Gloversville High School provides a comprehensive and challenging program that prepares scholars for success in advanced educational studies, the workforce, or other post-graduate plans. High school and college-level courses provide many opportunities for scholars to develop and hone their skills, attitudes, and knowledge. Students may strive to obtain a major in any of the academic areas, elective disciplines such as art or music, or occupational studies. They may earn advanced placement (AP) and/or college credit in each major discipline. GHS is one of only two schools in the Fulton/Montgomery counties to offer the full complement of Project Lead the Way – a pre-engineering course in which scholars learn through hands-on activities.

Several clubs and activities are available to GHS scholars, including Jazz Band, Astronomy Club, High Altitude Club, Alliance Club, ESports, Masterminds, National Honor Society, Scitamard (Drama), Student Government Association (SGA), Student Library Assistants, Student Newspaper, Yearbook .

Principal Biography

Mrs. Lais has spent her entire career working for school districts in Fulton County. Prior to joining the Gloversville administrative team, Mrs. Lais was an associate principal at Johnstown Junior-Senor High School for 4 years. She started her career at Broadalbin-Perth CSD where she taught high school mathematics for 9 years. Mrs. Lais earned an Associate in General Studies from FMCC, a Bachelor of Science in Education from the College of Saint Rose, a Master of Science in Literacy Education from SUNY Albany, and completed a Certificate of Advanced Study for School Building Leadership at the College of Saint Rose.

“I look forward to creating collaborative partnerships with all members of the school community to provide the students of Gloversville with the very best each and every day.”

Associate Principal Fun Facts

Graduate of Johnstown High School
Bachelors of Education St. Joseph's College in Indiana
Masters in Education from SUNY Albany
CAS from St. Rose in Ed. Administration SBL & SDL
Taught social studies for 21 years, the last 17 in Johnstown. Department chair for 1 year.
Coached wrestling and football.
Assistant Principal in Johnstown for 4.5 years
High School Principal in Johnstown for 13 years.
Retired in 2015.

" I love the business of educating children and working with staff, and I love this opportunity to be a part of GHS"