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Early release scheduled for April 8

An early release for all Fort Plain students at 1:30 p.m. on April 8, 2024 was approved by the Fort Plain Board of Education at its regular meeting on March 13, 2024.

On April 8, areas of New York state, including the Fort Plain region, will experience a partial or total eclipse of the sun. This is a rare occurrence, happening once every 400 years.

It is anticipated that many individuals will be traveling into and through the region in order to experience this once in a lifetime event.

Our goal, as always, is to ensure the safe and timely transport of students to and from school. Given the anticipated increase in traffic on our roads, and based on the advice of tourism, transportation and law enforcement officials, our leadership and board have decided on an early release on this day.

Learn about the April 8 eclipse

The April 8 solar eclipse will be fully visible across a narrow area of the state, referred to as the “path of totality.” People will experience a partial eclipse throughout the rest of the state.

The entire Montgomery County region will be in or adjacent to the path of totality.

To learn more about the eclipse, visit  I Love New York and the New York State and the Department of Parks and Historic Sites.

Safety is key in an eclipse—make sure to follow all safety precautions and keep safety in mind when choosing where to watch the event.

Welcome Nicholas Comproski—Fort Plain’s new Jr./Sr. High School Principal

Join us in welcoming Nicholas (Nick) P. Comproski, Fort Plain CSD’s new Jr./Sr. High School Principal.

Mr. Comproski will begin in this new role with our district on May 1, 2024. His appointment was approved by the Board of Education at its regular meeting March 13, 2024.

Mr. Comproski has had a distinguished career in education to-date, with an emphasis on middle and high school youth and education. He brings a wealth of experience to this position, which includes time spent as a social studies teacher and special educator. Mr. Comproski comes to Fort Plain having most recently served as Assistant Principal of the Van Corlaer Elementary School in the Schenectady City School District.

“Mr. Comproski was selected based on the input of many people in our school community around the qualities they most hoped for in a new school leader for the high school. This included our students, families, teachers, community members, our administration and board,” said Fort Plain Superintendent Lauren Crisman. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Nick to our Fort Plain team. The students and our school community are sure to benefit from his experience and thoughtful approach to education.”

“I am extremely excited and honored to be selected as the next principal of Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School,” said Nick Comproski. “In the past, I have been a teacher and an administrator in very large school systems. I feel I can make a greater impact in a smaller environment such as Fort Plain.”

“Since my first interview for this position, I have felt the small town feel, the community connection and the warm embrace,” Comproski continued. “This district’s mission statement is one that connects with many of my own beliefs and feelings. I believe relationships are one of the keys to life and look to not only create strong bonds, but collaborate with others in the school community to grow them together.”

About Nicholas Comproski

Nick Comproski is a k-12 graduate of North Colonie Schools and alumnus of Siena College and The College of Saint Rose, where he earned advanced degrees in educational leadership. He is currently working toward completion of his doctorate in Educational Leadership at Russell Sage College.

Additionally, Mr. Comproski has served as an adjunct professor at the College of Saint Rose in its teacher preparation program.

Outside of school, Mr. Comproski is a long-time firefighter/EMT with the Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department in Colonie, N.Y., and has coached teams in various sports over the years.

Since 2021, Mr. Comprowski has also served as a member of the North Colonie CSD Board of Education.

Grades 3 – 8 NYS testing information and schedules

This spring, students will be taking the New York State Grades 3-8 state assessments.

Grade 3-8 English Language Arts will be given April 8-12, 2024, with the state Math and Science tests to follow in early May (schedule below).

Students in all grades will participate in Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for their English Language Arts, Math and Science exams.

The state tests will continue to be untimed. This means that as long as students are working productively, they will be given as much time as they need to complete the tests during the regular school day.

Grades 3 – 6 NYS assessment schedule

English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments

Grades 3 and 5—Tuesday, April 9 – Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Grades 4 and 6—Thursday, April 11 – Friday, April 12, 2024

Math Assessments

Grades 3 and 5 – Tuesday, May 7 – Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Grades 4 and 6 – Thursday, May 9 – Friday, May 10, 2024

Grade 5 Science

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Grades 7 and 8 NYS assessment schedule

English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments

Tuesday, April 9 – Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, 2024 will be makeup days for students who may be absent on April 9 or 10.

Math Assessments

Tuesday, May 7 – Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10, 2024 will be makeup days for students who may be absent on April 9 or 10.

Grade 8 Science

Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16 will be makeup days for students who may be absent on May 14.

More details about the Grade 3-8 exams will be shared with students and families by teachers and the building principals.

If you have questions about this testing, please contact the Main Office of your child’s school for assistance: Harry Hoag Elementary School, 518-993-4000, ext. #3059; Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School, 518-993-4000, #2124.

Families are encouraged to have their children put their best efforts into preparing for and taking the assessments.

We know that no single test offers a complete picture of your child’s abilities. Children are asked to simply do the best they can on these tests as the results are a valuable tool for educators to improve teaching and student learning. Please know that children’s scores on these exams will not affect their overall grades.

Library Club book collection for our students

Send our students on a reading adventure this summer!A graphical image featuring an open book with a blue cover and beige pages. A spray of stars floats above the open pages.

The Library Club at the Jr./Sr. High School is organizing an end of year high school book fair, and we need your help to reach our goal of one free book for each high school student.

Here is what you can do:

  • Donate. Any amount is welcome!
  • Adopt a book for $25.
  • Send in new-ish books for young adults, teens or older elementary school students.

Checks can be made out to the “Fort Plain Library Club” and sent to the Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School, 1 West Street, Fort Plain, N.Y., 13339,  c/o Ms. Tariyka Chalk.

Please contact Ms. Tariyka Chaulk at tariyka.chaulk@fortplain.org or Mrs. Cory Cooley at cory.cooley@fortplain.org to make a cash donation.

Book donations can be dropped off at the Jr./Sr. High School.

Questions? Please contact Ms. Chaulk at tariyka.chaulk@fortplain.org.

Thank you for your support!

Celebrating our bus riders of the month

An image featuring a line drawing of a bright yellow school bus with black and red trim.Each month, Fort Plain’s bus drivers are recognizing responsible student riders.

The drivers are looking for riders who are respectful, responsible and safe while riding to and from school.

Each student recognized receives a certificate, a gift card and personalized key chain.

Bus Riders of the Month

Congratulations to the following students for being our Riders of the Month:

February 2024

  • Molly Fort
  • Cameron Jackson
  • Olivia Jones
  • Sonia Medina
  • Kyera Murray
  • Terrence Nemecek
  • Lorena Quiroz-Romero
  • Amaya Rivera
  • Avrey Snyder

January 2024

  • Kaylee Becker
  • Daniel Bennett
  • Kyle Christman
  • Alex Ellis
  • Jake Fountain
  • Yareli Gonzalez-Morales
  • Darlin Lopez-Vasquez
  • Sophia Mabb
  • Jordan Thackrah

December 2023

  • Eve Brown
  • Fiona Brown
  • Gabriella Calhoun
  • Hilari Carrillo-Recinos
  • Aileen Germond
  • Christian Jones
  • Jazmain Leonard
  • Claudia Maring
  • IvyKate McGuire
  • Adalay Webb

November 2023

  • Marc Barton
  • Trinity Belliveau
  • Logan Carey
  • Sienna Dean
  • Victoria DuMond-Hall
  • McKenzie Jones
  • Grace Mang
  • Lilly Mang
  • Zoe Paul
  • Tanner Putnam
  • Brandon Schuyler
  • Garett Trumbull

March 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.

March 2024 Menus

School breakfast is: brain power for learning, nutrition for growth, fuel for sports and P.E.!

Pre-K Menus—Breakfast | Lunch

Harry Hoag Elementary—Breakfast | Lunch

Jr./Sr. High School—Breakfast | Lunch

Pre-K

BREAKFAST

Friday, March 1 – Mini French Toast, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 4 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, March 5 – Egg Patty, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, March 6 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, March 7 – Cereal Day – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, March 8 – Meatless Friday – Cheese Omelet, Mini Potato Cakes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, March 11 – Whole Grain Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, March 12 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, March 13 – Sausage & Egg Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, March 14– Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, March 15 – Meatless Friday – Mini Bagel Pack, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, March 18 – NO SCHOOL – Superintendent’s Conference Day

Tuesday, March 19 –Yogurt & Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, March 20 – Breakfast Nuggets, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, March 21– Pancakes or Minis, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, March 22 – Meatless Friday –Banana Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, March 25 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, March 26 – Bacon and Egg, Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, March 27 – Waffle Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, March 28– Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, March 29 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

LUNCH

Friday, March 1 – Chicken Fries, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 4 – Cheeseburger, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, March 5 – Meatball Sub, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, March 6 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Mixed Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, March 7– French Bread Pizza, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, March 8 – Meatless Friday – Fish Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Fruit, Low Fat Milk

Monday, March 11 – Chicken Tenders, Cornbread, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, March 12 – Baked Dinner Ham, Biscuit, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, March 13 – Assorted Subs, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, March 14– Grilled Chicken Club, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, March 15 – Meatless Friday – Bowties w/marinara, Cheese Filled Breadstick, Broccoli, Fruit, Low Fat Milk

Monday, March 18 – NO SCHOOL – Superintendent’s Conference Day

Tuesday, March 19 – Cheeseburger, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, March 20 – Ravioli Day –Beef Ravioli, 1/2 Breadstick, Salad, Fruit, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, March 21 – Crunchy Taco Day –Hard Tacos, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, March 22 – Meatless Friday – PBJ Uncrustable, Vegetarian Vegetable Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Monday, March 25 – Waffle Day – Chicken and Waffles, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Tuesday, March 26 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday, March 27 – Turkey Club, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Thursday, March 28– Stuffed Crust Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk

Friday, March 29 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

Harry Hoag Elementary

BREAKFAST

Friday, March 1 –  Mini French Toast, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, March 4 – Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, March 5 – Egg Patty, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, March 6 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, March 7 – Cereal Day – Cereal & 1/2 Bagel, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, March 8 – Meatless Friday – Cheese Omelet, Mini Potato Cakes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, March 11 – Whole Grain Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, March 12 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, March 13 – Sausage & Egg Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, March 14– Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, March 15 – Meatless Friday – Mini Bagel Pack, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, March 18 – NO SCHOOL – Superintendent’s Conference Day

Tuesday, March 19 – Yogurt, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, March 20 – Breakfast Nuggets, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, March 21– Pancakes or Minis, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, March 22 – Meatless Friday – Assorted Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, March 25 – Warm Cinnamon Toast Crunch Square, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, March 26 – Bacon and Egg Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, March 27 – Waffle Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, March 28– Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, March 29 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

LUNCH

Friday, March 1 – Chicken Fries, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 4 – Pound Cake Day – Cheeseburger, Cheese Crackers, Carrots, Fruit, Pound Cake

Tuesday, March 5 – Cheese Doodle Day – Meatball Sub, French Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, March 6 – Oreo Day – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Chicken & Rice Soup, Mixed Veggies, Fruit, Oreo Cookies

Thursday, March 7 – French Bread Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, March 8 – Meatless Option Friday – Fish Nuggets (or Chicken), Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 11 – Chicken Tenders, Cornbread, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Tuesday, March 12 – Baked Dinner Ham, Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, March 13 – Chicken Noodle Soup Day – Assorted Subs, Chicken Noodle Soup, Crackers, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, March 14 – Potato Chip Day – Grilled Chicken Club, Assorted Potato Chips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, March 15 – Meatless Friday – Bowties w/marinara, Cheese Filled Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 18 – NO SCHOOL – Superintendent’s Conference Day

Tuesday, March 19 – Oatmeal Cookie Day – Bacon Cheeseburger, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Oatmeal Cookie

Wednesday, March 20 – Ravioli Day – Beef Ravioli, Garlic Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, March 21 – Crunchy Taco Day – Hard Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, March 22 – Meatless Friday – PBJ Uncrustable, Pretzels, Vegetarian Vegetable Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 25 – Waffle Day – Chicken and Waffles, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice

Tuesday, March 26 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Mozzarella Sticks, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, March 27 – Turkey Club, SunChips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, March 28– Stuffed Crust Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Cookies

Friday, March 29 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

Jr./Sr. High School

BREAKFAST

Friday, March 1 –  Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, March 4 – Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, March 5 – Egg Patty, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, March 6 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, March 7 – Cereal Day – Cereal & 1/2 Bagel, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, March 8 – Meatless Friday – Cheese Omelet, Mini Potato Cakes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, March 11 – Whole Grain Pumpkin Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, March 12 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, March 13 – Sausage & Egg Biscuit Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, March 14 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, March 15 – Meatless Friday – Mini Bagel Pack, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, March 18 – NO SCHOOL – Superintendent’s Conference Day

Tuesday, March 19 – Yogurt, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, March 20 – Breakfast Nuggets, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, March 21– Pancakes or Minis, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, March 22 – Meatless Friday – Assorted Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Monday, March 25 – Warm Cinnamon Toast Crunch Square, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Tuesday, March 26 – Bacon and Egg Croissant Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Wednesday, March 27 – Waffle Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Thursday, March 28– Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice

Friday, March 29 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

LUNCH

Friday, March 1 – Chicken Fries, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 4 – Pound Cake Day – Cheeseburger, Cheese Crackers, Carrots, Fruit, Pound Cake

Tuesday, March 5 – Cheese Doodle Day – Meatball Sub, French Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, March 6 – Oreo Day – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Chicken & Rice Soup, Mixed Veggies, Fruit, Oreo Cookies

Thursday, March 7 – French Bread Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, March 8 – Meatless Option Friday – Fish Nuggets (or Chicken), Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 11 – Chicken Tenders, Cornbread, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Tuesday, March 12 – Baked Dinner Ham, Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, March 13 – Chicken Noodle Soup Day – Assorted Subs, Chicken Noodle Soup, Crackers, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, March 14 – Potato Chip Day – Grilled Chicken Club, Assorted Potato Chips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, March 15 – Meatless Friday – Bowties w/marinara, Cheese Filled Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 18 – NO SCHOOL – Superintendent’s Conference Day

Tuesday, March 19 – Oatmeal Cookie Day – Bacon Cheeseburger, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Oatmeal Cookie

Wednesday, March 20 – Ravioli Day – Beef Ravioli, Garlic Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, March 21- Crunchy Taco Day – Hard Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Friday, March 22 – Meatless Friday – PBJ Uncrustable, Pretzels, Vegetarian Vegetable Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice

Monday, March 25 – Waffle Day – Chicken and Waffles, Tater Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice

Tuesday, March 26 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Mozzarella Sticks, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice

Wednesday, March 27 – Turkey Club, SunChips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice

Thursday, March 28 – Stuffed Crust Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Cookies

Friday, March 29 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

Celebrating Career and Technical Education Month

HIgh School student Nevaeh Rivers, who has long wavy dark brown hair and is wearing a black short sleeved shirt and eyeglasses, looks at and smiles slightly for the camera. Nevaeh is standing at a cutting station in a cosmetology classroom and is cutting the hair of a manequin.
“This is something I always said I was going to do. It’s something I have a passion for and am good at. This program is helping me get set up for the future.” – Junior Nevaeh Rivers, Cosmetology

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month—a time when school communities across the country celebrate the programs that prepare students for work and careers in the skilled trades.

Students who attend Career and Technical Education programs earn both career-specific technical skills and other valuable real-world practices, such as public speaking, time management and working collaboratively. These skills give our students a host of opportunities, whether they pursue college, continue their education at a technical school or head right into the workforce.

Additionally, they are on a path toward some of today’s high-skill, high-wage and in-demand careers.

Across the region, more than a quarter of high school juniors and seniors are enrolled in Career & Technical Education at HFM BOCES, our partner in this learning. In Fort Plain alone, nearly 30 of our students are learning this school year in one of more than a dozen diverse CTE pathways offered by the BOCES. Learn more about HFM BOCES and its Career & Technical Education offering for high school students.

In their voices

Career and Technical Education Month is a great time to hear from our students about why they have chosen CTE and what they hope it will mean for their futures.

Here’s what just a few of the juniors and seniors now attending Career & Technical Education at HFM BOCES this school year had to say about learning in these programs:

“My sister also did this program and I thought it would be something I would like, too. This has given me lots of experiences and space to think about what I might want to do after high school.” — Senior Courtney Euler, Veterinary and Animal Science

“I just fell in love with the program and would recommend it to anyone. I am really looking forward to learning more in my internship with Brown’s Collision and am planning to follow through with this as a career.” — Senior Ayden Hart, Auto Body Repair

“I want to go into a career in art and this has been a great way to get a jump start on it.” — Senior Matthew Paul, Digital Multimedia

“This is something I always said I was going to do. It’s something I have a passion for and am good at. This program is helping me get set up for the future.” — Junior Nevaeh Rivers, Cosmetology

“I knew this was something I could do well with. With these skills and the experiences I am having, I can see myself working in a salon after I graduate and maybe even owning my own salon in the future.” — Senior Delana Tracki, Cosmetology

“I have always been interested in helping people and finding ways to give back. In this program and as a patient care technician, I have had a chance to learn a lot of things and now have a much better idea about the options available to me.” — Senior Marissa Wilder, Medical Assisting

Join our team: Fort Plain CSD is hiring

Good schools make good communities—and are great places to work. Join our awesome Fort Plain CSD team!

Fort Plain Central School District is hiring:

Interested? Please submit an application, letter of interest, three letters of recommendation and a copy of high school diploma or equivalency to Rebecca J. Smith, Secretary to the Superintendent/District Clerk, District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, N.Y. 13339.

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.

New high school offering inspires “out of this world” learning

Two high school students sit side by side as a table in a school classroom. They are looking downward and are focused on their work at building small space vehicles with LEGO-type building blocks.
“I chose this class because I am really interested in space and a lot of what NASA does,” said tenth grader Dawson Tracki, pictured (left) at work on a space-themed LEGO team-building activity along with classmate Ian Zuppardi.

New this spring, the History of NASA elective at Fort Plain High School is offering students a chance to explore space right in the classroom.

Both students with a strong interest in space and space exploration as well as those who just want to learn more about a unique aspect of U.S. history have “gravitated” to this new class.

“This is something the kids had expressed a particular interest in learning more about,” explained High School History Teacher Bradley Niles, who designed and leads the class.“It is great to have the flexibility to create a course that taps into something they are so interested in.”

From the origins of the U.S. space program and the first manned landing on the Moon in 1969 to the creation and evolution of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), this course introduces students to the history, politics, science and innovation that have gone into and continue to influence space exploration.

Speakers inspire students to reach for the stars

Along with classroom lessons and projects that emphasize hands-on learning, problem solving, teamwork and reflection, students will benefit from learning and conversation with guest speakers with expertise on the topic of space and space exploration.

First up was a virtual visit from former Fort Plain High School Science Teacher Patrick Petty, who beamed in from Houston, TX on Feb. 5 to talk with the students about the work he now does with NASA as a Mission Support Specialist for its Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) division.

Petty’s stories about his work at HERA ran the gamut from how to purchase supplies for multiple people for forty-five day missions to what it is like to simulate space exploration for test subjects.

“I think that Mr.Petty has a lot of passion for space and his career that he has pursued. I also think that what he is doing is really fascinating,” said senior Ian Zuppardi. “If I had the opportunity to do what he is doing I would take it.”

“It was phenomenal to have Mr. Petty volunteer his time to help bring space exploration to our classroom,” added Niles. “It is clear Mr. Petty both loves his job and has a ton of knowledge to share on the topic. Our conversation with him has given us more topics to explore this semester and avenues for future projects.”

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