Tag: jr/sr high school
2024-25 welcome letters from our principals
We are looking forward to welcoming our learners back for the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Students kindergarten through Grade 12 will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4; pre-K students will begin on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Read the 2024-25 welcome letters from Harry Hoag Elementary School’s Acting Principal Amy Bartholomew and Jr/Sr. High School Principal Nicholas Comproski:
Read all about it! Jr./Sr. High School Book Fair – June 6
The H.S. Library Club is hosting a Book Fair at the Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Library on Thursday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This fantastic event allows students to discover new books, engage in fun activities and kick off their summer reading.
What students can expect:
- Books: Every Jr./Sr. High School student can choose one free book during the fair.
- Book Sale: Additional books will be available for purchase at $3 or less.
- Raffles: Students may purchase tickets throughout the week for a chance to win.
- Bake Sale: Delicious homemade goodies will also be available for purchase.
- A DIY Tote Bag Workshop: The Fort Plain Free Library will visit during lunches to help students create t-shirt tote bags.
Questions?
Please contact Ms. Chaulk at tariyka.chaulk@fortplain.org.
Congratulations to our 2024 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 20 ceremony.
Senior NHS members and leaders Ethan Hubbard, public relations, Brady Keane, president, Monika Kuczynski, vice-president, and Matthew Paul treasurer, as well as faculty advisor Kolbe Gray, led the ceremony.
2024 National Honor Society Inductees
Students are inducted in the National Honor Society based on their scholarship, leadership, service and character. Join us in congratulating:
- Nathan Benson
- Yunus Demir
- Jed Douglas
- Ashlynn Hart
- Vienna Jackson
- Payton Landry
- Adriyanna Rouse
Fort Plain’s chapter of the National Honor Society was chartered in 1954.
Grade 7 and 8 summer enrichment program- registration now open
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School is excited to offer a summer enrichment program designed to help deepen our Grade 7 and 8 students’ understanding of core grade level concepts and skills.
Summer enrichment details
Dates: Monday, July 8 – Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 (this program runs Mondays – Thursdays only)
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School
Schedule
8 a.m. — Arrival begins/free breakfast is available.
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. — Enrichment experiences.
11:30 — Dismissal/free grab and go lunch is available.
Transportation will be provided for all students.
Registration
View the registration form for the Summer 2024 Grade 7 and 8 Enrichment Program.
Families will receive an enrollment confirmation letter in early June.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Principal Nicholas Comproski at 518-993-4000, ext. 2124
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.
New high school offering inspires “out of this world” learning
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.”
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Supply Lists
Grade 7
Art (Mr. Snyder)
- Pencils
Computer Science (Mrs. Heroth)
No supplies needed.
ELA (Mr. Holden)
- 3-ring binder
- Loose leaf paper
- Pencils
- Composition notebook
Home & Career 7 (Mrs. Cooley)
- Pencils/pens
- Loose leaf paper
Math (Mr. Coyne)
- One 2-inch 3-ring binder
- Folder
- Pencils
- Binder tab dividers
- Optional: TI-34 Multiview Scientific Calculator
Science (Mr. Smith)
- 1 pack loose leaf paper
- Pens/pencils
- 1” binder
- 2 pocket folders
Social Studies (Mr. Niles)
- 3-ring binder
- Folder
- Lined paper
- Writing utensils
Grade 8
ELA (Mrs. Yurkewecz)
- Pens
- Pencils
- Highlighters
- One subject notebook -or- one package of loose leaf paper and one 1-inch binder
Health (Mrs. Mosher)
- 1 folder with pockets
- Pens and pencils
Math (Mr. Wilson)
- All Students: pocket folder, pencils, lined notebook paper
- Algebra: Optional- TI 84 graphing calculator
- Math 8: Optional-TI 34 Multiview calculator
Science (Miss Veitch)
- One 1.5-inch binder or folder
- Composition notebook
- Pencils
Social Studies (Mrs. Gray)
- 3-ring binder or 4 folders
- Lined paper
- Highlighters
- Writing utensils
Spanish
- One 1.5-inch binder
- Pens
- Loose leaf paper
Technology (Mr. Heroth)
No supplies needed.
Ms. Hoffman – Room 102
- 4 spiral bound notebooks (100 page, wide-ruled)
- 1 pack of pencils
- 1 large pack of pens (blue or black ink only)
Grades 9 -12
Click a link to view the supply lists by subject, or scroll below:
APEX | Art | English/ELA | Film Studies | Health | Mathematics | Mrs. Hubbard – Rm 101 | Ms. Jouben – Life Skills | Spanish | Social Studies | Technology
APEX (Mrs. Shults)
- Academic Coaching: pens and pencils.
- APEX: pens, pencils, pocket folder
Art
Art (Mr. Snyder)
No supplies needed.
Art (Mr. Stemmle)
No supplies needed.
English/ELA
English 9
- Composition notebook
- Pens
- Pencils
English 10 (Ms. DiDonna)
- English 10: Pens, pencils. Optional: highlighters and sticky notes.
- Creative Writing: 2-pocket folder, pens and pencils, highlighters.
English
- 11th Grade Regents: pens (blue/black ink), loose leaf paper, a folder or binder
- English 12R/Senior English: pens (blue/black ink), loose leaf paper, a folder or binder
- English 103/104: pens (blue/black ink), loose leaf paper, folder or binder, highlighters (recommended), Post-It notes (recommended)
English (Mrs. Yurkewecz)
- 9th Grade Honors: Pens, pencils, highlighters, one subject notebook -or- 1 package of loose leaf paper and a 1-inch binder.
Film Studies (Ms. DiDonna)
- Notebook
- Two 2-pocket folders
- Pens
- Pencils
Health (Mrs. Mosher)
- Two-pocket folder
- Pens
- Pencils
Mrs. Hubbard – Room 101
- Pencils
- Cap erasers
Ms. Jouben – Life Skills
- Pencils
- Pens
- 1 composition notebook
- 1 box of crayons
- 1 pocket folder
- Water bottle to keep in the room
- 1 pencil box
Mathematics
Math (Mr. Coyne)
Algebra and Trigonometry: 2-inch three-ring binder, folder, binder tab dividers, pencils, erasers. Optional: TI84 graphing calculator.
Math (MRs. Bowden)
Geometry: 2-inch binder, dividers, slide compass (Search TriMan Safety Compass)
Pre-Calculus and Calculus: 2-inch three-ring binder and dividers.
Personal Finance Math (Ms. Capace)
- Pencils
- 2-inch three-ring binder
- Scientific calculator (suggested but not required)
Science
Earth and Space Science (Ms. Veitch)
- 2-inch binder
- Pencils
- Pocket folder
Computer Science (Mrs. Heroth)
No supplies needed.
Science (Mrs. Simons)
- Living Environment: 1/2-inch binder, calculator, pens and pencils.
- Chemistry: 1/2-inch binder, non-graphing calculator, marble notebook for lab.
- A.P. Biology: 1/2-inch binder, calculator (any type), marble notebook for lab.
Science (Mr. Smith)
- Living Environment: 1/2-inch binder, 2-pocket folder, calculator, pens and pencils.
- Forensics & Criminology: pencils.
Physics (Ms. Veitch)
- 2-inch -or- 2.5-inch binder.
- Composition notebook (college ruled)
- Pens/pencils
- Optional: scientific calculator, protractor, binder dividers
Social Studies
Social Studies (Mrs. Gray)
- Sociology: Folder, lined paper and writing utensils.
- American History I & II: 3-ring binder, lined paper, highlighters, note cards and writing utensils.
Social Studies (Mr. Niles)
- 9th Grade Global Honors, World Wars, History of NASA: 3-ring binder, lined paper and writing utensils.
Social Studies (Mr. Hanifin)
- US History II, Psychology, Global History 10, Global 10 Honors: 3-ring binder/folder, highlighters, pen/pencils.
Social Studies (Mrs. Sacco)
- Global 9: Binder -or- folder(s), lined paper and writing utensils.
- Government & Economics: Folder, lined paper and writing utensils.
Spanish
Spanish
- One 1.5-inch binder
- Pens
- Loose leaf paper
Technology (Mr. Heroth)
No supplies needed.