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Reminder: Please join us at our Oct. 12 Community Conversation

Reminder: All are welcome and encouraged to participate in the first in a series of Fort Plain Central School District Community Conversations on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 5-6 p.m. in the Harry Hoag Library. Focus topics will be the FPCSD Vision and Communication Systems.

“Parents, guardians, families, students, community members and business owners are all welcome to participate in our Community Conversations,” said Fort Plain Superintendent Lauren Crisman. “The goal is to foster a dialogue between our district’s leadership and our community related to matters of public interest. Questions, concerns and celebrations are all welcome for discussion.”

Please note that the superintendent and district leaders will not be able to discuss matters related to contractual negotiations or specific personnel.

Community Conversations also will be held on Jan. 11, 2023, with a focus topic of The Student Experience: Engagement and Advancement, and on May 3, 2023, with a focus topic of Improvement Priorities; both conversations will be held from 5-6 p.m. in the Harry Hoag Library.

Join us for FPHS Open House Oct. 4

Fort Plain Jr./Sr. School families are invited to join us for Fall Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

It’s a great time for students and parents/guardians to meet with our teachers and staff, tour the school and meet other FPHS families.

Save the date and join us.

All are welcome at Community Conversations with FPCSD leadership

Fort Plain Central School District will host a series of Community Conversations this school year to foster a dialogue between school community members and district leadership.

The first Community Conversation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 5-6 p.m. in the Harry Hoag Library. Focus topics will be the FPCSD Vision and Communication Systems.

Please note that the superintendent and district leaders will not be able to discuss matters related to contractual negotiations or specific personnel.

Board of Education sets goals and objectives

The Fort Plain Central School District Board of Education has identified five enduring goals and written objectives for the 2022-23 school year. For full details, please visit the Board of Education Goals webpage.

Join us for Harry Hoag Open House on Oct. 6

Harry Hoag Elementary School families are invited to join us for Fall Open House on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

It’s a great time for students and parents/guardians to come meet the teachers, staff and explore the school! Learn about what your child has been doing in school, and meet other parents and families.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Open House flier with same info as in post

Title I Parent Information presentation is Oct. 6, before open house

Fort Plain Central School District is holding a Title I Parent Information presentation on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 4:45 p.m. in the Harry Hoag library. The presentation is being held prior to the elementary open house, which begins at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Plain Central School District follows New York State Education Department regulations to assure appropriate provision of academic interventions to all students who are not making sufficient academic progress.

If you wish to know more about our intervention services, please plan to join Mrs. Crisman for this information session.

Welcome new faculty and staff

Fort Plain Central School welcomes new faculty and staff to our campuses this school year. Some started in their new positions with the district during the summer, while others came aboard this month.

Welcome to:

Amanda Battisti, food service
David Bertram, director of student engagement and athletics
Dalton Burrello, music
Lisa Clement-Adams, speech language pathologist
Elliott Cohen, school counselor
Carol Connelly, special education
Jodi Coppolo, Pre K-6 principal
Lauren Crisman, superintendent of schools
Madison Crouse, long term substitute
Colleen Cushing, new position: K-12 mental health counselor
Emma DiDonna, English
Abigail Gorinshek, Grade 5
Andrew Hanifin, long term substitute
Jessica Hecht, aide
Matthew Holden, English
Heather Hubbard, special education
Lisa Lamphere, bus driver
Rusty Mento, bus driver
Jamie MacDougall, RN, elementary nurse
Courtney Momberger, special education
McKay Nare, physical education
Sonja Purinton, special education
Charles Schermerhorn, cleaner
Kelly Thomas, aide
Adam Wilson, math

All were recognized at the Sept. 1 Superintendent’s Conference Day, along with current faculty and staff, including many who have served the district for decades and continue to do so this school year.

Thank you to all!

Regular Board meeting, safety plan hearing on Sept. 14

The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. and a public hearing regarding the Districtwide Safety Plan.

Meals are still free for ALL Fort Plain Central School District students

Due to the district’s community eligibility status, all students in grades Pre-K through 12 will still receive free breakfast and lunch in Fort Plain Central Schools.

No forms are needed. To eat for free, students simply come through the cafeteria line.

Free backpacks at Harry Hoag, free hygiene supplies & new wardrobe items at HS

Attention Fort Plain families: Free backpacks are available in the Harry Hoag Elementary School main office from Monday, Aug. 29, through Wednesday, Aug. 31, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

At Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School, free hygiene supplies and new wardrobe items are available for students entering grades 7-12 at Kristy’s Closet, which will be open on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.

Kristy’s Closet has many supporters who donate items for our students throughout the year. Want to help? Contact dorene.goodwin@fortplain.org.

5 adults standing with backpacks