March 2023 - The Greater Amsterdam School District

March 21, 2023

Community-Level Youth Development Survey information for parents

Our school district is administering the Community-Level Youth Development Survey (CLYDE) March 27- April 11. Through the anonymous survey, students will be asked about their attitudes, behaviors, and experiences in their community. The results of this survey will help plan programs and activities for youth. Students will be asked to fill out a survey on …

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March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Employers sought for May 18 AHS Job Fair

Dear Community Business, We will once again be hosting our annual Amsterdam High School Student Job Fair. This event is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet with prospective employees and discuss current job openings. Please consider joining us in the Commons area of Amsterdam High School on Thursday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to …

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March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Nominating petition to run for GASD Board of Education due April 26

Candidates wishing to seek election to the Greater Amsterdam Board of Education may now pick up nominating packets in the Office of the District Clerk, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Three seats, each carrying three-year terms beginning July 1, 2023, are up for election on May 16, 2023. Nominating petitions require 100 signatures of …

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March 11, 2023March 17, 2023

GASD Online Student Registration for 2023-24 now underway

The Greater Amsterdam School District is now accepting online registration for new Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students for the 2023-24 school year. If you cannot register online, you may pick up registration packets at the District office. There is no walk -in registration at this time. We know this is new for many parents. If …

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March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Family University – Adult Literacy Zone Open House April 27

GASD Family University is taking a field trip! Join us at Amsterdam’s Adult Literacy Zone (25 Church Street) on Thursday, April 27. This workshop is unique and includes four separate times for you to choose from depending on the courses you’re interested in! Please refer to the flyer to see time works best for you. …

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March 9, 2023

Spring Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences

All GASD elementary schools will be conducting in-person Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences on the dates below on an as needed basis. Teachers will be contacting parents through Parent Square if your child needs a Spring Conference. If your child’s teacher does not reach out, and you would still like a conference please contact your child’s teacher …

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March 6, 2023

AHS’ Montalvo places second at NYS Wrestling Championships

Congratulations to Amsterdam High School seniors Renso Montalvo who placed second at the New York State Wrestling Championships on February 25. Montalvo is pictured on the awards podium on the second-place step. Here are some of his career statistics: Second place at the NYSPHSAA Division 1 Championships 2023 2023 season record: 40-7 Sixth at the …

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March 2, 2023March 4, 2023