Morning Open Swim is cancelled today 2.9.26 due technical issues in our pool facility. We hope to back up and running as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Good Evening WG Families and School Community,
As you probably know, tomorrow morning is forecasted to be extremely cold once again, with wind chills ranging from -15 to -20 degrees.
In response, the district will implement our Extreme Cold Weather Protocol to support the safety of our students who bus or walk to school.
Bus riders are encouraged to wait indoors until their bus arrives and then come out promptly.
Student walkers should know that school buses traveling through town will offer rides along main streets whenever possible.
If your child will be outside for any extended period, please ensure they are dressed appropriately for the conditions, including warm coats, hats, gloves, and other cold-weather gear.
For additional guidance on staying safe in extreme cold, please take a moment to review the infographic below/attached from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Thank you for your continued partnership and support in keeping our students safe during winter weather conditions. We appreciate your flexibility and care as we navigate the season together.
With respect and gratitude,
Kai D'Alleva, Superintendent of Schools
Congratulations to Rachel Vickio on joining the 1,000-point club at Watkins Glen High School. This incredible milestone is a reflection of her dedication, work ethic, and determination over the years.
Hard work pays off.
The Class of 2026 continues to make us #WGProud
Photo credit to WG Digital Media Intern, Logan DeBolt
Hard work pays off.
The Class of 2026 continues to make us #WGProud
Photo credit to WG Digital Media Intern, Logan DeBolt
Live Stream Links:
https://ideas.gstboces.org/GSTDroneSoccer.cfm
https://ideas.gstboces.org/GSTDroneSoccer2.cfm
https://ideas.gstboces.org/GSTDroneSoccer.cfm
https://ideas.gstboces.org/GSTDroneSoccer2.cfm
🎉 Congratulations to MP3 SOAR Students! 🎉
We are proud to recognize 12 outstanding WGHS students who have been personally selected by their teachers for demonstrating the Lake Hawks SOAR characteristics:
✅ S – Simply Kind to Others
✅ O – Organized and Responsible for Self
✅ A – Academically Growing
✅ R – Respectful
Your hard work and positive attitude make WGHS shine! 🌟
Let’s celebrate these amazing students!
#WGProud #WGSOAR #LakeHawks
We are proud to recognize 12 outstanding WGHS students who have been personally selected by their teachers for demonstrating the Lake Hawks SOAR characteristics:
✅ S – Simply Kind to Others
✅ O – Organized and Responsible for Self
✅ A – Academically Growing
✅ R – Respectful
Your hard work and positive attitude make WGHS shine! 🌟
Let’s celebrate these amazing students!
#WGProud #WGSOAR #LakeHawks
🌟 The Reach After‑School Program 🌟
Looking for a fun, safe, and enriching place for your child after school? The Reach After‑School Program is open to Watkins Glen Elementary students in grades 3–6 and offers a great way for kids to learn, create, and connect!
Each afternoon, students enjoy a healthy snack, homework help, and tutoring through fun, hands‑on games. Kids can also choose from exciting enrichment activities like science experiments, art projects, board game design, sports, team‑building games, Yearbook Club, and more — plus time to relax and play with friends.
🗓 Monday–Thursday, right after school
🚌 Bus transportation available at 4:30 pm
🚗 Parent pick‑up available anytime before 5:00 pm
❄️ Runs on regular school days (no snow days or half‑days)
Reach is free to families and funded by the federal 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, in partnership with Watkins Glen Central School District and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County.
👉 Enroll your child here:
REACH Enrollment 2025 – Fill Out Form
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KtLKIY3tDEGU4Az1zjSEeEITPq5mnzBKrKcj8r6JJ5tUMDdRS0gyMVZVRDdBQzk3N1JOUkxaTlBGTy4u
Questions?
📧 Kim Seaman, Site Coordinator — kns57@cornell.edu
📧 Joelle DeJohn, Education Liaison — jdejohn@wgcsd.org
Looking for a fun, safe, and enriching place for your child after school? The Reach After‑School Program is open to Watkins Glen Elementary students in grades 3–6 and offers a great way for kids to learn, create, and connect!
Each afternoon, students enjoy a healthy snack, homework help, and tutoring through fun, hands‑on games. Kids can also choose from exciting enrichment activities like science experiments, art projects, board game design, sports, team‑building games, Yearbook Club, and more — plus time to relax and play with friends.
🗓 Monday–Thursday, right after school
🚌 Bus transportation available at 4:30 pm
🚗 Parent pick‑up available anytime before 5:00 pm
❄️ Runs on regular school days (no snow days or half‑days)
Reach is free to families and funded by the federal 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, in partnership with Watkins Glen Central School District and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County.
👉 Enroll your child here:
REACH Enrollment 2025 – Fill Out Form
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KtLKIY3tDEGU4Az1zjSEeEITPq5mnzBKrKcj8r6JJ5tUMDdRS0gyMVZVRDdBQzk3N1JOUkxaTlBGTy4u
Questions?
📧 Kim Seaman, Site Coordinator — kns57@cornell.edu
📧 Joelle DeJohn, Education Liaison — jdejohn@wgcsd.org
The 7 & 8th grade Valentine's Dance for this Saturday has been postponed until a date in March.
🥎 3rd Annual Fury Fastpitch Softball Clinic 🥎
Come join Fury Fastpitch at The Domes for an exciting clinic featuring local area school coaches and players! Participants will receive in‑depth, hands‑on training focused on softball skills and techniques.
📲 Scan the QR code to sign up!
💲 Cost: $20
👧 Ages: 8–13
⏱️ Clinic Schedule:
10U: 2:30 – 4:00 PM
12U: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Whether you’re building fundamentals or sharpening your skills, this clinic is a great opportunity to learn and grow in the game!
#️⃣ #FuryFastpitch
#️⃣ #SoftballClinics
Come join Fury Fastpitch at The Domes for an exciting clinic featuring local area school coaches and players! Participants will receive in‑depth, hands‑on training focused on softball skills and techniques.
📲 Scan the QR code to sign up!
💲 Cost: $20
👧 Ages: 8–13
⏱️ Clinic Schedule:
10U: 2:30 – 4:00 PM
12U: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Whether you’re building fundamentals or sharpening your skills, this clinic is a great opportunity to learn and grow in the game!
#️⃣ #FuryFastpitch
#️⃣ #SoftballClinics
💖 Save the Date 💖
February 13th
“All That & A Bag of Chips”
5th/6th Grade Valentine’s Dance
Come join your friends for a fun, heart‑filled night! ❤️
RSVP by February 11th
February 13th
“All That & A Bag of Chips”
5th/6th Grade Valentine’s Dance
Come join your friends for a fun, heart‑filled night! ❤️
RSVP by February 11th
🌟 Peek Into Pre‑K 🌟
WG Elementary Pre‑K Program
2026–2027 School Year
WG Elementary is gearing up for an exciting new Pre‑K school year, and we’d love to welcome you!
📅 Save the Date: March 3, 2026
📘 What to Expect:
Meet our Pre‑K teachers
Tour the Pre‑K classrooms
Complete the Pre‑K pre‑registration form
Ask questions and learn about the program
👧🧒 Who Should Attend?
Families with children who will be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2026.
📞 Questions?
Please contact us at 607‑535‑3219.
Come join our Little Lake Hawks Crew!
WG Elementary Pre‑K Program
2026–2027 School Year
WG Elementary is gearing up for an exciting new Pre‑K school year, and we’d love to welcome you!
📅 Save the Date: March 3, 2026
📘 What to Expect:
Meet our Pre‑K teachers
Tour the Pre‑K classrooms
Complete the Pre‑K pre‑registration form
Ask questions and learn about the program
👧🧒 Who Should Attend?
Families with children who will be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2026.
📞 Questions?
Please contact us at 607‑535‑3219.
Come join our Little Lake Hawks Crew!
Our Watkins Glen 8th Grade Class is proud to host Valentines for Vets 💙❤️
Schuyler County Veterans are invited to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversation with our Watkins Glen 8th graders as we honor and thank you for your service.
📅 February 11
⏰ 8:30–9:15 AM
📍 WGHS Library
#WGProud
#Veterans
#Valentines
Schuyler County Veterans are invited to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversation with our Watkins Glen 8th graders as we honor and thank you for your service.
📅 February 11
⏰ 8:30–9:15 AM
📍 WGHS Library
#WGProud
#Veterans
#Valentines
🏊♂️🤿 Storm Modified Boys Swimming & Diving 🤿🏊♂️
Yesterday, the Storm Modified Boys Swimming & Diving team traveled to the Maine‑Endwell STAC Invite and delivered an outstanding performance!
There were many personal records (PRs) achieved by both our swimmers and divers across the board. 🏆
👉 Swim event results will be shared in a separate post, so stay tuned!
We’d like to send a big congratulations to our Storm Divers and their Head Coach, Emily Hoffman, on a great showing at the meet.
🎉 Congratulations to:
Lucas Schubmehl
Lucas VanSkiver
Ben DeBolt‑Smith
Each diver achieved a new PR in their diving scores—fantastic work!
#SchuylerStorm
#ModifiedDiving
#WGProud
Yesterday, the Storm Modified Boys Swimming & Diving team traveled to the Maine‑Endwell STAC Invite and delivered an outstanding performance!
There were many personal records (PRs) achieved by both our swimmers and divers across the board. 🏆
👉 Swim event results will be shared in a separate post, so stay tuned!
We’d like to send a big congratulations to our Storm Divers and their Head Coach, Emily Hoffman, on a great showing at the meet.
🎉 Congratulations to:
Lucas Schubmehl
Lucas VanSkiver
Ben DeBolt‑Smith
Each diver achieved a new PR in their diving scores—fantastic work!
#SchuylerStorm
#ModifiedDiving
#WGProud
🎯 Calling All 7th–12th Grade Students! 🎯
Students attending Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour schools are invited to take part in a unique opportunity offered through our schools!
Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing and safest youth sports programs — USA Clay Target League.
✅ Over 55,000 students participated nationwide last year
✅ Open to all skill levels
✅ Focus on safety, responsibility, and teamwork
Now it’s your turn to give it a shot!
📅 Registration Has Opened!
🌐 Register online at Clay Target Go
👉 https://claytargetscoring.com/ams/
Deadline - March 16th
Registration Fee $40
Additional Club information will be coming out tomorrow! And Parent Meeting Informational Night agenda!
Don’t miss out on this exciting experience—spread the word and get signed up!
#claytargetusa
#schuylerstorm
Students attending Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour schools are invited to take part in a unique opportunity offered through our schools!
Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing and safest youth sports programs — USA Clay Target League.
✅ Over 55,000 students participated nationwide last year
✅ Open to all skill levels
✅ Focus on safety, responsibility, and teamwork
Now it’s your turn to give it a shot!
📅 Registration Has Opened!
🌐 Register online at Clay Target Go
👉 https://claytargetscoring.com/ams/
Deadline - March 16th
Registration Fee $40
Additional Club information will be coming out tomorrow! And Parent Meeting Informational Night agenda!
Don’t miss out on this exciting experience—spread the word and get signed up!
#claytargetusa
#schuylerstorm
OPEN DUB-G MARKET
TOMMORROW!
Come stop by and Shop with us!
Goodies on the shelves and freezers are packed!
Students and Families welcome!
Any questions, contact Mrs. Planty
aplanty@wgcsd.org
#foodbankofthesoutherntier
#Dub-GMarket
#WGProud
TOMMORROW!
Come stop by and Shop with us!
Goodies on the shelves and freezers are packed!
Students and Families welcome!
Any questions, contact Mrs. Planty
aplanty@wgcsd.org
#foodbankofthesoutherntier
#Dub-GMarket
#WGProud
🏀 THE BATTLE OF THE BUILDINGS — RESULTS ARE IN! 🏀
What an electric night we had on Saturday as the High School Faculty faced off against the Elementary School Faculty in a fast‑paced, crowd‑cheering, bragging‑rights‑on‑the‑line basketball showdown! 🙌🔥
The big question going into the night:
✨ Would the seasoned strategists of the High School take control?
✨ Or would the energetic Elementary challengers pull off the upset?
From tip‑off to the final buzzer, it was neck‑and‑neck action. If you missed it, you missed an incredible back‑and‑forth battle as the Elementary team held their own point for point all night long!
In a thrilling finish, the High School White Squad—cool, composed, and experienced—edged out the win by ONE POINT, claiming victory in the Battle of the Buildings with a final score of 55–54! 🏆👏
🎉 This event was a huge success for the Junior Class of 2027, raising $695 to support their senior trip, yearbook, and more!
💙 Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer, supported our faculty players, and helped behind the scenes. The community spirit made this night unforgettable!
#WGProud 🖤🏀
What an electric night we had on Saturday as the High School Faculty faced off against the Elementary School Faculty in a fast‑paced, crowd‑cheering, bragging‑rights‑on‑the‑line basketball showdown! 🙌🔥
The big question going into the night:
✨ Would the seasoned strategists of the High School take control?
✨ Or would the energetic Elementary challengers pull off the upset?
From tip‑off to the final buzzer, it was neck‑and‑neck action. If you missed it, you missed an incredible back‑and‑forth battle as the Elementary team held their own point for point all night long!
In a thrilling finish, the High School White Squad—cool, composed, and experienced—edged out the win by ONE POINT, claiming victory in the Battle of the Buildings with a final score of 55–54! 🏆👏
🎉 This event was a huge success for the Junior Class of 2027, raising $695 to support their senior trip, yearbook, and more!
💙 Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer, supported our faculty players, and helped behind the scenes. The community spirit made this night unforgettable!
#WGProud 🖤🏀
Great News - The Scholastic Book Fair is heading into the High School Library this week!
Open during school hours, Thursday and Friday
Stop in, Browse and Shop
Don't have time, you can order online @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/watkinsglencentralhighsch
#scholasticbookfair
Open during school hours, Thursday and Friday
Stop in, Browse and Shop
Don't have time, you can order online @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/watkinsglencentralhighsch
#scholasticbookfair
🎯 Calling All 7th–12th Grade Students! 🎯
Students attending Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour schools are invited to take part in a unique opportunity offered through our schools!
Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing and safest youth sports programs — USA Clay Target League.
✅ Over 55,000 students participated nationwide last year
✅ Open to all skill levels
✅ Focus on safety, responsibility, and teamwork
Now it’s your turn to give it a shot!
📅 Registration opens February 3rd
🌐 Register online at Clay Target Go
👉 https://claytargetscoring.com/ams/
Deadline - March 16th
Don’t miss out on this exciting experience—spread the word and get signed up!
#claytargetusa
#schuylerstorm
Students attending Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour schools are invited to take part in a unique opportunity offered through our schools!
Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing and safest youth sports programs — USA Clay Target League.
✅ Over 55,000 students participated nationwide last year
✅ Open to all skill levels
✅ Focus on safety, responsibility, and teamwork
Now it’s your turn to give it a shot!
📅 Registration opens February 3rd
🌐 Register online at Clay Target Go
👉 https://claytargetscoring.com/ams/
Deadline - March 16th
Don’t miss out on this exciting experience—spread the word and get signed up!
#claytargetusa
#schuylerstorm
We are excited to announce the launch of our district’s participation in the 2026 Love the Bus Campaign, a national initiative led by the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) that celebrates the vital role school transportation plays in education and in the daily lives of students and families.
The yellow school bus is far more than a ride to and from school, it is a cornerstone of safety, reliability, access, and opportunity. Each day, a dedicated team of transportation professionals works behind the scenes to ensure students arrive at school and return home safely, efficiently, and ready to learn. Love the Bus Month gives us an opportunity to bring this essential work into the spotlight by recognizing the people, purpose, and pride that define our transportation department.
Throughout the month, our school and community will see a variety of activities designed to celebrate and highlight school transportation, including:
• Student artwork and messages sharing why they love their bus
• Driver and staff spotlights recognizing the faces behind the wheel
• Safety reminders and educational information for students, families, and motorists
• Visible displays of appreciation across our schools and community
We are especially grateful for the leadership of our Director of Transportation, Michelle Clark, and the dedication of our entire transportation department. Their professionalism, commitment to safety, and care for students are essential to the daily success of our district.
While Love the Bus Month officially takes place in February, our appreciation for this work extends far beyond a single month. We invite our entire school community to join us in recognizing and thanking the transportation professionals who help keep our schools connected and our students moving every day.
With appreciation,
Kai D’Alleva
Superintendent of Schools
Kyle Percey
School Business Official
The yellow school bus is far more than a ride to and from school, it is a cornerstone of safety, reliability, access, and opportunity. Each day, a dedicated team of transportation professionals works behind the scenes to ensure students arrive at school and return home safely, efficiently, and ready to learn. Love the Bus Month gives us an opportunity to bring this essential work into the spotlight by recognizing the people, purpose, and pride that define our transportation department.
Throughout the month, our school and community will see a variety of activities designed to celebrate and highlight school transportation, including:
• Student artwork and messages sharing why they love their bus
• Driver and staff spotlights recognizing the faces behind the wheel
• Safety reminders and educational information for students, families, and motorists
• Visible displays of appreciation across our schools and community
We are especially grateful for the leadership of our Director of Transportation, Michelle Clark, and the dedication of our entire transportation department. Their professionalism, commitment to safety, and care for students are essential to the daily success of our district.
While Love the Bus Month officially takes place in February, our appreciation for this work extends far beyond a single month. We invite our entire school community to join us in recognizing and thanking the transportation professionals who help keep our schools connected and our students moving every day.
With appreciation,
Kai D’Alleva
Superintendent of Schools
Kyle Percey
School Business Official
Punxsutawney Phil will emerge at sunrise (approx. 7:07 a.m. ET) at Gobbler’s Knob to make his 140th annual weather prediction. If he sees his shadow, expect six more weeks of winter; no shadow signals an early spring!
Spring Sports are heading our way, Let's shoot for Shadow Tomorrow! Come on Phil help Dub-G Athletics Out!
Sunday is a day to rest and relax. Not for our Winter Track student-athletes! Congrats to this crew for setting a new school record in the 4x200 relay at Cornell's Barton Hall. #WGProud It's a great day to be a Lake Hawk!
