Category: District News
Honoring our veterans
Fort Plain Central School recognized those who served our country in honor of Veterans Day during the week of the holiday, with an assembly and special classroom activities.
In Sonja Purinton’s class at Harry Hoag Elementary, students honored veterans by making handprint flags with a poem and a handwritten “Thank You.”
They presented Fort Plain Detective Mereness with one of the projects they made, to honor him and thank him for his service.
On Thursday, Harry Hoag students and staff gathered for an assembly to honor those who’ve served in observance of Veterans Day.
Sign up to audition, join crew for Drama Club’s “Mamma Mia”
Sing a song, read a scene, be in the cast! The Fort Plain-Canajoharie Drama Club is holding auditions for their spring production of “Mamma Mia.” Auditions are open to Canajoharie and Fort Plain students in grades 7-12 and will be held on Nov. 14 and 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Canajoharie High School.
To sign up for one of the days to audition, contact Mrs. Lauri Broady at lauri.broady@fortplain.org or by phone at 315-867-5234. Students may also contact Mrs. Broady to sign up to be in the crew or tech team.
“Mamma Mia” will be presented at Canajoharie High School on March 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. and March 26 at 2 p.m. It is directed by Mrs. Broady and Will Ryan.
“This is considered a ‘high school’ show – we tell students it’s Modified, JV and Varsity all on one team!” said Mrs. Broady. “All are encouraged to participate.”
Proud to be a Hilltopper: Dorian Tracki
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 their experiences, knowledge and friendships gained here.
Proud to be a Topper: Dorian Tracki, 7th grade student
Dorian is a 7th grade student at Fort Plain Jr./Sr High School who joined with classmates in participating in our Topper Pride video series and finds school to be a very positive place. Here is why Dorian is proud to be a Topper:
FPHS alumnus presents about mushrooms, permaculture farming and more
Brad Bowers, a Fort Plain alumnus (Class of 2008) and proprietor of Bowterra Farm on Calbet Road in Fort Plain, recently took time out to present to students in Cory Cooley’s Food Science class, Dorene Goodwin’s Life Skills class and others in the high school.
“Mr. Bower cultivates an amazing variety of mushrooms, among other products, and he shared the complex process with us,” said Cooley. “In addition, we were informed about the versatility and benefits of mushrooms and permaculture farming.
“Mr. Bower donated several beautiful mushrooms, which we cooked into an herbed chicken pasta for the students to try. It was a great success and wonderful learning experience.”
For more information about Bowterra Farms, visit their Facebook page.
SADD chapter holds Red Ribbon Week event
Fort Plain SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), in collaboration with Catholic Charities and the Montgomery County Cares Coalition, held an event at the high school on Oct. 28 in recognition of Red Ribbon Week.
Students, faculty and staff were encouraged to wear red to school to show support for the cause. During lunch, hundreds of students chose to take the pledge to “grow up safe, healthy, and drug free.”
Students learned more about the dangers of drug use and abuse by playing a trivia game and got to walk away with pencils, bracelets and lollipops that sported the “Live Drug Free” logo.
Proud to be a Hilltopper: Savannah Maddox
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 their experiences, knowledge and friendships gained here.
Proud to be a Topper: Savannah Maddox, 7th grade student
Savannah is a 7th grade student at Fort Plain Jr./Sr High School who has only good things to say about her school after recently moving into the district. Here is why Savannah is proud to be a Topper:
The Fort Plain Pacers program is back!
The Fort Plain Pacers program returns, beginning Nov. 14, 2022, and will run from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Harry Hoag Elementary School on days school is in session.
Pacers provides district residents with a safe place to walk, in our elementary hallways. We are happy to welcome everyone back!
Sign up with Becky Smith at 518-993-4000, ext. #1000, or via email at becky.smith@fortplain.org. The cost is $5 to cover an access card.
An unforgettable “Aladdin” experience, thanks to Arts in Education
Twenty students in Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School’s OK2XL program visited Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady on Oct. 19 to see the Broadway musical “Disney’s Aladdin,” a trip made possible through the Arts in Education program.
The production was a hit with the students. “I was highly impressed by the beauty of the set and the costumes,” Taylor Potter said. “The cast was very talented and perfect for their characters. I recommend it to anyone to see ‘Aladdin’.”
“As for my experience at Proctor’s ‘Aladdin’, it was the most magical performance I had seen at the theatre,” Natalie Thibodeau said. “I had a wonderful time with my friends while seeing the play, and it was a school trip experience that was unforgettable.”
According to Proctors.org, “The timeless story of Aladdin, [is told in] a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.”
According to Proctors, reviews have described the show as ‘Pure Genie-Us,’ Fabulous’ and ‘Extravagant’.
Proud to be a Hilltopper: Peyton Dillenbeck
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 their experiences, knowledge and friendships gained here.
Proud to be a Topper: Peyton Dillenbeck, 7th grade student
Peyton is a 7th grade student at Fort Plain Jr./Sr High School. He was the first student in his class to volunteer to participate in Topper Pride, and he also encouraged others to share their experiences. Here is why Peyton is proud to be a Topper:
Harry Hoag’s annual Halloween celebrations
Harry Hoag Elementary School has scheduled some great Halloween celebrations for our students and their families:
Pre-K – 3rd Grade Students: Halloween Parade
When: The Annual Halloween Parade will be held on Monday, October 31st, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: The FPCSD Track
In the event of inclement weather, students will parade through the hallways of the building.
Arrival: Guests may arrive starting at 1:15 p.m., not before.
Parking: Guests must park in marked parking spots or in Wiles Park.
Expectations for participation: All students in Grades Pre-K-3 may wear a costume of their choosing for the parade. Costumes should be school appropriate, please no gore. The end of October can be chilly; please make sure that layers of clothing can be worn under the costumes.
4th – 6th Grade Students: Halloween Dance
When: The Annual Halloween Dance will be held on Monday, October 31st.
Where: The dance will be held in the gym so that all students in grades 4-6 may attend for an hour.
In the event of inclement weather, the dance will be held in the cafeteria. Grades 4 & 5 will be held from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. and Grade 6 will attend from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Expectations for participation: All students in Grades 4-6 may wear a costume of their choosing for the dance. Costumes should be school appropriate, please no gore.
Please note
Students will NOT be dismissed early on this day. Students must return to their classroom after the parade and/or dance for a typical school day dismissal.
We look forward to celebrating the spirit of Halloween with our students!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at (518) 993-4000. If you do not want your child to participate in the parade, please notify your child’s teacher. We will gladly make special accommodations for any students who do not participate.
Proud to be your Principal,
Mrs. Coppolo
Posted 10/18 & 10/24