September 12, 2019 Effective Monday, September 16, 2019 all Middle School and High School bus pick up times will be adjusted to 10 minutes earlier. For example: If your child has been picked up at 7:00 a.m., the adjusted pick up time will be 6:50 a.m. These changes impact Middle School and High School morning …
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July 23, 2019 As parents and guardians begin to prepare for the start of school, the Greater Amsterdam School District has prepared school supply lists for grades PreK to High School. The first day of school for PreK, kindergarten, Grade 1, 6 and 9 is Wednesday, Sept. 4. The first day of school for Grades …
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Emily Brittain builds outdoor classroom! Amazing work!
In case you missed the LLA 8th Grade Transition Night on April 8, please review the presentation for information about graduation requirements, 9th grade electives, and what to expect next as you and your child get ready for Amsterdam High School in September. If you have any questions, please contact LLA at 518-843-3716.
Feb. 28, 2019 Applications are now being accepted for the incoming freshmen classes at the HFM PTECH and Agriculture PTECH programs. PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, gives students the opportunity to simultaneously attend high school and earn a two-year degree from a local college at no cost to their families. The …
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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. 7, 2019 New bus passes for all Greater Amsterdam School District (GASD) students will be mailed home this week. Beginning the end of next week (Jan. 17 – Jan. 18), all students will be responsible for presenting their bus pass to the bus driver every day. Replacement bus passes will be available at each …
Dec. 27, 2018 Students at Lynch Literacy Academy (LLA) had the opportunity to get gifts for loved ones at the school’s annual Holiday Shop. Organized by the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) committee, students used stamps they earned to “purchase” their gifts. Students can earn stamps from staff members throughout the school year for …
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