📚✨ 8 Days Until the First Day of School! ✨📚
We are a little over a week out and cannot wait to welcome all our scholars back next Thursday! 🎉
👉 Quick Reminders:
GHS Freshman Orientation (scholars only): September 2, 2–3 PM
6th Grade Middle School Orientation: September 2, 3–5 PM
The countdown to the 2025-26 school year begins NOW! 🚀🍎
#GESDCommunity #BacktoSchool #CountdowntoSchool
about 6 hours ago, Gloversville Enlarged School District
Good Afternoon, GMS Scholars! 🌟 We hope you’re enjoying the last few weeks of summer before the new school year begins! Be sure to check out the 2025–26 GMS Welcome Letter before September 4th.
Welcome Letter link:
https://5il.co/3o48bWe can’t wait to see you soon!
8 days ago, Gloversville Enlarged School District
⚽🔥 Gloversville Soccer Camp Kicks Off Next Week! 🔥⚽
Get ready for the GHS Soccer Summer Skills Camp
📅 August 4–7, 2025
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 GHS Turf Field
Our camp is open to youth athletes entering grades 3–8 this fall — all skill levels welcome! Come sharpen your game, meet new friends, and get a head start on the rapidly approaching 2025 Dragons soccer season! 🐉
🎉 Theme Days:
Mon: Camp Shirts 👕
Tues: Jersey Day ⚽
Wed: Red, White, & Blue Day 🇺🇸
Thurs: Maroon & White Day 🐉
🙌 Calling all JV and Varsity athletes — we’re looking for volunteers to help run the camp and mentor our younger athletes. Earn hours, give back, and make an impact!
📲 Sign up now — scan the QR code, click the link provided:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBGtiyfrSbqpjcf-UVQ815MKYcNC1JmAt-jRufnN6kbaGfWg/viewform, or email ghsdragonssoccer@gmail.com with any questions.
Let’s show our Dragon pride, we will see you on the pitch! 🐉⚽
#GloversvilleSoccer #GHSSoccer #SoccerCamp2025 #DragonStrong #FutureDragons
about 1 month ago, Gloversville Enlarged School District
Showing up matters — not just for the day, but for the future.
It’s not just about grades — it’s about growth, connection, and confidence.
Missing just 2 days a month can quietly add up to a full year of lost learning by graduation.
Read more about why being present truly matters:https://www.gesdk12.org/article/2322269
about 1 month ago, Gloversville Enlarged School District
🏌️♂️ FREE Golf Clinic for GESD Scholars – Grades 3–8 🏌️♀️
GESD is excited to once again offer a free Introduction to Golf Clinic for students in grades 3 through 8, happening August 19–21 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Hales Mills Golf Club. This is a great chance for students to learn the basics of golf in a fun and supportive environment.
Scholars must bring their own golf equipment and wear sneakers or golf shoes to participate.
Those interested can email Coach Ficili or reach out to the Athletics Office to sign up. It’s completely free to attend!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mike DeMagistris at 518-775-5710 ext. 1067 or Coach Andrew Ficili at 518-775-5710 ext. 1403 / aficili@gesdk12.org.
A great way to get into the swing of golf! ⛳
about 1 month ago, Gloversville Enlarged School District
Thank You, Mr. Mustafa, and Welcome, Mr. Dinitto!
After 5 years of dedication to the Gloversville Enlarged School District, Mr. Osama Mustafa, our Director of Communications and Public Relations, is taking the next step in his career. Mr. Mustafa has truly redefined what it means for a school district to have a communications department, telling the Gloversville story with passion, creativity, and heart. We are incredibly grateful for all he has done and wish him the very best in his next chapter!
As we say goodbye, we are also excited to welcome Mr. Andrew Dinitto as our new Director of Communications and Public Relations! Mr. Dinitto brings valuable experience in marketing and a fresh perspective that will help us continue to grow and strengthen how we share our district’s stories.
Please join us in thanking Mr. Mustafa for his incredible work and welcoming Mr. Dinitto to the GESD family!
📣 Drop a comment below to wish Mr. Mustafa well and to give Mr. Dinitto a warm GESD welcome! 🎉
#GloversvilleProud #GESDFamily #ThankYouMrMustafa #WelcomeMrDinitto
about 2 months ago, Communications
🥪 GESD Summer Meal Program Update! ☀️
Following USDA rules, NYSED has advised an adjustment to our Summer Meal Program:
✅ Free 5-day/week breakfast & lunch box meals
✅ For all children 18 & under (and qualifying individuals 19+ with disabilities)
✅ For students not enrolled in a summer program that includes meals
✅ Parent/guardian pickup required
📅 Program Dates: July 7 – August 4
📍 Pick-Up Locations & Times (Mondays, 11:30am–12:45pm):
– Kingsborough Elementary (staff parking lot window)
– Gloversville Middle School (side facing track & bleachers, ring bell)
✨ REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Thursday, June 27:
👉 Click here to register
GESD is committed to ensuring children in our community have meals during the summer. If you miss the deadline, please contact:
📧 Greg Nalewjka (
greg.nalewjka@gesdk12.org)
📧 Amanda Chittenden (
amanda.chittenden@gesdk12.org)
Together, we can make sure every child is fed this summer! 💚
about 2 months ago, Communications
📚✨ Have fun, make friends, and get ready for kindergarten!
Join us this July for playful learning sessions filled with stories, early math, social-emotional skills, and even yoga!
🗓 Dates & Locations:
📍 Gloversville Public Library – July 8 & 22 | 10–11 AM
📍 Dubois Garden Apartments – July 15 & 29 | 10–11 AM
✅ No registration needed
🍎 Snacks included
📞 Call (518) 725-2819 for info
🔗 More:
https://5il.co/3kijs
Hosted by the Gloversville Public Library & Gloversville Enlarged School District 💛
2 months ago, Communications
🌞 LEAPS Summer Program Enrollment is NOW OPEN! 📚🎨🧃
Looking for an exciting, educational, and FUN way to keep your kids engaged this summer? 🎉 The LEAPS Summer Program is here—and it’s the perfect opportunity for students to grow, explore, and make new friends in a safe and supportive environment!
👉 Sign up now: [
https://5il.co/3iw7m ]
Have questions? Contact us at [
www.mentalhealthassociation.org ]! Let’s make this a summer to remember! 🌈✏️🍉
#LEAPSSummer #SummerLearning #FunAndLearning #RegisterNow
3 months ago, Communications
🚨 Check out the link below for details on GESD's Smart Schools Investment Plan! 💡💻
Have comments or questions? Reach out to William Cooper, Director of Information Technology, at
william.cooper@gesdk12.org.
Link:
https://5il.co/3i0ai3 months ago, Communications
📢 A Message from the Superintendent: Addressing the Dangers of Teen Vaping
Letter:
https://5il.co/3hcaw3 months ago, Communications
Superintendent David Halloran shares an important update regarding homeschool students and graduation. Please take a moment to read his letter.
Link:
https://5il.co/3ggdt3 months ago, Communications
On May 16, 2025, Gloversville Middle School hosted its second Eagle Award breakfast ceremony of the school year.
These scholars were nominated by their teachers for their hard work, dedication, kindness, helpfulness and integrity:
6th Grade: Coralynn Savage, Ryleigh VanEvera, Carter Parker, Ryder Carpenter and Lucy Hallenbeck
7th Grade: Corbin Claus, Maggie Bozek, Gavin Porter and Hailey Hinckley
8th Grade: Rosa Morales, Richard Romaine, Taym Alikhan, and Isabelle Wager.
Each scholar received a special plaque and was treated to a breakfast by our cafe staff with parents and teachers in attendance.
Please join us in congratulating our Eagle Award Winners, pictured with Principal Cody Headwell and Assistant Principal Travis Heiser, on this wonderful and amazing achievement!
3 months ago, Gloversville Middle School
📢 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/3gdxn3 months ago, Communications
📣 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
4 months ago, Gloversville Middle School
📢 GLOVERSVILLE COMMUNITY UPDATE 📢
Take a moment to view the following important videos:
🎥 Board of Education Meeting – 5/12/2025
Watch the full meeting here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7NVtyf9dME
🗳️ 2025-2026 Budget Vote Hearing
Hear the details and discussions about the upcoming budget:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgCIHiqhB-I
We encourage all families, staff, and community members to stay informed and engaged. Your voice matters!
4 months ago, Communications
🎉 GMS Gratitude Award – April's Honorees! 🎉
Every month at GMS, we highlight a specific character trait that we would like our scholars to recognize and demonstrate both at school and in our community. The character trait of April was cooperation and teamwork. The Gratitude Award celebrates scholars who go above and beyond to do the right thing—showing kindness, respect, and leadership in our school community. This month's GMS Gratitude Award recipients are: (left to right)
🌟 Leland Malagisi
🌟 Emma Lucus
🌟 Tiffany Almodovar
🌟 Eli Sherman
The above scholars were nominated by their peers for making a positive impact on their school day! Congratulations!
4 months ago, Gloversville Middle School
👏 Here is a photo of the Glove City Coalition awarding 8th grade scholar Julianna Taylor with the Youth Community Engagement Award! Julianna was selected as the March recipient for her outstanding dedication and positive impact in our community. 🌟
Way to go, Julianna — we’re so proud of you! 💙
#GHSPride #YouthLeadership #CommunityMatters #ScholarSpotlight #JuliannaTaylor #GloveCityCoalition
4 months ago, Gloversville Middle School
📚❤️ Shout out to the Boulevard Reading Team! ❤️📚
The Boulevard Reading Team is a group of dynamic and dedicated educators who work with 3rd–5th grade scholars at Boulevard Elementary. Their passion for literacy and commitment to student success shines through in everything they do.
This amazing team is proud to be part of Gloversville, where they get to collaborate with the best scholars, families, and staff. They truly believe Gloversville is an incredible place to be!
#BoulevardPride #ReadingRocks #GESDStrong #GloversvilleGreatness
4 months ago, Communications
🎶🎨 The Music & Art Departments at GMS Present a Night of Fantasy!
Join us Thursday, May 15th for an unforgettable evening at the Annual Spring Concert & Art Show! Experience the talent of our student musicians and visual artists.
✨ Featured Visual Artists: Hailey Fitch & Leland Malagisi, 7th Grade
4 months ago, Communications
