
📢 BBQ Postponed
Due to the weather forecast, the BBQ originally scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to Tuesday, June 4th. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone then!


🐾🎨 PAWtraits Are Here! 🎨🐾
The Fulton County Regional SPCA, Fulton Montgomery County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Gloversville Enlarged School District are thrilled to present: PAWtraits, a heartwarming student art showcase featuring portraits of local shelter pets!
🗳️ Vote for your favorite PAWtrait:
👉 https://fcrspca.org/shelter-dog-portraits/
💌 Reserve your favorite for just $40!
Email: PR@fcrspca.org
(All proceeds benefit the Fulton County Regional SPCA 🐶❤️)
👏 We are incredibly proud of the talented scholars who created these PAWtraits. Support student artists and a great cause!
#PAWtraits #FCRSPCA #StudentArt #AdoptDontShop #SupportLocalShelters #GloversvilleArt #ChamberOfCommerce #ShelterDogLove


OFFICIAL RESULTS
The GESD 2025–2026 Budget has passed!
Final Vote Count:
YES: 458
NO: 188
All propositions were approved.
Congratulations to Kevin Kucel and Rob Curtis on being reelected to the Board of Education.
And a big congratulations to Anne Boles, who received the highest number of write-in votes.
Thank you to everyone who came out to vote and for your continued support of our scholars, staff, and schools!


🌟✨ May the Force Be With… Mr. Fields’ Class! ✨🌟
Mr. Fields' scholars celebrated Star Wars Day in style! From galactic activities to themed fun, the classroom was full of excitement, creativity, and a whole lot of Force energy. 💫📚
A fun way to blend learning and celebration—great job, Jedi scholars!
#StarWarsDay #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #MrFieldsClass #GESDScholars #GalacticLearning


🏊♂️💦 Third Graders Making Waves! 💦🏊♀️
Our amazing 3rd grade scholars have been attending swim lessons and building confidence in the water! This week’s focus: mastering the flutter kick! 🦵🌊
We’re so proud of their progress and excitement as they learn important water safety skills and develop strong swimming techniques.
#ThirdGradeSwim #FlutterKickFocus #WaterSafetyMatters #GESDScholars #MakingWaves



🔬⚡ Chemistry in Action: Redox Reactions! ⚡🔬
Our chemistry scholars have been diving into redox equations, exploring real-world applications like electroplating and alloy creation. 🧪
This week, they turned pennies into brass and electroplated keys with copper, bringing science to life through hands-on experiments. Learning is always better when it sparks curiosity and creativity!
#RedoxReactions #Electroplating #BrassPennies #ChemistryLab #HandsOnScience #GESDScholars #ScienceInAction





🍪📚 Compliment Cookies + Reading Time = One Awesome Reward! 📚🍪
This past week, this amazing class earned a special reward—reading time with Mr. D! After working hard to collect 10 “compliment cookies” from other adults in the building, the students chose a cozy, classroom-wide read-aloud as their prize. 🏆
While these scholars earn Husky Bucks and PBIS points individually, their teacher adds an extra layer of motivation by encouraging teamwork through classroom goals—and this reward was all about celebrating that collaboration! 💛
Great job, scholars! Keep up the kindness, teamwork, and positive choices!
#PBIS #ComplimentCookies #TeamworkInAction #ReadingWithMrD #GESDScholars #HuskyPride


📖✨ WIN Time in Action! ✨📖
Check out these amazing 3rd grade scholars during their reading group WIN time! In this classroom, students enjoy flexible seating—giving them the choice to sit where they feel most comfortable and focused.
Today, they’re getting ready to kick off a phonics review with a focus on the "ch" digraph. We love seeing engaged learners and creative teaching in action! 💬🪑
#WINTime #FlexibleSeating #3rdGradeReaders #PhonicsFun #GESDScholars #ChDigraphDetectives




🔬🧠 Fun with STEM in Kindergarten! 🧠🔬
Kindergarten scholars in Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Pozniak’s classes at Kingsborough had a blast with a hands-on STEM activity this week! From building and experimenting to problem-solving and teamwork, our youngest learners showed just how curious and creative they can be.
We love seeing our scholars explore, discover, and learn through play and innovation! 👏💡
#KingsboroughKindi #STEMinKindergarten #HandsOnLearning #GESDScholars #FutureScientists


🧭💬 8th Grade Social Studies Learning Lab: Quest in Action! 💬🧭
Our 8th grade scholars dove into “Quest,” a survival-based game that challenges them to work together, solve problems, and demonstrate good citizenship. This fun and engaging activity is more than just a game—it’s a powerful way to build collaboration and critical thinking skills!
Way to go, scholars—you’re learning and leading at the same time! 🔥🧠
#LearningLab #8thGradeSocialStudies #QuestGame #Teamwork #ProblemSolvers #GESDScholars #ActiveLearning





📚✨ Park Terrace 1st Graders Visit Gloversville Public Library! ✨📚
Our curious and enthusiastic 1st grade scholars from Park Terrace took a special trip to the Gloversville Public Library today! They explored the children’s section, listened to a fun read-aloud, and learned all about how libraries work.
A big thank you to the library staff for welcoming our young readers and helping spark a lifelong love for books! 💛
#ParkTerraceProud #GloversvillePublicLibrary #LoveToRead #FieldTripFun #GESDScholars


🌿 National Junior Honor Society Gives Back! 🌿
This weekend, our incredible NJHS scholars took action and made a difference with a Rail Trail Clean-Up project! Armed with gloves, garbage bags, and a commitment to serve, they spent the day beautifying one of our community’s favorite walking spots.
Their hard work and dedication to both leadership and service truly embody the values of the National Junior Honor Society. Thank you to all the scholars and advisors who participated—you’re making our world a cleaner, kinder place! 💚
#NJHS #CommunityService #RailTrailCleanup #ScholarLeadership #GloversvilleProud







What if your favorite snack dropped a sneaker collab? 🍫👟
That was the creative challenge for our Digital Media Art Scholars — a branding mashup between a popular snack and iconic sneaker for the fictional company Snackers Sneakers.
Our 7th grade designers stepped into the role of the Snackers creative team:
🎨 Pulling harmonious color palettes from their snacks
📍 Using HEX codes to design their kicks in Photoshop
📱 Creating bold Instagram ads with typography, layout, and digital marketing skills
Each one topped it off with a clever slogan to seal the deal.
The results? Seriously crave-worthy.
👟🔥 Check out The depARTment’s NEW Instagram page to see their custom sneaker ads and more incredible student art from around GESD!
📲 Follow us: @Gloversville_Art_Department
This collab designed by: Lily B.
#SnackersSneakers #PBLinAction #StudentDesigners #DigitalArt #PhotoshopInTheClassroom #ArtEd



Superintendent David Halloran shares an important update regarding homeschool students and graduation. Please take a moment to read his letter.
Link: https://5il.co/3ggdt


🥾 Outdoor Club Adventure! 🌧️🌲
The Outdoor Club braved the weather on Wednesday, May 14th, for a scenic hike to Good Luck Lake!
Shoutout to Melayah Terry, Fiona Tate, and Hailey Poultney for joining Mr. Wright and Ms. Leahy on the trail!
📅 Our final hike of the school year is coming up on Wednesday, June 11th — destination: Jockeybush Lake!
All are welcome to join us for one last outdoor adventure before summer break!
#OutdoorClub #StudentAdventures #HikingLife #GoodLuckLake #JockeybushLake #GetOutside #GESD


📢 NOW HIRING: Cleaning Positions Available! 🧼🧽
We’re looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to join our facilities team!
✨ Current Openings:
🔹 2 First Shift Cleaning Positions
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Pay: $16.87/hour
🔹 3 Second Shift Cleaning Positions
• Hours: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• Pay: $17.72/hour
✅ Competitive hourly wages
✅ Full benefits package
📄 For full job details and benefits information, please see the attached PDF.
📞 Questions? Contact:
Danielle Graham
Phone: 518-775-5791 ext. 9717
📧 Email: dgraham@gesdk12.org
Apply today and become part of a dedicated team that helps keep our schools clean and safe!
#NowHiring #JobOpportunity #CleaningJobs #GESD #JoinOurTeam #EmploymentOpportunities
PDF link: https://5il.co/3gdxn


📚 A special visit to wrap up a meaningful unit!
Fulton County Historian Samantha Hall-Saladino stopped by Ms. Costanza and Mrs. Ashline’s 5th grade class to help bring history to life. As part of their CKLA unit on Native Americans, scholars explored the powerful story and traditions of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Together, they created traditional corn husk dolls and learned the cultural significance behind why these dolls have no face—a lesson that beautifully tied together history, values, and storytelling.
Thank you, Samantha, for helping our scholars connect with the past in such a memorable way!




Ms. Leahy's College Biology scholars presented their end of year research projects at the First Annual Science Symposium on Monday May 12th. Each student presented their Science research topics that covered a wide range of science topics to their fellow peers, teachers and families throughout the day. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!









The Art Show and Book Fair Night was a special event for Park Terrace!











📣 Team 1 – Grade 6 Scholars of the Month! 🎉
Join us in celebrating our outstanding scholars who went above and beyond this month:
🌟 Lyanna Pollard – ELA
📚 Caleb Krajewski – Reading
➗ Bennie Johnson – Math
🔬 Cassadee Anderson – Science
🌍 Isabelle Hardy – Social Studies
Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude do not go unnoticed. Keep it up—we’re so proud of you! 👏✨ #ProudToBeGESD #ScholarSpotlight #KeepShining
