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NHS to host blood drive Nov. 3; sign up today
Save the date and help save lives: The Fort Plain chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 in the high school gym, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code FortPlainHS), call 1-800-RED CROSS or email NHS & NJHS Advisor Kolbe Gray at kolbe.gray@fortplain.org.
Thank you!
October 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.
October 2023 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, Oct. 2 – Whole Grain Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 3 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Links, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Oct. 5 – Bagel w/cream cheese, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Oct. 6 – Conference Day – Staff Only, No Students
Monday, Oct. 9 – Columbus Day – No School
Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Cereal, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 11 -Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Oct. 12 – Mini Bagel Pack, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, October 13 – Sausage & Cheese on a Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Oct. 16 – Pumpkin Bread, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 18 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Oct. 19 – Bagel w/cream cheese, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Oct. 20 – Egg Patty & Cheese on a Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Oct. 23 – Whole Grain Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 24 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 25 – Whole Grain Waffles, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Oct. 26 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Oct. 27 – Bacon & Cheese on a Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Oct. 30 – Warm Breakfast Round, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 31 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Lunch
Monday, Oct. 2 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 3 – Soft Tacos, Black Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Turkey Club, Vegetable Soup, Fresh Apple, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Oct. 5 – Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Oct. 6 – Conference Day – Staff Only, No Students
Monday, Oct. 9 – Columbus Day – No School
Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Chicken Bites w/BBQ, Dinner Roll, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Fresh Fruit, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 11 – Sausage Pizza Day ! Assorted Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Oct. 12 – Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, October 13 – Ham/Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Applesauce, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Oct. 16 – World Food Day! Asian Chicken or Beef, Fried Rice, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Pasta Day! Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 18 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Vegetarian Beans, Sliced Apples, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Oct. 19 – Chicken Patty on a Bun, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Oct. 20 – Beef Ravioli, Biscuit, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Oct. 23 – Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 24 – Taco Salad, Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 25 – Turkey Sub, BBQ Beans, Fresh Apple, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Oct. 26 – Pumpkin Day! Eggs and Bacon, Pumpkin Bread, Potato Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Oct. 27 – Potato Day!, Ham Slice, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Oct. 30 – Pizza Bagels, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 31 – Happy Halloween! Mummy Dogs, Freaky Fries, Skeleton Teeth, Applesauce Swamp, Low Fat Milk
Harry Hoag Elementary
Breakfast
Monday, Oct. 2 – Whole Grain Muffin, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 3 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Links, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 4 -Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 5 – Bagel w/Cream Cheese/Margarine/Jelly, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 6 – Conference Day – Staff Only, No Students
Monday, Oct. 9 – Columbus Day – No School
Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 11 – French Toast Sticks, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 12 – Mini Bagel Pack, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, October 13 – Sausage & Cheese on a Biscuit, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Oct. 16 – Pumpkin Bread, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 18 – Whole Grain Pancakes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 19 -Bagel w/Cream Cheese/ Margarine/Jelly, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 20 – Egg Patty & Cheese on a Croissant, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Oct. 23 – Whole Grain Muffin, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 24 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 25 – Whole Grain Waffles, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 26 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 27 – Bacon & Cheese on a Croissant, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Oct. 30 – Warm Breakfast Round, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice
Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 31 -Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Lunch
Monday, Oct. 2 -Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 3 – Soft Taco Day! Soft Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Black Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 4 – October Specials Day! Turkey Club, Mini Pretzels, Vegetable Soup, Fresh Apple, Oreo Cookies
Thursday, Oct. 5 – Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 6 – Conference Day – Staff Only, No Students
Monday, Oct. 9 – Columbus Day – No School
Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Dipping Day! Chicken Bites w/Sauces, Nacho Chips w/Cheese, Baby Carrots w/Ranch, Fresh Fruit
Wednesday, Oct. 11 – Sausage Pizza Day!, Assorted Pizza, Parmesan Noodles, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 12 – Cheeseburger, Baked Chips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, October 13 – October Specials Day! Ham/Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Pretzel Fish, Applesauce, Fudge Stripe Cookie
Monday, Oct. 16 – World Food Day! Asian Chicken or Beef, Fried Rice, Cooked Carrots, Fruit Choice, Fortune Cookie
Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Pasta Day! Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Garlic Breadstick, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 18 – October Specials Day! Hot Dog on a Bun, Soft Pretzels, Vegetarian Beans, Sliced Apples, Shortbread Cookie
Thursday, Oct. 19 – Chicken Patty on a Bun, Cheese Crackers, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 20 – Beef Ravioli, Biscuit, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Oct. 23 – Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 24 – Taco Salad, Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 25 – October Day! Assorted Subs, Pretzel Nuggets, BBQ Beans, Apple Juice, Fig Newton
Thursday, Oct. 26 – Pumpkin Day! Eggs and Bacon, Pumpkin Bread, Potato Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 27 -Potato Day! Ham Slice, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Fruit Crisp
Monday, Oct. 30 – Pizza Bagels, Parmesan Pasta, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 31 -Happy Halloween! Mummy Dogs, Freaky Fries, Skeleton Teeth, Applesauce Swamp
Jr./Sr. High School
Breakfast
Monday, Oct. 2 – Whole Grain Muffin, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 3 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Links, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 4 -Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 5 – Bagel w/Cream Cheese/Margarine/Jelly, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 6 – Conference Day – Staff Only, No Students
Monday, Oct. 9 – Columbus Day – No School
Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 11 – French Toast Sticks, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 12 – Fresh Cinnamon Rolls, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, October 13 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Oct. 16 – Whole Grain Donut, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 18 -Whole Grain Pancakes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 19 – Bagel w/Cream Cheese/Margarine/Jelly, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 20 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant, 100% Fruit Juice, Fruit Choice
Monday, Oct. 23 – Whole Grain Muffin, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 24 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 25 – Whole Grain Waffles, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 26 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 27 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Croissant, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Oct. 30 – Warm Breakfast Round, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 31 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Lunch
Monday, Oct. 2 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 3 – Soft Taco Day! Soft Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Black Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 4 – October Specials Day! Turkey Club, Mini Pretzels, Vegetable Soup, Fresh Apple, Oreo Cookies
Thursday, Oct. 5 – Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 6 – Conference Day – Staff Only, No Students
Monday, Oct. 9 – Columbus Day – No School
Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Dipping Day! Chicken Bites w/Sauces, Nacho Chips w/Cheese, Baby Carrots w/Ranch, Fresh Fruit
Wednesday, Oct. 11 – Sausage Pizza Day! Assorted Pizza, Parmesan Noodles, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Oct. 12 – Cheeseburger, Baked Chips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, October 13 – October Specials Day! Ham/Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Pretzel Fish, Applesauce, Fudge Stripe Cookie
Monday, Oct. 16 -World Food Day! Asian Chicken or Beef, Fried Rice, Cooked, Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice Fortune Cookie
Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Pasta Day! Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Garlic Breadstick, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 18 – October Specials Day! Hot Dog on a Bun, Soft Pretzels, Vegetarian Beans, Sliced Apples, Shortbread Cookie
Thursday, Oct. 19 – Chicken Patty on a Bun, Cheese Crackers, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 20 – Meatball Sub, Curly Fries, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Oct. 23 – Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 24 – Taco Salad, Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 25 – October Day!, Assorted Subs, Pretzel Nuggets, BBQ Beans, Apple Juice, Fig Newton
Thursday, Oct. 26 – Pumpkin Day! Eggs and Bacon, Pumpkin Bread, Potato Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Oct. 27 – Potato Day! Ham Slice, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Fruit Crisp
Monday, Oct. 30 – Pizza Bagels, Parmesan Pasta, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Oct. 31 – Chicken Bacon Ranch on a Bun or Wrap, Chicken Noodle, Soup, Baby Carrots w/Ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Fort Plain mourns the passing of Ronald J. Pettit, Jr.
Fort Plain Central School District mourns the passing of Ronald J. Pettit Jr., a longtime bus driver and custodian in our Fort Plain community.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
View the tribute to Mr. Pettit and learn about his many interests and life experiences.
Join our team: Fort Plain CSD is hiring
Good schools make good communities—and are great places to work. Join our awesome Fort Plain CSD team!
Fort Plain Central School District is hiring:
- Regular Run Bus Drivers
- Cleaners (full-time)
- Food Service Workers (part-time)
Interested? Call the district office at 518-993-4000, ext. 1000.
Regular board meeting, safety plan hearing on Sept. 13
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Sept. 13, 2023 at 7 p.m. and a public hearing regarding the District Wide Safety Plan for 2023-24. This meeting will take place in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, N.Y.
The District Wide Safety Plan is a general plan filed each year by the school district that outlines its response to emergencies. This is an annual requirement.
The public hearing offers school personnel, parents, students and any other interested parties the opportunity to comment on the District Wide Safety Plan prior to its adoption.
View the regular board meeting agenda and a copy of the draft 2022-23 Fort Plain Central CSD District Wide Safety Plan. If you are unable to access the pdf of the draft plan or have questions, please contact Becky Smith, Secretary to the Superintendent/District Clerk, 518-993-4000 ext. 1000.
A welcome message from Superintendent Lauren Crisman
Dear Fort Plain Central School District Community Members,
I wish to take this opportunity to warmly welcome everyone back to school for the 2023-2024 school year!
The first day of school for students kindergarten through grade 12 is Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
While you were away, the summer teams remained busy preparing for your return. I extend a deep notion of gratitude to all summer employees.
In addition, many stakeholder groups including administrators, teachers, parents and community leaders spent time identifying the types of skills and knowledge that we believe will best prepare our students for success beyond graduation. The summer conversations helped begin our process of long term planning. As adults, we passionately agreed that school should be a safe place where students can explore their interests and aspirations, thoroughly enjoy their school day experience, and be held accountable to display self worth and good character. During the fall, student stakeholder groups will be consulted to learn more about their very important perspectives on these topics and more.
Last year, the Board of Education identified five enduring goals:
- Improve safety in our schools.
- Improve student learning outcomes.
- Build and maintain trusting relationships with students and their families.
- Support social and emotional wellness for all school community members.
- Ensure responsible and strategic use of fiscal and human resources to best support the needs of our students.
In alignment with our enduring goals, the leadership team has prioritized the development of a comprehensive, Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Plan as a necessary project for the upcoming year. When completed, the plan will be a resource for both professionals and parents that can be used to address questions related to academic and social-emotional intervention services.
A second priority for both buildings will be to ensure that every student attends school regularly. We will do a comprehensive review of our local attendance policy and delve deeply into attendance data to analyze the excuses associated with high rates of absenteeism specific to Fort Plain CSD. Students who miss more than 10 days of school are at risk for failure related to learning milestones and often become disengaged with the school process in general. Our teachers and leaders believe in the promise of education and we feel strongly that being in school daily guarantees each student the opportunity to get what they need from us in order to pursue a life filled with success and enduring happiness.
I’m excited for what’s to come and, again, thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your children’s education and well being.
Take good care and see you soon,
Lauren Crisman
Superintendent of Schools
Welcome new staff and faculty
Welcome to the newest members of the Fort Plain Central School District community!
All were recognized at the Sept. 5, 2023 Superintendent’s Conference Day, along with current faculty and staff, including many who have served the district for decades and will continue to do so this school year.
Thank you everyone!
New Harry Hoag Elementary School Teachers
- Hanna Conbeer – Library Media Specialist
- Madison Crouse – First Grade Teacher
- Janelle D’Aoust – School Counselor
- Wayne Hartman – Special Education
- Jessica Osgood – School Nurse
- Jolene Parker – Long Term Substitute in Special Education
New Jr./Sr. High School Teachers
- Joshua Coyne – Math Teacher
- Mary Simons – Biology Teacher
New K-12 School Team Members
- Nikki Bush – Food Service
- Christine Carpenter – Communications Specialist
- Alena Krug – Principal Clerk in the Office of Special Education
- Tenisa LaQuee – Food Service
- Karen Shibley – Clerk Typist in Jr./Sr. Guidance Office
- Caylen Tierney – Computer Services Coordinator
- Paul Wagner – Bus Driver
Program helps families pay for internet service
The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps New York State families pay for internet service.
Under this program, households are eligible to receive $30 per month assistance toward internet/broadband service if they are enrolled in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program and/or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision.
Visit the Affordable Connectivity Program website for more information.
View a flyer with more information about this program.
If you are not able to access the information in this flyer and need it in another format, please contact the Fort Plain CSD district office at 518-993-4000 ext. 1000.
Questions about the Affordable Connectivity Program?
If you have questions or need to know if you are eligible for this program, please contact the Fort Plain CSD district office at 518-993-4000, ext. 1000.
School supply lists for 2023-2024
Fort Plain mourns the passing of Cheryl Ann Phillips
Fort Plain Central School District mourns the passing of Cheryl Ann Phillips, a longtime supporter of the Fort Plain community and member of our teaching staff.
Most recently, Mrs. Phillips had worked as a Speech Therapist, a position she held for over 25 years.
“Mrs. Phillips had a true love for the Fort Plain community and an unwavering sense of Topper Pride. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes supporting and loving not only her own children but many other student athletes who became family. She supported her husband while he more publicly helped an endless number of student athletes obtain otherwise unobtainable goals,” reads a tribute, in part, to Cheryl Ann Phillips.
View the tribute to Mrs. Phillips and learn about her many interests and life experiences.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends.