Category: Jr./Sr. High News
Winter sports sign-ups
Attention Fort Plain High School students:
Please complete the Google Form linked below if you are a student in grades 9 thru 12 and are interested in participating in a winter sport. Low and moderate risk sports (bowling and swimming) are scheduled to begin on December 14. High Risk sports are tentatively scheduled to begin on January 4.
Link to Google Form to sign up for a winter sport:
https://forms.gle/vrMoTrymAFtRKKGs7
Superintendent’s message: Staying safe during the spread of COVID-19
Dear Members of the Fort Plain School Community:
I hope you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Given the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases in our state and region, it is important that we reconnect about how we can work together to keep our schools open and our students learning and growing.
Schools have been recognized by Governor Cuomo and nationally for successfully taking precautions to help control the spread of the virus, and your partnership in these efforts is most appreciated. Thank you.
State and local guidance
I’d like to share information about new guidance from the state on tracking and slowing COVID-19 infection that could potentially impact our school community.
As part of its Micro-Cluster Initiative and Cluster Action Initiative to slow the spread of the virus, New York State is designating certain geographic areas as Yellow, Orange or Red zones. The zones are based on the prevalence of COVID-19 and take into account multiple factors including numbers of positive tests, hospital capacity, etc. The zones come with certain restrictions and protocols aimed at limiting the spread of the virus, including school-based COVID testing.
While our community is not currently within one of these zones, it is helpful to be aware of this information should it be designated in the future. Our school district continues to work with the Montgomery County Public Health Department and HFM BOCES to stay informed of the guidance and how it affects our students, staff and community.
A proactive partnership
We also continue to work proactively to prevent and limit exposure to the virus in our schools. As I noted earlier, your partnership in this effort is invaluable.
We can all help to promote health and safety in our schools and community by:
- Wearing masks, practicing social distancing and frequently washing our hands.
- Adhering to guidelines for sizes of family and social gatherings. (In his Nov. 30 news conference, Governor Cuomo noted that 65% of recent COVID-19 cases have been attributed to small gatherings).
- Observing updated travel regulations, including quarantine and/or testing requirements.
- Staying home when we don’t feel well or are having symptoms, and keeping our children home when they are experiencing the same.
Our number one goal in Fort Plain is to provide the safest possible environment for teaching and learning, in order to keep our schools open.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
John Bishop
Superintendent of Schools
HS names 1st Q Honor Roll & Principal’s List
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce that 67 students have been named to the Honor Roll and 94 students have been named to the Principal’s List for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year. Congratulations to the following students for their achievement and hard work :
Honor Roll
Grade 7
Klayton Bailey
Logan Burgess
Emma Cook
Rachel Kamp
Kimberly Kirby
Rah’maya Lucas
Grace McFee
Kyera Murray
Constance Narzymski
Liberty Pipero
Allyson Rathbun
Bradley Rumrill
Summer Trumbull
Grade 8
Gabriella Calhoun
Dakota Cooper
Mariah Deese
Yunus Demir
Alexander Ellis
Cheyenne Ellis
Adeline Handy
JulieAnn Kirby
Damien Massie
Jorge Medina
Nevaeh Rivers
Emily Rood
Chase Tyler
Grade 9
Carter Baldwin
Kassidy Hogan
Kierstan Horender
Michael Palmeri
Anand Ragoo
Gracelynn Rice
Delana Tracki
Devin Wagner
Marissa Wilder
Grade 10
Mekayla Aney
Alexis Euler
Ryleigh Hart
Brianna Krutz
Rob Rogers
Emily Russell
Grade 11
McKenzie Battisti
Nicholas Blowers
Brandon Dygert
Michael Harris Jr.
Jaden Hillsgrove
Hailey Hogan
Shantel Kretser
Ella Logan
Braeden Mosher
Bradyn Myers
Lawrence Sinisi
Haley Smith
Tyson Thackrah
Grade 12
Manley Baker III
Jonathan Carter
Rebecca Ellis
Krzysztof Kulczynski II
Ethan Leach
Joseph LeMoine
Martin Nemecek III
Justin Schumacher
Landen Van Alstine
Eja VanDycke
Josh Wilder
Zackarie Young
Rachel Zuppardi
Principal’s List
Grade 7
Ian Burns
Josephia Carcasole
Owen Castellano
Reanna Germond
Koby Herron
McKenna Karker
Dylan Keane
Daniel Lancaster
Taylor Potter
Bailie Richardson
Morgan Stock
Dawson Tracki
Grade 8
Zachary Briggs
Jordan Brown
Samantha Darrow
James Douglas
Kaylie Field
Hannah French
Ashlynn Hart
Vienna Jackson
Serenity Johnson
Payton Landry
Jasmine Lapi
Asaiah Muha
Adriyanna Rouse
Dustin Welch
Grade 9
Mariah Aney
Mason Cook
Courtney Euler
Aidan Guile
Ethan Hubbard
Brady Keane
Monika Kulczynski
Devan Sanders
Payton Skiffington
Alex Smith
Breanna Steinhauer
Marionna Stephens
Vandwane Tulabing
Austin VanGorder
Grade 10
Americus Cotton
Cameron David
Madison Delgado
Andra Fuhs
Stephen Gray
Nura Handy
Rylee Herron
Ethan Kilmartin
Vivian Nunez
Anthony Paradiso
Raul Rivera III
Alex Rivkowich
Kristin Sanders
Joseph Stinebrickner III
Natalie Thibodeau
Savonna Tyler
Jeffrey Wilday
Grade 11
Bryce Anderson
Dakota Cresong
Erin Crouse
Jacob Curtis
Sarah Florian
Keagen Ford
Robert Jordan
Griffin MaGinnis
Talia Narzymski
Noah Norton
Emma Oldick
Seth Rivkowich
Estee Smith
Levi Thomas
Grade 12
Zavia Allen
Hailie Anderson
Molli Bates
Hannah Briggs
Troy Butler
Kristopher Clapper
Kyle Cook
Evan Crouse
Sinem Demir
Fredrick Hanford
Tiffany Hazzard
Grace Hoffman
Howie Kelley
Sarah LaComb
Branden LaMont
Sarah Paradiso
Jose Pipero
Richard Spicci Jr.
Megan Telfer
Matthew Travis
Sarah Vanasse
Seth Wintermute
Damien Young
Virtual HS Open House/Meet the Teachers – Part III
What do you do when you can’t bring families into school for fall open house and meet the teachers night? You bring the event to them!
Presenting Part III of Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School’s Fall 2020 Virtual Open House/Meet the Teachers. Our faculty and staff welcome you to virtually visit their classrooms and work spaces and share in their students’ experiences through videos they created just for this event.
We are highlighting a few departments each week. View our videos below from our Social Studies and Fine Arts departments.
Social Studies Videos
Kolbe Gray
Brad Niles
Will Ryan
Katie Sacco
Art with Bob Stemmle
Art with Geoff Snyder
Physical Education & Health (Phil Thibodeau & Casey Russom)
Early release drill rescheduled to Dec. 11
Fort Plain Schools’ annual early release drill, which was originally scheduled for Nov. 24, will be held on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. This is a change from the printed calendar sent in late summer.
2020-21 Fort Plain winter sports start dates
Fort Plain Schools would like to inform families that low/moderate risk winter sports, including bowling and swimming, will begin December 14. Students may sign up for these sports and are reminded that they must have a sports physical prior to the season if they have not had one in the past 12 months.
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) made the announcement about low/moderate risk sports on November 17, noting the decision is in line with guidance from Gov. Cuomo and the New York State Department of Health (DOH). High risk sports, including girls and boys basketball and wrestling, are tentatively scheduled to start January 4, but still require approval from the state DOH.
The winter sports season will run through February 28 and focus on regular season play, primarily with league competition. Reduced and condensed sectional competition will only take place if the NYSPHSAA State Championships are offered. If there are no State Championships, leagues and schools may schedule culminating events, which must conclude by February 28.
Virtual HS Open House/Meet the Teachers – Part II
What do you do when you can’t bring families into school for fall open house and meet the teachers night? You bring the event to them!
Presenting Part II of Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School’s Fall 2020 Virtual Open House/Meet the Teachers. Our faculty and staff welcome you to virtually visit their classrooms and work spaces and share in their students’ experiences through videos they created just for this event.
We are highlighting a few departments each week. View our videos below from our Science and Practical Arts departments.
Science Department Video (Dale Smith, Patrick Petty, Lance Elliott, Jay Jarabek)
Business with Wendy Stokna
Technology with Kreig Heroth
Family & Consumer Sciences with Cory Cooley
Student physicals are still required
This is a friendly reminder for all Fort Plain parents and guardians that physical health exams are mandated by New York State for all students who are newly enrolled in a school district or who are in grades pre-k or kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. This includes students who are enrolled as in person, hybrid or remote learners.
Please return completed physicals to the school nurse’s office as soon as possible. More information on physicals is posted on our health services webpage, under Health Screenings.
FPHS Fall Open House/Meet the Teachers event goes virtual
What do you do when you can’t bring families into school for fall open house and meet the teachers night? You bring the event to them!
Presenting Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School’s Fall 2020 Virtual Open House/Meet the Teachers event. Our faculty and staff welcome you to virtually visit their classrooms and work spaces and share in their students’ experiences through videos they created just for this event.
We are highlighting a few departments each week. View our videos below from our English and Special Education departments.
English/Language Arts Department (Louise Clute, Tracy Yurkewecz, Kevin Bogus, Lisa Trembley, Mary McCall)
Special Education Co-Teacher Videos
Andrea Bleichner
Butler, Crouse and Karker are named WAC All-Stars
Congratulations to Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School’s 2020 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Fall Sports All-Stars: Emma Karker – Cross Country, Evan Crouse – Northern/Mohawk Division Most Valuable Golfer, and Troy Butler – 1st Team, Northern/Mohawk Division, Golf.