
Congratulations to the WGES "Out of this World" students for the month of December. We are so proud of our Little Lake Hawks that were recognized for our character trait of caring. They make us #WGProud! #SOARLakeHawks
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A WG SHOUT OUT to KYREN YOUNG & ISAAC HENDRICKSON for their Record-Breaking performances today at the SUNY Cortland Lusk Field meet. Kyren holds the 55m record & Isaac, the 1500m racewalk.


WGES is seeking your feedback regarding communication practices. Please consider completing the survey below to share input on how we can improve. Your support make us #WGProud #SOARLakeHawks
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The Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the Watkins Glen Athletic Hall of Fame Induction for 2023 Two coaches and four athletes will be inducted in the WG Athletic Hall of Fame this week during the finals of both the girls and boys Holiday Tournaments. On Thursday, December 28th during half time of the finals for the Melissa B. Wilson Tournament, the following individuals will be inducted at center court of the Fieldhouse. The approximate time will be 8 PM, if the tournament remains on schedule. INDUCTEES: Coach Jeff Smythe – Wrestling and Football (1967-1978) Alexis Castellaneta – Swimming and Diving (2018 Graduate) Patrick Hazlitt- Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field (2017 Graduate) On Saturday, December 30th during half time of the finals for the Boys Holiday Tournament, the following individuals will be inducted at center court of the fieldhouse. The approximate time will be 6:00 PM, if the tournament remains on schedule. INDUCTEES: Coach John Fazzary – Basketball, Cross County, Golf, Tennis (1989-2022) Courtney Warren-Manning – Swimming, Basketball, Track and Field (2006 Graduate) Matthew Gill – Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field (2014 Graduate) **Hall of Fame nominations can be taken at any time. All forms, timelines, Information on credentials and character is located within the athletics section of the district website. Go to the quick links section called “Hall of Fame”.


Big shout out to Thomas and Jaymes our most recent selections as @rotary Senior Students of the Month! The a class of 2024 makes us #WGProud
#SOARLakeHawks (photo credit to the Odessafile)


As a reminder the Watkins Glen Central School District will be closed from 12.21.23 through 1.1.24. We will return to school on 1.2.24. With the exception of our previously scheduled sporting events, all office will be closed for the duration of the holiday break. #WGProud


The WGHS Fitness Center will be open during the Holiday Break!
The WGHS pool facility will be closed during the Holiday Break.
There will be No Morning lap swim, evening or Saturday community open swim.
See you all in the New Year!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year
from the Athletics Department



Shout out to the WG Cafeteria and our building leaders for serving holiday lunch to our students today!! Have a #WGProud winter break Lake Hawks!!


A special congratulations to Alessandro Carubia for earning the rank of Eagle Scout this week. This is a big honor and demonstration of perseverance #WGProud


This evening's 5th -8th grade winter concert will be live streamed.
You can find the link off of the Athletics page of the school website, under the quick links Live Stream 1
or type this in the internet address bar: https://ideas.gstboces.org/watkins/athletics/


Looking forward to seeing everyone at our band and chorus concert tonight!! After the show, check out our "My First Concert" photo frame! Our artists and musicians make us #WGProud #SOARLakeHawks


This week's spirit week at WGHS is as follows:


We are excited to see our Little Lake Hawks showing Holiday Spirit this week! #SOARLakeHawks #WGProud


With his 8 three pointers in last night's victory, Christopher Simiele broke the single game WGHS three-point record! Congrats to Christopher and the Lake Hawks hoops team on this accomplishment! Our Lake Hawks make us #WGProud (photo credit to the Odessafile)


No need to have a paper program, now available on your phone! Tip off at 6:00 pm this evening. It's the opener for the JV & Varsity Lake Hawks Boys Basketball, up against the Newark Valley Cardinals.
We are wearing red to show support for our neighboring Waverly family community, please join us this evening.
Snap the code or follow the URL: https://5il.co/2az3r
If you would like to help with the families involved in this week's tragic event and loss, please use GoFundMe links below.
Go Fund Me for the Shaw's - In support of Peyton Shaw's family
Follow the URL: https://gofund.me/61b5a9e2
Go Fund Me for the Beeman's - In Support of Ty’s Recovery
Follow the URL: https://gofund.me/65f93a8e


14,000 POUNDS OF FOOD!!!!!!


Wednesday evening the Watkins Glen High School 9-12th grades put on a wonderful Winter Concert. Showcasing the musical talents of Watkins Glen high school students orchestrated by their Band & Chorus teachers, Kathleen O'Connor & Kelsey Pinette. The Fine Arts program also showcased student artwork in the Auditorium Lobby for all to see, put on by the high school Art teachers, Dawn Coleman & Maggie Hackett. If you missed the high school Winter Concert or would like to recapture the moment, Follow the URL below.
https://ideas.gstboces.org/watkins/videos/xmas2023.cfm
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On Friday 12.15.23, the WG Lake Hawk boys basketball program will take on the Cardinals of Newark Valley. We ask that all those in attendance wear red in solidarity and support of the Waverly School Community as they experience terrible loss and tragedy. All donations collected at the door will be dispersed to the impacted families. Come out to the WG Field House, wear red, enjoy the competition, and support our friends, the Waverly Wolverines. #wcsdletsgo #WGProud


Shout out to Maddie! Our Lake Hawks make us #WGProud


Please use the link below to access the WGES December News and Notes. We are #WGProud #SOARLakeHawks
https://sway.office.com/OjCABCRXeQVLDhkJ?ref=Link
