We’re excited to celebrate our Out of This World Students for the month of September! 🚀 These students were chosen for demonstrating the character trait of Respect — showing kindness, consideration, and thoughtfulness toward others every day.
We’re so proud of their positive example and the way they make our school community shine! 🌠💫
👏 Congratulations to all of our September honorees!
https://youtu.be/rrcAw6jHPcQ
#OutOfThisWorldStudents #CharacterCounts #WGProud
🏃♀️ Get Ready for Our Annual Fun Run! 🏃♂️
📅 Thursday, October 16th (Rain date: Friday, October 17th)
It’s almost time for one of our favorite fall traditions—the Annual Fun Run! This event wraps up our Walk/Jog/Run unit and gives students the chance to show off their endurance, sportsmanship, and school spirit! 🎉
🏫 Event Details:
Grades 1–3: will walk, jog, or run a half mile
Grades 4–6: will walk, jog, or run a full mile
Fun Run Schedule:
🏅 6th Grade – 7:45 AM
🏅 5th Grade – 8:25 AM
🏅 1st Grade – 9:05 AM
🏅 3rd Grade – 11:30 AM
🏅 2nd Grade – 12:15 PM
🏅 4th Grade – 1:55 PM
👟 Additional Details:
Parents and families are welcome to come cheer on our runners from the football field bleachers—we’d love to have you there to support our students! Please remember that students will return to their classrooms immediately after their race.
🌤 Weather Reminder:
Please keep an eye on the forecast and have students dress appropriately for the weather. Sneakers and comfortable clothing are a must!
We can’t wait to see our students challenge themselves, encourage one another, and have fun along the way. Let’s make this year’s Fun Run the best one yet! 💪🍎🎽
Several of our students were winners in the Watkins Glen International Coloring Contest this summer! Their creativity and hard work stood out among many entries, and we are so proud of their achievement.
From left to right:
John Peters
Warner Dalecky
Madeline Winstead
Way to represent our school with such bright colors and imagination! 🖍️🏆👏
The Watkins Glen Central School District has an unexpected and immediate opening for a Third Grade Teacher.
Join a collaborative and supportive grade-level team, and work with an enthusiastic group of students who are ready to learn and grow.
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We remember the victims, reflect on the resilience of our nation, and express our deepest gratitude to the first responders and heroes, then and now, who answer the call to protect and serve.
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✨🍎 The countdown is over… TOMORROW WGES teachers and students are back in the building! 🎉 The halls will soon be buzzing with energy, laughter, and excitement as we prepare for another amazing school year.
We can’t wait to welcome our incredible families back and kick off a year full of learning, growth, and fun! 💙📚
🚀 Let’s do this, 2025–2026! As a reminder, tonight is Back to School Night from 4:30-6:30!
🎥 Be sure to check out the video to see just how excited we are to get started!
https://youtube.com/shorts/8YcxlQhTe_4?feature=share
Today, we honor the effort of those who came before us, and we recommit ourselves to giving our very best to our students, families, and community.
At Watkins Glen Central School District, we know that work is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference.
As we celebrate this Labor Day, we are especially excited to welcome our students back on Wednesday for another year of growth, learning, and success.
Inspired by the words of Jon Gordon (@JonGordon11).
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Position: School Bus Driver
Starting Pay: $23.05/hour (negotiable with experience)
Benefits:
Work the school calendar
Health insurance available
Paid training provided
Be a part of a supportive team that keeps our students safe and connected to learning each day.
Apply today: https://www.wgcsd.org/page/employment
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We’re excited to announce a featured vacancy for the 2025–2026 school year — Secretary 1 at Watkins Glen Elementary School.
This 10-month position follows the school calendar and is perfect for someone who wants to be part of a supportive, student-focused team in a vibrant school community.
Make a difference every day at a place that values your work.
Apply today at https://www.wgcsd.org/page/employment
#WGProud
Is your child turning 4 by December 1st? It’s time to enroll in our FREE Universal Pre-K (UPK) program!
Give your child a strong start with a fun, nurturing, and educational environment that helps build the foundation for lifelong learning. 🌈📚
✅ Certified teachers
✅ Hands-on learning
✅ Social-emotional growth
Spots are filling up fast—secure your child’s place today! For more info or to register, call 607-535-3219.
Let’s get ready for a great year of learning and growing together! 💛🖍️
This weekend, the OM/WG Wrestling program hosted its 2nd annual summer camp, giving 55 local wrestlers a chance to sharpen their skills. Athletes from OM/WG, Ithaca, Penfield, and South Seneca trained hard over three days of intense sessions and fun competition.
Special thanks to our incredible clinicians:
Josh Antoine (Ithaca HS)
Brandon Gould (Watkins Glen alum)
Connor Lapresi (Utica College)
From takedown matches to beach wrestling at Clute Park and a round-robin tourney, it was an unforgettable experience! #WrestleOMWG #SchuylerStrong
Special thanks to all of the coaches, alumni, and volunteers who made this year's camp an overwhelming success.
We’re excited to share that our elementary school will be providing all necessary school supplies for students again next year! This includes everything your child will need to be prepared and successful in the classroom.
There’s no need to worry about shopping lists or last-minute runs to the store—just bring a backpack and a smile on the first day! 😊
Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to a great school year ahead! 🎒🍎
