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Change in leadership: A message from Superintendent Lauren Crisman
Dear Fort Plain Community,
I want to share with you that I will be leaving the district in late August.
It has been an incredible honor to be part of your lives for the past ten years. Getting to know each of you so well has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Serving in this community and supporting your growth and that of our students has filled me with immeasurable pride.
I am deeply grateful for the trust and partnership we have shared over the years. Your dedicated support of our children has been a constant source of motivation for me. My experiences in FPCSD have taught me so much and will surely inform and inspire me in my new leadership role.
Though I am stepping away from the Fort Plain schools, this community and each of you will always hold a special place in my heart. It has been a privilege to work with and on behalf of you all.
The Board of Education will begin working to secure new leadership and updates will be provided as they become available.
With heartfelt fondness,
Lauren Crisman
Summer meals for children and teens
Join us for free and nutritious meals
Again this summer, Fort Plain CSD will be a site for free and nutritious meals for all area children and teens, ages 18 and under.
This program is open to all children and teens, regardless of where they live or where they go to school.
Breakfast and lunch will be served in the cafeteria at Harry Hoag Elementary School, Monday – Thursdays, from Monday, July 7 through Thursday, Aug. 7 during these hours:
Breakfast: 8 – 9:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Summer meals will not be served at Harry Hoag Elementary School on Fridays.
View the July and August 2025 summer meals menus.
More information about the summer meals program:
- Visit the SummerMeals NY website (including a searchable listing of all area sites serving free summer meals for children and teens.)
- Phone:
- 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) English
- 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) Spanish
Fort Plain Central School District and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are equal opportunity employers and providers.
Published June 6, 2025; updated June 30, 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025
On June 28, the Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Class of 2025 received their diplomas, turned their tassels and walked off the graduation stage and 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 bask in their success, to dream in big ways and to remember to find the joys—big and small—in each day.
Congratulations to our seniors. We’re proud of each of you, Hilltoppers!
Celebrating the Class of 2025
Join us in celebrating our Class of 2025 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 2025 Senior Spotlights
Photo gallery of highlights from the 2025 Fort Plain High School Graduation.
Class of 2025 Graduation and Livestream
The Class of 2025 Graduation will be held in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Gymnasium at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 28.
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 2025 Graduation at https://youtube.com/live/sVZvjfQ8zsE?feature=share
Class of 2025 Senior Parade, Wednesday, June 25
Don’t miss our Fort Plain Class of 2025 Senior Parade this Wednesday, June 25.
The parade will kick off at the Save-A-Lot parking lot in downtown Fort Plain at 5:30 p.m. and wind it’s way through the village, onto the Harry Hoag Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School campuses and back to Save-A-Lot.
Join us in celebrating our seniors!
Joint Board of Education meeting, regular meeting to follow – June 18
The Fort Plain and Canajoharie CSD Boards of Education will hold a joint meeting on June 18, 2025 beginning at 6 p.m. The regular meeting of the Fort Plain Board of Education will immediately follow.
The joint board meeting will take place in the Harry Hoag Elementary School gym, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, NY.
View the FPCSD Board of Education – June 18, 2025 meeting agenda.
Congratulations to our 2025 National Junior Honor Society inductees
Join us in congratulating the seventh graders who were recently welcomed as provisional members and the eighth graders who were inducted into the Fort Plain National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).
A ceremony for students, family and friends took place on June 2 at the Jr./Sr. High School.
2025 National Junior Honor Society Inductees
Seventh Graders
- Fiona Brown
- Owen Charboneau
- Laura Flynn
- Raelynn Fournier
- McKenzie Jones
- Jacob LaQuee
- Timothy Keane
- Piper Kretser
- Claudia Maring
- Aishwarya Murray
- Ethan Shostek
- Adalay Webb
Eighth Graders
- Madden Lathers
- Connor Lochner
- Lainie McDuffee
- Isabella McGuire
- Jack Parkinson
- Braddock Putnam
- Molly Shults
- Gregory Simons
- Jaymes Smith
- Gavin Souza
- Kinley Trumbull
Annual Notification: Advanced Placement Coursework Opportunities
The following message was sent on May 30, 2025 by Jr./Sr. High School Principal Katrina Canallatos to parents and guardians of students grades 6 -12. This is one of the district’s annual required notifications to families.
Each year, school districts are required to inform families about the opportunities and benefits of advanced coursework. At Fort Plain, we are proud to offer a range of rigorous academic options that support student growth, college readiness and career preparation.
This letter provides important information about advanced coursework available in middle and high school, including how to prepare and enroll, the supports available, and important considerations for families.
What is Advanced Placement Coursework?
Advanced coursework refers to classes that go beyond the typical grade-level curriculum. These may include:
- Honors and accelerated classes.
- Regents and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
- Dual-enrollment or college-credit courses (SUNYA, FMCC).
- Career and technical education programs.
- Courses that lead to industry-recognized certifications.
Why take advanced courses?
Benefits include:
- Preparation for college-level work.
- Opportunity to earn college credit while in high school.
- Exposure to challenging and engaging material.
- Increased academic confidence and independence.
- Stronger college applications.
- Potential savings on future college tuition.
What advanced courses are offered at Fort Plain?
Please note: Course offerings may vary each year based on student interest, teacher availability, enrollment numbers and other scheduling factors outside of our control.
Math
- Advanced Math 7
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II/Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus (FMCC)
- Calculus (FMCC)
Science
- AP Biology with lab
English
- FMCC English 103 (English I)
- FMCC English 104 (English II)
- FMCC English 235
Social Studies
- AP US History
- Intro to Sociology (SUNYA)\
- Intro to Psychology (SUNYA)
- History of Sport (FMCC)
- Survey of American History I & II (FMCC)
Foreign Language
- Spanish II, III, IV, V (SUNYA)
How to prepare and enroll?
Students may be placed in advanced coursework through teacher recommendation and/or student or parent request. Counselors are available to support students and families in planning an appropriate academic pathway.
What additional advanced programs are offered?
- Early Admit to FMCC – College courses available during senior year.
- P-TECH – A six-year program that blends high school, college, and career training.
- HFM BOCES Career & Technical Education – Programs with hands-on training and certification opportunities.
What support is offered for students?
To help all students succeed in advanced courses, Fort Plain provides:
- Academic support such as tutoring and teacher office hours.
- Counseling and social-emotional support.
- Flexible scheduling and course planning.
- Financial assistance for qualifying students to reduce or eliminate the cost of AP exams, college course fees, and required materials.
If you would like help determining which courses are a good fit for your child, or if you have general questions, please reach out to your child’s school counselor or contact the Jr./Sr. High School main office at 518-993-4000, ext. 2125.
Katrina Canallatos appointed as Jr./Sr. High School Principal
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted to appoint Katrina Canallatos as Principal of Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School.
Katrina Canallatos has been working as the Acting Principal of the Jr./Sr. High School since January 2025.
“The Board of Education and I are excited to officially announce Katrina Canallatos’ appointment as our Jr./Sr. High School Principal,” said Superintendent Lauren Crisman. “Mrs. Canallatos is a valued member of our school community and has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, a deep commitment to student success and a clear understanding of our district’s values and goals. Her nine years of experience as a member of our leadership team will serve her well as she continues to honor the traditions of the Fort Plain school district while guiding our school forward. Our students and faculty are in good hands.”
“After nine incredible years as Fort Plain’s Director of Special Education, I’m honored and excited to begin this new chapter as Principal of Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School,” added Katrina Canallatos. “The staff and students here have truly inspired me with their resilience, creativity and heart. My experiences have strengthened my belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive—and I’m committed to fostering a school culture where all learners feel seen, supported and empowered. I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead and grow alongside this amazing community.”
Voters approve 2025-26 Fort Plain school budget
Fort Plain Central School District residents voted on May 20, 2025 to approve a $24,000,000 budget for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 136 to 24.
Bus Proposition
Voters also approved a referendum by a vote of 127 to 32 authorizing the district to purchase three school buses/vehicles at a cost not to exceed $400,000. These funds will be drawn from reserve funds. The purchase will have no impact on the tax levy.
Board of Education Election
Additionally, voters elected Kaitlyn Webb (115 votes) to fill one of two vacancies on the Board of Education.
Write-in candidates for the second open seat on the board and the number of votes they received are:
- Eunice Douglas (25 votes)
- Janine Brown (18 votes)
- Jamie Bunker (11 votes)
The write-in candidates will now be contacted by the district beginning with the person who received the highest number of votes to confirm their acceptance of the election and willingness to serve on the board of education.
Additional information on the successful candidate of this write-in vote will be forthcoming.
Both successful candidates will serve three-year terms that begin on July 1, 2025.