Category: District News
Upcoming December events & important dates
Please note the following upcoming events and important dates:
- December 9: Yearbook Dance for the High School, 7 p.m.
- December 19: DARE Graduation, 2 p.m. at Harry Hoag
- December 20: Winter Concert, 6 p.m. at the Jr./Sr. High School
- December 22: Special Visitors at Morning Program at Harry Hoag
*Note: Morning Program will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22, for the last week of December. - December 23, 26-30: No school – vacation
*Offices will be closed on December 26 in observance of Christmas. - Athletic Events can be found on the athletics webpage.
FPCSD remembers Lloyd VanAlstine
Fort Plain Central School mourns the passing of Lloyd VanAlstine, who retired after serving the district as a mechanic and school bus driver. He was beloved by the children who rode his bus and their families, and he will be missed by our community.
For more information about Mr. VanAlstine, visit: https://www.ottmanfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lloyd-Douglas–VanAlstine?obId=26446900#/celebrationWall
Stephen Gray’s NHS project brings Thanksgiving dinner to 25 families
The High School National Honor Society requires each member to complete a community service project sometime during the school year. November was senior Stephen Gray’s month and for his project, he wanted to provide families in need with Thanksgiving dinner.
Stephen worked with fellow NHS students, faculty and staff members, and the Loaves & Fishes Pantry at the Reformed Church of Fort Plain. Stephen and the team gathered enough donations to put together Thanksgiving dinner supplies for 25 families!
Stephen thanks all of those who generously supported his project.
In the photo: Andra Fuhs, Stephen Gray and Mason Gray deliver the donations to the Loaves & Fishes Pantry in Fort Plain.
– Article and photo submitted by Will Ryan
Student Council joins seniors for Kindness Month breakfast and bingo
In support of Kindness Month, the Harry Hoag Student Council visited their community’s Senior Center for a morning of breakfast and bingo. A great time was had by all!
Proud to be a Hilltopper: David Bertram, Director of Student Engagement & Athletics
Hilltopper pride is strong in Fort Plain. Our Topper Pride video series explores the many reasons members of the Fort Plain school community, including students, alumni, faculty, staff and administrators, are proud of the experiences, knowledge and friendships they gained here.
Proud to be a Topper: David Bertram, Director of Student Engagement and Athletics
David Bertram joined the Fort Plain Central School District staff this past summer as Director of Student Engagement & Athletics. In his position, he focuses on student activities and athletics and mentors coaches. Here is why David is proud to be a Topper:
Student-athletes named All Stars, Anthony Paradiso to play in Senior Game
Fort Plain student-athletes are being recognized for their performance and sportsmanship.
Several Hilltoppers have been named Western Athletic Conference (WAC) All Stars, including Landon VanGorder, Austin VanGorder, Jordan Brown and Alexis Palmeri (Golf); Natalie Thibodeau, Grace McFee and Bailie Richardson (Cross Country); Stephen Gray, Rylee Herron, Ryleigh Hart and Cameron David (Soccer); and Vivian Nunez (Volleyball).
Fort Plain football team member Anthony Paradiso was voted to play in the Section 2 Senior Game on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College.
Congratulations to all!
A fun event you can count on: 8th Grade Family Math Night
Family Math Night is a long-standing program at Fort Plain Central School District that encourages parents and guardians to get involved in their students’ math education.
This year, eight 8th grade students and their families participated in an evening of fun activities and competition centered around math. The goal of the evening was to have fun with math and encourage parents/guardians to relay the importance of learning math.
Math-related activities included checkers, Battleship, Connect Four, and various logic games and problem-solving activities. The families were also provided with folders and bags to take home and use for additional math practice.
Family Math Night was organized by math teachers Sue Summerfield and Adam Wilson.
FPCSD mourns the passing of Paul Christman
Fort Plain Central School mourns the passing of Paul Christman, who was retired from the district after teaching math for many years. Our thoughts are with his wife Sandi, also a retired Fort Plain teacher, and his family and friends.
Grilled Cheese Challenge a tasty Home & Careers lesson
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School’s 8th grade Home and Careers class recently competed in a tasty event that tapped their culinary and creative skills: the 2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Challenge.
“The competition and the judging were tough, but when it came to the final Meltdown, two teams produced the winning ‘wiches,” said teacher Cory Cooley.
“Brady Spaulding and Brodie Poultney spiced up the competition with a chicken, tomato and chipotle grilled cheese that melted the judges’ hearts and warmed their tastes buds.
“Mason Gray and Levi Hext incorporated breakfast into their grilled masterpiece with scrambled eggs, a seasoned hashbrown and bacon, but the clincher that really sweetened the pot and the judges’ palates was their secret ingredient…maple syrup!
“We all had a great time making an ole standby into a new masterpiece!” Cooley said.
Proud to be a Hilltopper: Matt Holden, English teacher
Hilltopper pride is strong in Fort Plain. Our Topper Pride video series explores the many reasons members of the Fort Plain school community, including students, alumni, faculty, staff and administrators, are proud of the experiences, knowledge and friendships they gained here.
Proud to be a Topper: Matt Holden, English teacher
Matt Holden teaches 7th grade English at Fort Plain Jr./Sr High School. He speaks highly of his students, their families and his school. Here is why Matt is proud to be a Topper: