Watkins Glen Elementary School

STATE Bound!

WG Senior Natalee Oliver's stellar season continues! Last night she broke her own school record in the 800 Meter with a 2:19.70 qualifying her for the upcoming New York State Track & Field Championships. The State meet is scheduled for June 13-14 in Webster.

Hard work continues to pay off for Natalie! #WGProud

(Photo credit: DeBolt Media)

Record Breaking Performance Alert:

At the State Qualifier meet last night Gabe Crane, Aidan Kelly, Leon Lagramada and Noah Wright ran a 45.31 in the 4x100. This performance broke a the 27 year old school record held by Kevin Rafferty, Andy Clark, Matt Madorsky, and Geoff Snyder. Today we celebrate our student-athletes past and present. They continue to make us #WGProud. Hard work pays off!

(Photo credit: The Odessa File)

Yesterday, the Athletic Department took some time to recognize this accomplished group of student athletes who have made the commitment to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level: Olivia King - Attending SUNY Brockport, playing basketball, majoring in Biology. Madison Tuttle - Attending the University of the Cumberlands, competing on the Track & Field team, and majoring in Public Health & Biology. Natalee Oliver - Attending SUNY Cortland, joining the Track & Field team while majoring in Speech & Hearing Sciences. Rachel Vickio - Attending Elmira College and playing Basketball while majoring in Nursing. Ryan Dean - Attending SUNY Brockport and competing on the Swim team while majoring in Nursing. Michael Purpura - Attending Gannon University to play Soccer while majoring in Finance. Christopher Simiele - Attending Hilbert College to play basketball while earning a degree in Business Administration. Cordelia Thompson - Attending Lindenwood University and joining the Shotgun Sports team while majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology with a minor in Criminal Justice. Brianna Hatch - Attending SUNY Brockport to play basketball while pursuing a career in Nursing Hard work pays off The Class of 2026 continues to make us #WGProud

The Fitness Center will close this evening 6/2/26 at 7:30PM. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Yesterday, this outstanding group of students was honored through the Odessa File’s Tribute Awards program. We were also proud to welcome Odessa File editor Charlie Haeffner, along with longtime teacher and coach Craig Cheplick, back to WGHS to present the awards and share a few words of inspiration with our students. "This year at WGHS we have one young woman -- senior Emily Melveney -- honored for the third straight year. Two other seniors -- Sam Hohle and Zade Gomez Fitzsimmons -- have been named for the second year in a row. Ten other students were selected for the first time: seniors Olivia King, Wendy Coleman, Anna Franzese, Logan DeBolt and Lilian Artusa, and juniors Jude Santos, Lizzi Fitzwater, Isaac Hendrickson, Natalie VanSkiver and Isabella Bellavigna." (Source: Odessafile, "And the Honorees Are...") Stay tuned in to the Odessa File for the details and story that will accompany this post. Not present for the photo: Jude Santos and Lillian Artusa Congratulations to all of our honorees. Our students continue to make us #WGProud!

Graduation season is upon us, and helping kick things off is Zade Gomez Fitzsimmons, who graduated last week from Corning Community College with her Associate’s Degree. This is an incredible accomplishment, especially knowing that she will also earn her high school diploma in just a few short weeks. Zade and the Class of 2026 continue to make us #WGProud. As in all things, hard work pays off!

This Memorial Day, the Watkins Glen Central School District honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they helped protect. We wish our entire WG community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. #WGProud

Beginning June 1st (and right up to graduation day), please join us as we spotlight the Class of 2026 and their next exciting chapters! From college campuses to careers and new adventures, these seniors are ready to make their mark.

Stay tuned as we honor the future plans of the WGHS Class of 2026!

We know they will make us all #WGProud

Good Evening WG! Thank you to everyone who came out to vote throughout the afternoon and evening and for your continued support of the Watkins Glen Central School District. We are pleased to share that both propositions passed. Proposition #1, the 2026-2027 School Budget, passed with 73% voter approval. Board of Education Election Results (Three-Year Terms) • Alexander Gill • Astra Titus • Tracey VanSkiver Proposition #2 – Bus Lease Proposition – PASSED

Reminder: The Annual Budget Vote and Board of Education Election will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from Noon–8:00 PM in the WGCD Board of Education Room, located at 303 12th Street.

Additional information regarding the proposed budget and Board of Education election is available on the District website. #WGProud

Our local partners, Watkins Glen Police Department and Watkins Glen Fire Department, are hosting a FREE car seat safety event to help keep our Little Lake Hawks safe and protected during travel. Stop by for a safety seat check before your summer trips!

🌟🎒 Elementary School Fun Day is Almost Here! 🎒🌟
As we look ahead, the end of the school year is right around the corner—and we can’t wait to celebrate! 🥳
We’re excited to share our ES Fun Day Announcement!
🧴👙👟 What to Bring:
✅ Towels
✅ Swimsuits
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Sneakers
🎯🍔 What’s Happening:
🌞 Outdoor & indoor games
🎉 Tons of fun activities
🍔 A cookout to top it all off!
We’re so excited to celebrate the hard work of our Little Lake Hawks all year long and help them kick off summer in the best way possible! 💙🦅🌈
Let the countdown begin! 🎉☀️

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!

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

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Many shout outs to go around in this picture, shout to the WGHS Track & Field Team for filling eggs for the Village Easter Egg Hunt! Shout out to Art & Nancy's for hosting and to all of the candy sponsors! Have a great spring break WG! #WGProud

A fitting finale for our senior class production of Six: Teen Edition, earning a third standing ovation to close out an incredible run! We celebrate the outstanding work of our cast, crew, and directors. Like the six wives of Henry VIII, each performer brought a unique voice and powerful presence to the stage, creating something truly unforgettable. Thank you for sharing your talents with our school community. #WGProud

Another incredible night for our senior class production of Six: Teen Edition, earning a second standing ovation. One final chance to see it all come together. Join us tomorrow at 2:00 PM in the Watkins Glen High School Auditorium. Do not miss it. #WGProud

Opening night of Six: Teen Edition did not disappoint. The show absolutely lives up to the anticipation and is a true testament to the talent, dedication, and hard work of our students and staff. There are still two more opportunities to see this outstanding performance. Join us tonight at 7:00 PM or Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Watkins Glen High School Auditorium. We are incredibly proud of our students and all they have accomplished. #WGProud