GESD Art Teachers are proud to announce that several talented GHS student artists have been recognized in the 2025 Regional Art Show at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts!
Congratulations to our award winners:
Ciara Cauley – “Striped Fabric” (Kathie W. Raneri Award for Creative Use of Form and Line)
Emmylou Hutchins – “In the Limelight” (Cindy Hood Sheeler Award for Color)
Isabella Lomanto – “The Looking Glass” (Kathie W. Raneri Award for Creative Use of Form and Line)
Nora Meyer – “Depths” (Nigra Arts Center Student Award of Excellence) GHS/PTECH/FMCC
Lizabeth Passino – “Untitled” (Traditions Award – Honorable Mention)
Thank you to the @Paul Niagara Art Center, and a shoutout to the many GESD scholar artists whose work was selected for display among entries from many neighboring districts. We are so proud of your creativity and dedication!
#GESDproud #StudentArtists #PaulNigraArtsCenter #CreativeExcellence #VisualArts #RegionalArtShow
🎶 Select Choir Shines at the Rock for Abilities Concert! 🎶
Members of the GHS Select Choir proudly represented the Gloversville Enlarged School District as special guest performers at the Rock for Abilities Concert on Friday, March 28, 2025, held at The Arc Lexington. The event featured a powerful performance by the world-renowned rock band Flame and was organized in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
The Select Choir delivered a heartfelt performance centered around the themes of self-love, personal growth, and acceptance of all people. Their participation was a proud moment for GESD and a meaningful contribution to an event that honors the accomplishments of individuals with varying abilities.
👏 Congratulations to the participating students:
Thomas Baldwin, Adriana Brae, Annabelle Case, Felix Clo, Aleena David, Miranda DuBray, Emmitt Fosmire, Melany Hempstead, and Nora Meyer — and thank you for representing Gloversville with talent and pride!
#GESDproud #RockForAbilities #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwareness #GHSSelectChoir #FlameTheBand
No Empty Chair!
🎉 Thank You, Gloversville! 🎉
A heartfelt thank you to everyone in the Gloversville Enlarged School District who contributed to the St. Baldrick's Foundation cancer event hosted by the GHS National Honor Society. 💚
We’re proud to share that $661 was raised to support childhood cancer research — an incredible effort that truly reflects the compassion and commitment of our community!
📸 Pictured below are some of our dedicated National Honor Society scholars, Mr. Ken Ille (GHS NHS Adviser), and Mr. Tim Eagan (GHS Class of ’74, representing St. Baldrick's).
Together, we are making a difference. 💪 #StBaldricks #GloversvillePride #GHSNHS #CommunityStrong
The GHS Class of 2025 will be hosting a McDonalds Night Fundraiser, April 10th. Please see flyer below for details.
The GHS Class of 2026 is hosting a Basketball Battle, Army Vs Teachers, April 6th. Please see flyer below for details.
💃🕺 What a Night at the Someone Special Dance! 🎉❤️
We had an amazing turnout at the Someone Special Dance and it was truly a night to remember! Our scholars and their loved ones danced the night away, shared lots of laughter, and made beautiful memories together.
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this event so special. Your energy and enthusiasm made the night unforgettable! 💖🎶
Shoutout to the GHS National Honor Society for participating in the Read-A-Thon at Boulevard Elementary on Friday, March 28! Our scholars had a great time showing the younger scholars the importance of reading. A big thank you to Boulevard for inviting us!
The GHS National Honor Society had the privilege of participating in the Read-A-Thon at Boulevard Elementary School on Friday, March 28. Scholars had a great time showing the younger scholars the importance of reading. Thank you to those at Boulevard for the invitation for our scholars to participate!
📢 Celebrating Creativity and Emotion Through Art
Ms. Krause is proud to share the nearly completed diptych paintings that the scholars have been passionately working on for the past three months. This year’s prompt was to convey emotion through color, and the team chose to explore the contrast between the innocence and brightness of childhood and the depression and dissociation of adulthood.
When positioned together, the paintings create a powerful scene — an adult woman looking back on her childhood self.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged these scholars, offering time and space for them to bring their vision to life. Their dedication and talent truly shine through these remarkable pieces! 💛🎨
The Gloversville Enlarged School District proudly announces its partnership with the Hudson Headwaters Healthy Smiles School Based Dental Program to provide comprehensive dental services and oral health education to our students. This program is open to students from Pre-K through 5th grade. A dental hygienist will visit Boulevard Elementary School on Friday, March 28th and Kingsborough and Park Terrace Elementary School on Monday, March 31st. The hygienist will provide further information and distribute consent forms to all students after the visit. Please see the attached letter and video for more information.
Letter: https://5il.co/3bnyl
Video Link: https://www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=kH5n028nIYs
🎓 Standout Scholar Pick! 🎓
Shining a light on Jaxon Fitzpatrick — a true example of youth leadership in our community! As the Youth Sector Representative to the Glove City Coalition, Jaxon has been actively involved in prevention work since 7th grade. He’s represented Gloversville twice at the national CADCA Forum, spoken to local and national leaders about substance prevention, and recently launched the Anti-Drug Alliance at his high school, where he now serves as president.
Jaxon continues to make an impact through data collection, advocacy, and community engagement — a well-deserved shoutout as a Standout Scholar! 👏🌟
🎉 GHS Creative Writing Senior Wins Poetry Contest! 🎉
We are thrilled to share some incredible news—Michael Bowens, a senior at GHS, is now officially a published poet! 📖✨
His powerful poem, "Masks or Morality," was selected as a winning entry in The Lake Placid Young People's Poetry Contest, proudly sponsored by The Lake Placid Institute of the Arts.
Michael’s poem will soon appear in the Institute’s publication, Words from the Woods, where his voice and talent will reach readers far beyond our school community.
Michael took Creative Writing last semester with Mrs. Codding, who shared:
"Michael has a genuine, innate gift of poetry that resides within him, and I am amazed by his skill. I am so proud of him for sharing his voice beyond the classroom!"
Please join us in congratulating Michael on this exciting achievement! 👏📝🌟
#GHSProud #YoungPoet #CreativeWriting #StudentSuccess #LakePlacidPoetryContest
🎩💛 On Tuesday, March 25, the GHS National Honor Society hosted a special "Hat Day" — and it was a huge success! 100% of the proceeds will go toward supporting childhood cancer research and care.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated and helped make a difference, one hat at a time! 🎗️ #GHSCares #HatDayForHope #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
🎉✨ Get Ready for the HPDC Dance Team SEASON 30 SHOWCASE! ✨🎉 Join us for an unforgettable night of award-winning dance performances as we celebrate 30 seasons of incredible talent, passion, and dedication! 💃🔥 📅 Saturday, April 5 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Gloversville High School 💰 $8 Students | $10 Adults 🎟️ Pre-sale tickets available online! Scan the QR code on the flyer or grab yours before they sell out!
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 will be the last day for our adult indoor winter walking at GHS.
🏆 PTA REPOST*🏆
To celebrate National PTA Founders Day, our board spent the day touring around Gloversville Enlarged School District celebrating those members of our school community that make an impact on the lives of children every day and have gone above and beyond to give their time to helping the PTA this year. This year's recipients were as follows:
🎖 National PTA Life Achievement Award: The highest honor that can be given by the nation's largest child advocacy organization. Units like ours can nominate and award this honor to a person who daily lives out his or her commitment to children; their education, health, and well-being. Our financial contribution for this award has gone to the National PTA Endowment Fund, ensuring longevity of the association. This year, we have chosen Mary-Jo Lomanto
🎖 NYS PTA Honorary Life Member Award: This award recognizes individuals for their contribution to the welfare of children and youth. Our financial contributions for this award have been split evenly between the NYS PTA Teacher Fellowship For Graduate Study Fund and NYS PTA Scholarship Fund For Teacher Education. This year, we have chosen Lashawn Hawkins
🎖 NYS PTA Community Service Award: This award is given to a group of individuals in thankful recognition and gratitude for what they have achieved, giving their time, energy, and resources, on behalf of the children and youth in their school, community and/or state. This year, we have chosen Jen Hazzard and The GHS Key Club
🎖 Gloversville Elementary PTA Super Star Award: This award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond this year to volunteer their time. This year, we have chosen Lisa Gutta
🎖 Gloversville Elementary PTA Spirit of PTA Award: This award recognizes an individual who embodies the spirit of PTA; lending a helping hand enthusiastically and without hesitation. This year, we have chosen Jennifer Frasier
🎖 And we honored one of our own, Amanda Teetz, who has been involved in PTA for many years and has spent countless hours making magic happen all around the district in her various roles within PTA and serving on committees throughout the school.
Question: What are you doing Friday, April 4th?
Correct Answer: Playing Trivia!
Create a team to compete against others at Trivia Night! There will be 10 questions each round from various categories and prizes for round winners, game winners, and the best team name. Check out the flyer for more information.
Even the faculty and staff at Gloversville High School got in on the fun with their own spirit-themed days this week! 🎉
Here’s what the lineup looked like:
🍀 Monday – Wear Green
😴 Tuesday – Tired Teachers
🎨 Wednesday – Monochromatic Outfits
🏀 Thursday – March Madness
🥤 Friday – Anything but a Cup
We wrapped up the week with a school-wide vote for the most creative "not-a-cup" creation—check out some of the hilarious and inventive submissions below!
Who do you think had the best one? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#GHSspirit #TeacherFun #AnythingButACup #GloversvillePride
📢 Ticket Sale Extended! 🎟️✨
This is the final week to purchase your Someone Special Dance tickets! 💃🕺Don't miss your chance to grab yours—tickets can still be purchased through each building's Main Office this Thursday and Friday!
We will have food and dancing with music by Jurrassic Jamz, plus many items available for purchase including: Professional Photos by Viscosi, Raffle Baskets (including a brand new bicycle!), Face Painting, Nail Art, Balloon Art, Stuff a Bears, Accessories and more!
Get ready for a day of fun and memories! 🌟❤️
#SomeoneSpecialDance #GetYourTickets #DontMissOut
