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  • Enrichment Students Visit Fort Edward Fire Department

    Our After School Enrichment group, FORTS First Responders had an incredible experience visiting the Fort Edward Fire Department. They had the opportunity to explore the trucks, discover various equipment, and even got to try out using a real firehose!

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  •  Gardening Club

    Gardening Club in Action

    Our garden club in action! Students picked lettuce and brought it down to share with students in the cafeteria

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  • P2 Spotlight

    Check out our P2 spotlight from last week!

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  • Positivity Project: Humor

    This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Humor. Humor means you like to laugh and bring smiles to other people.

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  • College Funding Available for Seniors

    Did you know that in 2022, more than $200 million in available Federal Pell Grant funding remained unclaimed in New York State? It's true! Students who don't complete the FAFSA miss out on valuable oppo1iunities to receive financial assistance from the federal government and New York State.

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  •  Football Meeting 4/25/2024 - Afterschool

    Football Meeting

    Coach Watkins is holding a meeting on April 25, 2024 right after school in the auditorium. If you are interested in playing in the upcoming fall season please attend the meeting.

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  •  Important Information

    NYS Testing Information

    This spring, our school will administer the NYS Grades 3-8 assessment in ELA (April 16 & 17), Mathematics (April 30 & May 1), and the NYS Grade 5 and 8 Science assessment (May 14).

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  • P2 Poetry Contest Announced

    April is National Poetry Month and here at Fort Edward we would like to bridge our P2 character strength knowledge and the art of poetry.

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  • P2 Project: Fairness

    This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Fairness. Fairness means you believe that all people have value.

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  • SUNY ADK Summer Enrichment Programs

    Since 1982, SUNY Adirondack has provided learning opportunities for area students through our Summer Enrichment Program. Browse this year’s offerings on their website.

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  • Mr. Smith Named Director of All County Band

    We would like to say congratulations to our high school band teacher Mr. Smith. He has been selected to be the director of the senior band at the All-County Music Festival. This year we have 15 students from grades 6-12 performing at the festival.

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  • Solar Eclipse Safety

    A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks any part of the Sun. On Monday, April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will be visible in North and Central America.

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  •  Attention: Important Information

    Back Parking Lot Gate Closing Until Dismissal

    Our PE classes and recess will soon be heading outside. Beginning April 22nd the gate that leads to the back parking lot will be closed until 2:25.

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  •  BOCES Trip Group Photo

    Fort Edward Freshmen Visit BOCES

    Our 9th grade students spent the afternoon visiting the BOCES CTE program. They were able to take a tour through all the courses offered on the campus. It was a great experience for them to see the programs in action. We also were able to hear experiences from current Fort Edward BOCES students.

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  • Seniors Awarded Scholarship to SUNY Adirondack

    Seniors who attended SUNY Adirondack field trip took a private tour of the campus to experience the college atmosphere. After the tour, our students were recognized with a certificate of acceptance into the college.

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  •  HPV Vaccine is cancer prevention

    HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention

    HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention

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  •  FORTIFY THE FORT - PLEASE VOTE on MAY 21st!

    FORTIFY THE FORT - PLEASE VOTE on MAY 21st!

    FORTIFY THE FORT - PLEASE VOTE on MAY 21st! The project will bring new safety and security enhancements, gym improvements, playground enhancements, roof maintenance, a backup generator, improved HVAC, and more. In total, updates to the school to create a better environment for our students and teachers. 

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  • Students Learn Math Through Movement

    In November, Fort Edward teachers attended a training for Math and Movement, which uses movement to teach math and reading skills and increase physical activity throughout the day.

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  •  BRAVO Opera Saratoga!

    BRAVO Opera Saratoga!

    Last week, students Pre K - 6th grade enjoyed a special performance by Opera Saratoga.  They came and performed Katie:  The Strongest of the Strong; composed by Faye Chiao and libretto by Anton Dudley.

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  •  School Board Election

    Candidate Petition Packets Now Available

    Candidate petition packets are now available for anyone interested in becoming a board of education member. There are five (5) board seats open. Contact the District Clerk to pick up your packet today! For more information please visit: https://www.fortedward.org/Page/56

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