, both the Canajoharie and Fort Plain Boards of Education appointed select applicants to the Advisory Committee for the Feasibility Study.
The following people were appointed:
- Donald Bramer
- Lauri Broady
- Jed Brown
- Jamie Bunker
- Tracey Conover
- Jessica Hecht
- Lindsey Hodge
- Todd Jones
- Sara McDuffee
- Michele Nare
- Laura Pamkowski
- Nadine Paul
- Karlene Peck
- Kyra Powylan
- Patricia Prime
- Samantha Sherwood
- Lori Shults
- Dale Smith
- Neal VanSlyke
- Edward Watt
The charge for all committee members is to:
- fully commit to, and actively support, the study process.
- remain open to learning throughout the process.
- share relevant perspectives and experiences.
- clarify and probe data, information and insights shared by consultants.
- communicate openly, factually, and continuously with the public.
The committee will meet on the following dates (meetings are open to the public):
Aug. 21, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Meeting at Fort Plain CSD, Harry Hoag Elementary School Library Media Center.
Sept. 12, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Virtual (onsite connection for participants at both the Canajoharie and Fort Plain districts.)
Oct. 17, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Virtual (onsite connection for participants at both the Canajoharie and Fort Plain districts.)
Nov. 14, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Virtual (onsite connection for participants at both the Canajoharie and Fort Plain districts.)
Dec. 12, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Meeting at Canajoharie CSD.
Focus group discussions to be held this October
In addition, the focus group discussions related to the Feasibility Study have been rescheduled for October 30, 2024. Focus groups scheduled for this summer were not held due to a low applicant response.
Please apply with the following link if you would like to be considered for participation with a focus group. If you applied previously, please apply again and select a new time and location.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJSh2M2lPK-R3jJiPhlrsh3dUU5N5p2HhzX0w-VEemo64UZw/viewform
Thank you in advance to the volunteers listed above for their willingness to represent the community’s perspectives, ideas and questions.
As always, please reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Lauren H. Crisman, Superintendent
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 with a “School of Excellence” distinction for the 2023-24 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.
Looking toward the 2024-25 school year: a message from Superintendent Lauren Crisman
Dear Fort Plain School Community,
I hope this letter finds you refreshed from summer vacation and ready to enjoy an exciting year of learning. We are eagerly awaiting the return of our students!
2024-25 back-to-school information
The first day of school for students kindergarten through Grade 12 is on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Pre-kindergarten begins on Thursday, Sept. 5.
The doors will open in both school buildings at 7:30 a.m. The instructional day begins at 7:50 a.m. for Harry Hoag Elementary School and at 7:55 a.m. for the Jr./Sr. High School.
FPCSD proudly welcomes several new faculty and staff members to our school team; be sure to watch the district website for introductions.
Fostering success for all students
Our goal is to prepare every student for success beyond graduation. Our graduates should be able to define what success means to them and feel confident when they leave that they are ready to navigate the dynamic and ever-changing world.
We believe that every child has their own distinct strengths, interests and learning styles. We are dedicated to creating a school experience that honors their individuality.
Improving learning outcomes for all students is one of our district’s enduring goals. Strong school-based intervention systems play a key role in achieving this. Intervention is not a one-time fix but an ongoing process and should be accessible for all.
Throughout the year, the administrative team will regularly assess our current intervention systems to analyze when and what screening tools are used to monitor achievement, what evidence-based practices are used to respond to needs, and how academic progress is reviewed and communicated.
Feasibility Study update
Additionally, the district remains committed to ensuring the responsible use of its fiscal and human resources. The Feasibility Study we are now engaged in with the Canajoharie CSD will include a comprehensive review of how fiscal and human resources are allocated. The results of this analysis will help us chart the best path forward to ensure our students
receive a high quality education and a diverse continuum of other student experiences into the future.
Learn more about the Canajoharie and Fort Plain CSD Feasibility Study to explore a potential merger.
Capital Improvement Project addresses needed work and upgrades
On Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 community members will be asked to vote on a Capital Improvement Project. Regardless of the outcome of the Feasibility Study, the district must move forward with efforts to keep our facilities safe and modern. These buildings serve not only school-based programs, but are utilized year-round by many community-based organizations for the enrichment activities they offer youth.
The proposed scope of work includes upgrading electronic systems to promote efficiency and decrease annual costs associated with energy use. It also addresses areas in need of repair or replacement in all of the facilities and on the exterior sites of the campus.
This revised project was prepared in an effort to maximize state aid reimbursement and will not have any impact on the local tax levy.
A public hearing for the proposed project will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 in the District Office Conference Room.
There will also be a community walk-through on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. This will be open to the public and offered by representatives from King + King Architects.
All who are interested in learning more about the proposed project are encouraged to join us at these events. Information regarding both will be posted on the district website in September.
I am excited about the many possibilities that the new school year holds and eager to see our hallways filled with students once again.
Thank you to all for your ongoing support and partnership!
Wishing you well,
Lauren H. Crisman, Superintendent
School supply lists for 2024-25
Welcome Amy Bartholomew, Acting Principal of Harry Hoag
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted to appoint Amy Bartholomew to the position of Acting Principal of Harry Hoag Elementary for the 2024-25 school year.
A longtime teacher at Harry Hoag Elementary, graduate of Fort Plain schools and life-long resident of the community, Amy Bartholomew has a strong commitment to Fort Plain.
“Amy’s breadth of experience and commitment to ensuring that every learner thrives is sure to benefit the students and families in the Harry Hoag community,” said Superintendent Lauren Crisman. “We are pleased to welcome Amy into this new role and to offer this opportunity for her to learn with us and grow as a leader through this principalship.”
About Amy Bartholomew
Amy Bartholomew has taught for more than 22 years, 18 of which have been spent at Fort Plain’s Harry Hoag Elementary. She has taught students pre-K through grade 6, as well as those in special education.
This school year, Bartholomew and her sixth graders launched the “Our Words Matter” project at Harry Hoag Elementary. Students approached Bartholomew with the idea of learning to become strong advocates for their peers, particularly those who may be underrepresented or experiencing hurtful treatment from others. Together, the group worked toward being agents for positive change in the school.
Bartholomew has also lent her support and guidance as a mentor of new teachers for the past 12 years.
Bartholomew holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in Reading from the University of Albany. She currently holds an internship certificate, which allows her to function in the capacity of school building leader through the end of the 2024-25 year. Bartholomew is working toward a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership from Binghamton University, which she will complete this December.
“When I began my transition into administration, my goal and dream was to one day become the principal at Harry Hoag Elementary School,” said Bartholomew. “I am sincerely honored by the opportunity to step into this role and serve the school community as we work together toward our shared goal of creating a safe, welcoming and enriching environment where all of our learners can shine.”