Category: District News
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
Top Ten Video
Watch a video in tribute to our Fort Plain Class of 2025 Top Ten Seniors.
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
Class of 2025 Senior Spotlights
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 with our Senior Spotlight!
Our senior class will be showcased here, on social media and on the digital display and morning announcements at the high school.
Thank you to the students in our high school Multimedia Class for their work preparing this year’s spotlights of our seniors.
Jada-Lynn Adair
Tucker Bailey
Nathan Benson
Zachary Briggs
Brooke Brown
Brian Burgess
Gabriella Calhoun
Dakota Cooper
Kaedence David
Yunus Demir
Dakota Dodson
James “Jed” Douglas
Alexander Ellis
Kaylie Field
Cris-John “CJ” Fuhs
Kaleb Gallt
Shawn Gutermuth
Country Hammond
Ashlynn Hart
Mariah Hinkle
Vienna Jackson
Serenity Johnson
JulieAnn Kirby
Christian Krulczyk
Payton Landry
Jasmine Lupi
Katie LeRoy
Damien Massie
Morgan McArthur
Cameron Mussey
William Ponte Jr.
Xavier Rivera
Joshua Rivera
Nevaeh Rivers
Emily Rood
Adriyanna Rouse
Aiden “Ace” Roy
Bryce Rumrill
Chloee St. Louis
Brandon Schuyler
Caleigh Snell
Maiya Sousa
Jazmen Stone
Madison Stuart
Taven Tamsett
Chase Tyler
Calen Van Alstine
Kierra VanNostrand
Breidyn Wall
Dustin Welch
Alexis Woodcock
2025-26 school budget development
The school budget is the biggest investment the community collectively makes with its tax dollars. District leaders work to make the most thoughtful and effective use of resources to benefit students, to develop and manage the budget in a responsible and transparent manner and to be accountable to taxpayers.
Updates and resources related to the 2025-26 budget process will be added to the Budget section of the website as they become available.
School Budget Vote – May 20, 2025
Each spring, the board of education adopts a budget for the coming school year for a community vote. New York state has designated the third Tuesday in May as the date for school budget votes.
This year, the school budget vote and board of education election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The vote will be held at the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library from 12 noon to 8 p.m.
Please mark your calendars and be sure to vote!
Board of Education adopts proposed 2025-26 proposed budget
During its regular meeting on April 10, 2025, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a proposed $24,000,000 budget for the 2025-26 school year.
The school budget represents an increase in spending of $156,000 or 0.65% over the current year budget. The spending plan will allow the district to maintain all current academic programs and personnel, and will provide for additional supports and learning opportunities for students.
Under this proposal, the tax levy would increase by 1.00%, which is below the district’s allowable tax cap of 5.15%. Because the tax levy increase remains below the district’s allowable limit, as determined by the state’s tax “cap” formula, a simple majority of voters (50% + 1) is needed to pass the budget.
Opportunities to learn about the school budget
Since the start of the year, district administration and the Board of Education have been at work developing a budget for the 2025-26 school year. The goal is to maximize the district’s resources to create a fiscally responsible budget for the district’s academic, athletic and extracurricular programs and essential services in order to meet students’ needs.
- Public Hearing – Proposed 2025-26 Budget—Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6 p.m., District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, NY.
Early Voting/Absentee Ballots
Early voting/absentee ballot applications may be obtained from the District Clerk, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Completed applications for ballots must be returned to the District Clerk at least seven days before the vote and election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote and election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.
Early/absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on May 20, 2025, the day of this year’s vote.
Jr./Sr. High School third quarter honor roll, principal’s list
Our Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce the 2024-25 third 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
- Tucker Bailey
- Mariah Deese
- Morgan McArthur
- Maiya Sousa
- Dustin Welch
- Alexis Woodcock
Grade 11
- Alexis Buley
- Madison Clayburn
- Traeh Compton
- Michael Dinehart Jr.
- Breyanna Gilot
- Jordynn Gomez
- Natashia Hammond
- Kimberly Kirby
- Alexander Lamphere
- Macey LeRoy
- Grace McFee
- Devannan Ragoo
- Morgan Stock
- Jayde TenEyck
Grade 10
- Genavive Bathrick
- Faith Clark
- Teegan Compton
- Jeremy Gebhardt
- Lyllie Handy
- Ariana Nemeth
- Jonathan Palmeri
- Kendra Sackett
- Jordan Thackrah
Grade 9
- Blake Battisti
- Dio Callan
- Violet Handy
- Sedona Horning
- Paige Lochner
- Damion Rathanum
- Sawyer Raymond
- Jasmine Rumrill
- Jacob Rush
- Charlotte Sherwood
- Zachary Walsh
Grade 8
- Laura Atkins
- Alexandra Hinkle
- Joshua LaQuee
- Shawn Millett
- Hailee Moore
- Gabriella Peters
- Karson Rhodes
- Trent Richards
- Giavanna Suiter
- Kinley Trumbull
Grade 7
- Brantlee Brownell
- Aubree Childs
- Christopher Compton Jr.
- Giovani DeMayo
- Isabella Hearn
- Amarha Herring
- Piper Kretser
- Russhell Leverock
- MaeLyn Meddaugh
- Julian President
- Dante Santiago
- Charlotte Thomas
- Ziva Yerdon
Principal’s List
Grade 12
- Nathan Benson
- Zachary Briggs
- Jordan Brown
- Gabriella Calhoun
- Dakota Cooper
- Yunus Demir
- James Douglas
- Alexander Ellis
- Kaylie Field
- Cris-John Fuhs
- Ashlynn Hart
- Vienna Jackson
- Serenity Johnson
- Christian Krulczyk
- Payton Landry
- Jasmine Lapi
- Katie LeRoy
- Damien Massie
- Xavier Rivera
- Nevaeh Rivers
- Adriyanna Rouse
- Aiden Roy
- Brandon Schuyler
- Chase Tyler
Grade 11
- Ian Burns
- Josephia Carcasole
- Owen Castellano
- Emma Cook
- Noah Fonda
- Isis Hammond
- Koby Herron
- McKenna Karker
- Dylan Keane
- Draik Millett
- Kyera Murray
- Constance Narzymski
- Taylor Potter
- Bradley Rumrill
- Joseph Smith
- Dawson Tracki
Grade 10
- Jordyn Best
- Gamliel Brackett
- Kala Clapper
- Isabella Fountain
- Mason Gray
- Jansheen Haider
- Hailey Hayes
- Brooke Jones
- Lilly Lapi
- Madison Lewis
- Gavin Massie
- Faith Narzymski
- Layla Negron
- Silas Smith
- Brady Spaulding
- Landon VanGorder
- Cheyanne Wall
Grade 9
- Joseph Barr
- Eliyahna Brackett
- Jordan Gallt
- Brianne Gallt
- Elijah Houle
- Lincoln Kretser
- Blake Lapi
- George Mang
- Cristopher Quiroz-Romero
- Gabreilla Steinhauer
- Daija Suits
- Dorian Tracki
- Evan Weaver
Grade 8
- Halleli Brackett
- Alyvia Castellano
- Lexis Downes
- Justin Hisert
- Khloe Hisert
- McKenna Hisert
- Madden Lathers
- Jazmain Leonard
- Connor Lochner
- Lainie McDuffee
- Isabella McGuire
- Jack Parkinson
- Isaac Passero
- Mary Pomatto
- Braddock Putnam
- Molly Shults
- Gregory Simons
- Jaymes Smith
- Anna-Belle Snyder
- Gavin Souza
- Kiana Tyler
- Jordan Williams II
Grade 7
- Fiona Brown
- Owen Charboneau
- Milo Clark
- Sienna Dean
- Arianna Eells
- Laura Flynn
- Jake Fountain
- Raelynn Fournier
- Laylah Hardnett
- McKenzie Jones
- Timothy Keane
- Jacob LaQuee
- Claudia Maring
- Aishwarya Murray
- Mara Poultney
- Ethan Shostek
- Noah Smith
- Gavin Smith
- Booker Tarica
- Adalay Webb
Harry Hoag third quarter honor roll and principal’s list
Harry Hoag Elementary School is proud to announce the 2024-25 third 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
- Zane Bradt
- Nicholas Compton
- Lailah Lewis
- Renesmee Tompkins
- Troy Zabawczuk
Grade 6
- Tori Compton
- Christian Jones
- Demora Lawson
- Serenity Leverock
- Andres Medina
- Danyel Rankin
- Isabella Shibley
- Colton White
Principal’s List
Grade 5
- Cecilia Baker
- Shani Brackett
- Ellyana Brown
- Ty Brownell
- Noah Clark
- Aubrey Clayburn
- Ryelee David
- Blaine Dodson
- Bryson Dodson
- Dalton Fournier
- Harper Fowler
- Aiden Hardnett
- Corbin Hazzard
- Harlan Heroth
- Maria Hisert
- Maison Houston
- Gulzreen Khalid
- Abel Kretser
- Audrey Krug
- Livia McDuffee
- Joshua Murphy
- Zannah Poultney
- Tanner Putnam
- Grant Reese
- Tabitha Romanello
- Abigail Ryder
- Kobe Skiffington
- Gracie Smith
- Madelyn Thomas
- Samuel Thomas
- Garett Trumbull
- Nevaeh Tyler
Grade 6
- Zachary Alkinburgh
- Isabelle Allen
- Kaylee Becker
- Aiden Bunker
- Kyle Christman
- KataLenah Clapper
- Lleyton Emrick
- Nauni Fink
- Audrina Gomez
- Quinn Hisert
- Lilly Mang
- IvyKate McGuire
- Elaena Minarich
- Oliver Parkinson
- Willow Richards
- Isley Ruszkowski
- Beverly Sherwood
- Kayden Trumbull
- Addison Weaver
2025-26 legal notice of budget hearing, vote and election
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 Budget for the Fort Plain Central School District shall be held in the District Office Conference Room of the Harry Hoag Elementary School, Fort Plain, New York, on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., prevailing time. The budget will be available for review at the District Office, Fort Plain, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., weekdays, during the fourteen (14) days preceding the date of the election.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual meeting of the qualified voters of the Fort Plain Central School District will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 between the hours of 12:00am and 8:00pm, prevailing time, in the Library of the Harry Hoag Elementary School, Fort Plain, New York, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by machine on the following items:
2025-2026 BUDGET
To adopt the annual budget of the Fort Plain Central School District for the fiscal year 2025-26 and to authorize the requisite portion therefore to be raised by taxation on the taxable property on the District.
PROPOSITION #1
Shall the Board of Education of the Fort Plain Central School District be authorized to: (a) acquire three (3) school vehicles at a maximum aggregate cost not to exceed $400,000; (b) expend such sums for such purpose; (c) expend from the Bus Purchase/Capital Reserve Fund an amount not to exceed $400,000 for such purpose; (d) levy the necessary tax therefore, to be levied and collected in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education taking into account state aid received and amounts disbursed from the reserve fund; and (e) in anticipation of the collection of such tax, to issue bonds and notes of the District at one time or from time to time in the principal amount not to exceed $400,000, and to levy a tax to pay the interest on such obligations when due?
ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBER SEATS
To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education consisting of two (2), three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, to succeed Kaitlyn Webb and Joshua Parkinson, whose terms expire on June 30, 2025.
To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for the 2025-2026 school year, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting except Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, at District school buildings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time and also at said District Election. A report of tax exemptions, showing how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll or rolls used in that budgetary process is exempt from taxation, shall be annexed to the budget document.
The election and budget vote shall be by machine or early mail or absentee ballot. The hours during which the polls shall be kept open shall be from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. prevailing time or for as long thereafter as necessary to enable qualified voters who are in the polling place at 8:00 p.m. to cast their ballots.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the District Clerk at the District Clerk’s office in Fort Plain, New York, not later than April 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Each petition must be directed to the District Clerk, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters or two percent (2%) of the voters in the previous annual election of the District, whichever is greater, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. A copy of such petition may be obtained at them Office of District Clerk during regular school hours.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 and 2008 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the Fort Plain Central School District, New York on or before April 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. prevailing time; must be typed or printed in English, must be directed to the Clerk of the School District and must be signed by 25 qualified voters or five percent (5%) of the number of qualified voters who voted in the pervious annual election, whichever shall be greater; and must state the name and residence of each signer. However, the School board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications for early mail and absentee ballots will be obtainable and are returnable no earlier than April 21, 2025 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Completed applications for early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, May 13, 2025; or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, May 19, 2025. Early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025.
A list of all persons to whom early mail and absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election, except weekends, up to the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his/her challenge and reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge against an early mail ballot cannot be based on the reason that the voter should have obtained or applied for an absentee ballot.
The Education Law makes special provisions for absentee voting by “permanently disabled” voters of the District and any questions regarding these rights should be directed to the Clerk of the Board.
The Education Law also makes special provisions for absentee voting for “military” voters of the District. Specifically, the law provides a unique procedure for “military ballots” in school district votes. Whereas early mail and absentee ballot applications and early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the voter by mail or in person, a military voter may elect to receive his/her absentee ballot application and absentee ballot by mail, email or facsimile. The military voter must, however, return his/her original military ballot application and military ballot by mail or in person. The Clerk of the Board shall transmit the military voter’s military ballot in accordance with the military voter’s preferred method of transmission not later than 25 days before the vote, April 25, 2025. The Clerk of the Board must then receive the military voter’s military ballot by mail or in person not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote in said annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen (18) years of age or older, and (3) resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the annual vote and election. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a redacted tax return or any identification containing the person’s physical address. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.
Dated: March 27, 2025
Rebecca J. Smith, District Clerk
Fort Plain Central School District
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