Category: District News
Harry Hoag first quarter honor roll and principal’s list
Harry Hoag Elementary School is proud to announce the 2025-26 first 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
- Jayleigh Brownell
- Elliot Coveny
- Julianna Delgado
- Kaileb DiLorenzo
- Jackson Dolly
- Jacoby Henderson
- Jayce Humphrey
- Adisyn Jones
- Keegan Jones
- Isaiah Mykel
- Liam Ohlidal
- Avaj Schuyler
- Molly Williams
Grade 6
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Payton Bennett
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Khloe Cionek
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Abel Clink
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Jaydan Crouse
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Sofia Dawson
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Isaac Evans
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Kailee Gordon
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Maison Houston
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Noah Randall
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Cassidee Reese
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Abigail Ryder
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Joseph Walter
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Carma Weaver-Porter
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Kayleigh Woodcock
Principal’s List
Grade 5
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Emalynn Alkinburgh
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Amber Bowley
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Kamilla Brazee
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Kassidy Brazee
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Emari Brown
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Brady Brownell
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Brianna Compton
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Aleena Crouse
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Jackson Curtis
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Dawson Dean
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Louis Fanelli III
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Mieke Hallstein
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Leigha Hardnett
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Raelynn Hazzard
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Samuel Hisert
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Carter Hubal
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Raylynn Jones
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Sadie Jones
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Arianna Lewis
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Tessa McFee
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Terrence Nemecek Jr.
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Riley O’Connor
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Penelope Prevost
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Janasia Raphael
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Ares Rockwell
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Jace Savoie
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Logan Staples
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Madeline Valovic
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Trent Webb
Grade 6
- Cecilia Baker
- Shani Brackett
- Zane Bradt
- Ellyana Brown
- Ty Brownell
- Noah Clark
- Aubrey Clayburn
- Nicholas Compton
- Raelynn D’Arcangelis
- Ryelee David
- Blaine Dodson
- Bryson Dodson
- Dalton Fournier
- Harper Fowler
- Aiden Hardnett
- Corbin Hazzard
- Harlan Heroth
- Jovalee Hisert
- Maria Hisert
- Gulzreen Khalid
- Abel Kretser
- Audrey Krug
- Lailah Lewis
- Livia McDuffee
- Joshua Murphy
- Zannah Poultney
- Tanner Putnam
- Grant Reese
- Tabitha Romanello
- Kobe Skiffington
- Gracie Smith
- Samuel Thomas
- Renesmee Tompkins
- Garett Trumbull
- Troy Zabawczuk
Jr./Sr. High School first quarter honor roll, principal’s list
Our Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce the 2025-26 first 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
- Emma Cook
- Marcus Dunbar-Eller
- John Fountain
- Isis Hammond
- Natashia Hammond
- Jorge Medina
- Sonia Medina
- John Morrison
- Makena Nurnberger
Grade 11
- Jayson Austin
- Kayden Battisti
- Trinity Belliveau
- Alannah-Mari Blowers
- Ariana Nemeth
- Brodie Poultney
- Trent Reynolds
- Aidyn Rooney
- Kendra Schaffer
- Jordan Thackrah
Grade 10
- Blake Battisti
- Dio Callan
- Violet Handy
- Sedona Horning
- Lincoln Kretser
- AshLyn Lewis
- Paige Lochner
- Sean McGuire
- Jasmine Rumrill
Grade 9
- Laura Atkins
- Alyvia Castellano
- Lexis Downes
- Alexandra Hinkle
- Khloe Hisert
- Joshua LaQuee
- Madden Lathers
- Connor Lochner
- Gideon McCarty
- Hailee Moore
- Jack Parkinson
- Isaac Passero
- Gabriella Peters
- Anthony Polidori
- Karson Rhodes
- Trent Richards
- Gregory Simons
- Anna-Belle Snyder
Grade 8
- Brantlee Brownell
- Yadiel DeLeon
- Amarha Herring
- Olivia Jones
- Kayden Rouse
- Ethan Shostek
- Rosabella Smith
- Maicee Thomas
- Ziva Yerdon
Grade 7
- Zachary Alkinburgh
- Kyle Christman
- KataLenah Clapper
- Lleyton Emrick
- Rystara Handy
- Andres Medina
- Isabella Shibley
- Colton White
Principal’s List
Grade 12
- Alexis Buley
- Ian Burns
- Josephia Carcasole
- Owen Castellano
- Madison Clayburn
- Michael Dinehart Jr.
- Breyanna Gilot
- Jordynn Gomez
- Koby Herron
- McKenna Karker
- Kimberly Kirby
- Alexander Lamphere
- Macey LeRoy
- Constance Narzymski
- Taylor Potter
- Bradley Rumrill
- Morgan Stock
- Dawson Tracki
Grade 11
- Genavive Bathrick
- Jordyn Best
- Gamliel Brackett
- Kala Clapper
- Faith Clark
- Tyler Cotton
- Bryellah D’Arcangelis
- Isabella Fountain
- 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
- Jonathan Palmeri
- Morgan Prime
- Kendra Sackett
- Larry Sanders III
- Silas Smith
- Brady Spaulding
- Dameon Trant
- Landon VanGorder
- Cheyanne Wall
Grade 10
- Joseph Barr
- Eliyahna Brackett
- Nalisha Cadet
- Brianne Gallt
- Jordan Gallt
- Elijah Houle
- Blake Lapi
- George Mang
- Charlotte Sherwood
- Gabreilla Steinhauer
- Daija Suits
- Dorian Tracki
- Zachary Walsh
- Evan Weaver
Grade 9
- Halleli Brackett
- McKenna Hisert
- Jazmain Leonard
- Lainie McDuffee
- Isabella McGuire
- Mary Pomatto
- Braddock Putnam
- Molly Shults
- Jaymes Smith
- Gavin Souza
- Kinley Trumbull
Grade 8
- Fiona Brown
- Owen Charboneau
- Aubree Childs
- Milo Clark
- Christopher Compton Jr.
- Sienna Dean
- Bently Dodson
- Laura Flynn
- Jake Fountain
- Raelynn Fournier
- Laylah Hardnett
- Isabella Hearn
- McKenzie Jones
- Timothy Keane
- Piper Kretser
- Jacob LaQuee
- Claudia Maring
- MaeLyn Meddaugh
- Aishwarya Murray
- Mara Poultney
- Dante Santiago
- Gavin Smith
- Noah Smith
- Booker Tarica
- Adalay Webb
Grade 7
- Isabelle Allen
- Aiden Bunker
- Nauni Fink
- Audrina Gomez
- Quinn Hisert
- Demora Lawson
- Lilly Mang
- IvyKate McGuire
- Elaena Minarich
- Oliver Parkinson
- Willow Richards
- Isley Ruszkowski
- Beverly Sherwood
- Addison Weaver
Board of Education Meeting – Dec. 17
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 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. 17, 2025 meeting agenda.
December 2025 Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-kindergarten through high school.
December 2025 Menus
School breakfast is: brain power for learning, nutrition for growth, fuel for sports and P.E.!
Menus are subject to change without notice.
The USDA and this institution are equal opportunity employers and providers.
Printable December 2025 Menus
Harry Hoag Elementary School Menus
Link to December 2025 Menus
Harry Hoag Elementary School Menus
Pre-K
Daily breakfast includes: fruit, juice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Daily lunch includes: fruit choice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Alternate lunches: PB&J sandwich or yogurt w/rolls.
Breakfast and Lunch
Monday, Dec. 1
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Peas, Fruit
Tuesday, Dec. 2
- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks
- Lunch: Cheeseburger, BBQ Beans, Jello with Fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 3
- Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Thursday, Dec. 4
- Breakfast: Assorted Muffins
- Lunch: Ziti with Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Fruit
Friday. Dec. 5
- Breakfast: Cereal
- Lunch: Turkey Club, Fresh Veggies, Fruit
Monday, Dec. 8
- Breakfast: Bagel Bar
- Lunch: Pizza, Broccoli, Fruit
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Breakfast: Pancakes
Lunch: Grilled Chicken Sandwich,Vegetarian Beans, Fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
Lunch: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Sweet Potato Tots, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Thursday, Dec. 11
Breakfast: Breakfast Bread
Lunch: Breakfast Sandwich, Tater Tots, Yogurt, Fruit
Friday, Dec. 12
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, Celery Sticks, Fruit
Monday, Dec. 15
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Garlic Breadstick, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Breakfast: Waffle Dippers
Lunch: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Corn/Bean Blend, Fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Bagel
Lunch: Bacon Cheeseburger, Tomato Soup, Fruit
Thursday, Dec. 18
Breakfast: Muffin Tops
Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, Peas, Fruit
Friday, Dec. 19
Breakfast: Croissant & Omelet
Lunch: Pizza, Green Beans, Fruit
Monday, Dec. 22
No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Dec. 23
No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Dec. 24
No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Dec. 25
No School – Winter Break
Friday, Dec. 26
No School – Winter Break
Monday, Dec. 29
No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Dec. 30
No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Jan. 1
No School – Winter Break
Elementary
Daily breakfast includes: fruit, juice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Alternate breakfast: yogurt or cereal with graham crackers.
Daily lunch includes: fruit choice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Alternate lunches: PB&J sandwich or yogurt w/rolls.
Breakfast and Lunch
Monday, Dec. 1
- Breakfast: Cereal & Granola Bar
- Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Peas, Fruit
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks
Lunch: Cheeseburger, SunChips, BBQ Beans, Jello with Fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Thursday, Dec. 4
Breakfast: Assorted Muffins
Lunch: Ziti with Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Assorted Pudding
Friday. Dec. 5
Breakfast: Whole Grain Donut Holes
Lunch: Turkey Club, Cheese Crackers, Fresh Veggies, Fruit
Monday, Dec. 8
Breakfast: Bagel Bar
Lunch: Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Fruit
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Breakfast: Pancakes & Sausage
Lunch: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Corn Chips, Vegetarian Beans, Fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
Lunch: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Sweet Potato Tots, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Thursday, Dec. 11
Breakfast: Breakfast Bread
Lunch: Breakfast Sandwich, Tater Tots, Yogurt, Fruit
Friday, Dec. 12
Breakfast: Cereal & Granola Bar
Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, Southwestern Chili, Celery Sticks, Fruit
Monday, Dec. 15
Breakfast: Whole Grain Funnel Cake
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Garlic Breadstick, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Breakfast: Waffle Dippers
Lunch: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Corn/Bean Blend, Fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Bagel
Lunch: Bacon Cheeseburger, Tomato Soup, Broccoli, Fruit
Thursday, Dec. 18
Breakfast: Muffin Tops
Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, Biscuit, Peas, Cookie
Friday, Dec. 19
Breakfast: Croissant & Omelet
Lunch: Pizza, SunChips, Green Beans, Fruit
Monday, Dec. 22
No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Dec. 23
No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Dec. 24
No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Dec. 25
No School – Winter Break
Friday, Dec. 26
No School – Winter Break
Monday, Dec. 29
No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Dec. 30
No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Jan. 1
No School – Winter Break
Jr./Sr. High School
Daily breakfast includes: fruit, juice and low fat and fat-free milk.
Alternate breakfast: yogurt or cereal with graham crackers.
Alternate: build-your-own-lunch at the Fresh Bar. Includes: PBJ, turkey sandwich, tuna sandwich, hummus cups, Greek yogurt, assorted grains, raw veggies, fruit.
Breakfast and Lunch
Monday, Dec. 1
- Breakfast: Cereal & Granola Bar
- Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Biscuit, Peas, Fruit
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks
Lunch: Cheeseburger, SunChips, BBQ Beans, Jello with Fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Breakfast: Tornado/Pancake Sticks
Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Thursday, Dec. 4
Breakfast: Assorted Muffins
Lunch: Ziti with Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Assorted Pudding
Friday. Dec. 5
Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich
Lunch: Turkey Club, Cheese Crackers, Fresh Veggies, Fruit
Monday, Dec. 8
Breakfast: Bagel Bar
Lunch: Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Fruit
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Breakfast: Pancakes & Sausage
Lunch: Chicken Fajitas, Corn Chips, Vegetarian Beans, Fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
Lunch: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Gravy French Fries, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Thursday, Dec. 11
Breakfast: Breakfast Bread
Lunch: Breakfast Sandwich, Sweet Potato Tots, Yogurt, Fruit
Friday, Dec. 12
Breakfast: Cereal & Bagel Half
Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, Southwestern Chili, Celery Sticks, Fruit
Monday, Dec. 15
Breakfast: Whole Grain Funnel Cake
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Garlic Breadstick, Cooked Carrots, Fruit
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Breakfast: Waffle Sticks/Sausage
Lunch: Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Corn/Bean Blend, Fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Bagel
Lunch: Bacon Cheeseburger, Tomato Soup, Broccoli, Fruit
Thursday, Dec. 18
Breakfast: Muffin Tops
Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, Dinner Roll, Peas, Cookie
Friday, Dec. 19
Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich
Lunch: Pizza, SunChips, Green Beans, Fruit
Monday, Dec. 22
No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Dec. 23
No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Dec. 24
No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Dec. 25
No School – Winter Break
Friday, Dec. 26
No School – Winter Break
Monday, Dec. 29
No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Dec. 30
No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Dec. 31
No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Jan. 1
No School – Winter Break
Winter weather and school closings and delays
Learn how Fort Plain CSD makes decisions regarding weather-related closings and delays.
As wintry weather returns to the region, we would like to remind families, staff and community members how they will receive notice if school will be delayed or closed due to inclement weather.
Notifications will be sent through ParentSquare if there are any changes to the daily school schedule. Information will also be posted on the district website and shared with most local media outlets.
All notices will be posted as soon as practicable, and every effort will be made to announce closings before 6 a.m. At times, the district may announce a delay while we continue to assess road conditions. If that occurs, the message will indicate when a final decision will be made.
We carefully consider many factors before making a decision to delay or close school due to weather, but the safety of our students and staff is our first priority when determining how to respond to winter weather. The Director of Facilities, Transportation Supervisor and the Superintendent coordinate with local road service teams and law enforcement, and consider the travel conditions across the district to decide if we can safely transport students and open our schools.
A few weather-related reminders:
- Our school buildings open for early arrival at 7:30 AM.
- We will not have any outdoor recess on days when the temperature is extremely low.
- Please make sure that students wear coats, hats, gloves, scarves and any other necessary layers to stay warm while waiting for the bus or walking to and from school.
- If you need assistance with winter gear for your child, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher or a school counselor. We have Care Closets in both buildings that can help to provide winter essentials as needed.
Walk indoors this season: Fort Plain Pacers Program sign up
Again this season, the Fort Plain Central School District is inviting district residents to walk indoors at Harry Hoag Elementary School, Nov. 17 through April 30.
Residents can walk during the hours of 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. on days school is in session. The cost to participate is $5.00 for those who do not already have a Pacers Program Card.
Sign up for the Pacers Program by contacting Becky Smith in the District Office at 518-993-4000 ext. 1000 or becky.smith@fortplain.org.
Staff Spotlight: Meet Student Support Liaison Will Ryan
Join us in shining a spotlight on Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Teacher and new Student Support Liaison, Will Ryan.
“The Fort Plain Central School District is proud to recognize Will Ryan’s many years of dedication as a teacher, mentor and advocate for our teaching team,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Geelan. “Will is known for the meaningful connections he builds and the impact he’s had with the students in his classroom. We are grateful to have him in this new role, where he will be able to continue this important work on a larger scale—throughout the school and with our many students.”
For more than 25 years, Will Ryan has been an active member of our school community: teaching social studies and University in the High School (UHS) psychology and sociology courses through UAlbany, serving as director for 14 years of the FP-Canjo Drama Club and its spring musical, and leading the Fort Plain Teachers Association as president for seven years.
Through it all, Ryan says he’s had the opportunity to grow as an educator while forming strong, lasting connections with students, their families (some of whom were once his students themselves!) and his colleagues.
This school year, Ryan has taken on a new role as Student Support Liaison at the Jr./Sr. High School—a position for which he feels his years of experience as a teacher and community volunteer have uniquely prepared him.
Building Bridges and Creating Connections
As Student Support Liaison, Ryan focuses on building trusting relationships with all students—in the halls, the lunchroom and the classroom—but especially with those who may feel disconnected or need extra support.
He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and compassion in understanding students: shifting the question from “What’s wrong with you?” when they misstep to “What’s going on for you?”
While part of his role involves assisting administrators with disciplinary procedures, Ryan knows that being a trusted adult—someone students know believes in them—can make all the difference during challenging times.
This summer, Ryan completed training in restorative practices, an approach that emphasizes accountability and helps students repair relationships with peers and staff when harm has been caused. He uses these strategies with his own students and is helping model them for teachers and staff across the school.
“The biggest thing I’ve learned as a teacher—and in life—is that how we treat others matters,” said Ryan, “We always have a choice in how we react to a situation or setback. Sometimes these are skills we already know; other times, we need someone to teach us. I hope I can help both our students and our school team learn and practice those skills together.”
2nd Annual Veterans Day Reception and Assembly – Nov. 7
Harry Hoag Elementary will host a reception and assembly on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 in honor of the veterans in our Fort Plain community.
Those who have served our country and are connected to our students, staff and community are invited to attend this reception beginning at 7:45 a.m. and to stay for an assembly in their honor. This event will take place at 8:10 a.m. in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library and Gym.
Veterans: Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 31 by calling 518-993-4000, emailing jennifer.ruszkowski@fortplain.org or to your child’s teacher.
Veterans who are unable to attend this celebration are invited to message us with their name and branch of service so we may include them in our Hall of Heroes display.
FPN News kicks off a new season
Fort Plain Network (FPN) is back and better than ever.
This bi-weekly news show, created by high school students in our Multimedia class led by teacher Rachel Heroth, provides information and announcements about upcoming events and highlights noteworthy celebrations. Each episode is written, filmed and edited by the students, giving them hands-on experience in media production while keeping the school community informed and entertained.
New this school year
This year, the Multimedia program has expanded into two sections, giving more students the opportunity to take the course. The FPN News team now includes both returning students who are building on their previous experience and new students eager to learn the ropes.
Another exciting change this year is a partnership with teacher Tracy Yurkewecz’s Sports Journalism class. Students in this class will be producing dedicated sports segments, highlighting and celebrating Fort Plain’s athletes and teams.
The FPN team will also be adding more educational and historical pieces to support students’ civic readiness.
Watch FPN News
The 2025-26 FPN News season is now live. Watch FPN News and follow along on our FPN YouTube channel to stay in the know and watch as our students grow their skills this school year.
Fort Plain mourns the passing of Jean Watkins
Fort Plain Central School District mourns the passing of Jean Watkins, a Fort Plain alumnus, beloved educator and dedicated Fort Plain elementary school teacher for nearly four decades.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
View the tribute to Jean Watkins and learn about her many interests and life experiences.