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. …
Congratulations to Tecler’s highest class attendance winners for the month of December. Ms. Heigel’s fourth grade class (above) and Ms. Killane/Ms. York’s third grade class (below) both had 94 percent attendance rates.
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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Emily Brittain builds outdoor classroom! Amazing work!
Feb. 21, 2019 Tecler Elementary students on the school’s lighthouse leadership team recently helped develop a new mission, vision and motto for their school. Approximately 20 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade collaborated with Tecler Principal Mr. John Miller, Assistant Principal Ms. Kathi McGuigan, teachers, parents and Robin Sampson, a coach and training consultant from …
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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 …
Oct. 30, 2018 The district’s School Health Services program supports your student’s academic success by promoting health in the school setting. One way that we provide care for your student is by performing the health screenings as mandated by the State of New York. A letter will be sent home if the screenings find anything …
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Oct. 24, 2018 Keeping parental contact information up to date is very important to the district, especially in case of an emergency. The district is currently requesting parents of elementary students update their addresses, emergency contacts and phone numbers by filling out a Demographic Validation form. Students have been given these forms and parents should sign them …
