In the event of any weather-related changes to Amsterdam’s school schedules, we encourage you to check the district website and/or consult local media outlets to ensure that you and your child(ren) receive the information as soon as possible. Cancellations, delays or early dismissals are posted on the school district’s website and delivered by robocall to …
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The GASD music department announced today, the updated dates and concert locations for the 2019 December concert series “Sounds of the Season.” Parents and guardians, please take a moment to double-check the following information as dates and locations may have changed. Concert Schedule December 4 @ 6:30 p.m.; McNulty Concert Grades 4-5, AHS Bert DeRose …
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On behalf of the staff at Barkley MicroSociety Magnet School, I am happy to welcome you to the 2019-20 school year. Listed below are some items to assist with the start of the school year. We are anticipating an exciting and productive educational year ahead. We look forward to working in partnership with all families …
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The Greater Amsterdam School District Summer School Enrichment Program is scheduled to begin Monday, July 29,. Students who are scheduled to attend were enrolled prior to the start of summer vacation. Location: Tecler School Dates: July 29 – August 09 , 2019 Schedule: 9 – 11:00 a.m. Transportation Transportation is provided. Please be advised that …
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Emily Brittain builds outdoor classroom! Amazing work!
Feb. 20, 2019 Barkley Elementary School held its annual King/Queen of Hearts Assembly fundraiser last week. This year, part of the proceeds were donated to Mr. Morales (and his family), a longtime resident of Amsterdam, who recently was injured and lost everything in a fire. Since the beginning of February, students purchased hearts to put …
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Feb. 19, 2019 Pre-K and Kindergarten registration will be held on the following dates. Registration for the Whispering Pines Preschool three-year-old program will also take place on the following dates. The parent or legal guardian must be present to register. Dates March 11 – 22 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. March 15 from 4 …
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Feb. 8, 2019 We have recently become aware of a social media challenge targeting children and young adults called the “Momo Challenge,” which has created concern throughout the country due to its disturbing nature. The “Momo Challenge” can be found on WhatsApp (a free smartphone messaging application) and on Facebook. This “challenge” involves a frightening …
Jan. 31, 2019 Amsterdam High School (AHS) Drama Club presents “Big The Musical” on April 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. General admission is $9, and students and seniors are $6. The show, based on the Penny Marshall and Tom Hanks movie …
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Jan. 29, 2019 For the third year in a row, members of the Amsterdam High School (AHS) girls varsity basketball team visited Barkley Elementary School to read to the younger students. “Our principal, Mrs. Donna Decker, is a big supporter of our high school student-athletes and when I asked her if we could come to Barkley …
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