Staff and a parent at Amsterdam High School anonymously posted 1,200 inspirational quotes/messages on students’ lockers as notes of encouragement as they returned to class on Feb. 24 from winter break. Each student has a handwritten quote posted. Our hope is that they put that post inside their locker to look at and remind them …
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John Homich has been named as the head varsity football coach for Amsterdam High School, taking over for Doug Edick, who stepped down following the 2019 season. The Greater Amsterdam School District Board of Education unanimously approved Homich’s appointment on Feb. 19. “This is a dream come true,” Homich told the Daily Gazette newspaper. “There’s …
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The Greater Amsterdam School District has received about 20 applications from candidates interested in becoming the next Superintendent of Schools. The deadline for submitting applications was Feb. 20. The Board of Education is working with HFM BOCES District Superintendent Dr. David Ziskin to conduct the superintendent search, which began in early January. In the meantime, …
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Congratulations to Leslie Pozarycki, who received a Certificate of Recognition from the GASD Board of Education in February for performing a heroic deed. The lunch aide was approached by a sixth grader who was choking on food in the cafeteria at Lynch Literacy Academy on Feb. 14. Pozarycki took immediate charge, performing the Heimlich maneuver …
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“Attention Walmart associates! Assistance is needed is the children’s department!” That’s no problem for the youngest students at Marie Curie Institute. They are on the job and ready to help! Meet the newest generation of Walmart kids, 3 and 4-year-olds in teacher Judi Paquette’s Pre-Kindergarten class who are learning the educational concept of “Purposeful Play” …
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The Greater Amsterdam School District formed a committee that is seeking input from parents and community stakeholders in regards to the issues they are studying relative to redistricting our four elementary schools and returning them to home school zones. This committee, which held its first meeting in January, will make recommendations to the GASD Interim …
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First and second graders performed at the annual McNulty Academy Friendship Concert Friday. The group sang songs about friendship from popular kids movies. Thank you children and music teacher Cody Chamberlin! View a Friendship Concert Photo Gallery View a Friendship Concert Video Clip
McNulty Academy students are participating in the Kids Heart Challenge this month. The Kids Heart Challenge is a fun and exciting event where students learn about their heart while helping others by raising money for the American Heart Association. It prepares your child for success through physical and emotional well-being. Heart disease is the leading …
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Barkley Elementary School held Spirit Day and a pre-first 100 days of school event this week. Students and staff dressed like they were 100 years old and participated in some great 100-day games and activities in the gym. Thanks to our AIS teacher, Kristen Herrington, for heading the event. View a 100 Days of …
Crowning of Queen of Hearts Video Clip First Graders Perform Video Clip Student Dance at Queen of Hearts Ceremony Congratulations to Barley Elementary Kindergarten teacher Jenelle DiMezza who was crowned 2020 Queen of Hearts Feb. 13 by the school’s students and staff. First grade teacher Kelly Fetterly was named Princess of Hearts (runner up) both …
