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Amy Bartholomew appointed as Harry Hoag Principal
On Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted to appoint Amy Bartholomew to the position of principal of Harry Hoag Elementary School.
Amy Bartholomew has been working as the Acting Principal of Harry Hoag since July 2024. Her recent completion of a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership allowed the board to consider making her appointment as the elementary school’s principal permanent.
“It has been a pleasure to mentor such a wonderful, qualified leadership candidate,” said Superintendent Lauren Crisman. “Throughout the fall, while completing her administrative internship, Mrs. Bartholomew led Harry Hoag as its acting principal with integrity and demonstrated that she had the competencies required of a school building leader. The Board of Education and I are excited to officially announce her appointment to the role of Elementary Principal. Harry Hoag students and faculty are in good hands.”
“I am incredibly honored to officially step into the role of Elementary Principal at Harry Hoag,” added Amy Bartholomew. “Being able to serve in the community where I grew up is truly a privilege, and I’m deeply grateful to the Board of Education and Superintendent Crisman for their trust in me.”
“The past several months have been a truly rewarding experience. I am so fortunate to work alongside the best teachers and staff who are so dedicated to our students’ success,” Bartholomew continued. “As someone who has known many of our families for years, it’s especially meaningful to strengthen these close relationships. The work we’re doing together is something I’m incredibly proud of, and I look forward to the opportunities ahead to ensure every child has the chance to thrive in a nurturing, supportive environment.”
Harry Hoag second quarter honor roll and principal’s list
Harry Hoag Elementary School is proud to announce the 2024-25 second quarter Honor Roll and Principal’s List. The Honor Roll and Principal’s List recognize outstanding achievement and effort.
Congratulations to the following students:
Honor Roll
Grade 5
- Zane Bradt
- Nicholas Compton
- Jovalee Hisert
- Lailah Lewis
- Alyssia Ortiz
- Noah Randall
- Renesmee Tompkins
- Nevaeh Tyler
- Kayleigh Woodcock
- Troy Zabawczuk
Grade 6
- Tori Compton
- Nauni Fink
- Jean Francillon Jr.
- Christian Jones
- Connor Kelley
- Andres Medina
- Wesley Moshier
- Caine Suiter
- Colton White
Principal’s List
Grade 5
- Cecilia Baker
- Shani Brackett
- Ty Brownell
- Ellyana Brown
- Noah Clark
- Aubrey Clayburn
- Ryelee David
- Blaine Dodson
- Bryson Dodson
- Dalton Fournier
- Harper Fowler
- Aiden Hardnett
- Corbin Hazzard
- Harlan Heroth
- Maria Hisert
- Maison Houston
- Gulzreen Khalid
- Abel Kretser
- Audrey Krug
- Livia McDuffee
- Joshua Murphy
- Zannah Poultney
- Tanner Putnam
- Grant Reese
- Tabitha Romanello
- Abigail Ryder
- Kobe Skiffington
- Gracie Smith
- Samuel Thomas
- Garett Trumbull
Grade 6
- Zachary Alkinburgh
- Isabelle Allen
- Kaylee Becker
- Aiden Bunker
- Kyle Christman
- KataLenah Clapper
- Lleyton Emrick
- Audrina Gomez
- Quinn Hisert
- Serenity Leverock
- Laken MacNeill
- Lilly Mang
- IvyKate McGuire
- Elaena Minarich
- Oliver Parkinson
- Willow Richards
- Isley Ruszkowski
- Beverly Sherwood
- Isabella Shibley
- Kayden Trumbull
- Addison Weaver
Giving thanks for our Harry Hoag teachers and staff
Is there a Harry Hoag teacher or staff member that has just gone above and beyond for you or your child?
Let’s tell them why you appreciate them!
Throughout the month of November, our teachers and staff will receive Gratitude Certificates including the kind thoughts you have shared.
Thank you for helping us give thanks to these special members of our Harry Hoag team!
2024-25 sixth grade welcome letter
A welcome-back message for Harry Hoag Elementary School sixth graders and their families from Acting Principal Amy Bartholomew:
Summer 2024
Dear Families of Sixth Graders,
We look forward to the return of our students on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024!
Sixth grade uses a departmentalized model to provide instruction. Like they did last year in fifth grade, homeroom groups will travel to different classrooms to receive instruction in the core subjects as assigned below:
- Mrs. Parker will teach English Language Arts.
- Mrs. Bargstedt will teach Mathematics.
- Mrs. Toomey will teach Social Studies/Science.
- Mrs. Mellis-Passero will teach Special Education and Interventions
Grade 6 Schedule
7:50 – 8:05 a.m. – All students in their homeroom (Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Bargstedt, Mrs.Toomey)
8:05 – 9:18 a.m. – Math (Bargstedt HR), ELA (Parker HR), Soc Studies/Science (Toomey HR)
9:20 – 10:33 a.m. – Soc Studies/Science (Bargstedt HR), Math (Parker HR), ELA (Toomey’s HR)
10:36 – 11:47 a.m. – ELA (Bargstedt HR), Soc Studies/ Science (Parker HR), Math (Toomey’s HR)
11:50 – 12:20 LUNCH
12:23 – 1:03 p.m.:
- Toomey HR: Music (M), Technology (T,Th), Art (W), Library (F)
- Bargstedt HR: PE (M), Library (T), Music (W), Art (Th), Technology (F)
- Parker HR: Technology (M, W), Art (T), Library (Th), Music (F)
1:06 – 1:46 p.m.:
- Toomey HR: PE (M, T, W), Character Ed (Th), Technology (F)
- Bargstedt HR: Technology (M, T), Character Ed (W), PE (Th, F)
- Parker HR: PE (M, T, W), Technology (Th), Character Ed (F)
1:49 – 2:29 p.m. – Tiered Intervention Time (small group work)
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Mrs. Bartholomew, Acting Principal
Harry Hoag Elementary School
2024-25 Fifth Grade Welcome Letter
A welcome-back message for Harry Hoag Elementary School fifth graders and their families from Acting Principal Amy Bartholomew:
Summer 2024
Dear Families of Fifth Graders,
We look forward to the return of our students on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024!
Fifth Grade uses a departmentalized model to provide instruction. Homeroom groups will travel to different classrooms to receive instruction in the core subjects as assigned below:
- Ms. Gorinshek will teach English Language Arts.
- Mr. DeRider will teach Mathematics.
- Ms. Lacetera will teach Social Studies/Science.
- Mr. A. Hanifin will work with students with interventions
Grade 5 Schedule
7:50 – 8:10 a.m. – All students in their homeroom (Mr. DeRider, Ms. Gorinshek, Ms. Lacetera)
8:10 – 9:15 a.m. – Math (DeRider’s HR), ELA (Ms. Gorinshek’s HR), Soc Studies/Science (Ms. Lacetera’s HR)
9:18 – 10:23 a.m. – Soc Studies/Science (Mr. DeRider’s HR), Math (Ms. Gorinshek’s HR), ELA (Ms. Lacetera’s HR)
10:26 – 11:32 a.m. – ELA (DeRider’s HR), Soc Studies/ Science (Ms. Gorinshek’s HR), Math (Ms. Lacetera’s HR)
11:35 – 12:05 LUNCH
12:05 – 12:20 RECESS
12:23 – 1:03 p.m.:
- DeRider’s HR: Character Ed (M), Choir (T,Th), Library (W), PE (F)
- Gorinshek’s HR: Library (M), Choir (T,Th), Character Ed (W), Art (F)
- Lacetera’s HR: Art (M), Choir (T,Th), PE (W), Character Ed (F)
1:06 – 1:46 p.m. – Tiered Intervention Time
1:49 – 2:29 p.m.:
- DeRider’s HR: Technology (M,Th), PE (T, W), Art (F)
- Gorinshek’s HR: PE (M, T, W), Library (Th), Technology (F)
- Lacetera’s HR: Library (M), Technology (T, W), PE (Th, F)
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Mrs. Bartholomew, Acting Principal
Harry Hoag Elementary School
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:
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:
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.”
Thank you for your leadership of Harry Hoag, Mrs. Coppolo!
Dear Fort Plain CSD community,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an important update regarding the leadership of Harry Hoag Elementary School. Mrs. Coppolo, our building principal, has accepted a position in her hometown. I am grateful for her dedication and service to FPCSD. We wish her well in her new role.
I am working closely with the Board of Education to ensure that a strong leadership presence succeeds Mrs. Coppolo. We are developing a one year plan to hire a strong candidate who is dedicated to supporting student learning, advancing our district goals and fostering staff development, all in alignment with our district mission.
More information regarding the plan for Harry Hoag leadership will be shared prior to the end of July.
Thank you for your continued support.
Fondly,
Mrs. Crisman
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.