Northern Lights partners with SLCS for universal Pre-K
The Northern Lights School announced that it has been selected by the Saranac Lake Central School District to provide Universal Pre-Kindergarten Programming for eligible four year-old students living in the school district.
On Campus
Bridget Simpson of Mineville received a master of business administration degree.
Crown Point teacher leads Costa Rican tour
Group to visit Europe in 2014
A Crown Point teacher recently led a group of local students and adults on a tour of Costa Rica. Jayna Andersen led the nine-day Education First adventure.
Central Adirondack school voters head to polls May 21
Voters in the five True North school districts will be heading to the polls Tuesday, May 21 to choose school board candidates and decide whether to approve their 2013-14 budgets.
What do you think makes a good friend?
Question of the Month
Footrace on Saturday honors memory of young Lake George teacher
Randal Madison was a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at Lake George Elementary who inspired his students to achieve in academics and to lead fulfilling lives. He died unexpectedly in 2001 of a brain aneurism, and since then hundreds of people have participated in a footrace to honor the beloved instructor. Randy's Run is to take place Saturday on the Warren County Bikeway. It starts at 8:30 a.m. at Lake George Elementary School.
Willsboro CV-TEC student wins state SkillsUSA event
Lee Sloper, a senior at Willsboro Central School and a member of the CV-TEC small engineering program, earned a trip to the national SkillsUSA competition to be held in Kansas City June 24-25 by placing first at the New York State competition, recently held in Syracuse.
Indian Lake students visit SUNY Adirondack for High School Business Day
Several Indian Lake Central School students had a great day at the 20th Annual High School Business Day at SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury.
Westport sixth graders come together at Dudley
As many as 14 sixth-grade students crowded onto a pair of small boxes set up at the other end of a rope swing, trying to stay out of the “lava.”
Mental Health awareness takes to the streets
Students, caregivers, families and friends took to the streets of Elizabethtown May 10 to promote awareness for children with mental illness.
CFES officially opens Essex facility
The CFES offices in Essex were unveiled at a grand opening reception attended by Congressman Bill Owens, State Assemblyman Dan Stec and former New York Gov. and Essex resident George Pataki.
True North schools to hold budget hearings
In preparation of the annual school budget vote on May 21, school officials in the True North districts are set to hold public hearings on their spending plans on May 13 and 14.
Essex County to ramp up child safety seat checks
Essex County is looking to better help parents keep their young children safe while on the roads.
Pasta fundraiser to benefit Outing Club
The Lake Placid Outing Club is hosting its annual Pasta Dinner Fund Raiser and Summer Trip Planning Meeting on Thursday, May 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Placid Elementary School cafeteria.
Ellsworth hailed for work with youth, boosting community pride & patriotism
Joanne Ellsworth of Chestertown is known both for nurturing patriotism, and responsibility in children through her pre-school — and for her work in leading the local American Legion Post, which is an influential organization locally. After years of service to her community, Ellsworth has been honored for her efforts — she's been named the local V.I.P. of the Year.
