The Greater Amsterdam School District held its annual district-wide spelling bee on Jan. 16 at Amsterdam High School. Congratulations to the top three spellers who will go on to represent the district at the regional spelling bee at Proctor’s Theater in Schenectady. They were Kaylee Kuehner, Phoenix Nieuwkerk and Griffin Steves — all from Wilbur H. …
Aqua Aerobics classes have been cancelled for the following dates: Jan. 14, 28 and 30. Also, Morning Swim classes 6-7:15 a.m. will switch to Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Jan. 20.
Ninth grade students in the College and Career Pathways program at Amsterdam High School held a dynamic Shakespeare Film Festival and Expo on Jan. 8, kicking off the school day with a bang. For the first part of the event, five scenes from the classic play Hamlet, acted and directed by the students, were screened …
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The Greater Amsterdam School District Board of Education has officially launched the search for a new superintendent of schools. The posting can be found at: www.hfmboces.org/AmsterdamSearch. The deadline to apply for the position is Feb. 20, 2020. The position is also posted on several education job boards with professional organizations including the School Administrators Association of …
On Dec. 20 the Greater Amsterdam School District was notified by Montgomery County Public Health Department that there was a possible exposure to the mumps at Barkley Elementary between Dec. 16 – Dec. 20. Mumps is a disease caused by a virus. You can catch mumps through the air from an infected person’s cough …
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McNulty faculty and students celebrated their efforts to raise nearly $1,300 in support of Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery Counties at a school assembly on Monday, Nov. 25. The donations raised by the school community will go towards supporting the organization’s local food pantry program and allow the non-profit to spend more than $10,000 …
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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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During the April 17 Board of Education meeting, five athletes were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. Those that were recognized were seniors Andrew Giaimo, Gabby Stanavich, Jeffrey Brennan, Lauren Santiago, and sophomore Charli Beekman. Giaimo, on the Amsterdam High School Football team, represented the Greater Amsterdam School District as the New York State Football Coaches …
Estimado padre o Encargado, Amsterdam High School se compromete a proporcionar un ambiente ordenado y respetuoso que sea propicio a aprender. Para crear y mantener este tipo de ambiente, es necesario regular la conducta pública dentro del edificio escolar, y durante las actividades y funciones de la escuela (COC, pág 13). El director o administrador …
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Dear Parent or Guardian, Amsterdam High School is committed to providing an orderly, respectful environment that is conducive to learning: To create and maintain this kind of environment, it is necessary to regulate public conduct on school property and at school functions (COC, pg. 13). The school’s administration is responsible to, “address issues of any …
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