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Superintendent
Robert DeLilli
234 Lincoln Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
Phone: 518.775.5700
Fax: 518.725.8793

 

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School opens September 8th!
Don't forget to check your school's homepage and the calendar for Open House, Orientation dates, supply lists and more... see you soon!


Code of Conduct available on-line
Posted 8/30/10
In an effort to reduce costs and paper consumption, GESD's Code of Conduct is now available on-line by clicking here (PDF document). This document contains important information for students and parents regarding district policies on behavior, dress, and conduct while on school property. If you'd like to obtain a paper copy of the code, please contact any of the school's main offices or the district's central office at 775-5791.


Put on your Blue Suede Shoes!
Posted 8/30/10
The Gloversville Music Boosters will host a 50's-theme "Bye Bye Summer Bash" on Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Glove Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. The gala will feature a "Greasers Variety Show" with local students performing, a 50's sock hop and costume contest. Three prizes valued at $30 each will be awarded for the Most Authentic, Most Creative and Funniest 50's get-up. A full-length feature film will be included in the admission. Advance tickets are available through the Glove Box Office. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 6 to 11. Children under 5 are free. Proceeds will go toward the Music Boosters' efforts to supplement the school district's instrumental program for fifth graders.


GMS 6th Grade Orientation
Posted 8/3/10
The Gloversville Middle School’s 6th grade orientation program will take place on Tuesday, September 7th  at 12:30.  At that time, parents will purchase gym locks ($6.00) and students will receive their schedules.  At 1:15, Assistant Principal Jim Crawford and 6th Grade Counselor Andrew Jablonski will review several building procedures.  At 1:45, students will meet with their homeroom teachers, practice opening their lockers, and take a tour of the building.  The program will end at approximately 2:45.  If you have any questions, please call GMS at 775-5720. 


Important change announced for GMS buildings
Posted 7/12/10
Gloversville Middle School will no longer be allowing students enter the buildings at 7:15 a.m. Starting in September, students will not be able to enter the buildings until 7:30 a.m. Students should plan their walk, bike ride, or drop off to coincide with the 7:30 a.m. school arrival time. Parents are asked not to allow their children on school grounds before that time. (Read more)


Gloversville Soccer Booster Club dinner
Posted 8/24/10
Hungry? The Gloversville Soccer Booster Club will be hosting a spaghetti and meatball dinner at Plaza Pizzeria on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Drive-thru only. Tickets cost $7.00 and are available from any soccer player.
 


Wondering what's happening at the construction site of the new gymnasium?
Posted 8/16/10
Sit back and enjoy the slide show!


Superintendent's Corner
Posted 8/16/10
Read the recent letter from the Superintendent regarding "back to school."


Congratulations to award winner Tom Komp, principal at Boulevard Elementary
Posted 8/16/10
Congratulations to Boulevard Elementary Principal, Thomas Komp for being awarded the 2010 Bill Ellis Teacher Preparation Award from the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). He will receive his award during a special presentation in Arizona in October. (Read more...)



2010-11 School supply lists are now available:

Gloversville Middle School

McNab Elementary School

Boulevard Elementary School

Kingsborough Elementary School

 


State will retain Regents exams in January 2011; other state testing to be eliminated because of budget cuts
Posted 8/10/10
The New York State Education Department has decided that it will not eliminate the administration of Regents exams in January, 2011 -- but will continue with a plan to do away with assessments in other subject areas this school year because of state budget cuts. (Read more...)



Park Terrace held second annual Book Bag Give Away
Posted 8/3/10
The Park Terrace Elementary School community and volunteers worked together to make sure area children are ready for going back to school. A book bag giveaway was put on at the elementary school on Wednesday. A crowd of people turned out for the event as organizers gave away 30 book bags filled with items children need for school. (Read more...)


Parents may notice a change in 'proficiency' on test scores as a result of new state scoring procedures
Posted 8/2/10
Statewide scores released last week for the English and math exams students in grades 3-8 took last spring show a sharp decline in proficiency levels from recent years — not because student performance decreased but because the state has significantly changed the standards proficiency is measured by. (Read more...)


Scores on grades 3-8 math and ELA tests will likely be lower
Posted 7/20/10
The New York State Board of Regents announced today that it has approved scoring changes to grades 3-8 math and English tests, raising the bar on the level of proficiency. The changes may be reflected immediately by lower test scores when New York State Education Department releases test results the week of July 26. (Read more...)


Learning continues, even in summer
Posted 7/20/10
For some students, the end of the school signifies weeks of boredom and the loss of a safe place to go every day. However, for students in the Gloversville School District, summer doesn’t have to mean lost learning opportunities. (Read more...)


GHS "American Pride Day" will honor local veterans on Nov. 10
Posted 5/18/10
Gloversville High School will be honoring local veterans again this year on "American Pride Day". This year's ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the high school. (Read more...)
If you served in the Armed Service through 1955 or know someone who has, please fill out this questionnaire (PDF Document).


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Date Last Updated: 09/02/2010

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Dates to Remember:

 

September 1
Meco AM Pre-K Orientation, 10:00 a.m.

Meco PM Pre-K Orientation, 1:00 p.m.

Boulevard Kindergarten Open House, 10-11 a.m.

Boulevard AM Pre-K Orientation, 6-6:30 p.m.

Meco PM Pre-K Orientation, 6:45-7:15 p.m.

 

September 2
GHS Freshman and New Student Orientation, 6:30 p.m., GHS

 

Meco Kindergarten Orientation, 6:00 p.m.

 

50's Bash at the Glove, 7 p.m. to benefit Music Boosters

September 4
Lady Sea Dragons Car Wash and Bottle Drive, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Ruby & Quiri

September 6

Labor Day

 

September 7

Superintendent Conference Day

 

GMS 6th Grade Orientation, 12:30 p.m.

 

Park Terrace Kindergarten Orientation, 1:30 p.m.

 

BOE Mtg., 6:30 p.m.

 

September 8

First Day of Classes

 

Park Terrace Assembly, 10:00 a.m.

 

September 13

HS Pictures


HS Open House, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

 

September 14

HS Pictures

 

September 15

Kingsborough PTA Mtg., 6 p.m.

 

McNab/Meco PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m., McNab

 

Boulevard PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m.

 

September 21

Park Terrace PTA Mtg., 3:15 p.m.

 

September 22

Soccer Booster Club Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner at Plaza, 4-7 p.m.

 

September 23

McNab/Meco Fall Fundraiser begins

 

GMS Open House, 6:45 p.m.

 

September 27 & 28

Senior Picture Day

 

September 28

Boulevard Picture Day

 

September 29

Kingsborough Open House, 6-7:30 p.m.

 

McNab Open House, 6-7:00 p.m.

 

September 30

Park Terrace Open House and Book Fair, 5-7:00 p.m.

 

Click here for the complete calendar

 

Click here for the 2010-11 marking periods

 

 
 

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