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January 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.
January 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, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Oat Wednesdays: Oatmeal Breakfast Bar, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Jan. 4 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Jan. 5 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Jan. 8 –Cereal, Cheese Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Jan. 9 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Oat Wednesdays: Oats & Honey Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Jan. 11 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Jan. 12 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Oat Wednesdays: Oat/Apple Cinnamon, Breakfast Round, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Jan. 18 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Jan. 19 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Jan. 22 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Jan. 25 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Jan. 26 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Jan. 29 – Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Oat Wednesdays: Banana & Oat Breakfast Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
lunch
Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Chicken Nuggets, Corn Muffin, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Dec. 7 – National Spaghetti Day! Spaghetti w/meatballs, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Dec. 8 – Whipped Cream Day: Ham & Cheese Croissant, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fruit Crisp w/cream, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Jan. 8 – Pizza, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Jan. 9 – National Apricot Day: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Refried Beans, Apricots, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Turkey Club, Tomato Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Jan. 11 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Jan. 12 – Cheeseburger, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Chicken Patty w/bun, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Jan. 18 – Pasta w/meat sauce, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Jan. 19 – Popcorn Chicken, Dinner Roll, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Jan. 22 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Pizza Crunchers, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Assorted Sandwiches, Vegetable Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Jan. 25 – Chicken Rings, Dinner Roll, Cherry Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Jan. 26 – Macaroni & Cheese, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Jan. 29 – Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Assorted Subs, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Harry Hoag Elementary
BREAKFAST
Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Cereal & Grahams, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Oat Wednesdays: Oatmeal Breakfast Bar, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Jan. 4 – Sausage Patty Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Jan. 5 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Jan. 8 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Cheese Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Jan. 9 – Pancakes, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Oat Wednesdays: Oats & Honey, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Jan. 11 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Jan. 12 – National Donut Day! Whole Grain Donut Holes, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Oat Wednesdays: Oat/Apple Cinnamon, Breakfast Round, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Jan. 18 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Jan. 19 – Bacon & Egg Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Jan. 22 – National Granola Bar Day: Yogurt, Chocolate Chip Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Oat Wednesdays: Toasted Oat Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Jan. 25 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Jan. 26 – Sausage Patty, Egg Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Jan. 29 – Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Jan. 30 – National Croissant Day: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Oat Wednesdays: Banana & Oat Breakfast Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
lunch
Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Chicken Nuggets, Corn Muffin, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Soup Wednesdays: Hot Dog on a Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Jan. 4 – National Spaghetti Day! Spaghetti w/meatballs, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Jan. 5 – Whipped Cream Day: Ham & Cheese Croissant, Baked Chips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fruit Crisp w/cream
Monday, Jan. 8 – Pizza, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Pudding
Tuesday, Jan. 9 – National Apricot Day: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Refried Beans, Apricots
Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Soup Wednesdays: Turkey Club, Tomato Soup, MultiGrain SunChips, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Jan. 11 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Jan. 12 – Oat Month: Cheeseburger, Curly Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Oats & Cream Cookie
Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Fig Newton Day: Chicken Patty w/bun, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Fig Newton Cookies
Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Soup Wednesdays: Ham & Cheese Bagel, Chicken & Rice Soup, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Jan. 18 – Pasta w/meat sauce, French Roll, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Jan. 19 – National Popcorn Day: Popcorn Chicken, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Jan. 22 – Blonde Brownie Day: Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Assorted Fruit Choice, Blonde Brownie
Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Pizza Crunchers, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Soup Wednesdays: Assorted Sandwiches, Vegetable Soup, Cheese Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Jan. 25 – Chicken Rings, Dinner Roll, Cherry Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Jan. 26 – Macaroni & Cheese, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Ice Cream Cup
Monday, Jan. 29 – Corn Chip Day, Pizza, Corn Chips, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Tater Tots, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Soup Wednesdays: Assorted Subs, Chicken Noodle Soup, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Jr./Sr. High School
BREAKFAST
Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Cereal, 1/2 Bagel, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Oat Wednesdays: Oatmeal Breakfast Bar, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Jan. 4 – Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Jan. 5 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Jan. 8 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Cheese Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Jan. 9 – Pancakes, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Oat Wednesdays: Oats & Honey, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Jan. 11 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Jan. 12 – National Donut Day! Whole Grain Donut Holes, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Oat Wednesdays: Oat/Apple Cinnamon, Breakfast Round, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Jan. 18 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Jan. 19 – Bacon & Egg Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Jan. 22 – National Granola Bar Day: Yogurt, Chocolate Chip Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Regents Week: Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Regents Week: Toasted Oat Cereal, Mini Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Jan. 25 – Regents Week: Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Jan. 26 – Regents Week: Potluck Breakfast, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Jan. 29 – Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Jan. 30 – National Croissant Day: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Oat Wednesdays: Banana & Oat Breakfast Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
lunch
Monday, Jan. 1 – No School – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Chicken Nuggets, Corn Muffin, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Soup Wednesdays: Hot Dog on a Bun, Minestrone Soup, Soft Pretzel, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Jan. 4 – National Spaghetti Day! Spaghetti w/meatballs, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Jan. 5 – Whipped Cream Day: Ham & Cheese Croissant, Baked Chips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fruit Crisp w/cream
Monday, Jan. 8 – Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Jan. 9 – National Apricot Day: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Refried Beans, Apricots
Wednesday, Jan. 10 – Soup Wednesdays: Turkey Club, Tomato Soup, MultiGrain SunChips, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Jan. 11 – Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Pudding
Friday, Jan. 12 – Oat Month: Cheeseburger, Curly Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Oats & Cream Cookie
Monday, Jan. 15 – No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Fig Newton Day: Boneless Chicken Wings, Dinner Roll, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Fig Newtons
Wednesday, Jan. 17 – Soup Wednesdays: Ham & Cheese Bagel, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Jan. 18 – Pasta w/meat sauce, French Roll, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Jan. 19 – National Popcorn Day: Chicken Patty w/bun, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Jan. 22 – Blonde Brownie Day: Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Assorted Fruit Choice, Blonde Brownie
Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Regents Week: Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Cherry Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Regents Week: Tuna or PBJ, Vegetable Soup, Cheese Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Jan. 25 – Regents Week: Buffalo Crunchers, Dinner Roll, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Jan. 26 – Regents Week, Potluck Lunch, Assorted Chips, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Jan. 29 – Corn Chip Day: Pizza, Corn Chips, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Tater Tots, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Soup Wednesdays: Assorted Subs, Chicken Noodle Soup, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Dr. Deborah Larrabee, Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Principal, to retire
Please join us in wishing Dr. Deborah Larrabee well in her retirement.
Dr. Larrabee’s retirement, which will take effect on Jan. 3, was approved by our Board of Education at its Dec. 21, 2023 meeting.
Dr. Larrabee has served as an educator and leader in our Fort Plain schools for the past 22 years, as both a high school social studies teacher and class advisor and, since 2004, as the principal of the Jr./Sr. High School. Dr. Larrabee has had a significant and lasting impact on so many of our students and her colleagues across the district.
We are grateful for her service.
Next steps
The district is considering two options to best support the immediate needs of the Jr./Sr. High School students and staff, and allow us time to do a thorough search for the next principal.
A vacancy for an interim principal has been posted. View the posting and description of the Interim Jr./Sr. High School Principal position.
If there are not any interim candidates, the district will develop an internal coverage plan to delegate the building level leadership duties to our existing administrative team.
More information about our move to fill the Jr./Sr. High School Principal position will be forthcoming early in the new year.
For questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Crisman at 518-993-4000 ext.1000.
Fort Plain Board of Education – special meeting, Dec. 21
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2023 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The meeting will take place in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, N.Y.
View FPCSD Board of Education agendas and policies.
Updated Dec. 20, 2023
Capital improvement project voted down
By a vote of 145 to 70, Fort Plain residents have voted down a proposed $18,655,000 capital improvement project.
The project was designed to fund needed repairs and improvements at Harry Hoag Elementary School and the Jr./Sr. High School and enhance some of the district’s well-used gathering spaces such as the outdoor playground and athletic facilities.
Thank you to everyone who engaged in this process and took the time to vote on this proposed project.
Capital Improvement Project vote today, Dec. 13
Today, Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Fort Plain community can cast their vote on a $18,655,000 Capital Improvement Project.
Voting will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Harry Hoag Elementary School Library.
The project aims to address needed repairs in Harry Hoag Elementary School and the Jr./Sr. High School. It will also enhance some of our well-used gathering spaces, such as the outdoor playground and areas within the athletic complex.
Every member of our school community has the potential to benefit from the work outlined in this proposed project.
Board of Education meeting – Dec. 13
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 13, 2023 beginning at 6 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, N.Y.
View the FPCSD Board of Education – Dec. 13, 2023 meeting agenda.
Season’s greetings and bright futures: a message from Superintendent Lauren Crisman
Season’s greetings families, faculty and friends of Fort Plain CSD!
Where does the time go! As we rapidly approach the end of 2023, it is important that we take a moment to appreciate the things we hold most dear.
For me, working as part of the FPCSD team will always be one of the things that I am most grateful for. This community continues to show unwavering support for its youth and the school system. Throughout the fall, it was wonderful to see our campus buzzing with community and parent engagement at so many school events, from fall sporting competitions and Open Houses to the annual Halloween Parade. These events were so much fun and your presence and partnership are appreciated!
The changing of the year invites us to think deeply about goals for the future. Goal setting is fundamental in achieving success.
Capital Improvement Project aimed at addressing essential needs
On Wednesday, Dec.13, residents will have the opportunity to vote on a Capital Improvement Project. This project was designed with two important district goals in mind; to address maintenance issues in all of the facilities and to enhance student learning spaces. An enduring Board of Education goal is to ensure the responsible use of fiscal resources. The proposed project takes advantage of the district’s current high building aid ratio to address the necessary repairs. If approved, the project will have no impact on the school tax levy, nor be an additional cost to taxpayers.
Conversation on possible consolidation study
Additionally, as we think of the future and our core fundamental purpose of preparing students for success beyond graduation, our Board of Education has agreed to meet with the Canajoharie Central School District’s board to consider engaging in a comprehensive consolidation (merger) study. Typically, consolidation (merger) studies take nine to twelve months to complete.
FPCSD continues to face many of the same challenges impacting other rural communities such as recruiting and retaining certified educators, finding coaches and advisors to maintain student enrichment options and acquiring skilled labor employees. Community-based organizations that provide such needed services as childcare and mental health supports continue to be sparse, as well. A consolidation study would allow both school communities to comprehensively assess the advantages and disadvantages associated with combining school services.
Some may ask why we would plan a Capital Improvement Project if we are considering a consolidation. While our board has agreed to have a conversation soon about the potential of consolidation, any action that may be taken to combine the two districts’ programs would be years away. In the meantime, our facilities will require maintenance in order to best serve our students and the many other youth and community groups such as Boy Scouts, Summer Rec and Biddy Basketball that utilize our campus for their activities. The Capital Improvement Project that will be voted on Dec. 13, 2023 was prepared with the entire community’s needs in mind so, whether a consolidation is agreed to or not, the campus structures will remain a great value and service to all.
With gratitude
Heading into the winter, be sure to stay informed of school happenings by visiting our website and joining our social media groups. We remain dedicated to sharing stories of our students’ achievement, growth and advancement.
As the time to say goodbye to another year nears, I encourage you to reach out to those who’ve made a difference in your life and express your gratitude for them. “Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller
From my family to yours, wishing you each a Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a prosperous new year!
Fondly,
Mrs. Crisman
Superintendent of Schools
American Rescue Plan funds benefit every learner
The American Rescue Plan, signed into law in March 2021, provided $350 billion in funding for state and local governments to build an equitable economic recovery from the devastating economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of the nearly $9 billion allocated for New York state, Fort Plain CSD has received $4,235,088 in American Rescue Plan relief funding over the past three years. The district has used the funding strategically and in alignment with the guidance issued from the New York Education Department to coordinate COVID-19 mitigation efforts and to address learning loss and the inequities experienced by low income families. View Fort Plain CSD’s American Rescue Fund Plan.
Along with safely returning students to in-person instruction as of Fall 2021, the American Rescue Plan funding has provided us with the financial means to:
- Recruit and hire a second School Counselor and a Mental Health Counselor. Supporting the social and emotional wellness for all school community members was a stated goal of our plan and aligns with one of the district’s enduring goals. The district has developed long range plans to be able to financially sustain the new positions, ensuring this continued social and emotional learning and support in our schools.
- Expand programming that benefits all. While the district has traditionally offered summer learning programs, the American Rescue Plan funding allowed us to expand programming this summer to offer a math and literacy camp, Hilltopper Athletic Camp, technology camps at both the elementary and the secondary levels, a Middle School Intervention Program and a Credit Recovery Program.
- Mitigate the damages incurred by the national shutdown. Many grades were unable to fund raise during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving them with the thought that long time traditions, such as year-end trips and celebrations, would have to be canceled. In the past two years, the district has paid for the transportation for the Senior Trip, thus significantly decreasing the personal cost of the trip for all seniors who wanted to participate. Recognizing the negative impact social distancing and living in isolation had for so many of our learners, the district also added funding to each grade level to bolster options for field trips options for all.
- Make improvements to our facilities to improve the school experience for our students, including renovations to the Technology Lab in the Jr./Sr. High School and to the Fitness Center and Athletic Complex.
As the district plans for the future, we continue to think about the best ways we can promote the development of the skills and knowledge that will best prepare our students for success… now and beyond graduation. While classroom learning is one important route toward this goal, we place equal value on offering enriching experiences that will help our students explore and grow their personal interests and aspirations, and foster pride in being a Topper.
The feedback gathered from formal and, more casually, in one-on-one conversations with our students, staff and others in our Fort Plain community have helped and continue to inform the set of enduring goals we use each day to guide us. View the full list of district goals for 2023-24.
We thank you for your continued support, suggestions and the trust you place in us as educators!
December 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.
December 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
Friday, Dec. 1 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Monday, Dec. 4 – Blueberry Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Egg Patty, 1/2 Bagel with margarine, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Friday, Dec. 8 – Egg Patty, Croissant w/margarine, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Monday, Dec. 11 – Corn Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Bagel w/margarine, cream cheese, jelly, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Friday, Dec. 15 – Egg Patty, Biscuit w/margarine, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Monday, Dec. 18 – Mini Bagels with Cream Cheese Filling, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Pancakes, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Thursday, Dec. 21 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1 – Holiday Break, NO SCHOOL
lunch
Friday, Dec. 1 – Breakfast for Lunch! Scrambled Eggs, Cinnamon Pretzel, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Dec. 4 – Macaroni & Cheese, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Pizza Stick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Celebrate Pears! Turkey Club Sandwich, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Pear Halves w/cream, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Dinner Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Dec. 8 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Dec. 11 – Have a Bagel Day!, Ham & Cheese Bagel, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – National Ambrosia Day! Pizza Burger, Mixed Vegetables, Ambrosia Fruit Salad, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Celebrate Pears! Hot Dog on a Bun, Vegetarian Beans, Pear Crisp, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Biscuits & Gravy Day! Chicken & Biscuits, Tossed Salad, Cranberry Sauce, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Dec. 15 – Stuffed Crust Pizza, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Dec. 18 – Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Chicken Patty w/bun, Celery & Carrot Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Celebrate Pears! Spaghetti & Meatballs, Cooked Carrots, Diced Pears, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Dec. 21 – Asian Chicken, Fried Rice, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1 – Holiday Break, NO SCHOOL
Harry Hoag Elementary
BREAKFAST
Friday, Dec. 1 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, NYS Milk
Monday, Dec. 4 – Breakfast Breads, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Friday, Dec. 8 – Bacon & Egg Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Monday, Dec. 11 – Assorted Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Cinni-Minis, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Bagel w/margarine, cream cheese, jelly, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Friday, Dec. 15 – Sausage & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Monday, Dec. 18 – Mini Bagels with Cream Cheese Filling, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Pancakes & Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Thursday, Dec. 21 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1 – Holiday Break, NO SCHOOL
lunch
Friday, Dec. 1 – Breakfast for Lunch! Eggs & Bacon, Cinnamon Pretzel, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Dec. 4 – National Cookie Day! Macaroni & Cheese, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Chocolate Cookie
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Pizza Stick, Bowties w/sauce, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Celebrate Pears! Turkey Club Sandwich, Vegetable Soup, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Pear Halves w/cream
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Dinner Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Dec. 8 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Dec. 11 – Have a Bagel Day! Ham & Cheese Bagel, Chicken Noodle Soup, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – National Ambrosia Day! Pizza Burger, Cheese Crackers, Mixed Vegetables, Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Celebrate Pears! Hot Dog on a Bun, Baked Potato Chips, Vegetarian Beans, Pear Crisp
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Biscuits & Gravy Day! Chicken & Biscuits, Tossed Salad, Cranberry Sauce, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Dec. 15 – Stuffed Crust Pizza, Potato Smiles, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Dec. 18 – Cheeseburger, Pretzels, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Chicken Patty w/bun, MultiGrain SunChips, Celery & Carrot Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Celebrate Pears! Spaghetti & Meatballs, Cooked Carrots, Diced Pears, Pudding
Thursday, Dec. 21 – Chicken Rings, Breadsticks, Broccoli, Fruit
Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1 – Holiday Break, NO SCHOOL
Jr./Sr. High School
BREAKFAST
Friday, Dec. 1 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Monday, Dec. 4 – Whole Grain Cinnamon Roll, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Greek Yogurt, Cheese Stick, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Whole Grain Donut Holes, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Friday, Dec. 8 – Cereal/Grahams or Granola, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Monday, Dec. 11 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Sausage, Egg and
Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Friday, Dec. 15 – Cereal/Grahams or Granola, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Monday, Dec. 18 – Assorted Breads, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Pancakes & Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Thursday, Dec. 21 – Bagel w/margarine, cream cheese, jelly, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, NYS Milk
Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1 – Holiday Break, NO SCHOOL
lunch
Friday, Dec. 1 – Breakfast for Lunch! Eggs & Bacon, Cinnamon Pretzel, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Dec. 4 – National Cookie Day! Macaroni & Cheese, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Chocolate Cookie
Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Pizza Stick, Bowties w/sauce, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Celebrate Pears! Turkey Club Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Pear Halves w/cream
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Dinner Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Dec. 8 – Pizza Burger, Cheese Crackers, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Dec. 11 – Have a Bagel Day! Ham & Cheese Bagel, Chicken Noodle Soup, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – National Ambrosia Day! Boneless Buffalo Wings, Garlic Knot, Celery Sticks, Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Celebrate Pears! Hot Dog on a Bun, Baked Potato Chips, Vegetarian Beans, Pear Crisp
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Biscuits & Gravy Day! Chicken & Biscuits, Tossed Salad, Cranberry Sauce, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Dec. 15 – Stuffed Crust Pizza, Garlic Potatoes, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Dec. 18 – Cheeseburger, Cheese Crackers, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Chicken Patty w/bun, MultiGrain SunChips, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Celebrate Pears! Meatball Sub, Cooked Carrots, Diced Pears, Pudding
Thursday, Dec. 21 – Asian Chicken, Fried Rice, Corn, Celery & Carrot Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1 – Holiday Break, NO SCHOOL
Lights, camera, action!
Students share the news of the week on the new Fort Plain Network
New this school year, students in the high school’s Multi-Media Production class have been honing their skills while reporting and sharing school news and happenings in a weekly broadcast on the in-house Fort Plain Network (FPN).
“The idea for these broadcasts has been a couple of years in the works,” said teacher and Educational Technology Specialist Rachel Heroth. “Last year we offered a Video Production class that the students really enjoyed. The Multi-Media class, which is new this school year, and the FPN project have expanded on that. They include so many hands-on and authentic ways for the students to learn new skills, to try new things and be creative. It is also a good way to serve our school community.”
Gimme a beat!
Many of this year’s FPN news team caught the news “bug” early on while producing the sixth grade Hilltopper Herald school newspaper with Harry Hoag teacher Matt Heiser. Trying their hand at broadcast news was a logical next step.
Though members of the school news team say it can be a challenge to be “camera ready” so early in the morning (class is the first period of each school day) and meeting weekly deadlines takes dedicated effort and organization (often free periods and evenings, too!), all say they are enjoying the FPN experience and positive feedback their efforts have received.
Broadcasts are planned, written and produced each week by the students in the Multi-Media Production class. And while students are gravitating to roles they most enjoy, they are also given regular opportunities to try new parts of the production and develop skills with these, too.
“This is about student learning, so I really try to keep the entire production in their hands,” said Heroth.
Junior Jordan Brown, who along with sophomore Emma Cook research and write each week’s script, chose this class to fill an elective requirement but is finding the experience fun and satisfying.
“I like writing and English is one of my favorite classes. I took a turn as anchor one week, but like writing the script most,” Brown said. “I like the creative aspect of putting together the news because every video is different, but there is still a sameness to what we do each week.”
On-camera personalities Sean Gutermuth, Jacob Herringshaw and Madison Stuart say they weren’t comfortable immediately with being in front of the camera, but are settling into and enjoying the role of being the ones who deliver the week’s news
Great things from humble beginnings
Like many great productions, the Fort Plain Network (FPN) has had humble and homespun beginnings. The studio is in a high school classroom. The “green screen” that students deliver the broadcast in front of was hand painted this past summer by Heroth and her family. Even the episode “clapper” and teleprompter were produced in-house by students in the school’s Technology and Design class.
That said, production values are high and the news is of-the-moment. The team takes care to include content that will matter to their peers and the larger school community. Along with the week’s regular news, recent special segments have focused on such topics as mental health and wellness, clubs, activities and volunteer opportunities.
“Part of the process involves planning a week ahead or sometimes more for the content we want each episode to include. But, just like network news, we are sometimes tweaking our script the day of filming depending on when we get submissions or if there is something ‘late breaking’ that we need to be sure to add,” Heroth said. “We are always learning how we can do more and do better.”
Behind the scenes: Meet the FPN Team
Jordan Brown – screenwriter, anchor, editor
Madison Clayburn – stage manager, cinematographer, graphic designer, editor
Emma Cook – screenwriter, anchor, graphic designer, teleprompter operator, editor
Shawn Gutermuth – anchor, animator, graphic designer
Jacob Herringshaw – anchor, editor
Vandwane Hisert – graphic designer
Hunter Palmeri – graphic designer
Kendra Sackett – teleprompter operator, graphic designer
Peyton Spicci – graphic designer, special reporter anchor, graphic designer
Madison Stuart – anchor, editor, graphic designer
Watch the Fort Plain Network (FPN)
View current episodes of the Fort Plain Network broadcasts on our school channel.