Watkins Glen Elementary School

What a whirlwind couple of days! 🎉 Between the WizFit graduation and the 3rd grade Wax Museum, we’ve been BUSY — but in the best way. 😊 So proud of all the hard work, energy, and creativity these kids put into both events. From fitness fun to historical figures, they really brought it all to life! 🏅📚 Check out the links below to see all the fun! 📸🎥 WizFit Graduation: https://youtu.be/EzmrUCIs1VQ 3rd Grade Wax Museum: https://youtu.be/_h6qs5g0VGk

REMINDER: WGCSD Budget Vote & BOE Election The Watkins Glen Central School District Annual Budget Vote and Board of Education Election will take place on Tuesday, May 20th, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Board of Education Room. ✅ Voters can access the polling location by using the northernmost entrance off of 12th Street. 📂 All budget materials, including the budget newsletter, detailed documents, and presentations, are available here: 🔗 https://www.wgcsd.org/page/business-office

Please join us in congratulating Olivia VanSkiver and Skye Honrath, Watkins Glen High School seniors, on an incredible milestone! 👏 These outstanding students graduated with their Associate Degrees from SUNY Corning Community College — all before receiving their high school diplomas! 🎉 Through dedication, hard work, and participation in CCC’s ACE (Accelerated College Education) program, they earned college degrees while still in high school. Their achievement is a shining example of what’s possible when opportunity meets ambition. The Class of 2025 makes us #WGProud (Photo and story credit to the Odessafile)

📣 WE DID IT! THE PRINCIPAL IS STUCK! 🧻🎉 Things got wild today at Watkins Glen Elementary as students lined up with strips of duct tape, all for one hilarious mission: TAPING PRINCIPAL REGER TO THE WALL! 🧱😂 With every piece of tape, the crowd got louder—and Mrs. Reger stayed cool as ever while slowly becoming a part of school history (and the building). 🤣 Best of all? We raised an incredible $5,000 for the PTO! 🙌 This fundraiser was a sticky success, and it's all thanks to the amazing support from our Watkins Glen Elementary families. Don’t worry—we eventually let Principal Reger down... after a few hundred selfies. 😄📸 Check out all the fun here: https://youtu.be/Uv7db11nLqE

🎉 WE DID IT, WIZFIT WARRIORS! 🎉 Thanks to YOUR incredible effort, energy, and fundraising power, we officially HIT our WizFit Challenge goal! And you know what that means… 💥 THE PRINCIPAL IS GETTING DUCT-TAPED TO THE WALL! 💥 Yes, our fearless leader is about to become a human mural—stuck to the wall as a hilarious, high-flying symbol of our success! 😆🧱 But don’t worry, while she’s "tied up" with duct tape, we’ve got it covered… Introducing our temporary Principal Wesley Dykshoorn and Assistant Principal Bennett Salzer, who will be stepping in to keep things running smoothly while the real boss hangs out—literally! Thank you for bringing your best to the WizFit Challenge and making this unforgettable moment possible. Stay tuned for photos, videos, and all the laughs as we stick to our promise in the most epic way ever! 📸🎬 #WGProud #SOAR #WizFitChallenge #WeHitTheGoal #TapingThePrincipal #StuckOnSuccess

🎉 Pajama Day Celebration! 🎉 Our school is crushing the WizFit Challenge, and it’s time to celebrate in the coziest way possible — PAJAMA DAY! 🛌✨ From jumping jacks to step counts, we’ve been moving, grooving, and supporting each other every step of the way. Now, it’s time to relax and enjoy a fun reward for all our hard work! 🧸 When: Friday, May 16th ☕ Where: Right here at school — in your favorite PJs! 🎈 Why: Because we’re reaching goals and having fun doing it! So grab your comfiest pajamas and let’s celebrate the amazing progress we’re making together! 💪💤

Happy Mother’s Day from WGCSD! Today we honor and celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures who nurture, support, and inspire our students every day. Your love and dedication help shape the future. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, joy, and love! You make us #WGProud

SAVE THE DATE! Watkins Glen PTO is teaming up with B.C. Cate PFO and the Schuyler County Youth Bureau to host a Bike Rally! Join us on Tuesday, June 3rd for a fun family event! We are #WGProud to have amazing community partners!

🎉 What a day at the 2025 Job and College Fair! 🎓💼 We welcomed students from Watkins Glen, Odessa-Montour, Elmira, Elmira Heights, Dundee, South Seneca, Sayre, and Bradford for a high-energy morning filled with opportunities and future planning! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and over 80 colleges, training programs, and employers who came out to support our students’ futures. Your presence made a real impact! Special shout-outs to Kaz Popovich and Cyndy Williams from the Career Development Council, your leadership and coordination made this event a huge success! 👏👏 Together, we’re building pathways to success. 🌟 Shout out to our student Media Intern Deboltmedia (Logan DeBolt '26) for the photos and drone footage. This event continues to get bigger and better each year! A true embodiment of our vision that United, WE SOAR! Our community partnerships make us #WGProud🎉 What a day at the 2025 Job and College Fair! 🎓💼 We welcomed students from Watkins Glen, Odessa-Montour, Elmira, Elmira Heights, Dundee, South Seneca, Sayre, and Bradford for a high-energy morning filled with opportunities and future planning! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and over 80 colleges, training programs, and employers who came out to support our students’ futures. Your presence made a real impact! Special shout-outs to Kaz Popovich and Cyndy Williams from the Career Development Council, your leadership and coordination made this event a huge success! 👏👏 Together, we’re building pathways to success. 🌟 Shout out to our student Media Intern Deboltmedia (Logan DeBolt '26) for the photos and drone footage. This event continues to get bigger and better each year! A true embodiment of our vision that United, WE SOAR! Our community partnerships make us #WGProud

🍎💪 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Today we celebrate the incredible people behind the trays—our School Lunch Heroes! From early mornings to last-minute menu changes, they do it all with a smile, serving up nutritious meals and kindness every single day. 🥗👩‍🍳 Thank you for feeding our minds and hearts. Your hard work fuels our school community in more ways than one.

We are very excited to celebrate our March "Out of this World" students. During our Town Hall meetings, WGES students that had been nominated by a staff member were recognized for the character trait of Responsibility. Please click the link below to view the slideshow of our students. https://youtu.be/ksxTAQw00g4 We are #WGProud of our Little Lake Hawks! Keep up the great work! #SOAR

📚✨ The Book Fair is HERE! ✨📚 Calling all book lovers, curious minds, and story seekers — the wait is over! Our Book Fair officially kicks off on April 28th and runs through May 5th, and it’s packed with amazing reads for all ages. From page-turning adventures to heartwarming tales and everything in between, there’s something for everyone.

🎉 Today is Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉 Today we give a huge THANK YOU to the incredible administrative professionals who keep Watkins Glen CSD running. From the front desks to the back offices, you do it all — and we simply couldn’t function without you. You: 📞 Answer every call with grace 🗂️ Keep us organized and on track 🚌 Coordinate logistics and schedules 💻 Manage systems and support tech 📅 Handle emergencies and daily chaos 🤝 Welcome students, staff, and families 💡 Make everything work behind the scenes You’re the glue of our district — and today, we shine a spotlight on your dedication, professionalism, and heart. THANK YOU for everything you do! Our Administrative Professionals make us #WGProud

We’re Hiring! Join the Watkins Glen Central School District as a 7-12 Science Teacher and inspire the next generation of scientists! Are you passionate about inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and making science come alive for students? We’re looking for a dynamic, student-centered educator to teach courses that may include Living Environment and Middle-Level Physical Science. 📍 Location: Watkins Glen, NY 📅 Anticipated Start: August 28, 2025 (New Staff Orientation: August 14–15) 📜 Certifications: NYSED Certification in Biology, we will also consider Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics (Grades 7-12 or 5-9) As part of our science department, you'll join a team committed to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. 🔗 Apply on OLAS - https://www.wgcsd.org/page/employment 📞 Questions? Contact Superintendent Kai A. D’Alleva at (607) 535-3220 💬 United, we SOAR! Help us shape a future filled with curiosity, discovery, and learning. #EducationJobs #ScienceTeacher #STEMEducation #TeachingOpportunity #WatkinsGlen #HiringTeachers #NYEdJobs #WGProud

Today is SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY! Today, we pause to recognize and celebrate a group of people who are absolutely essential to the heart of Watkins Glen Central School District — our School Bus Drivers. Long before the first bell rings and long after the last student heads home, our drivers are out on the roads, ensuring that every child gets to and from school safely. They brave rain, snow, fog, and traffic with calm, steady hands and compassionate hearts. We truly could not do what we do without them. Our School Bus Drivers do so much more than drive. They are the first smiling faces our students see each morning and the last warm presence they see each afternoon. They are careful observers who notice when a child is upset or needs support. They keep our students safe with every turn of the wheel and every stop of the bus. They learn every name, every route, and every need. They represent patience, responsibility, and care. They are critical to field trips, sports events, and every school memory that happens beyond the classroom. They are part of our team, part of our community, and part of our students’ lives. To our drivers — thank you. Your hard work, dedication, and kindness do not go unnoticed. You are appreciated by all of us in the Watkins Glen Central School District. Our School Bus Drivers make us #WGProud.

📅 OFFICIAL 2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR ADOPTED We’re excited to share that the Board of Education has officially approved the 2025-2026 school calendar! Key highlights include: ✅ First & last day of school ✅ Holiday & break schedules ✅ Professional development days View or download the full calendar here: https://tinyurl.com/mrx6w3y9 #WGProud

WGES is excited to partner with the Harlem Wizards for our upcoming PTO fundraiser! Students will learn more about the Wizfit Challenge upon return from Spring Break. Coach Learn and Coach Wilson sparked excitement with the video below. SAVE THE DATE: Harlem Wizards vs. WGES staff basketball game, May 21st at 7:00pm! https://youtu.be/DNV4ngjSnog?feature=shared

The elementary office will be closed over spring break. We will see you again April 21st.

A new chapter in Schuyler County scholastic softball was written last night as the Schuyler Storm rolled in with a dominant 10-1 win on the Watkins Glen turf! 🌩️ Huge congrats to the coaches and players—past and present—who paved the way for this moment. The future is bright and the Softball Storm has officially arrived! 💪 #SchuylerStrong #SchuylerStorm #WGproud (Photo Credit to WGHS '26 Ava Wright and the Odessafile)

🏆 Award season has officially begun! 🏆 Over the last two weeks, members of the Watkins Glen High School Class of 2025 were honored as they were inducted into the GST BOCES National Technical Honor Society at both Bush Campus and Coopers! This prestigious recognition celebrates the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our Career & Technical Education and New Visions students as they prepare for their future careers. Congratulations, Lake Hawks! Keep soaring! The Class of 2025 makes us #WGProud