Category: District News
September 2023 Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-k through high school.
Plain or chocolate fat-free and low-fat milk served daily.
Fruit served daily. May include: fresh, canned, dried (raisins) or juice.
September 2023 Menus
September is Alphabet Month! We are featuring letter-themed days on our preschool and elementary school menus.
Sept. 26 is Better Breakfast Day.
Harry Hoag Elementary—Breakfast | Lunch
Jr./Sr. High School—Breakfast | Lunch
Pre-K
Breakfast
Monday, Sept. 4 – LABOR DAY, School Closed
Tuesday, Sept. 5 – CONFERENCE DAY, Staff Only, No Students
Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Sept. 7 – Scrambled Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Sept. 8 – Bagels, Margarine, Jelly, Cream Cheese Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Sept. 11 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 13 – Warm Breakfast Round, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Sept. 14 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Sept 15 – Waffles with strawberries on top, Fresh Fruit, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Sept. 18 – Whole Grain Banana Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Sept, 20 – Scrambled Egg Patty, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Sept. 21 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Sept. 22 – Bagels w/margarine, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Sept. 25 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Sept 26 – Better Breakfast Day: Yogurt, 1/2 WW Bagel w/butter, Fruit Salad, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 27 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Sept. 28 – Scrambled Egg Patty, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Sept. 29 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Lunch
Monday, Sept. 4 – LABOR DAY, School Closed
Tuesday, Sept. 5 – CONFERENCE DAY, Staff Only, No Students
Wednesday, Sept 6 – Today is “P” Day: Pizza, Peas, Pineapple, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Sept. 7 – Today is “C” Day: Chicken Nuggets, Croissant, Corn, Cherries, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Sept. 8 – Turkey Club, Baby Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Sept. 11 – Popcorn Chicken, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Celebrate Hot Dog Day! Hot Dog on a Bun, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 13 – Steak Sandwich, Mixed Vegetable Blend, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Sept. 14 – Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Baby Carrots w/ranch dressing, Fresh Fruit, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Sept. 15 – National Linguine Day! Linguini w/marinara sauce, String Cheese Stick, Broccoli, Assorted, Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Sept, 18 – Cheeseburger Day!Cheeseburger, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Chicken Patty w/bun, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Sept. 20 – National Punch Day! French Toast Sticks, Egg Patty, Diced Potatoes, Fruit Punch, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Sept. 21 – Today is “R” Day: Rotini with Beef, Romaine Salad, Raisins, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Sept. 22 – Stuffed Crust Pizza, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Sept. 25 – Dino Nuggets, Honey Wheat Biscuit, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Sept 26 – Today is “T” Day: Taco Salad, Tomatoes, Tangerine, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Sept 27 – Chicken Alfredo, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Sept. 28 – Today is “B” Day: Burger, Broccoli
Blueberries
Low Fat Milk
Friday, Sept. 29 – Today is “S” Day; Subs, Salad, Strawberries, Low Fat Milk
Harry Hoag Elementary
Breakfast
Monday, Sept. 4 – LABOR DAY, School Closed
Tuesday, Sept. 5 – CONFERENCE DAY, Staff Only, No Students
Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Dutch Waffle (funnel), Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Sept. 7 – Scrambled Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Sept, 8 – Bagels, Margarine, Jelly, Cream Cheese, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Sept. 11 – Assorted Cereals, Scooby Grahams, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Sept, 13 – Warm Breakfast Round, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Sept. 14 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Sept. 15 – Waffles with Strawberries on top, Fresh Fruit, 100% Fruit, Juice
Monday, Sept. 18 – Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Sept. 20 – French Toast Sticks, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Sept. 21 – Honey Wheat Biscuit, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Sept. 22 – Bagels, Margarine, Jelly,
Cream Cheese, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Sept. 25 – Assorted Cereals, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Better Breakfast Day: Yogurt, 1/2 WW Bagel w/butter, Fruit Salad, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Sept. 27 – Pancakes, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice. 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Sept. 28 – Scrambled Egg Patty, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Sept. 29 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Monday, Sept. 4 – LABOR DAY, School Closed
Tuesday, Sept. 5 – CONFERENCE DAY, Staff Only, No Students
Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Today is “P” Day: Pizza, Pasta Salad, Peas, Pineapple
Thursday, Sept. 7 – Today is “C” Day: Chicken Nuggets, Croissant, Corn, Cherries
Friday, Sept. 8 – Turkey Club, Mini Pretzels, Baby Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Sept. 11 – Popcorn Chicken, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Celebrate Hot Dog Day! Hot Dog on a Bun, French Fries, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Sept. 13 – Steak Sandwich, Pretzel Nuggets, Mixed Vegetable Blend, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Sept. 14 – Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Cheese Crackers, Baby Carrots w/ranch dressing, Fresh Fruit
Friday, Sept. 15 – National Linguine Day! Linguini w/marinara, Cheese, Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Sept. 18 – Cheeseburger Day! Cheeseburger, BBQ Beans, Baked Chips, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Butterscotch Pudding Day! Chicken Patty w/bun, Rice Pilaf, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Butterscotch Pudding
Wednesday, Sept 20 – National Punch Day! French Toast Sticks, Egg Patty, Diced Potatoes, Fruit Punch
Thursday, Sept. 21 – Today is “R” Day: Rotini with Beef
Roll, Romaine Salad, Raisins
Friday, Sept. 22 – Stuffed Crust Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Italian Green Beans. Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Sept. 25 – Dino Nuggets, Honey Wheat Biscuit, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Today is “T” Day: Taco Salad, Tortilla Chips, Tomatoes, Tangerine
Wednesday, Sept. 27 – Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Breadstick
Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Sept. 28 – Today is “B” Day: Burger, Baked Lays, Broccoli, Blueberries
Friday, Sept. 29 – Today is “S” Day: Subs, Sunchips, Salad, Strawberries
Jr./Sr. High School
Breakfast
Monday, Sept. 4 – LABOR DAY, School Closed
Tuesday, Sept. 5 – CONFERENCE DAY, Staff Only, No Students
Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Dutch Waffle (funnel), Cheese Cubes
Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Sept. 7 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese
Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Sept. 8 – Bagels- Margarine, Jelly,
Cream Cheese, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Sept. 11 – Whole Wheat Donut Holes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Sept. 13 – Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Sept. 14 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese
Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Sept. 15 – Waffles with
Strawberries on top, Fresh Fruit, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Sept. 18 – Assorted Cereals, 1/2 Bagel w/butter, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Pancakes, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Sept. 21 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese
Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Sept. 22 – Bagels, Margarine, Jelly,
Cream Cheese, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Sept. 25 – Assorted Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Sept. 27 – French Toast, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Sept. 28 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Sept. 29 – Better Breakfast Day: Yogurt, 1/2 Whole Wheat Bagel w/butter, Fruit Salad, 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Monday, Sept. 4 – LABOR DAY, School Closed
Tuesday, Sept. 5 – CONFERENCE DAY, Staff Only, No Students
Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Pizza, Pasta Salad, Peas, Pineapple
Thursday, Sept. 7 – Buffalo Chicken Bites, Honey Wheat Biscuit, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Sept. 8 – Turkey Club, Mini Pretzels, Baby Carrots, Farm Fresh Apple
Monday, Sept. 11 – Chicken Tenders, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Celebrate Hot Dog Day! Hot Dog on a Bun, Curly Fries, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Sept. 13 – Steak Grinder, Pretzel Nuggets, Mixed, Vegetable Blend, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Sept. 14 – Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Cheese Crackers, Baby Carrots w/ranch dressing, Fresh Fruit
Friday, Sept. 15 – National Linguine Day! Linguini w/marinara, Cheese Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Sept. 18 – Cheeseburger Day! Bacon Cheeseburger, Chips, BBQ Beans, Farm Fresh Apple
Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Butterscotch Pudding Day! Buffalo or Plain Chicken Patty, Rice Pilaf, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Butterscotch Pudding
Wednesday, Sept. 20 – National Punch Day! French Toast Sticks, Cheese Omelet, Diced Potatoes, Fruit Punch
Thursday, Sept. 21 – Rotini with Beef, Roll, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Sept. 22 – Stuffed Crust Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Sept. 25 – Chicken Nuggets, Honey Wheat Biscuit, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Cherry Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Sept. 27 – Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Breadstick, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Sept. 28 – Cheeseburger, Baked Lays, Butternut Squash, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Sept. 29 – Assorted Subs, Sunchips, Tossed Salad, Farm Fresh Apple
Learning and growing this summer
Harry Hoag School is buzzing with activity during Summer Math and Literacy Camp, which offers grades K-5 learners lots of opportunities to learn and grow while reinforcing and building upon skills gained during the school year.
Campers engage in literacy and math activities that deepen their understanding of core grade-level concepts. Science, math, English, technology and more come to life through educational – and fun – days at camp. Social skills grow, friendships are formed, and learning earns a top spot during school vacation.
The free camp meets mornings in July and August, with meals provided, and many students also sign up to spend the afternoon in the Fort Plain Summer Recreation Program, also located at Harry Hoag School. There’s a lot to do at our school!
Kindergarten and 1st grade Math & Literacy Campers observing, experiencing and learning hands-on.
Summer STEM Campers: When you ask Google Translate to speak your name in another language.
Summer Math & Literacy Campers play The Prime and Composite Game.
4th & 5th grade Summer Campers finish their week with a STEAM activity: making the longest paper chain links from just one piece of paper.
The Fort Plain Summer Recreation program, also based at Harry Hoag School, offers arts and craft activities such as decorating your own backpack.
View more photos in our Facebook album.
Board of Education to meet Aug. 1
The Fort Plain Board of Education will meet for a training session on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m. in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office.
Topper Pride! 2022-23 school year compilation video
Hilltopper pride is strong in Fort Plain. Our Topper Pride video series explores the many reasons why members of the Fort Plain school community, including students, alumni, faculty, staff and administrators, are proud of their experiences, knowledge and friendships gained here.
View a compilation of our first year’s videos below.
If you would like to be featured in a Topper Pride video, please email communications@fortplain.org. #TopperPride!
Topper Pride: 2022-23 School Year compilation video
Community input sought as we plan for the future
Note, July 19, 2023: We’d love to hear from our community and are still welcoming survey responses. The survey link is still open, and we’d like to offer all an opportunity to participate before we proceed with our strategic planning process in August. Thank you!
June 26, 2023
Dear Members of the Fort Plain School Community,
What a great year it has been! We couldn’t do what we do without the hard work of everyone in our school community. We are grateful for your partnership. In that spirit, I am writing to ask for your help.
We are very excited to be looking forward to the future while building upon our tradition of excellence. Fort Plain Central School District remains committed to our mission to provide each student with the opportunity to develop intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically in a safe, orderly and positive environment.
We want to provide each and every student with access to quality instruction using relevant technology, and opportunities that support personal growth. Every student should feel supported and able to succeed.
We are beginning a strategic planning process that forces us to review what is working, what we’d like to improve, and how everyone in our school community feels about the work being done. We need your input so that we can make the best plans for the future of our district. Your thoughts as a member of the school community are central to the development of our strategic plan.
Please visit the following link to share your thoughts in a short, anonymous, interactive survey, known as a ThoughtExchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/269426448
A ThoughtExchange allows you to contribute your thoughts, view what other school community members are thinking and rate other’s feedback. Once you complete this anonymous ThoughtExchange, we encourage you to check back often to keep the conversation going. We also ask that you refrain from naming specific individuals. The exchange will be open until the end of June.
Results will be shared with district leadership and our Board of Education as we work together on our strategic plan. As always, we will keep you informed of our progress.
Thank you in advance for your participation. Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Lauren Crisman
Superintendent of Schools
Fort Plain honors the memory of Becky Carpenter
Fort Plain Central School District honors the memory of long-time food services team member and Fort Plain resident Rebecca (Becky) Carpenter, who passed away on July 18.
“Becky worked in our kitchens for 20 years and was a wonderful woman and a friend to all,” said FPCSD School Nutrition Director Lauri Broady. “She truly will be missed by her work family and friends.”
FPCSD remembers Becky fondly and sends condolences to her family, friends and all whose lives she touched.
Visit this link for Becky’s obituary, including calling hours and funeral arrangements.
FPCSD is hiring cleaners, aides & regular run bus drivers
Good schools make good communities – and are great places to work! Join our awesome team!
Fort Plain Central School District is hiring:
- Cleaners
- Aides
- Regular Run Bus Drivers
Interested? Call the district office at (518) 993-4000.
Applications are being accepted for our Pre-K program
Fort Plain CSD is currently accepting applications for Pre-Kindergarten.
Students must be residents of Fort Plain Central School District and turn 4 years old on or before December 1 in order to be eligible.
The district did not conduct a lottery for placement today because current interest has not exceeded the Pre-K enrollment capacity.
Please contact Jen Weaver at jennifer.weaver@fortplain.org to register your child.
Students’ hard work revives HS garden and greenhouse
Thanks to the hard work of students in the Internship program and School Store, the FPHS greenhouse was put back into action and the community garden space is once again clean, green and productive.
“The community garden had been resting for several years and needed a lift,” said business teacher Wendy Stokna. “The students worked to clean the space and decided to donate proceeds from store activities to install a fresh weed barrier, a cedar raised bed and compost bin.
“These students hope that future students can get their hands a little dirty, learn about teamwork and gain the endless skill and knowledge that come from involvement in the management of the community garden.
“The special project also involved planting, growing and labeling plants and hosting a small plant sale,” she added. “The students worked very hard on all aspects of the garden project, pushing its completion to beyond the end of the school year. Thank you to all in our school community for your support.”
Harry Hoag students achieve 4th Q Honor Roll and Principal’s List
Harry Hoag School is proud to announce the 2022-23 fourth 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 6
Asher Barber
Aiden Cruger
Dillan Harris Jr.
Hailee Moore
Gabriella Peters
Carl Reese III
Dylan Salerno
Issac Tompkins
Grade 5
Angela Abe-Callan
Jaxon Best
Riley Cionek
Christopher Compton Jr.
Ziva Dimon
Olivia Jones
Brian Madden
Isabella Palmeri
Amaya Rivera
Aleeya Rodriguez
Jordan Shutter Jr.
Rosabella Smith
Joseph Sweet II
Kendrik Thackrah
Principal’s List
Grade 6
Laura Atkins
Halleli Brackett
Alyvia Castellano
Alexzandriah Clapper
Lexis Downes
Jessie Fink
Conner Hearn
Alexandra Hinkle
Justin Hisert
Khloe Hisert
McKenna Hisert
Joshua LaQuee
Madden Lathers
Jazmain Leonard
Connor Lochner
Lainie McDuffee
Isabella McGuire
Jack Parkinson
Isaac Passero
Zoe Paul
Mary Pomatto
Braddock Putnam
Karson Rhodes
Trent Richards
Sequoia Robarge
Molly Shults
Jaymes Smith
Anna-Belle Snyder
Gavin Souza
Rylee Stone
Giavanna Suiter
Makenna Sweet
Kinley Trumbull
Kiana Tyler
Jordan Williams II
Grade 5
Fiona Brown
Brantlee Brownell
Alana Candido
Owen Charboneau
Aubree Childs
Milo Clark
Christopher Cook
Sienna Dean
Bently Dodson
Sterling Edick
Arianna Eells
Laura Flynn
Jake Fountain
Raelynn Fournier
Laylah Hardnett
Isabella Hearn
Amarha Herring
McKenzie Jones
Timothy Keane
Piper Kretser
Jacob LaQuee
Claudia Maring
Carl Morrell
Aishwarya Murray
Mara Poultney
Gavin Smith
Noah Smith
Ethan Shostek
Booker Tarica
Maicee Thomas
Adalay Webb