Author: christine.carpenter
Weather-related schedule/event changes – Week of June 17-21
Greetings Fort Plain CSD families,
I trust this letter finds everyone well and eagerly anticipating the fun that summer vacation can bring.
New York State has issued a heat advisory as temperatures may exceed 90 degrees in the coming days. Due to this, we are making several adjustments to ensure students remain safe and comfortable.
Harry Hoag Elementary School Updates
Unfortunately, we have canceled two elementary field trips that were scheduled for this week due to the extreme heat advisory. We were unable to ensure that adequate amounts of water and shade would be available at the off-site locations.
In addition, on Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20, we will serve student lunches earlier. This will allow us to have the air conditioned cafeteria accessible to all grade levels. We are making plans to show a movie and offer quiet activities such as computer-based games, board games and art projects in the cafeteria during the afternoon hours on both days. Teachers and students will also have access to the air conditioned computer lab and Library Media Center on those days.
Jr./Sr. High School Updates
For the remainder of this week, any local final exams that were scheduled to be given in the afternoon will be canceled and rescheduled. We have made arrangements for any scheduled Regents exams to be administered in the afternoon in Room 112, the library or the auditorium, as each space has air conditioning. Students and their families will receive a revised schedule for testing.
Other Reminders
Wednesday, June 19/Juneteenth—No school.
Friday, June 21—Early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. for Harry Hoag Elementary School students.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Crisman
Class of 2024 Senior Spotlights
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2024 with our Senior Spotlight!
Our senior class will be showcased here, on social media and on the digital display and morning announcements at the high school.
Thank you to the students in our high school Multimedia Class for their work preparing this year’s spotlights of our seniors.
Ethan Albright
Carter Baldwin
Sofia Bates
Karissa Battisti
Ezekiel Brown
Kelsey Buley
Lyrique Busch
Sarena Conley
Mason Cook
Amelia Cruger
Kaeden David
Kaitlyn Dodson
David Doxtader
Zen Dumond
Courtney Euler
Jasmine Fonda
Paul Grassel
Aidan Guile
Ayden Hart
Ryan Hazlett
Jordan Hillsgrove
Dwane Hisert
Shaun Hotaling
Kierstan Horender
Ethan Hubbard
Brady Keane
Payton Kretser
Monika Kulczynski
Alexis Maaser
McKanzie Marriott
Rafael Medina, Jr.
Steven Medina
Sadie Mollel
Michael Palmeri
Preston Paratore
Matthew Paul
Anand Ragoo
Gracelynn Rice
Devan Sanders
Zachary Sanders
Sarinda Sardina
Christina Schmidt
Chloe Sickler
Alex Smith
Andrew Spicci
Breanna Steinhauer
Destiny Torres
Delana Tracki
Austin VanGorder
Marissa Wilder
Ian Zuppardi
Celebrating our bus riders of the month
Each month, Fort Plain’s bus drivers are recognizing responsible student riders.
The drivers are looking for riders who are respectful, responsible and safe while riding to and from school.
Each student recognized receives a certificate, a gift card and personalized key chain.
Bus Riders of the Month
Congratulations to the following students for being our Riders of the Month:
May 2024
- Jaxon Best
- Khloe Cionek
- Dakota Cooper
- Summer Crandall
- Christian LeMoine
- Rafael Medina
- Steven Medina
- Rachel Rood
- Peyton Spicci
- Samuel Thomas
April 2024
- Eric Williams
- Mark Blanchard
- Eliyahana Brackett
- Andrew Spicci
- Owen Charboneau
- Emmilia Parker
- Cameron Crandall
- Elaena Minarich
- Xavier Rivera
March 2024
- Emari Brown
- Lyrique Busch
- Natalie Dillenbeck
- Stephanie Dye
- Whitney-Lynn Entwistle
- Cris-John Fuhs
- Brooke Prevost
- Morgan Prime
- Kaley Rockwell
- McKenzie Rockwell
- Isabella Shibley
February 2024
- Molly Fort
- Cameron Jackson
- Olivia Jones
- Sonia Medina
- Kyera Murray
- Terrence Nemecek
- Lorena Quiroz-Romero
- Amaya Rivera
- Avrey Snyder
January 2024
- Kaylee Becker
- Daniel Bennett
- Kyle Christman
- Alex Ellis
- Jake Fountain
- Yareli Gonzalez-Morales
- Darlin Lopez-Vasquez
- Sophia Mabb
- Jordan Thackrah
December 2023
- Eve Brown
- Fiona Brown
- Gabriella Calhoun
- Hilari Carrillo-Recinos
- Aileen Germond
- Christian Jones
- Jazmain Leonard
- Claudia Maring
- IvyKate McGuire
- Adalay Webb
November 2023
- Marc Barton
- Trinity Belliveau
- Logan Carey
- Sienna Dean
- Victoria DuMond-Hall
- McKenzie Jones
- Grace Mang
- Lilly Mang
- Zoe Paul
- Tanner Putnam
- Brandon Schuyler
- Garett Trumbull
Congratulations to our 2024 National Junior Honor Society inductees

Join us in congratulating the seventh graders who were recently welcomed as provisional members and the eighth graders who were inducted into the Fort Plain National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).
A ceremony for students, family and friends took place on June 5 at the Jr./Sr. High School.
2024 National Junior Honor Society Inductees
Seventh Graders
- Connor Lochner
- Lainie McDuffee
- Isabella McGuire
- Jack Parkinson
- Zoe Paul
- Mary Pomatto
- Braddock Putnam
- Molly Shults
- Jaymes Smith
- Anna-Belle Snyder
- Gavin Souza
- Kinley Trumbull
Eighth Graders
- Joey Barr
- Caleigh Bartholomew
- Ahna Brackett
- Logan Carey
- Brianne Gallt
- Jordan Gallt
- Aileen Germond
- Lincoln Kretser
- George Mang
- Cris Quiroz
- Charlotte Sherwood
- Gabby Steinhauer
- Daija Suits
- Dorian Tracki
- Evan Weaver
Read all about it! Jr./Sr. High School Book Fair – June 6
The H.S. Library Club is hosting a Book Fair at the Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Library on Thursday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This fantastic event allows students to discover new books, engage in fun activities and kick off their summer reading.
What students can expect:
- Books: Every Jr./Sr. High School student can choose one free book during the fair.
- Book Sale: Additional books will be available for purchase at $3 or less.
- Raffles: Students may purchase tickets throughout the week for a chance to win.
- Bake Sale: Delicious homemade goodies will also be available for purchase.
- A DIY Tote Bag Workshop: The Fort Plain Free Library will visit during lunches to help students create t-shirt tote bags.
Questions?
Please contact Ms. Chaulk at tariyka.chaulk@fortplain.org.
June 2024 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.
June 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
Monday, June 3 – Banana Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Cereal, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Mini Bagel Pack, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Mini Bagel Pack, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Banana Bread, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Cereal, String Cheese Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 17 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 18 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Corn Muffin, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 24 – Mini Bagel Pack, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 25 – Cereal, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 26 – Last Day of School. No pre-K today.
Lunch
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Hot Dog, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Pasta w/meatballs, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Chicken Patty, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Turkey Club, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Ravioli, String Cheese Stick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Surprise Lunch Day, Vegetable, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Field Day. Burger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed Salad, Baked Beans, Chips, Fruit Juice, Cookie
Monday, June 17 –Field Day Raindate. Burger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed Salad, BBQ Beans, Chips, Juice, Dessert
Tuesday, June 18 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Assorted Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Bag Lunch Day. Ham Sandwich, Cheese Crackers, Raisins & Juice, Cookies
Monday, June 24 – Bag Lunch Day. PBJ Sandwich, Pretzel Fish, Apple & Juice, Cookies
Tuesday, June 25 – Bag Lunch Day. Ham Sandwich, SunChips, Raisins & Juice, Cookies
Wednesday, June 26 – Last day of school. No lunch served.
Elementary
Breakfast
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Muffins, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Cinnamon Pretzel, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Breakfast Bread, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Cereal or Poptart, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 17 – Cereal or Poptart, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 18 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Assorted Muffins, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Whole Grain Donut or Whole Grain Donut Holes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 24 – Surprise Breakfast, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 25 – Surprise Breakfast, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 26 – Last Day of School. Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Lunch
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Pizza, Cheese Stick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Hot Dog, Pretzel Fish, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Pasta w/meatballs, Garlic Breadstick, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Chicken Patty, Cheese Crackers, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Turkey Club, Sunchips, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Ravioli, Cheese Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Surprise Lunch Day, Vegetable, Assorted Fruit Choice, Dessert
Friday, June 14 – Field Day. Burger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed Salad, Baked Beans, Chips, Fruit Juice, Cookie
Monday, June 17 –Field Day Raindate. Burger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed, Salad, BBQ Beans, Chips, Juice, Dessert
Tuesday, June 18 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Assorted Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Bag Lunch Day., Ham Sandwich, Cheese Crackers, Raisins & Juice, Cookies
Monday, June 24 – Bag Lunch Day. PBJ Sandwich, Pretzel Fish, Apple & Juice, Cookies
Tuesday, June 25 – Bag Lunch Day. Ham Sandwich, SunChips, Raisins & Juice, Cookies
Wednesday, June 26 – Last day of school – early dismissal, no lunch served.
High School
Breakfast
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Muffins, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Cinnamon Pretzel, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 10 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 11 – Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Breakfast Bread, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Cereal or Poptart, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 17 – Cereal or Poptart, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 18 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – Assorted Muffins, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – Whole Grain Donut or Whole Grain Donut Holes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 24 – Surprise Breakfast, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 25 – Surprise Breakfast, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 26 –Rating Day – no students, no meals served.
Lunch
Monday, June 3 – Assorted Pizza, Cheese Stick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, June 4 – Turkey Club, Pretzel Fish, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 5 – Pasta w/meatballs, Garlic Breadstick, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 6 – Chicken Patty, Cheese Crackers, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 7 – Moving Up Day. Hamburger or HotDog, Pasta or Tossed, Salad, Baked Beans, Baked Chips, Fruit, Juice, Cookie
Monday, June 10 – Moving Up Day Raindate. , Hamburger or Hot Dog, Pasta or Tossed Salad, BBQ Beans, SunChips, Fruit Juice, Cookie
Tuesday, June 11 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, June 12 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, June 13 – Chicken Patty, Rice Pilaf, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 14 – Pizza Crunchers, SunChips, Grape Tomatoes w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, June 17 – Surprise Lunch Day, Vegetable, Assorted Fruit Choice, Dessert
Tuesday, June 18 – No Hot Entrée Line. Fresh Bar Only.
Wednesday, June 19 – No School – Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20 – No Fresh Bar Today, Assorted Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, June 21 – No Hot Entrée Line. Fresh Bar Only.
Monday, June 24 – No Hot Entrée Line. Fresh Bar Only.
Tuesday, June 25 – No Hot Entrée Line. Fresh Bar Only
Wednesday, June 26 –Rating Day – no students, no meals served.
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.
Congratulations to our 2024 National Honor Society inductees

Join us in congratulating our Jr./Sr. High School students who were inducted into the Fort Plain National Honor Society (NHS) at a May 20 ceremony.
Senior NHS members and leaders Ethan Hubbard, public relations, Brady Keane, president, Monika Kuczynski, vice-president, and Matthew Paul treasurer, as well as faculty advisor Kolbe Gray, led the ceremony.
2024 National Honor Society Inductees
Students are inducted in the National Honor Society based on their scholarship, leadership, service and character. Join us in congratulating:
- Nathan Benson
- Yunus Demir
- Jed Douglas
- Ashlynn Hart
- Vienna Jackson
- Payton Landry
- Adriyanna Rouse
Fort Plain’s chapter of the National Honor Society was chartered in 1954.
Grade 7 and 8 summer enrichment program- registration now open
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School is excited to offer a summer enrichment program designed to help deepen our Grade 7 and 8 students’ understanding of core grade level concepts and skills.
Summer enrichment details
Dates: Monday, July 8 – Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 (this program runs Mondays – Thursdays only)
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School
Schedule
8 a.m. — Arrival begins/free breakfast is available.
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. — Enrichment experiences.
11:30 — Dismissal/free grab and go lunch is available.
Transportation will be provided for all students.
Registration
View the registration form for the Summer 2024 Grade 7 and 8 Enrichment Program.
Families will receive an enrollment confirmation letter in early June.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Principal Nicholas Comproski at 518-993-4000, ext. 2124
Voters approve 2024-25 Fort Plain school budget, elect three to school board
Fort Plain Central School District residents voted on May 21, 2024 to approve a $23,844,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year by a vote of 239 to 65.
Propositions
Voters also approved a referendum by a vote of 225 to 79 authorizing the district to purchase three school buses at a maximum cost of $450,000. These funds will be drawn from the Bus Purchase/Capital Reserve Fund. The purchase will have no impact on the tax levy.
A referendum to allow the Fort Plain Library to increase its annual taxpayer supported appropriation from $85,000 to $100,000 was also approved by a vote of 229 to 77. The library appropriation is separate and apart from the Fort Plain Central School District annual budget. These monies are raised annually along with other taxes on taxable property within the district and paid over by the Fort Plain municipality to the library’s trustees.
Board of Education election
Additionally, voters elected three individuals to fill vacancies on the Board of Education. The elected candidates are Sara McDuffee (247 votes), Neal VanSlyke (201 votes) and Joshua Parkinson (158 votes).
Sara McDuffee and Neal VanSlyke will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027. Joshua Parkinson will serve a one-year and six-week term beginning May 21, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 (which fills a vacancy created by a board member’s resignation.)