Today, we celebrate and honor all of the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures who support, encourage, and inspire our students each and every day.
Thank you for the countless ways you help shape the lives of our young people and strengthen our school community.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Watkins Glen Central School District.
#WGProud
Calling all Little Lake Hawks! We are excited to share another summer opportunity with you! Register today for our youth basketball camp!
🎉✨ Get Ready, WGHS! PROM 2026 is Almost Here! ✨🎉
Next Saturday is the night we’ve all been waiting for… PROM 2026! 💃🕺
But why wait for the big event?! We’re kicking things off with an exciting Spirit Week leading up to prom! 🎭🎈
🔥 7th–12th Grade students — it’s time to show your school spirit, rock the themes, and get in the prom mood!
Dress up, have fun, and make this week unforgettable with your friends! 🙌
Let’s build the hype, WGHS… it’s officially PROM SEASON! 💫
#WGHS #Prom2026 #SpiritWeek #PromHype #SenecaStrong #DressUpDays #SchoolSpirit 🎉
Next Saturday is the night we’ve all been waiting for… PROM 2026! 💃🕺
But why wait for the big event?! We’re kicking things off with an exciting Spirit Week leading up to prom! 🎭🎈
🔥 7th–12th Grade students — it’s time to show your school spirit, rock the themes, and get in the prom mood!
Dress up, have fun, and make this week unforgettable with your friends! 🙌
Let’s build the hype, WGHS… it’s officially PROM SEASON! 💫
#WGHS #Prom2026 #SpiritWeek #PromHype #SenecaStrong #DressUpDays #SchoolSpirit 🎉
The Indoor Track will be unavailable this evening, 5/6 from 6:00 - 7:00PM. Our Youth Track & Field program will be utilizing it during this time. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding!
💙 NYSPHSAA proudly launches Mental Health Awareness Week 💙
Centered around the powerful theme: Human > Athlete
This initiative reinforces an important truth: before performance, before competition, student‑athletes are human first.
🗓 Tuesday – Take a Moment
Pause. Breathe. Check in with yourself.
How are you really doing?
Human > Athlete reminds us that mental health matters just as much as physical performance—and deserves the same care, attention, and respect.
#HumanGreaterThanAthlete #NYSPHSAA #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeAMoment #StudentAthleteWellbeing
Centered around the powerful theme: Human > Athlete
This initiative reinforces an important truth: before performance, before competition, student‑athletes are human first.
🗓 Tuesday – Take a Moment
Pause. Breathe. Check in with yourself.
How are you really doing?
Human > Athlete reminds us that mental health matters just as much as physical performance—and deserves the same care, attention, and respect.
#HumanGreaterThanAthlete #NYSPHSAA #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeAMoment #StudentAthleteWellbeing
This is a reminder that our School Budget Public Hearing will take place on:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 p.m.
High School Board of Education Room
This hearing is an opportunity to learn more about the proposed 2026–2027 budget, ask questions, and stay informed about the investments we are making to support our students and school community.
We encourage all interested community members to attend and engage in this important process.
All supporting budget documents can be located on our website by following this link - https://www.wgcsd.org/page/business-office
#WGProud
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 p.m.
High School Board of Education Room
This hearing is an opportunity to learn more about the proposed 2026–2027 budget, ask questions, and stay informed about the investments we are making to support our students and school community.
We encourage all interested community members to attend and engage in this important process.
All supporting budget documents can be located on our website by following this link - https://www.wgcsd.org/page/business-office
#WGProud
📣 Calling All 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders! 📣
Get ready for a Sports Night Event you won’t want to miss! 🏃♂️🔥
Join us TONIGHT in the Fieldhouse Gym for games, friends, and tons of fun!
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🏀 Capture the Flag
🏐 Volleyball
🏈 Flag Football
…and more action‑packed activities!
💵 $5 at the door
Bring your energy and your friends — see you there! 🎉🙌
Get ready for a Sports Night Event you won’t want to miss! 🏃♂️🔥
Join us TONIGHT in the Fieldhouse Gym for games, friends, and tons of fun!
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🏀 Capture the Flag
🏐 Volleyball
🏈 Flag Football
…and more action‑packed activities!
💵 $5 at the door
Bring your energy and your friends — see you there! 🎉🙌
🎓 Annual Job & College Fair at WGHS 🎉
WGHS was excited to welcome 70+ employers and colleges into our Fieldhouse for this year’s Annual Job & College Fair!
🤝✨ Students explored career paths, asked real‑world questions, and started building connections that will shape their futures.
From hands‑on conversations to discovering new opportunities, it was a day of learning beyond the classroom 🚀📚
A huge thank you to the Career Development Council for helping facilitate the event, and to all the businesses, colleges, and organizations who invested their time in our students 🙌
We also appreciate our amazing staff for making everything run smoothly 💙
Big things start with small conversations — and yesterday was full of them 💬🌟
#WGProud
#JobCareerCollegeFair
#shopyourfuture
WGHS was excited to welcome 70+ employers and colleges into our Fieldhouse for this year’s Annual Job & College Fair!
🤝✨ Students explored career paths, asked real‑world questions, and started building connections that will shape their futures.
From hands‑on conversations to discovering new opportunities, it was a day of learning beyond the classroom 🚀📚
A huge thank you to the Career Development Council for helping facilitate the event, and to all the businesses, colleges, and organizations who invested their time in our students 🙌
We also appreciate our amazing staff for making everything run smoothly 💙
Big things start with small conversations — and yesterday was full of them 💬🌟
#WGProud
#JobCareerCollegeFair
#shopyourfuture
Here Ye, Here Ye!
Take a look inside the May News and the Proposed School Budget Issue!
Upcoming events on the calendar and spring happenings to recap and share!
https://aptg.co/Gf7r7Y
Take a look inside the May News and the Proposed School Budget Issue!
Upcoming events on the calendar and spring happenings to recap and share!
https://aptg.co/Gf7r7Y
📖📖Just a friendly reminder!📚📚
That tonight is Literacy Family Night!
Swing by the WG Elementary School for some ELA Fun!
5:30-7pm
✨ What to Expect:
Reading games
Writing activities
Free book tables
Exciting GIVEAWAYS
📖 Plus!
The PTO Book Fair will be open for browsing, and refreshments will be available.
👨👩👧👦 Who’s Invited?
All PreK–6th grade students and their families are welcome.
Enter through the Elementary Main Office Doors
📚 Get ready, set… READ!
That tonight is Literacy Family Night!
Swing by the WG Elementary School for some ELA Fun!
5:30-7pm
✨ What to Expect:
Reading games
Writing activities
Free book tables
Exciting GIVEAWAYS
📖 Plus!
The PTO Book Fair will be open for browsing, and refreshments will be available.
👨👩👧👦 Who’s Invited?
All PreK–6th grade students and their families are welcome.
Enter through the Elementary Main Office Doors
📚 Get ready, set… READ!
🎶✨ WGHS Band Students Shine at NYSSMA! ✨🎶
Huge congratulations to our WGHS band members who participated in the annual local NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival this past weekend! 👏🎼
🎷 Junior Elizabeth Fitzwater – Baritone Saxophone
🎷 Lydia Schubmehl (8th grade) – Baritone Saxophone
🎺 Heidi Stekl (8th grade) – French Horn
🎶 Rowen Stegner (8th grade) – Clarinet
Students were evaluated on tone quality, dynamics, expression, articulation, note accuracy, rhythm, and overall performance 🎵✅
NYSSMA levels range from 1–6, with higher levels representing more advanced repertoire and performance expectations. 🎼⭐
We are so proud of your hard work and dedication—fantastic job! 🎉👏
#WGProud
#WGHS #WGHSMusic #BandPride 🎶 #NYSSMA #SoloAndEnsemble #StudentMusicians #MusicExcellence ⭐ #HardWorkPaysOff #ProudToBeWGHS 🎉
Huge congratulations to our WGHS band members who participated in the annual local NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival this past weekend! 👏🎼
🎷 Junior Elizabeth Fitzwater – Baritone Saxophone
🎷 Lydia Schubmehl (8th grade) – Baritone Saxophone
🎺 Heidi Stekl (8th grade) – French Horn
🎶 Rowen Stegner (8th grade) – Clarinet
Students were evaluated on tone quality, dynamics, expression, articulation, note accuracy, rhythm, and overall performance 🎵✅
NYSSMA levels range from 1–6, with higher levels representing more advanced repertoire and performance expectations. 🎼⭐
We are so proud of your hard work and dedication—fantastic job! 🎉👏
#WGProud
#WGHS #WGHSMusic #BandPride 🎶 #NYSSMA #SoloAndEnsemble #StudentMusicians #MusicExcellence ⭐ #HardWorkPaysOff #ProudToBeWGHS 🎉
The Dub G Market will be open this evening for families and students to come shop!
If you are part of the Youth Track & Field Team - Practice tonight has been cancelled
Come stop at the Dub G Market and pick up your team Shirt!
6-7pm
If you are part of the Youth Track & Field Team - Practice tonight has been cancelled
Come stop at the Dub G Market and pick up your team Shirt!
6-7pm
The Following Sports Changes for all Teams practices and games today!
Games Postponed for today
Varsity Baseball, JV Baseball, Varsity Softball, Modified Track & Modified Tennis
Practices Cancelled today
Varsity Boys & Girls Golf
Varsity Tennis
Modified Tennis
Youth Track and Field
Practices after school
Varsity Softball - will be inside using Batting cage at 330 and then use the ES gym
Varsity, JV & Modified Baseball all will be practicing outside today after school meet at the field
Varsity Boys and Girls Track - Girls team to Coach Durfee's room. Boys team to Coach Sterner's room. Both meetings should conclude by 3:30 pm.
Varsity Lacrosse - Practice will be in the field house elementary gym starting at 5pm, you should dismiss from school and return for practice later
Modified softball - practicing at OM, be in the field house by 315 to catch your shuttle
Modified Track - Meet coach Kurcoba on the indoor track by 3p
Games for today
Varsity Trap Shoot will still be having competition day 2 today as usual, dress for the weather
Pictures are rescheduled to next Wednesday
Games Postponed for today
Varsity Baseball, JV Baseball, Varsity Softball, Modified Track & Modified Tennis
Practices Cancelled today
Varsity Boys & Girls Golf
Varsity Tennis
Modified Tennis
Youth Track and Field
Practices after school
Varsity Softball - will be inside using Batting cage at 330 and then use the ES gym
Varsity, JV & Modified Baseball all will be practicing outside today after school meet at the field
Varsity Boys and Girls Track - Girls team to Coach Durfee's room. Boys team to Coach Sterner's room. Both meetings should conclude by 3:30 pm.
Varsity Lacrosse - Practice will be in the field house elementary gym starting at 5pm, you should dismiss from school and return for practice later
Modified softball - practicing at OM, be in the field house by 315 to catch your shuttle
Modified Track - Meet coach Kurcoba on the indoor track by 3p
Games for today
Varsity Trap Shoot will still be having competition day 2 today as usual, dress for the weather
Pictures are rescheduled to next Wednesday
Twin Tiers Students Honored as “Everyday Heroes”
High school students from across the Twin Tiers were recently recognized during the 21st Annual First Heritage “Everyday Heroes” Recognition, an event celebrating students who make a positive impact both in and beyond their schools.
The “Everyday Heroes” award honors students who demonstrate community involvement, kindness toward fellow students, and a commitment to mentoring peers. This year’s honorees exemplify these values through their leadership, compassion, and service.
Congratulations to Seniors Anna Franzese, Ryan Dean, and Kaylin Smith, along with Junior Isabella Bellavigna, on receiving this meaningful recognition. Your actions remind us that everyday leadership truly matters.
We are proud to celebrate these outstanding students and the difference they make in our school communities.
#WGProud
#EverydayHeroes
#FirstHeritageFederalCreditUnion
High school students from across the Twin Tiers were recently recognized during the 21st Annual First Heritage “Everyday Heroes” Recognition, an event celebrating students who make a positive impact both in and beyond their schools.
The “Everyday Heroes” award honors students who demonstrate community involvement, kindness toward fellow students, and a commitment to mentoring peers. This year’s honorees exemplify these values through their leadership, compassion, and service.
Congratulations to Seniors Anna Franzese, Ryan Dean, and Kaylin Smith, along with Junior Isabella Bellavigna, on receiving this meaningful recognition. Your actions remind us that everyday leadership truly matters.
We are proud to celebrate these outstanding students and the difference they make in our school communities.
#WGProud
#EverydayHeroes
#FirstHeritageFederalCreditUnion
🎉 5th-8th Grade Fun Friday Sports Night! 🎉
Hosted by the 7th Grade Student Council
📅 Friday, May 1st
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Field House Gym
Get ready for a night of games and fun with friends!
Activities include:
Cornhole
Bucket Ball
Volleyball
Capture the Flag
…and more!
💲 Cost:
$3 in advance
$5 at the door
Come out, have fun, and bring your game face!
We can’t wait to see you there! 😄
Hosted by the 7th Grade Student Council
📅 Friday, May 1st
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Field House Gym
Get ready for a night of games and fun with friends!
Activities include:
Cornhole
Bucket Ball
Volleyball
Capture the Flag
…and more!
💲 Cost:
$3 in advance
$5 at the door
Come out, have fun, and bring your game face!
We can’t wait to see you there! 😄
🔥🎯 STORM ALERT! BIG WINS FOR SCHUYLER! 🎯🔥
CONGRATULATIONS to the Schuyler Storm Trap Shooting Team for absolutely DOMINATING at the Dansville High School Trap Tournament on 4/25/26! 💪💥
🏆 THREE HUGE WINS despite pouring rain and near‑freezing temps — talk about grit!
⭐ Paxton Porter took 1st Place Varsity Men AND brought home the High Gun Award with a blazing 48 🔥
⭐ Elizabeth Rawleigh crushed it with 1st Place Junior Varsity Women 👏
⭐ The Junior Varsity Team battled hard to earn 1st Place overall, beating the runner‑up by just ONE TARGET 😱
🎯 Team Members Who Made It Happen:
Paxton Porter
Nathan VanDerEems
Elizabeth Rawleigh
Owen Bechtold
Alexa Landon
Carson Turnmyre
Johnathan Jones
Through rain, cold, and tough conditions, many shooters posted their BEST scores of the season — proving once again that the Storm shows up when it matters most ⛈️💪
👏🔥 So proud of this team — CONGRATULATIONS, SCHUYLER STORM! 🔥👏
#SchuylerStorm #StormStrong #TrapShooting #HighGun #Champions #RainOrShine 🎯🏆
CONGRATULATIONS to the Schuyler Storm Trap Shooting Team for absolutely DOMINATING at the Dansville High School Trap Tournament on 4/25/26! 💪💥
🏆 THREE HUGE WINS despite pouring rain and near‑freezing temps — talk about grit!
⭐ Paxton Porter took 1st Place Varsity Men AND brought home the High Gun Award with a blazing 48 🔥
⭐ Elizabeth Rawleigh crushed it with 1st Place Junior Varsity Women 👏
⭐ The Junior Varsity Team battled hard to earn 1st Place overall, beating the runner‑up by just ONE TARGET 😱
🎯 Team Members Who Made It Happen:
Paxton Porter
Nathan VanDerEems
Elizabeth Rawleigh
Owen Bechtold
Alexa Landon
Carson Turnmyre
Johnathan Jones
Through rain, cold, and tough conditions, many shooters posted their BEST scores of the season — proving once again that the Storm shows up when it matters most ⛈️💪
👏🔥 So proud of this team — CONGRATULATIONS, SCHUYLER STORM! 🔥👏
#SchuylerStorm #StormStrong #TrapShooting #HighGun #Champions #RainOrShine 🎯🏆
🌎 Making a Difference This Earth Day! 🌱
The Watkins Glen National Honor Society and Wellness Club proudly partnered with STTAC (Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition) to give back to our community this Earth Day.
💪 33 dedicated students spent the afternoon walking a one-mile radius around the school grounds, collecting litter and tobacco waste to help keep our environment clean. Their hard work truly paid off—10 full bags of trash were collected!
We’re incredibly proud of these students for their initiative, teamwork, and commitment to making a positive environmental impact. 👏♻️
#EARTHDAY
#WGPROUD
The Watkins Glen National Honor Society and Wellness Club proudly partnered with STTAC (Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition) to give back to our community this Earth Day.
💪 33 dedicated students spent the afternoon walking a one-mile radius around the school grounds, collecting litter and tobacco waste to help keep our environment clean. Their hard work truly paid off—10 full bags of trash were collected!
We’re incredibly proud of these students for their initiative, teamwork, and commitment to making a positive environmental impact. 👏♻️
#EARTHDAY
#WGPROUD
🦅 Hey Little Lake Hawks! 📚
Literacy Night Is Coming Your Way!
Join us for a fun-filled family evening celebrating the world of ELA, proudly sponsored by WGES & the WGES PTO!
✨ What to Expect:
Reading games
Writing activities
Free book tables
Exciting GIVEAWAYS
📖 Plus!
The PTO Book Fair will be open for browsing, and refreshments will be available.
📌 How to Join:
Please RSVP through the Elementary School Main Office so we know you’re coming!
👨👩👧👦 Who’s Invited?
All PreK–6th grade students and their families are welcome.
📚 Get ready, set… READ!
Literacy Night Is Coming Your Way!
Join us for a fun-filled family evening celebrating the world of ELA, proudly sponsored by WGES & the WGES PTO!
✨ What to Expect:
Reading games
Writing activities
Free book tables
Exciting GIVEAWAYS
📖 Plus!
The PTO Book Fair will be open for browsing, and refreshments will be available.
📌 How to Join:
Please RSVP through the Elementary School Main Office so we know you’re coming!
👨👩👧👦 Who’s Invited?
All PreK–6th grade students and their families are welcome.
📚 Get ready, set… READ!
Open Tonight! The DUB-G Market
Fresh goods are on the shelves
Open this evening to students and families
245pm-6pm
Stop in and Shop with us!
#WGDubGMarket
#foodbankofthesoutherntier
#WGProud
Fresh goods are on the shelves
Open this evening to students and families
245pm-6pm
Stop in and Shop with us!
#WGDubGMarket
#foodbankofthesoutherntier
#WGProud
Paige Ells Named ESPN Ithaca Athlete of the Week
Storm Softball pitcher Paige Ells has been named ESPN Ithaca Athlete of the Week, a well‑earned honor recognizing her dominant performances in the circle.
Ells continues to be a driving force for the Storm, showcasing consistency, competitiveness, and leadership every time she takes the mound. Her hard work and dedication have played a key role in the team’s success this season.
Congratulations to Paige on this outstanding achievement—#WGProud! 🥎👏
https://omny.fm/shows/fueling-excellence/schuyler-storm-softballs-paige-ells-1
And don't forget to keep those votes coming in for Guthrie's Athlete of the Week nomination for Paige. There is still time and votes are endless! Voting ends at noon Thursday!
https://www.stargazette.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/04/13/guthrie-athlete-of-the-week-voting-for-april-4-to-10/89441465007/
Storm Softball pitcher Paige Ells has been named ESPN Ithaca Athlete of the Week, a well‑earned honor recognizing her dominant performances in the circle.
Ells continues to be a driving force for the Storm, showcasing consistency, competitiveness, and leadership every time she takes the mound. Her hard work and dedication have played a key role in the team’s success this season.
Congratulations to Paige on this outstanding achievement—#WGProud! 🥎👏
https://omny.fm/shows/fueling-excellence/schuyler-storm-softballs-paige-ells-1
And don't forget to keep those votes coming in for Guthrie's Athlete of the Week nomination for Paige. There is still time and votes are endless! Voting ends at noon Thursday!
https://www.stargazette.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/04/13/guthrie-athlete-of-the-week-voting-for-april-4-to-10/89441465007/
