Update: Due to the rainy weather, Popsicles with the Principal has been rescheduled to TOMORROW, August 21st, from 5:00–6:30 PM at Kingsborough Elementary. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow—dry and ready to meet Mrs. Martin!
📢 Attention Kingsborough Scholars and Families!
We’re excited to invite you to “Popsicles with the Principal” 🍧 — a fun way to meet our new Principal, Mrs. Nicole Martin, and enjoy some sweet treats!
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 20th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kingsborough Elementary
Come say hello, grab a cold treat, and start the school year off right! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
#backtoschool #meettheprincipal #GESDCommunity
We’re excited to invite you to “Popsicles with the Principal” 🍧 — a fun way to meet our new Principal, Mrs. Nicole Martin, and enjoy some sweet treats!
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 20th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Kingsborough Elementary
Come say hello, grab a cold treat, and start the school year off right! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
#backtoschool #meettheprincipal #GESDCommunity
🌞 Good Morning, GESD Families!
Our Morning Elementary Program sign-ups are live! Available for K–5 students at all GESD elementary schools, this program gives your scholar a fun, safe, and engaging start to the day.
✅ Supervised activities
✅ Homework help & reading time
✅ Games, crafts, and more
Spots are limited—sign up here: https://5il.co/3nuvl
#GESDElementary #MorningProgram #GESDFamily
⚽🔥 Gloversville Soccer Camp Kicks Off Next Week! 🔥⚽
Get ready for the GHS Soccer Summer Skills Camp
📅 August 4–7, 2025
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 GHS Turf Field
Our camp is open to youth athletes entering grades 3–8 this fall — all skill levels welcome! Come sharpen your game, meet new friends, and get a head start on the rapidly approaching 2025 Dragons soccer season! 🐉
🎉 Theme Days:
Mon: Camp Shirts 👕
Tues: Jersey Day ⚽
Wed: Red, White, & Blue Day 🇺🇸
Thurs: Maroon & White Day 🐉
🙌 Calling all JV and Varsity athletes — we’re looking for volunteers to help run the camp and mentor our younger athletes. Earn hours, give back, and make an impact!
📲 Sign up now — scan the QR code, click the link provided:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBGtiyfrSbqpjcf-UVQ815MKYcNC1JmAt-jRufnN6kbaGfWg/viewform, or email ghsdragonssoccer@gmail.com with any questions.
Let’s show our Dragon pride, we will see you on the pitch! 🐉⚽
#GloversvilleSoccer #GHSSoccer #SoccerCamp2025 #DragonStrong #FutureDragons
Showing up matters — not just for the day, but for the future.
It’s not just about grades — it’s about growth, connection, and confidence.
Missing just 2 days a month can quietly add up to a full year of lost learning by graduation.
Read more about why being present truly matters:https://www.gesdk12.org/article/2322269
📣 Yearbook Pickup Reminder!
If you purchased a yearbook, please stop by the Lost & Found to pick up your copy!
Thank You, Mr. Mustafa, and Welcome, Mr. Dinitto!
After 5 years of dedication to the Gloversville Enlarged School District, Mr. Osama Mustafa, our Director of Communications and Public Relations, is taking the next step in his career. Mr. Mustafa has truly redefined what it means for a school district to have a communications department, telling the Gloversville story with passion, creativity, and heart. We are incredibly grateful for all he has done and wish him the very best in his next chapter!
As we say goodbye, we are also excited to welcome Mr. Andrew Dinitto as our new Director of Communications and Public Relations! Mr. Dinitto brings valuable experience in marketing and a fresh perspective that will help us continue to grow and strengthen how we share our district’s stories.
Please join us in thanking Mr. Mustafa for his incredible work and welcoming Mr. Dinitto to the GESD family!
📣 Drop a comment below to wish Mr. Mustafa well and to give Mr. Dinitto a warm GESD welcome! 🎉
#GloversvilleProud #GESDFamily #ThankYouMrMustafa #WelcomeMrDinitto
After 5 years of dedication to the Gloversville Enlarged School District, Mr. Osama Mustafa, our Director of Communications and Public Relations, is taking the next step in his career. Mr. Mustafa has truly redefined what it means for a school district to have a communications department, telling the Gloversville story with passion, creativity, and heart. We are incredibly grateful for all he has done and wish him the very best in his next chapter!
As we say goodbye, we are also excited to welcome Mr. Andrew Dinitto as our new Director of Communications and Public Relations! Mr. Dinitto brings valuable experience in marketing and a fresh perspective that will help us continue to grow and strengthen how we share our district’s stories.
Please join us in thanking Mr. Mustafa for his incredible work and welcoming Mr. Dinitto to the GESD family!
📣 Drop a comment below to wish Mr. Mustafa well and to give Mr. Dinitto a warm GESD welcome! 🎉
#GloversvilleProud #GESDFamily #ThankYouMrMustafa #WelcomeMrDinitto
🥪 GESD Summer Meal Program Update! ☀️
Following USDA rules, NYSED has advised an adjustment to our Summer Meal Program:
✅ Free 5-day/week breakfast & lunch box meals
✅ For all children 18 & under (and qualifying individuals 19+ with disabilities)
✅ For students not enrolled in a summer program that includes meals
✅ Parent/guardian pickup required
📅 Program Dates: July 7 – August 4
📍 Pick-Up Locations & Times (Mondays, 11:30am–12:45pm):
– Kingsborough Elementary (staff parking lot window)
– Gloversville Middle School (side facing track & bleachers, ring bell)
✨ REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Thursday, June 27:
👉 Click here to register
GESD is committed to ensuring children in our community have meals during the summer. If you miss the deadline, please contact:
📧 Greg Nalewjka (greg.nalewjka@gesdk12.org)
📧 Amanda Chittenden (amanda.chittenden@gesdk12.org)
Together, we can make sure every child is fed this summer! 💚
Following USDA rules, NYSED has advised an adjustment to our Summer Meal Program:
✅ Free 5-day/week breakfast & lunch box meals
✅ For all children 18 & under (and qualifying individuals 19+ with disabilities)
✅ For students not enrolled in a summer program that includes meals
✅ Parent/guardian pickup required
📅 Program Dates: July 7 – August 4
📍 Pick-Up Locations & Times (Mondays, 11:30am–12:45pm):
– Kingsborough Elementary (staff parking lot window)
– Gloversville Middle School (side facing track & bleachers, ring bell)
✨ REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Thursday, June 27:
👉 Click here to register
GESD is committed to ensuring children in our community have meals during the summer. If you miss the deadline, please contact:
📧 Greg Nalewjka (greg.nalewjka@gesdk12.org)
📧 Amanda Chittenden (amanda.chittenden@gesdk12.org)
Together, we can make sure every child is fed this summer! 💚
📚✨ Have fun, make friends, and get ready for kindergarten!
Join us this July for playful learning sessions filled with stories, early math, social-emotional skills, and even yoga!
🗓 Dates & Locations:
📍 Gloversville Public Library – July 8 & 22 | 10–11 AM
📍 Dubois Garden Apartments – July 15 & 29 | 10–11 AM
✅ No registration needed
🍎 Snacks included
📞 Call (518) 725-2819 for info
🔗 More: https://5il.co/3kijs
Hosted by the Gloversville Public Library & Gloversville Enlarged School District 💛
🌞 LEAPS Summer Program Enrollment is NOW OPEN! 📚🎨🧃
Looking for an exciting, educational, and FUN way to keep your kids engaged this summer? 🎉 The LEAPS Summer Program is here—and it’s the perfect opportunity for students to grow, explore, and make new friends in a safe and supportive environment!
👉 Sign up now: [ https://5il.co/3iw7m ]
Have questions? Contact us at [ www.mentalhealthassociation.org ]! Let’s make this a summer to remember! 🌈✏️🍉
#LEAPSSummer #SummerLearning #FunAndLearning #RegisterNow
🚨 Check out the link below for details on GESD's Smart Schools Investment Plan! 💡💻
Have comments or questions? Reach out to William Cooper, Director of Information Technology, at william.cooper@gesdk12.org.
Link: https://5il.co/3i0ai
📢 A Message from the Superintendent: Addressing the Dangers of Teen Vaping
Letter: https://5il.co/3hcaw
Superintendent David Halloran shares an important update regarding homeschool students and graduation. Please take a moment to read his letter.
Link: https://5il.co/3ggdt
📢 NOW HIRING: Cleaning Positions Available! 🧼🧽
We’re looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to join our facilities team!
✨ Current Openings:
🔹 2 First Shift Cleaning Positions
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Pay: $16.87/hour
🔹 3 Second Shift Cleaning Positions
• Hours: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• Pay: $17.72/hour
✅ Competitive hourly wages
✅ Full benefits package
📄 For full job details and benefits information, please see the attached PDF.
📞 Questions? Contact:
Danielle Graham
Phone: 518-775-5791 ext. 9717
📧 Email: dgraham@gesdk12.org
Apply today and become part of a dedicated team that helps keep our schools clean and safe!
#NowHiring #JobOpportunity #CleaningJobs #GESD #JoinOurTeam #EmploymentOpportunities
PDF link: https://5il.co/3gdxn
📢 GLOVERSVILLE COMMUNITY UPDATE 📢
Take a moment to view the following important videos:
🎥 Board of Education Meeting – 5/12/2025
Watch the full meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7NVtyf9dME
🗳️ 2025-2026 Budget Vote Hearing
Hear the details and discussions about the upcoming budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgCIHiqhB-I
We encourage all families, staff, and community members to stay informed and engaged. Your voice matters!
🎶🎨 The Music & Art Departments at GMS Present a Night of Fantasy!
Join us Thursday, May 15th for an unforgettable evening at the Annual Spring Concert & Art Show! Experience the talent of our student musicians and visual artists.
✨ Featured Visual Artists: Hailey Fitch & Leland Malagisi, 7th Grade
🏈 NFL Flag Sign-Ups Are Now OPEN! 🏈
Calling all boys and girls in grades K–6 from Gloversville and surrounding schools — it’s time to register for our All-FUN Summer NFL Flag League!
✅ Players will be drafted to official NFL teams
📍 Games held at Little Huskies Field
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | June 17th – July 17th
🎉 No experience needed – just come ready to have fun!
Registration closes June 1st, so don’t wait!
➡️ Sign up here: https://www.gloversvillelittlehuskies.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1460595
Let’s play some football! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💥
#NFLFlag #GloversvilleSports #SummerFun #LittleHuskies
🎉🛼 Get ready for a night of Spring Break fun! 🛼🎉
The Gloversville Class of 2026 is hosting a Skate Night Fundraiser and you’re invited! 🌟
📅 Date: April 14th
🕕 Time: 6–8 PM
📍 Location: High Rollers, 4313 NY-30, Amsterdam, NY 12010
💲 $10 Admission Per Person (Includes skate rentals – skaters and non-skaters welcome!)
No need to register ahead — just pay at the door and roll into the fun while supporting a great cause!
Let’s make this Spring Break one to remember. 🛼🎶🍕
#SkateNight #GloversvilleClassOf2026 #SpringBreakFun #FundraiserVibes
🌟 Scholar Spotlight: EthanJames Husted 🌟
We’re celebrating a standout scholar who truly embodies creativity, commitment, and character!
EthanJames stepped out of his comfort zone to join the OVA Graphic Arts Team—and we’re so glad he did! He tried his hand at 3D modeling and took the lead on designing the main product logos, showing not just talent but also the courage to try something new. His efforts helped our team win the coveted NYSATA OVA Overall Hyndman Creativity Award for Graphic Design!
He’s also a vital force in the Yearbook Club, always ready to pitch in wherever he’s needed—from layout design to snapping photos at school events as part of the GMS Paparazzi team 📸.
You’ll see his art on the yearbook cover and on many of the amazing posters displayed throughout the school!
What makes EthanJames shine even more is his character. He shows up with kindness, a respectful attitude, and a hardworking spirit. Whether it’s graphic design, photography, or lending a helping hand, he gives it 100% every time.
Thanks for all you do, Ethan James! Your creativity and dedication make a real difference!
📣 Exciting News, Gloversville! 📣
Our amazing Family Community Educator, Lashawn Hawkins, is proud to host Gloversville’s first-ever Weekend Mass Food Distribution this Saturday at 10:00 AM at Gloversville High School! 🥕📦
🚗 Entry will be up Lincoln Street hill.
There will be one main line that will split into two lanes as you approach the distribution area.
For everyone’s safety, please remain in your vehicles and follow the directions of our awesome traffic directors — they’ll be wearing safety vests to help guide the way.
🙋♀️ Volunteers Needed!
If you’re able to lift 25 lbs and seriously interested in helping out, please message me directly — we’d love to have you join the team!
Let’s come together to support our community! 💪💛
Thank you in advance, Gloversville!
#GloversvilleGives #CommunitySupport #FoodDistribution #LashawnHawkins #StrongerTogether
