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Harry Hoag Elementary School Supply Lists

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Pre-KindergartenKindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 |  Mrs. Cornell | Mrs. Decker | Mr. Valovic

Pre-Kindergarten

  • A full-size backpack that is large enough to hold a folder
  • Blanket for naptime 
  • Two sets of extra clothes (tops, bottoms, underwear, socks) labeled with child’s first and last name

    Kindergarten

    • 3 Crayola brand crayons, 24 count.
    • 1 Elmers white glue bottle (4 oz.)
    • 3 large or 6 small Elmer’s glue sticks
    • 5 thick and 5 thin black Expo dry erase markers (Expo brand and black only, not other colors. Colors don’t earse well.)
    • 1 plastic folder with fasteners
    • Backpack
    • Sneakers
    • A change of clothes
    • A snack and water bottle (sent to school every day)
    • OPTIONAL but appreciated: corded earphones with AUX cord (no ear buds)

    Please label all materials with child’s name. Teachers will be in touch throughout the school year if additional supplies are needed.

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    Grade 1

    For students

    • Backpack (bring to school each day)
    • Sneakers for gym and recess (they will be used every day and may be kept in school)
    • Crayon/pencil box
    • 1 package of sharpened Ticonderoga pencils
    • 1 box of Crayola crayons (box of 24 is recommended)
    • 1 multi-pack of glue sticks or glue bottle
    • 2 plastic pocket folders – 1 red, 1 blue
    • Plenty of wedge erasers
    • 1 pair of scissors
    • 2 packages of thin black Expo dry erase markers
    • dry-erase eraser
    • Snack every day
    • Headphones

    No hand-held pencil sharpeners, please!

    For the classroom

    The following items are optional but much appreciated:

    • 1 package Expo dry erase markers
    • 2 packages of sharpened Ticonderoga pencils
    • At least 1 box of tissues
    • Paper towels
    • Extra snacks

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    Grade 2

    • 1 composition notebook
    • 2 pocket folders
    • 1 plastic crayon box
    • 24 pack of crayons
    • 12 pack of colored pencils
    • 4 fine tipped dry erase markers
    • erasers
    • 2 glue sticks
    • small pair of scissors
    • 12 pack of fine tip washable markers

    For the classroom

    The following items are optional but much appreciated:

    • Paper towels
    • Tissues

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    Grade 3

    • 3 composition notebooks-wide ruled (with child’s name on)
    • 1 pocket folders (with child’s name on)
    • Pencil box (please include the following)
      • Pencils
      • Erasers
      • Dry erase markers
      • Colored pencils
      • Scissors
      • 4 pack of glue sticks
      • Small pencil sharpener
    • Headphones or earbuds
    • Travel-size Kleenex/tissues

    Students will have snack time every day.  Snack milk is not provided in third grade. Students should bring in a healthy snack and something to drink each day, with drinks stored in a bottle that can be closed when not in use.

    Class Wish List

    • paper towels
    • Ziplock baggies (any size)
    • extra glue sticks

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    Grade 4

    General supplies

    • 5 folders (math, science, ELA, social studies, take home)
    • 2 composition notebooks
    • 1 binder (1 – 1 1/2 inch size)
    • 3 packages of pencils
    • 1 pack of fine-tipped dry erase markers
    • 1 pack of colored pencils
    • 1 pencil bag/small crayon box
    • Multiple colors of highlighters
    • 3-4 glue sticks
    • Pair of scissors
    • Book bag

    Wish list supplies – optional

    • An extra take-home folder
    • Deodorant
    • Tape
    • Tissues
    • Quart or gallon size Ziplock baggies
    • Markers

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    Grade 5

    All supplies should be brought to school on the first day. Each folder and binder should be labeled with the student’s first and last name and the subject is will be used for.

    English Language Arts (ELA)

    • One wide-ruler spiral notebook (do not label it)
    • One 2-inch binder
    • Three binder dividers with the tabs labeled and placed in binder:
      • Reading
      • Writing
      • Grades

    Math

    • 1 package of loose leaf paper – wide ruled
    • One 2-inch binder
    • Three binder dividers with the tabs labeled and placed in binder.

    Social Studies

    • 2 wide-ruled notebooks (composition or spiral)
    • (1) 1 inch binder
    • Three binder dividers with the tabs labeled :
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • Grades

      Optional supplies

      • Headphones or earbuds (if child likes using their own)

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      Grade 6

      ELA

      • 1 pocket folder labeled “ELA” and child’s name
      • 1 composition notebook
      • Gallon Ziplock bags

      Math

      • 1 pocket folder
      • 1 spiral notebook

      Social Studies/Science

      • 2 spiral notebooks
      • 2 pocket folder
      • Small/1/2 inch binder

      General supplies

      • Corded headphones
      • 1 pocket folder (for a take home folder)
      • At least 2 packs of pencils with erasers
      • Colored pencils
      • Assorted markers (not Sharpies)
      • Highlighters
      • Scissors
      • Crayons
      • Glue sticks
      • Something to organize supplies: crayon box/pouch/bag

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      Mrs. Cornell

      • Crayons
      • Glue stick
      • Colored pencils
      • Pencils
      • Erasers
      • Pencil box
      • Scissors
      • Headphones
      • Reusable water bottle
      • A big smile and a positive attitude to start the new school year!

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      Optional supplies

      • Crayons or colored pencils
      • Glue sticks
      • A personal take home folder
      • Supply box
      • Reusable water bottle
      • Pencil sharpener

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        Mrs. Decker/Room 6

        • Backpack*
        • Reusable water bottle (to be left at school)*
        • Plastic pencil case*
        • Lunchbox (if child brings lunch from home)*
        • Plastic folder*
        • Pair of over the ear headphones – no earbuds*
        • Pair of round tipped kid scissors
        • 24 Elmer’s Glue Sticks
        • Pack of 4 black Expo markers
        • Box of 12 Crayola crayons
        • 3 boxes of tissues
        • 3 rolls of white paper towels
        • Can of Clorox Wipes
        • 1 small pump bottle of hand soap
        • 1 set of seasonally appropriate/extra clothing*
        • 2 boxes of sandwich-sized Ziplock baggies
        • 1-2 packages of PullUps (if child is not independent on the toilet)
        • 1-2 packs of baby wipes
        • 1 art smock/old shirt
        • 1 pack of index cards (with lines)

        * labeled with child’s name

        Mr. Valovic/Room 25

        • Backpack*
        • Reusable water bottle (to be left at school)*
        • Plastic pencil case*
        • Lunchbox (if child brings lunch from home)*
        • (2) 24-pack of Ticonderoga pencils
        • (2) 8 packs of Crayola crayons
        • (2) 4-packs of skinny Expo dry erase markers
        • (1) 4-pack of black Expo markers
        • Pair over the ear headphones – no earbuds*
        • Pair of round tipped kid scissors
        • 24 Elmer’s glue sticks
        • 3 boxes of tissues
        • 3 rolls of white paper towels
        • 1 can of Clorox wipes
        • 1 small bottle of pump hand soap
        • 1 set of seasonally appropriate/extra clothing*

        * labeled with child’s name

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        Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Supply Lists

        Grade 7

        Art (Mr. Snyder)

        • Pencils

        Computer Science (Mrs. Heroth)

        No supplies needed.

        ELA (Mr. Holden)

        • 3-ring binder
        • Loose leaf paper
        • Pencils
        • Composition notebook

        Home & Career 7 (Mrs. Cooley)

        • Pencils/pens
        • Loose leaf paper

        Math (Ms. Clifford)

        • One 2-inch 3-ring binder
        • Pencils
        • Optional: Scientific Calculator

        Science (Mr. Smith)

        • 1 pack loose leaf paper
        • Pens/pencils
        • 3-ring binder
        • 2 pocket folders

          Social Studies (Mr. Niles)

          • 3-ring binder
          • Folder
          • Lined paper
          • Writing utensils

              Grade 8

              ELA (Mrs. Yurkewecz)

              • Pens
              • Pencils
              • Highlighters
              • One package of loose leaf paper and one 1-inch binder or folder

              Health (Mrs. Mosher)

              • 1 folder with pockets
              • Pens and pencils

              Math (Mr. Wilson)

              • All Students: pocket folder, pencils
              • Algebra: Optional- TI 84 graphing calculator
              • Math 8: Optional-TI 34 Multiview calculator

              Science (Miss Veitch)

              • One 1.5-inch binder or folder
              • Composition notebook
              • Pencils

              Social Studies (Mrs. Gray)

              • 3-ring binder or 4 folders
              • Lined paper
              • Highlighters
              • Writing utensils

              Spanish

              • One 1.5-inch binder
              • Pens
              • Loose leaf paper

                Technology (Mr. Salomon)

                No supplies needed.

                Mrs. Paradiso – Room 102

                • 4 spiral bound notebooks (100 page, wide-ruled)
                • 1 pack of pencils
                • 1 large pack of pens (blue or black ink only)

                Grades 9 -12

                Click a link to view the supply lists by subject, or scroll below:

                APEX | Art English/ELA | Film Studies | Health | Mathematics | Ms. Hubbard – Rm 101 | Ms. Jouben – Life Skills | Spanish | Social Studies | Technology

                APEX (Mrs. Shults)

                • Academic Coaching: pens and pencils.
                • APEX: pens, pencils, pocket folder

                Art

                Art (Mr. Snyder)

                No supplies needed.

                Art (Mr. Stemmle)

                No supplies needed.

                English/ELA

                English 9R (Mrs. Paradiso)

                • Pens
                • Pencils
                • Folder
                • 1 package of loose leaf paper or a one-inch binder

                English 10 (Mrs. Quackenbush)

                • English 10: Pens, pencils. Optional: highlighters and sticky notes.
                • Film Studies: Notebook, two-pocket folder, pens and pencils
                • Creative Writing: 2-pocket folder, pens and pencils, highlighters.

                English (Mr. Howell)

                • 11th Grade Regents: Blue/black ink pens, loose leaf paper and a folder or binder
                • English 12R/Senior English: Blue/black ink pens, loose leaf paper, folder or binder
                • ENG 103/104: Blue or black ink pens, loose leaf paper, folder or binder, highlighters (recommended), post-it notes (recommended)

                English (Mrs. Yurkewecz)

                • 9th Grade Honors: Pens, pencils, highlighters, one subject notebook -or- 1 package of loose leaf paper and a  1-inch binder.
                •  Sports Broadcasting I and Sports Broadcasting II: Pens, pencils, highlighters, one package of loose leaf paper and a 1” binder or folder
                • ENG 104: Pens, pencils, highlighters, one package of loose leaf paper and a 1” binder or folder
                • ENG 235 Modern Drama: Pens, pencils, highlighters, one package of loose leaf paper and a 1” binder or folder _____________________________________________________________________________

                Film Studies (Mrs. Quackenbush)

                • Notebook
                • 2-pocket folder
                • Pens
                • Pencils

                Health (Mrs. Mosher)

                • 2-pocket folder
                • Pens
                • Pencils

                  Ms. Hubbard – Room 101

                  • Pencils
                  • Cap erasers

                  Mrs. Jouben – Life Skills

                  • Pencils
                  • Pens
                  • 1 composition notebook
                  • 1 box of crayons
                  • 1 pocket folder
                  • Water bottle to keep in the room
                  • 1 pencil box

                  Mathematics

                  Math (Mr. Coyne)

                  Algebra I: 2-inch three-ring binder, folder, pencils & erasers, TI-84 graphing calculator (suggested but not required)

                  Trigonometry: 2-inch three-ring binder, folder, pencils & erasers, TI-84 graphing calculator (Suggested but not required)

                  Math (MRs. Bowden)

                  Geometry: 2-inch three-ring binder, dividers, slide compass (Search TriMan Safety Compass)

                  Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Statistics: 2-inch three-ring binder and dividers.

                  Personal Finance Math (Ms. Clifford)

                  • Pencils
                  • 2-inch three-ring binder
                  • TI-84 scientific calculator (suggested but not required)

                  Science

                  Earth and Space Science (Ms. Veitch)

                  • Pencils
                  • Pocket folders (6 total, one for each unit)
                  • Index card

                  Computer Science (Mrs. Heroth)

                  No supplies needed.

                    Science (Mrs. Simons)

                    • Life Science/Biology: 1/2-inch binder, calculator, pens and pencils.
                    • Chemistry: 1/2-inch binder, non-graphing calculator, marble notebook for lab.
                    • AP Biology: 1/2-inch binder, calculator (any type), marble notebook for lab.

                    Science (Mr. Smith)

                    • Living Environment: 1/2-inch binder, 2-pocket folder, calculator, pens and pencils.
                    • Forensics & Criminology: pencils.

                    Physics (Ms. Veitch)

                    • 2-inch -or- 2.5-inch binder.
                    • Composition notebook (college ruled)
                    • Pens/pencils
                    • Optional: scientific calculator, protractor, binder dividers

                    Social Studies

                    Social Studies (Mrs. Gray)

                    • Psychology & Sociology: Folder, lined paper and writing utensils.
                    • American History I & II: 3-ring binder, lined paper, highlighters, note cards and writing utensils.
                    • U.S. History & Government: 3-ring binder, lined paper, highlighters and writing utensils.

                    Social Studies (Mr. Niles)

                    • 9th Grade Global Honors, World Wars, History of NASA: 3-ring binder, lined paper and writing utensils.

                    Social Studies (Mr. Hanifin)

                    • Global 9, Global 10, US 11: 3-ring binder/folder, highlighters, pen/pencils.

                    Social Studies (Mrs. Sacco)

                    • Global 10: Binder -or- folder(s), lined paper and writing utensils.
                    • Government & Economics: Folder, lined paper and writing utensils.

                    Spanish

                    Spanish

                    • One 1.5-inch binder
                    • Pens
                    • Loose leaf paper

                      Technology (Mr. Heroth)

                      No supplies needed.

                      Jr./Sr. High School fourth quarter honor roll, principal’s list

                      Our Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce the 2025-26 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 12

                      • Ezra Brown
                      • Marcus Dunbar-Eller
                      • John Fountain
                      • Natashia Hammond
                      • Jacob Herringshaw
                      • Devon Lambert
                      • Sonia Medina
                      • Draik Millett
                      • Kyera Murray
                      • Makena Nurnberger

                      Grade 11

                      • Jayson Austin
                      • Trinity Belliveau
                      • Tyler Cotton
                      • Trent Reynolds
                      • Larry Sanders III
                      • Brady Spaulding
                      • Dameon Trant
                      • Cheyanne Wall

                      Grade 10

                      • Blake Battisti
                      • Nalisha Cadet
                      • Elijah Houle
                      • AshLyn Lewis
                      • Paige Lochner
                      • Sawyer Raymond
                      • Jasmine Rumrill

                      Grade 9

                      • Laura Atkins
                      • Alexandra Hinkle
                      • Khloe Hisert
                      • Joshua LaQuee
                      • Madden Lathers
                      • Connor Lochner
                      • Isaac Passero
                      • Anthony Polidori
                      • Trent Richards
                      • Kinley Trumbull

                      Grade 8

                      • Jaxon Best
                      • Brantlee Brownell
                      • Sophia Bush
                      • Yadiel DeLeon
                      • Bently Dodson
                      • Isabella Hearn
                      • Piper Kretser
                      • MaeLyn Meddaugh
                      • Hunter Mickel
                      • Julian President
                      • Ethan Shostek
                      • Gavin Smith
                      • Rosabella Smith
                      • Maicee Thomas

                      Grade 7

                      • Brody Crewell
                      • Lleyton Emrick
                      • Demora Lawson
                      • Laken MacNeill
                      • Danyel Rankin
                      • Isabella Shibley
                      • Kayden Trumbull

                      Principal’s List

                      Grade 12

                      • Alexis Buley
                      • Ian Burns
                      • Josephia Carcasole
                      • Owen Castellano
                      • Madison Clayburn
                      • Emma Cook
                      • Breyanna Gilot
                      • Isis Hammond
                      • Koby Herron
                      • McKenna Karker
                      • Alexander Lamphere
                      • Macey LeRoy
                      • Constance Narzymski
                      • Taylor Potter
                      • Bradley Rumrill
                      • Joseph Smith
                      • Morgan Stock
                      • Dawson Tracki

                      Grade 11

                      • Genavive Bathrick
                      • Kayden Battisti
                      • Jordyn Best
                      • Gamliel Brackett
                      • Kala Clapper
                      • Faith Clark
                      • Mason Gray
                      • Jansheen Haider
                      • Lyllie Handy
                      • Hailey Hayes
                      • Levi Hext
                      • Brooke Jones
                      • Landon Kretser
                      • Lilly Lapi
                      • Madison Lewis
                      • Gavin Massie
                      • Elle Nare
                      • Faith Narzymski
                      • Layla Negron
                      • Ariana Nemeth
                      • Jonathan Palmeri
                      • Morgan Prime
                      • Aidyn Rooney
                      • Kendra Sackett
                      • Kendra Schaffer
                      • Silas Smith
                      • Jordan Thackrah
                      • Landon VanGorder

                      Grade 10

                      •  Joseph Barr
                      • Brackett, Eliyahna
                      • Callan, Dio
                      • Gallt, Brianne
                      • Gallt, Jordan
                      • Lapi, Blake
                      • Mang, George
                      • Sherwood, Charlotte
                      • Steinhauer, Gabreilla
                      • Suits, Daija
                      • Tracki, Dorian
                      • Weaver, Evan

                      Grade 9

                      • Halleli Brackett
                      • Alyvia Castellano
                      • McKenna Hisert
                      • Jazmain Leonard
                      • Lainie McDuffee
                      • Isabella McGuire
                      • Jack Parkinson
                      • Mary Pomatto
                      • Braddock Putnam
                      • Molly Shults
                      • Jaymes Smith

                      Grade 8

                      • Fiona Brown
                      • Owen Charboneau
                      • Aubree Childs
                      • Milo Clark
                      • Christopher Compton Jr.
                      • Sienna Dean
                      • Laura Flynn
                      • Jake Fountain
                      • Raelynn Fournier
                      • Laylah Hardnett
                      • Amarha Herring
                      • McKenzie Jones
                      • Timothy Keane
                      • Jacob LaQuee
                      • Claudia Maring
                      • Aishwarya Murray
                      • Mara Poultney
                      • Dante Santiago
                      • Noah Smith
                      • Booker Tarica
                      • Adalay Webb
                      • Ziva Yerdon

                      Grade 7

                      • Isabelle Allen
                      • Aiden Bunker
                      • Kyle Christman
                      • KataLenah Clapper
                      • Nauni Fink
                      • Audrina Gomez
                      • Quinn Hisert
                      • Lilly Mang
                      • IvyKate McGuire
                      • Andres Medina
                      • Elaena Minarich
                      • Oliver Parkinson
                      • Willow Richards
                      • Isley Ruszkowski
                      • Beverly Sherwood
                      • Addison Weaver

                      Harry Hoag fourth quarter honor roll and principal’s list

                      Harry Hoag Elementary School is proud to announce the 2025-26 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 5

                      • Kaileb DiLorenzo
                      • Jackson Dolly
                      • Mieke Hallstein
                      • Jayce Humphrey
                      • Terrence Nemecek Jr.
                      • Jaiden Peraza
                      • Logan Staples
                      • Molly Williams

                      Grade 6

                      • Payton Bennett
                      • Abel Clink
                      • Raelynn D’Arcangelis
                      • Gulenar Derhm
                      • Bryson Dodson
                      • Kailee Gordon
                      • Cassidee Reese
                      • Renesmee Tompkins
                      • Chase Woodcock
                      • Troy Zabawczuk

                      Principal’s List

                      Grade 5

                      • Emalynn Alkinburgh
                      • Amber Bowley
                      • Kamilla Brazee
                      • Kassidy Brazee
                      • Emari Brown
                      • Brady Brownell
                      • Brianna Compton
                      • Aleena Crouse
                      • Jackson Curtis
                      • Dawson Dean
                      • Julianna Delgado
                      • Leigha Hardnett
                      • Raelynn Hazzard
                      • Samuel Hisert
                      • Carter Hubal
                      • Raylynn Jones
                      • Sadie Jones
                      • Arianna Lewis
                      • Tessa McFee
                      • Riley O’Connor
                      • Liam Ohlidal
                      • Penelope Prevost
                      • Janasia Raphael
                      • Ares Rockwell
                      • Jace Savoie
                      • Avaj Schuyler
                      • Madeline Valovic
                      • Trent Webb
                      • River Whitehurst

                      Grade 6

                      • Cecilia Baker
                      • Shani Brackett
                      • Zane Bradt
                      • Ellyana Brown
                      • Ty Brownell
                      • Noah Clark
                      • Aubrey Clayburn
                      • Nicholas Compton
                      • Ryelee David
                      • Sofia Dawson
                      • Blaine Dodson
                      • Dalton Fournier
                      • Harper Fowler
                      • Aiden Hardnett
                      • Corbin Hazzard
                      • Harlan Heroth
                      • Jovalee Hisert
                      • Maria Hisert
                      • Maison Houston
                      • Gulzreen Khalid
                      • Abel Kretser
                      • Audrey Krug
                      • Lailah Lewis
                      • Livia McDuffee
                      • Joshua Murphy
                      • Zannah Poultney
                      • Tanner Putnam
                      • Grant Reese
                      • Tabitha Romanello
                      • Abigail Ryder
                      • Kobe Skiffington
                      • Gracie Smith
                      • Easton Taylor
                      • Samuel Thomas
                      • Garett Trumbull
                      • Carma Weaver-Porter

                      Congratulations to the Class of 2026

                      On June 27, the Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Class of 2026 received their diplomas, turned their tassels and walked off the graduation stage into the next exciting chapters of their lives.

                      Hundreds of friends, family and community members were on hand to cheer the seniors and their many accomplishments.

                      Throughout the ceremony, seniors were encouraged to “soak in” this important moment and to head into their future and lead with curiosity, courage, character and kindness.

                      Congratulations to our seniors. We’re proud of each of you, Hilltoppers!

                      Celebrating the Class of 2026

                      Join us in celebrating our Class of 2026 with our graduation photo album, Top 10 Seniors video, which premiered at graduation, and Senior Spotlights, which were displayed in the high school lobby, shared with our families, highlighted on morning announcements and shared on social media.

                      Class of 2026 Senior Spotlights

                      Top 10 Seniors and Video

                      Photo gallery of highlights from the 2026 Fort Plain High School Graduation.

                      Board of Education appoints Amy Bartholomew as next Superintendent of Schools

                      A photo of Amy Bartholomew, who has long hair, is wearing a black jacket and red t shirt and smiling for the camera. Amy is standing in a green field outside with trees in the background.
                      Fort Plain Superintendent of Schools Amy Bartholomew.

                      The Fort Plain Central School District Board of Education has announced the appointment of Amy Bartholomew as the district’s next superintendent.

                      Bartholomew, who is currently the principal of Harry Hoag Elementary School, was appointed at a special Board meeting on June 23 and will begin as the district superintendent on July 1.

                      The Board of Education invites the community to join in welcoming Superintendent Amy Bartholomew as she begins this important new chapter of service to the Fort Plain Central School District.

                      “I am truly humbled and deeply grateful to be selected to serve as the next superintendent of Fort Plain Central School District,” said Bartholomew. “Fort Plain has shaped both my personal and professional life, and I understand the responsibility that comes with leading a district that means so much to this community. I am honored by the trust the Board of Education has placed in me and fully committed to serving our students, staff, families, and community with integrity and dedication.”

                      Amy Bartholomew, a graduate of Fort Plain High School and a lifelong resident of our community, brings over two decades of dedicated experience in education and a strong personal understanding of the district she will now lead.

                      “The Board of Education believes Mrs. Bartholomew is the ideal superintendent to begin leading Fort Plain in a positive and impactful direction,” said Sara McDuffee, President of the Fort Plain Board of Education. “With over 25 years of educational experience, most of those being right here in her home district, Mrs. Bartholomew has experienced and understands both the growing needs and the incredible assets of our community.  Her dedication to our students makes her the ideal choice to guide our schools into the future.”

                      The decision to appoint Bartholomew as superintendent was made after deep consideration by the Board of Education.

                      “We have experienced tremendous change and transition over the last several years in our district leadership. There were many directions we could have gone in for our next district leader, but all roads kept leading us back to Mrs. Bartholomew,” said McDuffee. “The Board is confident that she will be the steady and consistent leader that our community desires and needs as we move forward.”

                      About Superintendent Amy Bartholomew

                      Bartholomew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and special education from Syracuse University, a Master of Science degree in reading from the University at Albany and a Certificate of Advanced Study in educational leadership from Binghamton University. She holds various professional certifications, including Elementary Education (PK-6), Special Education (Birth-12), School Building Leader (SBL), and School District Leader (SDL).

                      Of her 25 years in education, Bartholomew has spent 20 serving the Fort Plain Central School District at Harry Hoag Elementary School. Her career has included work with students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in both general education and special education roles. That range of experience has shaped the way she understands student needs, supports staff, and approaches leadership at both the classroom and building levels. In 2024, she was named building principal of Harry Hoag Elementary School.

                      “Fort Plain is not just where I work. It is where I was born and raised, where I live today, and where I have built my life,” said Bartholomew. “That makes this work deeply personal to me. As superintendent, I will lead with the same values that have guided me throughout my career and my life: a strong work ethic, honesty, thoughtful listening, and a commitment to keeping students at the center of every decision.”

                      In her new role, Bartholomew plans to take a thoughtful and collaborative approach to district leadership, with attention to both the daily operations of the school system and the long-term planning needed to support continued growth. She will focus on understanding needs across the district, supporting effective practices already in place, and identifying opportunities to strengthen programs, services, and systems for students. Her goal is to help Fort Plain move forward with clarity, consistency, and a shared sense of purpose.

                      Thank you, Dr. Karen Geelan, for your service to the district

                      The Board of Education  extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Karen Geelan and acknowledges her service during her tenure as the district’s Interim Superintendent. Dr. Geelan has provided consistent leadership and ensured the continuity of district operations throughout this transitional period. As her interim appointment concludes, the Board extends its thanks for her contributions and wishes her well in her future endeavors.

                      Class of 2026 Graduation and Livestream

                      The Class of 2026 Graduation will be held in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Gymnasium at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 27.

                      We welcome families and community members to join us as we celebrate our graduates. Graduation is open to the public.

                      Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.

                      Graduation Livestream

                      For those who cannot make it in person, the district will livestream the ceremony beginning at 10 a.m.  View the livestream of our 2026 Graduation at https://youtube.com/live/P4-CL5m_Uok?feature=share

                      Special Board of Education Meeting – June 23

                      The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to appoint a new Superintendent of Schools.

                      The meeting will take place in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, NY.

                      View the FPCSD Board of Education meeting agendas and materials.

                      Class of 2026 Senior Parade, Monday, June 22

                      Don’t miss our Fort Plain Class of 2026 Senior Parade, Monday, June 22.

                      The parade will kick off at the Save-A-Lot parking lot in downtown Fort Plain at 6 p.m. and wind its way through the village, onto the Jr./Sr. High School campus and back to the village fire department.

                      Join us in celebrating our seniors!

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