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Walk indoors this season: Fort Plain Pacers Program sign up
Again this season, the Fort Plain Central School District is inviting district residents to walk indoors at Harry Hoag Elementary School, Nov. 17 through April 30.
Residents can walk during the hours of 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. on days school is in session. The cost to participate is $5.00 for those who do not already have a Pacers Program Card.
Sign up for the Pacers Program by contacting Becky Smith in the District Office at 518-993-4000 ext. 1000 or becky.smith@fortplain.org.
Board of Education Meeting – Nov. 19
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 beginning at 6 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, N.Y.
View the FPCSD Board of Education – Nov. 19, 2025 meeting agenda.
NHS Thanksgiving food drive – through Nov. 21
Again this year, the Fort Plain chapter of the National Honor Society is holding a Thanksgiving food drive.
Food collected will provide holiday meals for area families.
Items being collected include:
- Boxed stuffing mix
- Canned corn
- Canned green beans
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Canned cranberry sauce
- Cornbread mix
- Pie crust and fillings
- Turkeys
Donations can be made at Room 204 of the Jr./Sr. High School or Room 5 at Harry Hoag Elementary, now through Friday, Nov. 21.
Questions? Want to arrange for drop off of food items? Please reach out to NHS Advisor Kolbe Gray.
Dinner’s ready! Class of 2027 Brooks BBQ fundraiser
The Fort Plain Class of 2027 has partnered with Brooks BBQ for a chicken dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Tickets are $15 for a complete meal including a 1/2 chicken, baked potato, macaroni salad and roll.
Drive through pick up will be at the Fort Plain CSD Bus Garage from 3 – 6 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets please contact class advisor Kolbe Gray.
November 2025 Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-kindergarten through high school.
November 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.
Printable November 2025 Menus
Harry Hoag Elementary School Menus
Link to November 2025 Menus
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
Monday, Nov. 3
- Breakfast: Muffin Top
- Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Biscuit, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Nov. 4
- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks
- Lunch: Pizza, Peas, Fruit
Wednesday, Nov. 5
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Cheeseburger, BBQ Beans, Fruit
Thursday, Nov. 6
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Lunch: Chicken Parmesan, Pasta, Tossed Salad, Fruit
Friday, Nov. 7
- Breakfast: Egg & Sausage Patty
- Lunch: Turkey Club, Celery Sticks, Fruit
Monday, Nov. 10
No School – Conference Day
Tuesday, Nov. 11
No School – Veterans Day
Wednesday, Nov. 12
- Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Fruit
Thursday, Nov. 13
- Breakfast: Super Bread
- Lunch: Taco Salad, Fiesta Corn, Fruit
Friday, Nov. 14
- Breakfast: Croissant & Omelet
- Lunch: Tuna or PBJ Sandwich, Baby Carrots, Jello /Fruit
Monday, Nov. 17
- Breakfast: Bagel w/margarine
- Lunch: Cheese Filled Breadstick, Pasta w/Marinara Sauce, Italian Green Beans, Fruit
Tuesday, Nov. 18
- Breakfast: Pancakes & Sausage
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, French Fries, Corn, Fruit
Wednesday, Nov. 19
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Fruit
Thursday, Nov. 20
- Breakfast: Banana Muffin
- Lunch: Turkey w/gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Squash, Cranberries
Friday, Nov. 21
- Breakfast: Egg & Sausage Patty
- Lunch: Hot Dog on Bun, Vegetarian Beans, Fruit
Monday, Nov. 24
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Lunch: Pizza, Vegetable Blend, Fruit
Tuesday, Nov. 25
- Breakfast: Waffle Dippers
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Breadstick, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Wednesday, Nov. 26
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, Nov. 27
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Friday, Nov. 28
No School – Thanksgiving Break
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
Monday, Nov. 3
- Breakfast: Cereal & Muffin Top
- Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Biscuit, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Nov. 4
- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks
- Lunch: Pizza, Sunchips, Peas, Fruit
Wednesday, Nov. 5
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Cheeseburger, Baked Chips, BBQ Beans, Fruit
Thursday, Nov. 6
- Breakfast: Whole Grain Funnel Cake
- Lunch: Chicken Parmesan, Pasta, Tossed Salad, Fruit
Friday, Nov. 7
- Breakfast: Egg & Sausage Patty
- Lunch: Turkey Club, Vegetable Soup, Celery Sticks, Fruit
Monday, Nov. 10
No School – Conference Day
Tuesday, Nov. 11
No School – Veterans Day
Wednesday, Nov. 12
- Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Fruit
Thursday, Nov. 13
- Breakfast: Super Bread
- Lunch: Meatball Sub, Fiesta Corn, Fruit, Cookie
Friday, Nov. 14
- Breakfast: Croissant & Omelet
- Lunch: Tuna or PBJ Sandwich, Cheese Crackers, Baby Carrots, Jello /Fruit
Monday, Nov. 17
- Breakfast:Bagel Bar
- Lunch: Cheese Filled Breadstick, Pasta w/Marinara Sauce, Italian Green Beans, Fruit
Tuesday, Nov. 18
- Breakfast: Pancakes & Sausage
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, French Fries, Corn, Fruit
Wednesday, Nov. 19
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Fruit
Thursday, Nov. 20
- Breakfast: Assorted Muffins
- Lunch: Turkey w/gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Squash, Cranberries
Friday, Nov. 21
- Breakfast: Egg & Sausage Patty
- Lunch: Hot Dog on Bun, Baked Chips, Vegetarian Beans, Fruit
Monday, Nov. 24
- Breakfast: Cereal & Muffin Top
- Lunch: Pizza, Buttered Angel Hair Pasta, Veggie Blend, Fruit
Tuesday, Nov. 25
- Breakfast: Waffle Dippers
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Breadstick, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Wednesday, Nov. 26
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, Nov. 27
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Friday, Nov. 28
No School – Thanksgiving Break
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
Monday, Nov. 3
- Breakfast: Cereal & Muffin Top
- Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Biscuit, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Nov. 4
- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks
- Lunch: Pizza, Sunchips, Peas, Fruit
Wednesday, Nov. 5
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Cheeseburger, Baked Chips, BBQ Beans, Fruit
Thursday, Nov. 6
- Breakfast: Whole Grain Funnel Cake
- Lunch: Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, Pasta Salad, Tossed Salad, Fruit
Friday, Nov. 7
- Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich
- Lunch: Turkey Club, Vegetable Soup, Celery Sticks, Fruit
Monday, Nov. 10
No School – Conference Day
Tuesday, Nov. 11
No School – Veterans Day
Wednesday, Nov. 12
- Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Fruit
Thursday, Nov. 13
- Breakfast: Super Bread
- Lunch: Taco Salad, Fiesta Corn, Fruit, Cookie
Friday, Nov. 14
- Breakfast: Croissant & Omelet
- Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Monday, Nov. 17
- Breakfast: Bagel Bar
- Lunch: Cheese Filled Breadstick, Pasta w/Marinara Sauce, Italian Green Beans, Fruit
Tuesday, Nov. 18
- Breakfast: Pancakes & Sausage
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, French Fries, Corn, Fruit
Wednesday, Nov. 19
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Fruit
Thursday, Nov. 20
- Breakfast: Assorted Muffins
- Lunch: Turkey w/gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Squash, Cranberries
Friday, Nov. 21
- Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich
- Lunch: Hot Dog on Bun, Baked Chips, Vegetarian Beans, Fruit
Monday, Nov. 24
- Breakfast: Cereal & Muffin Top
- Lunch: Pizza, Buttered Angel Hair Pasta, Veggie Blend, Fruit
Tuesday, Nov. 25
- Breakfast: Waffle Dippers
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Breadstick, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Wednesday, Nov. 26
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, Nov. 27
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Friday, Nov. 28
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Staff Spotlight: Meet Student Support Liaison Will Ryan
Join us in shining a spotlight on Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Teacher and new Student Support Liaison, Will Ryan.
“The Fort Plain Central School District is proud to recognize Will Ryan’s many years of dedication as a teacher, mentor and advocate for our teaching team,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Geelan. “Will is known for the meaningful connections he builds and the impact he’s had with the students in his classroom. We are grateful to have him in this new role, where he will be able to continue this important work on a larger scale—throughout the school and with our many students.”
For more than 25 years, Will Ryan has been an active member of our school community: teaching social studies and University in the High School (UHS) psychology and sociology courses through UAlbany, serving as director for 14 years of the FP-Canjo Drama Club and its spring musical, and leading the Fort Plain Teachers Association as president for seven years.
Through it all, Ryan says he’s had the opportunity to grow as an educator while forming strong, lasting connections with students, their families (some of whom were once his students themselves!) and his colleagues.
This school year, Ryan has taken on a new role as Student Support Liaison at the Jr./Sr. High School—a position for which he feels his years of experience as a teacher and community volunteer have uniquely prepared him.
Building Bridges and Creating Connections
As Student Support Liaison, Ryan focuses on building trusting relationships with all students—in the halls, the lunchroom and the classroom—but especially with those who may feel disconnected or need extra support.
He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and compassion in understanding students: shifting the question from “What’s wrong with you?” when they misstep to “What’s going on for you?”
While part of his role involves assisting administrators with disciplinary procedures, Ryan knows that being a trusted adult—someone students know believes in them—can make all the difference during challenging times.
This summer, Ryan completed training in restorative practices, an approach that emphasizes accountability and helps students repair relationships with peers and staff when harm has been caused. He uses these strategies with his own students and is helping model them for teachers and staff across the school.
“The biggest thing I’ve learned as a teacher—and in life—is that how we treat others matters,” said Ryan, “We always have a choice in how we react to a situation or setback. Sometimes these are skills we already know; other times, we need someone to teach us. I hope I can help both our students and our school team learn and practice those skills together.”
2nd Annual Veterans Day Reception and Assembly – Nov. 7
Harry Hoag Elementary will host a reception and assembly on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 in honor of the veterans in our Fort Plain community.
Those who have served our country and are connected to our students, staff and community are invited to attend this reception beginning at 7:45 a.m. and to stay for an assembly in their honor. This event will take place at 8:10 a.m. in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library and Gym.
Veterans: Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 31 by calling 518-993-4000, emailing jennifer.ruszkowski@fortplain.org or to your child’s teacher.
Veterans who are unable to attend this celebration are invited to message us with their name and branch of service so we may include them in our Hall of Heroes display.
FPN News kicks off a new season
Fort Plain Network (FPN) is back and better than ever.
This bi-weekly news show, created by high school students in our Multimedia class led by teacher Rachel Heroth, provides information and announcements about upcoming events and highlights noteworthy celebrations. Each episode is written, filmed and edited by the students, giving them hands-on experience in media production while keeping the school community informed and entertained.
New this school year
This year, the Multimedia program has expanded into two sections, giving more students the opportunity to take the course. The FPN News team now includes both returning students who are building on their previous experience and new students eager to learn the ropes.
Another exciting change this year is a partnership with teacher Tracy Yurkewecz’s Sports Journalism class. Students in this class will be producing dedicated sports segments, highlighting and celebrating Fort Plain’s athletes and teams.
The FPN team will also be adding more educational and historical pieces to support students’ civic readiness.
Watch FPN News
The 2025-26 FPN News season is now live. Watch FPN News and follow along on our FPN YouTube channel to stay in the know and watch as our students grow their skills this school year.
Board of Education meeting – Oct. 15
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Oct. 15, 2025 beginning at 6 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, N.Y.
View the agenda for the Oct. 15 meeting of the FPCSD Board of Education.
Fort Plain mourns the passing of Jean Watkins
Fort Plain Central School District mourns the passing of Jean Watkins, a Fort Plain alumnus, beloved educator and dedicated Fort Plain elementary school teacher for nearly four decades.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
View the tribute to Jean Watkins and learn about her many interests and life experiences.