Is your 4-year-old ready for kindergarten?The district would like to partner with families to prepare 4-year-olds for kindergarten next year! Let us supply you with fun materials to use at home to prepare your child for next year! Families must register to be eligible. READ MORE >
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January 12, 2021 Dear Gloversville School Community:The Gloversville Enlarged School District became aware of two new COVID-19 cases today. We had a Gloversville Middle School student test positive and as a result, we have ten staff andsix students who will need to quarantine through the end of this week. One of our 7th-gradeteams will be fully remote for the next... READ MORE >
This is an awesome and very informative short tutorial video created by GHS librarian Carla Bengle-Mackey to help you navigate the Family ID program. READ MORE >
The GESD Special Board Meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2020, at 6:30am and will be available for the public to view remotely via the Internet or phone. To view the live stream of the Board of Education Meeting, follow the instructions below. Click on this link to join the meeting: CLICK HEREWhen prompted to log in to Google, use the credentials below:... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon,In an effort to keep the community apprised of the most recent information in regards to COVID-19 in our school district, I am reporting that GHS and GMS both have a staff member who tested positive in recent days. Four additional HS staff members and 19 students are required to quarantine as a result of the HS case and no additional students or... READ MORE >
January 11, 2021 Dear GESD Families:As our community continues to address the rise in COVID-19 cases, we are once again reaching out to parents and guardians to seek permission for the district to test students for COVID-19. Governor Cuomo has repeatedly stated that if a region is designated in a cluster zone and becomes labeled as a yellow, orange or red zone,... READ MORE >
WHAT IS THE SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT?Originally passed in 2014, the Smart Schools Bond Act issuance $2 billion of general obligation bonds to improve educational technology and infrastructure to improve learning and opportunities for students throughout the State. The purpose of the Smart Schools Bond Act is to improve learning and opportunity for public and... READ MORE >
The results of our annual DTSDE survey are finally in and we are proud to share our progress. Below are links to the results for each individual building in our district. 2020-2021 DTSDE Survey Park Terrace Elementary2020-2021 DTSDE Survey Boulevard Elementary2020-2021 DTSDE Survey Kingsborough Elementary2020-2021 DTSDE Survey Gloversville Middle School2020-2021... READ MORE >
School vacation meal Pick-Up available at Boulevard School Between 9:30-12:30 P.M. Any child 18 years of age and under may receive free meals.School Meal Sign-up Form READ MORE >
Click on the links below for more information about the available job positions. Position #1Position #1 READ MORE >
December 22, 2020 Dear GESD Families:The current school year has been challenging thus far and we believe it will remain so. The district will continue to do all we can to provide the best education to the children of Gloversville. Our hybrid model is the best option we have. Students who are learning on-site have direct access to their teachers and support... READ MORE >
The Gloversville Middle School Drama Club is operating virtually this year. The Club hosted a school-wide Halloween costume contest in October, held a school spirit merchandise sale in November, and proudly presents their first virtual play: Virtual Complaint Department and Lemonade. This production is performed with permission from Pioneer Drama, and written by... READ MORE >
The GESD Board of Education Meeting is scheduled for today, December 16, 2020, at 6:30pm and will be available for the public to view remotely via the internet link that is provided below. To view the live streaming of the Board of Education Meeting, click on this link. READ MORE >
Dear Families of Gloversville Enlarged School District Students: Today we had four new positive COVID cases among the student body in three different buildings. Three of the students were from the same family. Those students were quickly removed from school after being here for a very short period of time. The unrelated case is a self contained middle school... READ MORE >
The GESD Special Board Meeting is scheduled for today, December 7, 2020, at 6:30pm and will be available for the public to view remotely via the Internet or phone. To view the live stream of the Board of Education Meeting, click on this link. READ MORE >
The GESD Special Board Meeting is scheduled for today, December 7, 2020, at 6:30pm and will be available for the public to view remotely via the Internet or phone.To view the live stream of the Board of Education Meeting, click on this link READ MORE >
*GESD Capital Project Information* Public hearing: Monday, December 7, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the GMS auditorium. Attendance limited to 50 people per COVID regulations. Vote: Tuesday, December 15 between 11 AM and 8 PM in the GHS gymnasium or Bleecker Town Hall. Absentee ballots may be requested by emailing cmeher@gesdk12.org or calling (518) 775-5706 or visiting... READ MORE >
Dear Families of the Gloversville Enlarged School District: In an effort to thwart the recent rise in COVID-19 infection rates, New York State has adopted a color-coded index system to track COVID-19 infection rates by region. The system identifies regions of the state based on specific metrics related to COVID-19. The color-coded system has three zones (yellow,... READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian,We are very excited to partner with Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR) in order to promote the positive social-emotional development of our students. There is increasing evidence that helping students feel good about themselves, their school and their relationships improves their learning.We will administer PEAR’s Holistic Student... READ MORE >
The Class of 2023 has marked down their gaiters to $10. Adult sizes are available. Please email mmulligan@gesdk12.org or shaley@gesdk12.org to get this amazing deal! Electronic payment is available or cash/check is acceptable as well! READ MORE >
Researchers have uncovered “suspicious backdoors” in the Chinese-manufactured Jetstream router, available now at Walmart for only $8.99. The built-in backdoor permits an attacker to remotely control the router along with any devices connected to that router. The researchers also learned that “low-cost Wavlink routers available on Amazon and eBay have similar... READ MORE >
The New York State Education Department is inviting parents and other stakeholders to explore its new Parent Dashboard and provide feedback via an online survey. The feedback will be used to make improvements to the website. Learn more here: https://data.nysed.gov/parents... READ MORE >
Dear Gloversville Families, If you're travelling for the holidays please be safe and follow the NYS travel guidelines below. New York State Traveler Health Form READ MORE >
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The New York State Education Department is gathering feedback from parents and stakeholders to guide enhancements to its Parent Dashboard. Please complete this 5-minute survey and help make the Parent Dashboard as useful as possible: https://surveyhero.com/c/b4387... READ MORE >
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Tell the New York State Education Department what school-level data is most important to you in two steps: 1) Take a look at the new Parent Dashboard: https://data.nysed.gov/parents... 2) Complete the 5-minute Parent Dashboard survey: https://surveyhero.com/c/b4387... READ MORE >
Today is the last day to take our DTSDE Survey. Make a difference in our district by sharing your feedback confidentially from any computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://survey.k12insight.com/.... READ MORE >
Have you taken our DTSDE Survey? By sharing your feedback, we can determine our strengths and identify opportunities for improvement. All responses are 100% confidential! Take it in English or Spanish at https://survey.k12insight.com/.... It’s open through November 16th 2020! READ MORE >
Want to make a difference in Gloversville Enlarged School District? We’ve made it easy! Just share your feedback confidentially in our DTSDE Survey by November 16th 2020. Take it online at https://survey.k12insight.com/.... READ MORE >
Did you know you can take our DTSDE Survey on the go? It’s compatible with any laptop, tablet, or smartphone. See how easy it is to share your thoughts at https://survey.k12insight.com/.... Responses are 100% confidential! READ MORE >
Your voice matters in Gloversville Enlarged School District. Make yours count by sharing feedback confidentially in our DTSDE Survey — open through November 16th 2020. Take it online at https://survey.k12insight.com/.... You can take the survey in English or Spanish. READ MORE >
We need to hear from everyone in our DTSDE Survey to make meaningful improvements in Gloversville Enlarged School District. Take it from any computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://survey.k12insight.com/.... It’s open through November 16th 2020, and all responses are strictly confidential. READ MORE >
Take the DTSDE Survey to have a say in the Gloversville Enlarged School District Your voice matters in GESD. By listening to all stakeholders, the district can better understand students’ needs and set them up for bright futures. That’s why it’s critical you set aside a few minutes to participate in the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness... READ MORE >
Today is the day! Our DTSDE Survey is now open! Share your thoughts on instruction, curriculum, social-emotional learning, and more to help us set up every student for success. Take the survey from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://survey.k12insight.com/.... READ MORE >
The New York State Education Department designed the Parent Dashboard to be an informative and user-friendly way for parents and the public to access information about New York State schools. Check out the Parent Dashboard here: https://data.nysed.gov/parents... READ MORE >
The Gloversville Enlarged School District DTSDE Survey is open! GESD is committed to providing all students with a high-quality education, developing programs that meet the diverse academic and social needs of our students, and forging strong relationships with our community. It’s important work, and your involvement is critical. That’s why the district needs to... READ MORE >
November 9, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians:I hope this letter finds you well. Despite challenges related to COVID-19 restrictions, we havehad a relatively smooth first quarter across the district. In recent weeks, we have seen manyfully remote students return to our hybrid model. This is good because we believe in-personlearning is far more effective for... READ MORE >
Coming soon: Our annual DTSDE Survey! See how easy it is to have a say in Gloversville Enlarged School District. Keep an eye out for the survey link, or come back here on November 9th 2020 for the survey link! READ MORE >
The ezSCRN Health Screening App has been pushed out to parents, but if you have not received an email invitation from ezSCRN please contact Mike DeMagistris at 518-775-5710 ext. 1067 or email him at mdemagistris@gesdk12.org You cannot create your account until you receive the email invitation from ezSCRN. Here is a link to a video.ezSCRN Schedule READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, Gloversville Enlarged School District is committed to providing your children with a high-quality education, embracing changes that meet their diverse academic and social needs, and forging strong relationships with our community. It’s important work, and your involvement is critical. That’s why I’m asking you to participate... READ MORE >
The New York State Education Department Parent Dashboard provides a gateway to school-level data for parents and the general public. Feedback from parents and stakeholders will guide enhancements to the Parent Dashboard. View the dashboard and provide feedback: https://data.nysed.gov/parents... READ MORE >
Reminder: To all GESD families that have children riding a district provided bus to school please make sure that you are screening your child each morning using the following questions prior to riding the bus: 1) Does your child have a fever of 100.0 degrees F or higher? 2) Does your child have a cough, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, nausea,diarrhea,... READ MORE >
The New York State Education Department developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. Find information about your child’s school and provide feedback: https://data.nysed.gov/parents... READ MORE >
Our district will begin using the ezSCRN system in order to continue taking the necessary steps forward in keeping our district as safe as possible. Please watch the short video below. READ MORE >
The following are our "Students Of The Month" for Grade 6 Team 1 for September:Congratulations Everyone! Paige ELA [Dragon hybrid]Brody SS [remote student]Audraona - Matthews [remote student]Marissa - Math [Husky hybrid]Ava - Science [Husky Hybrid] READ MORE >
The Class of 2023 still has Team Husky and Team Dragon shirts for sale! for $10. These will be perfect to wear for Spirit Week on Maroon & White days! Please email mmulligan@gesdk12.org or shaley@gesdk12.org with the following information; t shirt size (adult sizes) and whether you would like a Husky or Dragon shirt. READ MORE >
The GESD Special Board Meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2020, at 7:30am and will be available for the public to view remotely via the Internet or phone. To view the live stream of the Board of Education Meeting, follow the instructions below. Click on this link to join the meeting: CLICK HEREWhen prompted to log in to Google, use the credentials below:... READ MORE >
As we approach the 10 week marking period we ask that parents/guardians of our remote only students answer the following survey. This survey will be used to plan for students returning to the current Hybrid model of learning in the second elementary marking period. Our plan to return students would be the week of November 16.Click Here For Form READ MORE >
Two (2) account clerk typist positions available immediately in the Business Office (payroll and accounts payable). Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Salary: $25,370 Benefits: health, dental, vacation, sick and personal. Applicants must be able to qualify for civil service test that will be given in January, 2021. Interested, qualified applicants please e-mail... READ MORE >
Dear Families and Community Partners, Greetings and happy fall season to everyone! The Capital District Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers recognize that parents, teachers, and students are each navigating new norms and expectations. Some families are thriving but many are experiencing particularly unique and challenging circumstances related to... READ MORE >
This year, the Gloversville Enlarged School District is using the program FamilylD for parents/guardians to provide up-to-date information, for all students. (I.E. - Emergency contacts, current addresses and phone numbers for dismissals, medical information, medications, etc.) This information is very important to have updated, as this is how school... READ MORE >
OCTOBER IS CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH!Check out the tips on how to make your smart home cyber secure. VideoTip Sheet READ MORE >
Dear Gloversville Enlarged School District families;The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 authorized the payment of P-EBT food benefits to households with children who would have received free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act, if not for the closure of school between March and June 2020 These temporary food benefit cards are... READ MORE >
Emergencies and violent incidents in school districts are critical issues that must be addressed in an expeditious and effective manner. Districts are required to develop a districtwide school safety plan designed to prevent or minimize the effects of serious violent incidents and emergencies and to facilitate the coordination of the district with local and county... READ MORE >
GMS PICTURE DAY INFORMATION DRAGONS WHEN: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7TH WHERE: GMS AUDITORIUM (DRAGON) HYBRID (IN-PERSON) STUDENTS - 8am - 12pm (DRAGON) FULLY REMOTE STUDENTS - 1pm-3 PM HUSKIES WHEN: THURSDAY OCTOBER 8TH WHERE: GMS AUDITORIUM (HUSKY) HYBRID (IN-PERSON) STUDENTS - 8am-12pm (HUSKY) FULLY REMOTE STUDENTS - 1pm-3 PM IMPORTANT: ALL STUDENTS MUST... READ MORE >
Gloversville Little Huskies 2020 Flag Football LeagueBeginning October 5th @ 7:00 PM Due to the success of the 2020 Flag Football Season offered for our 1st-6th grade children, the GLH club will be offering a season to all students in grades 7-12 in the Gloversville School District!This will be a FUN, no-contact league and has no affiliation with the Gloversville... READ MORE >
Parents of our remote learners: Your child will be taking a diagnostic assessment in the near future as part of their i-Ready program. Please view this video regarding taking this assessment from home. Your child's teacher will keep you informed about the dates of testing. READ MORE >
On Friday at the Gloversville Middle School, we will be administering the i-Ready Reading Benchmark in the classrooms to all students present. The following link gives a brief and simple explanation of what type of assessment this is and how its used: CLICK HERE READ MORE >
This information is for fully remote students only. Tomorrow Sept. 23rd and Thursday Sept 24th we will begin distribution of materials to fully remote learners. Pick-up will occur in the cafeteria between the hours of 1:30 and 3:00. Students must use the cafeteria entrance doors and be wearing a mask. Your temperature will be taken before you enter. The... READ MORE >
September 16, 2020 Good Afternoon:This morning, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 the Gloversville Enlarged School Districtreceived confirmation that a Park Terrace Elementary School student tested positive for COVID-19. The child, who is exhibiting very mild symptoms, has not been in the school since Friday,September 11, 2020. We have provided the Fulton County... READ MORE >
"After a series of meetings and a thorough review of guidance from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), Section 2 and the NYS Department of Health, the Foothills Council has decided to move forward with playing low-risk fall (season 1) athletics at the varsity level, with a Sept. 21 start date for school districts that choose to... READ MORE >
GMS Opening for Hybrid Option (In person learning): Thursday Sept. 10- Huskies report for their first day of school.Friday Sept. 11 - Dragons report for their first day of school. School opens at 7:30 All students must be wearing a mask in order to enter the building. All students will have their temperatures taken when entering the building. Any student with... READ MORE >
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Don't miss another important update ever again!Download our mobile app and have total access to our news stories, complete staff directory, live feed, documents and more!Don't forget to go to the settings and click which building(s) you would like to receive notifications from. Click here to download app READ MORE >
YMCA School Age Enrichment Program is designed to be a resource for your family during this difficult and often confusing time. Enrichment Days will be structured to provide your child time and space to complete their virtual coursework. Our Y staff may be able to provide some guidance, but we will not be responsible for teaching lessons or monitoring individual... READ MORE >
Behavioral Skills Training Program for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany is now offering a virtual group-format parent training program at no cost for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. The goal of the program is to help parents learn behavioral... READ MORE >
GESD Families, The Gloversville Enlarged School District provides transportation for students that qualify as per our district's policy. If your child qualifies for district transportation and you do not plan to have your child use district transportation for the 2020-2021 school year then please contact HFM BOCES Transportation Department at (518) 775-5788. READ MORE >
Back to School Chicken BBQ This event will benefit GHS Class of 2022. Date: Saturday September 26, 2020 Time: 2-6 pm Location: Runnings parking lot Ticket Price: $12 Contact any class member or Holly Cook hcook@gesdk12.org for tickets. READ MORE >
If you wish to register your child(ren) in grade 6 through 12 for remote learning read the following information carefully and click on the link below: Any student in grades 6-12 that is registered for remote instruction will remain in remote instruction until the end of the 1st Semester(1 February 2021). At the end of the 1st Semester students will be given the... READ MORE >
Please take notice that the Tax Collector for the GloversvilleEnlarged School District will be accepting school taxes for the2020-2021 school year beginning September 1, 2020. Please mail your check or money order made payable to the Treasurer to: Treasurer, Gloversville School DistrictPO Box 1276, Gloversville NY 12078 No in person tax payments will... READ MORE >
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The COVID-19 global pandemic has challenged us to think differently about tasks we have normally taken for granted. The way in which we conduct the annual Title Grant presentation is no different. In years past, this presentation was conducted in-person and with low participation numbers. In this instance, the COVID-19 global pandemic has created an opportunity to... READ MORE >
At this time, the Gloversville Enlarged School District is able to provide a full remote learning option for students in grades Kindergarten to 5. The district continues to explore ways in which to deliver a remote learning option at the middle school level. If you would like to register your K-5 student for remote learning click on the link below. K-5 Remote... READ MORE >
Gloversville Middle School Parents/Guardians: GMS Administrators, in conjunction with our School Counselors, are working diligently to finish a master schedule that allows us to; meet the health and safety protocols established at both the state and county levels, ensure that all our students are receiving the courses and coursework required to meet the... READ MORE >
Virtual Family Support Group launch! Special guest speaker Heidi Van Deusen, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Lexington’s Article 16 Clinic. We have missed seeing our friends and family caregivers who met monthly at the Paul Nigra Arts Center for support, sharing, and tips to reduce the stress of caregiving. We would like to invite you to our first “Virtual... READ MORE >
The Office of Student Support Services will be holding an online forum on Wednesday, 8/19/20, at 9:00am to address questions about Special Education/504 services that were submitted to the district via the online survey. We will also provide an opportunity for a question and answer session during the scheduled time (9:00a - 10:00a). Link: ... READ MORE >
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As we formalize our reopening plans it is important to address any unanswered questions of parent(s), guardian(s), and students. Your questions will be addressed over the course of the 3 parent/guardian information sessions required for schools to reopen in September. The form is broken down into the following sections: Health & Safety, Child Nutrition,... READ MORE >
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Click the link and scroll down to "find the design that's right for you". Once you select a design, you will be able to see a ton more options for apparel! If you are looking for the backpack or something along those lines, select embroidery.If you have any questions please contact Mrs.Haley at ... READ MORE >
August 4, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians:The Gloversville Enlarged School District continues to develop and refine our reopening plan inan effort to accommodate as many students/families as possible. We have been contacted by a number of parents/guardians who indicated a desire to have a fully remote learning option fortheir children this fall. While we firmly... READ MORE >
Fall is approaching very quickly. Have you filled out the district survey on your Fall 2020 technology needs? Do it today! CLICK HERE FOR LINK READ MORE >
" Dear Members of the Gloversville Enlarged School District Education Community:The attached document has been created in accordance with New York State guidelines to ensure the health and safety of our students, our staff and our community members as we look to reopen our schools this fall. The NYS Education Department and Department of Health guidelines are very... READ MORE >
The Fulton County Public Health Department has reported multiple COVID-19 exposures at the Gloversville Walmart on the following dates and times:Friday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, July 18 from 8 a.m. to noonTuesday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday July 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 5... READ MORE >
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Fulmont Community Action Agency is here to help! Back to School Supply Sign UpsWhen: July 22 nd to August 12 thTime: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMWho: Children in grades Pre-K-12 thWhere: 53 Church Street GloversvilleWhat you need to bring: ID for EVERYONE in the householdProof of income for the last 30 daysProof of residency*School supply list from... READ MORE >
The Office of Student Support Services will be holding a Virtual meeting on July 30, 2020, at 4:30p for Parents/Guardians that may have questions regarding the provision of Special Education services for the 2020-2021 school year. Please note that the district is working to develop a plan for September but no formal plan has been established at this time. Please... READ MORE >
July 23, 2020 Dear Parent or Guardian of Prospective Gloversville Student/Athlete, It is with a hopeful spirit that I write this letter regarding Fall Athletics. We are anxiously anticipating the start of the 2020-2021 school year, and specifically the opportunity to get back to athletic normalcy. We are excited to announce that we are now offering the... READ MORE >
The Gloversville Enlarged School District is looking to hire full/part-time teacher aides and teaching assistants. If you are interested please send your resume to our Secretary to the Superintendent/District Clerk, Danielle Graham at dgraham@gesdk12.org. READ MORE >
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July 20, 2020 Dear Gloversville Families:I hope everyone is healthy and able to enjoy the warm sunny days of summer. Let us hope thenice weather continues. Two thousand twenty has been a very difficult year for the world, ournation, our state, and our school community. These stressful times will come to pass at somepoint in the future, but we do not know when.... READ MORE >
Thank you for taking the time to take our reopening survey. Please click on this link to view the results. READ MORE >
Don't miss the premiere of our Virtual Graduation Ceremony on July 20 at 9pm. Click on the YouTube link HERE and "set a reminder". READ MORE >
July 10, 2020 Dear Parent or Guardian of Prospective Gloversville Student/Athlete, It is with a hopeful spirit that I write this letter regarding Fall Athletics. We are anxiously anticipating the start of the 2020-2021 school year, and specifically the opportunity to get back to athletic normalcy. We are excited to announce that we are now offering the... READ MORE >
The Gloversville Enlarged School District (GESD) is seeking information from families regarding the reopening of school for the 2020-2021 school year. There are many questions and concerns as how to return to school in the safest possible way. We are committed to providing the best possible educational experience for all of our students, while following the health... READ MORE >
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The GESD Special Board Meeting is scheduled for today, July 1, 2020, at 6:30pm and will be available for the public to view remotely via the Internet or phone. To view the live stream of the Board of Education Meeting, follow the instructions below. Click on this link to join the meeting: CLICK HEREWhen prompted to log in to Google, use the credentials... READ MORE >
Gloversville Middle School has a very important message, "We Miss You!" READ MORE >
GLOVERSVILLE ENLARGED SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IMMEDIATE VACANCIES FOR CERTIFIED TEACHERS: ELA MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE GLOVERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 3:00 – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Compensation per the GTA Contract. If interested, send letter of intent and questions to: Mark Batty, Principal Gloversville Middle School 234... READ MORE >