Amsterdam Recorder Story Whether it’s Amsterdam senior softball star Shelby LaMont’s patience at the plate, her quick release from behind the dish to throw out runners at second base or during a powerful performance over the summer that allowed her to make her college commitment. On Tuesday afternoon, LaMont celebrated her decision to become Amsterdam …
Secondary School student reports are being mailed out and posted this week for the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year. This is for Amsterdam High School and Lynch Literacy Academy students. Honors are as follow: Principal’s List: 95 -100 GPA Honor’s List: 90-94.99 GPA Merit List: 85-89.99 GPA To learn more about school grading …
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Tecler Elementary School students participated in its annual Tecler Turkey Trot during Physical Education classes this week. Students are to be commended for their effort and sportsmanship. Top finishers received prize turkeys donated by Hannaford and Price Chopper of Amsterdam. Families may stop by the main office Friday Nov. 19 for pick up. Pictured are …
The Greater Amsterdam School District is pleased to present Reggie Dabbs, one of the premiere motivational speakers for children and adults alike. Click here to learn more about Reggie Dabbs or what his video below Dabbs will be in our schools speaking to GASD students and staff on Monday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 23. …
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Tecler Elementary School has been certified and named as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education for the “extraordinary impact” it is having on staff, students, parents, and the greater community. Click here to learn more about the Tecler Leader in Me program Leader in Me is an evidence-based, K-12 comprehensive whole-school transformation …
A team from the Greater Amsterdam School District braved the elements on Nov. 13 and participated in the Polar Plunge at Lake George. The team solicited sponsors in advanced and for their chilling efforts raised $3,250 to support Special Olympics NY. Thank you to everyone who donated to this very worthy cause and to our …
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One of the proudest moments in a young adult’s life is walking across the stage and receiving a high school diploma in front of their family and friends. The diploma is a universal symbol of educational accomplishment since the age of 5, setting the foundation for continued achievement for teens in college and careers. But …
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Eleventh graders in the Smart Scholars program recently conducted a mock Career Fair at Amsterdam High School. Students researched various careers they were interested in pursuing, then created websites that included interviews, video clips, and pertinent information related to those careers. As “experts,” they shared their information with other students and even provided promotional …
Michael Villa is the newest member of the Greater Amsterdam Board of Education. He was appointed this fall to fill the unexpired term of board member Deanna Mancini, who moved out of the school district. The board seat will be up for re-election in May, 2022. Villa’s appointment to the board is effective until June …
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