Category: District News
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.
Congratulations to our 2025 National Honor Society inductees
Join us in congratulating our Jr./Sr. High School students who were inducted into the Fort Plain National Honor Society (NHS) at a May 15 ceremony.
Senior NHS members and leaders Nathan Benson, Yunis Demir, Jed Douglas, Ashlynn Hart, Vienna Jackson, Payton Landry and Adriyanna Rouse, as well as faculty advisor, Kolbe Gray, helped lead the ceremony.
2025 National Honor Society Inductees
Students are inducted in the National Honor Society based on their scholarship, leadership, service and character. Join us in congratulating:
- Jordan Brown
- Josephia Carcasole
- Owen Castellano
- Emma Cook
- McKenna Karker
- Dylan Keane
- Jasmine Lapi
- Constance Narzymski
- Talyor Potter
Fort Plain’s chapter of the National Honor Society was chartered in 1954.
Apply now: Class of 2025 Scholarships
The deadlines are nearing to apply for a host of scholarships being offered to the Class of 2025.
Graduating seniors and their families are encouraged to review the criteria for these scholarships and make application.
Please contact Fort Plain High School Counselor Elliott Cohen at 518-993-4000 ext. 2129 with questions or for more information.
Class of 2025 Scholarships
Fort Plain Scholarship Association Award
A series of awards and scholarships sponsored by the Fort Plain Scholarship Association are available to graduating seniors based on various criteria, including scholarship and financial need. Students do not need to be planning to attend college to apply.
All students in the Fort Plain Class of 2025 are encouraged to apply by completing the Fort Plain Scholarship Association application.
Application due date: May 30, 2025
View the Fort Plain Scholarship Association scholarship application.
Bo M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is available to graduating seniors who have been two-sport athletes (one needs to have been baseball or softball).
This scholarship will be awarded to students who have demonstrated love for the game, dedication on and off the field, and who coaches and teammates would say gives 110% all the time.
Recipients will be selected based on an application including a student essay (250 words) and (1) letter of recommendation.
Application due date: May 16, 2025
Bo M. Baker Memorial Scholarship application.
William G. Cutspec Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to two graduating seniors (one male and one
female) to help with college expenses.
This scholarship will be awarded to two-sport student athletes based on an outgoing personality, strong work ethic, and demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship, motivation and ability. These qualities have been determined by the Cutspec family to reflect the personality embodied by Mr. Cutspec.
Application due date: May 30, 2025
View the William G. Cutspec Memorial Scholarship application.
George Duffy Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is available to students who are planning on studying for a career in the medical field in college.
Recipient will be selected based on (2) letters of recommendations, student’s high school transcript; college acceptance letter, financial need (including a review of student’s the awarded college financial package.)
Application due date: May 30, 2025
View the George Duffy Foundation scholarship application.
Floyd J. Reinhart Memorial Scholarship
Available to graduating seniors who will be attending college or trade school.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student graduating in 2025 from Canajoharie, Fort Plain or Oppenheim Ephratah-St. Johnsville High School.
Recipient will be selected based on scholastic ranking/standing in class, standardized test scores, involvement in community/school activities, financial need and (2) letters of recommendation.
Application due date: May 30, 2025
View the Floyd J. Reinhart Memorial Scholarship application.
Join our team: Fort Plain CSD is hiring
Good schools make good communities—and are great places to work. Join our awesome Fort Plain Central School District team!
Fort Plain Central School District is hiring:
Instructional
- Behavior Support Specialist
- English Teacher
- Physical Education Teacher – Elementary
- Science Teacher – Jr./Sr. High School
- Spanish Teacher
- Special Education Teachers
Non-Instructional
- Clerk Typist (11-months)
- Regular Run Bus Drivers (part-time, includes both AM and PM runs)
- Teacher Aides
Questions? Please contact the District Office at 518-993-4000, ext. 1000.
Visit our employment page to learn more about working for the Fort Plain Central School District.
Fort Plain Class of 2025 – Top 10 Seniors
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School has named the Top 10 students of the Class of 2025. Congratulations to each of these students on their many accomplishments:
- James “Jed” Douglas—Valedictorian
- Payton Landry—Salutatorian
- Chase Tyler
- Ashlynn Hart
- Yunus Demir
- Adriyanna Rouse
- Vienna Jackson
- Jasmine Lapi
- Nathan Benson
- Dakota Cooper
2025 Board of Education election and candidates
The 2025-26 school budget vote will be held on May 20, 2025 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library. At that time, district residents will also vote on two open seats on the school board.
The elected board members will each serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025.
The Fort Plain Board of Education is empowered to develop policies, rules and regulations for the operation of our school district and for the education and well-being of our students.
Learn more about the responsibilities and characteristics of a board of education member.
2025 Board of Education Candidates
Kaitlyn Webb is the single candidate in this election; the other open board seat will be filled through write-in vote.
Kaitlyn Webb
Kaitlyn Webb is running for a second, three year term on the Fort Plain Board of Education.
“I am a mom, volunteer soccer coach, and a 14-year resident of Fort Plain. I have three children enrolled in the FPCS. I’m running for school board because our district’s children deserve the best opportunities for success that we can offer them.
My background in business analytics will allow me to evaluate and direct the district’s efforts, ask the difficult questions, and seek the answers sought by all residents.
By collaborating openly with parents, teachers, students, and our Board, I will work to increase communication and community involvement for the benefit of all.”
Emergency day giveback and Memorial Day holiday, May 23-27
School will be closed from Friday, May 23 through Tuesday, May 27.
These days reflect the return of two unused 2024-25 emergency days and the Memorial Day holiday.
School will be back in session on Wednesday, May 28.
2025-26 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration now open
Registration is now open for the district’s 2025-26 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs.
Registration for pre-kindergarten
Pre-kindergarten (pre-K) is a full-day program offered at Harry Hoag Elementary School. Children must be four years old on or before December 1 in order to begin pre-K in the 2025-26 school year. They also must be residents of the Fort Plain Central School District.
The district has 36 pre-K spots available for the 2025-26 school year. If interest exceeds 36, the district will conduct a random lottery drawing on the second Thursday in July to determine who will be able to attend. Parents/guardians will be notified in writing of their child’s enrollment status after the day of the lottery.
Transportation to and from school will be provided by school bus for students who are four years old. Children who begin the school year as a three-year-old must be transported by an adult until they turn four and are eligible to ride the bus per New York state law.
View and download a copy of the 2025-26 Pre-Kindergarten Handbook.
Registration for kindergarten
Kindergarten is a full-day program at Harry Hoag Elementary School.
Children must be five years old on or before December 1 of the school year they are being registered for, and they must be residents of the Fort Plain Central School District.
Children who are currently enrolled in pre-K at Harry Hoag Elementary School will be automatically enrolled into kindergarten. No further action is required. Students who have not attended pre-K at Fort Plain or have not previously lived in the district must register for kindergarten.
Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration packets
Registration packets for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten are available by contacting Jennifer Ruszkowski at jennifer.ruszkowski@fortplain.org or (518) 993-4000, ext. 3059.
Learn more about the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration process.
May 2025 Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-K through high school.
Fat-free and low-fat white and chocolate milk served daily.
Fruit served daily. May include: fresh, canned, dried (raisins) or juice.
May 2025 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
Thursday, May 1 – Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 2 – Yogurt, Whole Grain Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 5 – Breakfast Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, May 6 – Waffle Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 7 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 8 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 9 – Egg Patty, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 12 – Banana Muffin Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, May 13 – Pancakes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 14 – Breakfast Pizza Bagel, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 15 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 16 – Cheese Omelet, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 19 – Blueberry Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, May 20 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 21 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 22 – Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 23 – No School
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day – No School
Tuesday, May 27 – No School
Wednesday, May 28 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 29 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 30 – Egg Patty, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Thursday, May 1 – Grilled Chicken Club, Celery Sticks w/Dip, Assorted Fruit
Friday, May 2 – Breakfast 4 Lunch: French Toast Sticks, Tater Tots, Applesauce, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 5 – Popcorn Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 6 – Hot Dog, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 7 – Ham & Cheese Sandwch, Smile Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 8 – Meatball Sub, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 9 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 12 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 13 – Loaded Nachos, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 14 – BBQ Cheeseburger, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 15 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 16 – Chicken Patty, Baby Carrots w/Ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 19 – Pizza, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 20 – Corn Dog, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 21 – Turkey Club, Tomato Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 22 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 23 – No School
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day – No School
Tuesday, May 27 – No School
Wednesday, May 28 – Chicken Nuggets, Cornbread, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 29 – Assorted Subs, Vegetable Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 30 – Breakfast 4 Lunch: Breakfast Sandwich, Breakfast Potatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Elementary
Breakfast
Thursday, May 1 – Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 2 – Yogurt, Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 5 – Breakfast Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, May 6 – Waffle Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 7 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 8 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 9 – Egg Patty, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 12 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, May 13 – Pancakes, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 14 – Breakfast Pizza Bagel, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 15 – French Toast Tornado, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 16 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 19 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins Assorted Fruit Choice
100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, May 20 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 21 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 22 – Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 23 – No School
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day – No School
Tuesday, May 27 – No School
Wednesday, May 28 – Cereal, Whole Grain Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 29 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 30 – Egg Patty, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Thursday, May 1 – Grilled Chicken Club, Cheese Crackers, Celery Sticks w/Dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 2 – Breakfast 4 Lunch: French Toast Sticks, Tater Tots, Applesauce, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 5 – Popcorn Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 6 – Hot Dog, Soft Pretzel, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 7 – Ham & Cheese Sandwch, Smile Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 8 – Meatball Sub, Baked Lays, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 9 – Bacon Cheeseburger, SunChips, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 12 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 13 – Loaded Nachos, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Ice Cream
Wednesday, May 14 – BBQ Cheeseburger, Sweet Potato Fries, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 15 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 16 – Chicken Patty, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/Ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 19 – Pizza, Cheese Stick, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 20 – Corn Dog, Cheetos, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 21 – Turkey Club, Tomato Soup, Baby Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 22 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 23 – No School
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day – No School
Tuesday, May 27 – No School
Wednesday, May 28 – Chicken Nuggets, Cornbread, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 29 – Assorted Subs, Vegetable Soup, Baked Lays, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 30 – Breakfast 4 Lunch: Breakfast Sandwich, Breakfast Potatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Jr./Sr. High School
Breakfast
Thursday, May 1 – Whole Grain Donuts, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 2 – Yogurt, Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 5 – Breakfast Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, May 6 – Waffle Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 7 – Breakfast Pizza Bagel, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 8 – Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 9 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 12 – Assorted Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, May 13 – Pancakes, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 14 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 15 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Assorted, Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 16 – Breakfast Tornado, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 19 – Assorted Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, May 20 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 21 – Breakfast Pizza Bagel, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 22 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 23 – No School
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day – No School
Tuesday, May 27 – No School
Wednesday, May 28 – Cereal, Whole Grain Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 29 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 30 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Thursday, May 1 – Grilled Chicken Club, Cheese Crackers, Celery Sticks w/Dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 2 – A Little Bit of Everything Day! A couple of entrée choices, a mix of french fries, veg/fruit
Monday, May 5 – Popcorn Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 6 – Hot Dog, Soft Pretzel, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 7 – Breakfast 4 Lunch: Breakfast Sandwich, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 8 – Meatball Sub, Baked Lays, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 9 – Bacon Cheeseburger, SunChips, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 12 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 13 – Loaded Nachos, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Ice Cream
Wednesday, May 14 – BBQ Cheeseburger, Onion Rings, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 15 – Broccoli Cheese Soup, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 16 – Chicken Patty, Cheese Popcorn, Baby Carrots w/Ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 19 – Pizza, Cheese Stick, Italian Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 20 – Turkey Club, Cheetos, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 21 – Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Baby Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 22 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 23 – No School
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day – No School
Tuesday, May 27 – No School
Wednesday, May 28 – Chicken Nuggets, Cornbread, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 29 – Assorted Subs, Vegetable Soup, Baked Lays, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 30 – Breakfast 4 Lunch: French Toast Sticks, Breakfast Potatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice