Gloversville Middle School

Thank You, Mr. Mustafa, and Welcome, Mr. Dinitto!

After 5 years of dedication to the Gloversville Enlarged School District, Mr. Osama Mustafa, our Director of Communications and Public Relations, is taking the next step in his career. Mr. Mustafa has truly redefined what it means for a school district to have a communications department, telling the Gloversville story with passion, creativity, and heart. We are incredibly grateful for all he has done and wish him the very best in his next chapter!

As we say goodbye, we are also excited to welcome Mr. Andrew Dinitto as our new Director of Communications and Public Relations! Mr. Dinitto brings valuable experience in marketing and a fresh perspective that will help us continue to grow and strengthen how we share our district’s stories.

Please join us in thanking Mr. Mustafa for his incredible work and welcoming Mr. Dinitto to the GESD family!

📣 Drop a comment below to wish Mr. Mustafa well and to give Mr. Dinitto a warm GESD welcome! 🎉

#GloversvilleProud #GESDFamily #ThankYouMrMustafa #WelcomeMrDinitto

🥪 GESD Summer Meal Program Update! ☀️

Following USDA rules, NYSED has advised an adjustment to our Summer Meal Program:

✅ Free 5-day/week breakfast & lunch box meals
✅ For all children 18 & under (and qualifying individuals 19+ with disabilities)
✅ For students not enrolled in a summer program that includes meals
✅ Parent/guardian pickup required

📅 Program Dates: July 7 – August 4
📍 Pick-Up Locations & Times (Mondays, 11:30am–12:45pm):
– Kingsborough Elementary (staff parking lot window)
– Gloversville Middle School (side facing track & bleachers, ring bell)

✨ REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Thursday, June 27:
👉 Click here to register

GESD is committed to ensuring children in our community have meals during the summer. If you miss the deadline, please contact:
📧 Greg Nalewjka (greg.nalewjka@gesdk12.org)
📧 Amanda Chittenden (amanda.chittenden@gesdk12.org)

Together, we can make sure every child is fed this summer! 💚

📚✨ Have fun, make friends, and get ready for kindergarten! Join us this July for playful learning sessions filled with stories, early math, social-emotional skills, and even yoga! 🗓 Dates & Locations: 📍 Gloversville Public Library – July 8 & 22 | 10–11 AM 📍 Dubois Garden Apartments – July 15 & 29 | 10–11 AM ✅ No registration needed 🍎 Snacks included 📞 Call (518) 725-2819 for info 🔗 More: https://5il.co/3kijs Hosted by the Gloversville Public Library & Gloversville Enlarged School District 💛

🌞 LEAPS Summer Program Enrollment is NOW OPEN! 📚🎨🧃 Looking for an exciting, educational, and FUN way to keep your kids engaged this summer? 🎉 The LEAPS Summer Program is here—and it’s the perfect opportunity for students to grow, explore, and make new friends in a safe and supportive environment! 👉 Sign up now: [ https://5il.co/3iw7m ] Have questions? Contact us at [ www.mentalhealthassociation.org ]! Let’s make this a summer to remember! 🌈✏️🍉 #LEAPSSummer #SummerLearning #FunAndLearning #RegisterNow

🚨 Check out the link below for details on GESD's Smart Schools Investment Plan! 💡💻 Have comments or questions? Reach out to William Cooper, Director of Information Technology, at william.cooper@gesdk12.org. Link: https://5il.co/3i0ai

📢 A Message from the Superintendent: Addressing the Dangers of Teen Vaping Letter: https://5il.co/3hcaw

Superintendent David Halloran shares an important update regarding homeschool students and graduation. Please take a moment to read his letter. Link: https://5il.co/3ggdt

On May 16, 2025, Gloversville Middle School hosted its second Eagle Award breakfast ceremony of the school year. These scholars were nominated by their teachers for their hard work, dedication, kindness, helpfulness and integrity: 6th Grade: Coralynn Savage, Ryleigh VanEvera, Carter Parker, Ryder Carpenter and Lucy Hallenbeck 7th Grade: Corbin Claus, Maggie Bozek, Gavin Porter and Hailey Hinckley 8th Grade: Rosa Morales, Richard Romaine, Taym Alikhan, and Isabelle Wager. Each scholar received a special plaque and was treated to a breakfast by our cafe staff with parents and teachers in attendance. Please join us in congratulating our Eagle Award Winners, pictured with Principal Cody Headwell and Assistant Principal Travis Heiser, on this wonderful and amazing achievement!

📢 NOW HIRING: Cleaning Positions Available! 🧼🧽 We’re looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to join our facilities team! ✨ Current Openings: 🔹 2 First Shift Cleaning Positions • Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Pay: $16.87/hour 🔹 3 Second Shift Cleaning Positions • Hours: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM • Pay: $17.72/hour ✅ Competitive hourly wages ✅ Full benefits package 📄 For full job details and benefits information, please see the attached PDF. 📞 Questions? Contact: Danielle Graham Phone: 518-775-5791 ext. 9717 📧 Email: dgraham@gesdk12.org Apply today and become part of a dedicated team that helps keep our schools clean and safe! #NowHiring #JobOpportunity #CleaningJobs #GESD #JoinOurTeam #EmploymentOpportunities PDF link: https://5il.co/3gdxn

📣 Team 1 – Grade 6 Scholars of the Month! 🎉 Join us in celebrating our outstanding scholars who went above and beyond this month: 🌟 Lyanna Pollard – ELA 📚 Caleb Krajewski – Reading ➗ Bennie Johnson – Math 🔬 Cassadee Anderson – Science 🌍 Isabelle Hardy – Social Studies Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude do not go unnoticed. Keep it up—we’re so proud of you! 👏✨ #ProudToBeGESD #ScholarSpotlight #KeepShining

📢 GLOVERSVILLE COMMUNITY UPDATE 📢 Take a moment to view the following important videos: 🎥 Board of Education Meeting – 5/12/2025 Watch the full meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7NVtyf9dME 🗳️ 2025-2026 Budget Vote Hearing Hear the details and discussions about the upcoming budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgCIHiqhB-I We encourage all families, staff, and community members to stay informed and engaged. Your voice matters!

🎉 GMS Gratitude Award – April's Honorees! 🎉 Every month at GMS, we highlight a specific character trait that we would like our scholars to recognize and demonstrate both at school and in our community. The character trait of April was cooperation and teamwork. The Gratitude Award celebrates scholars who go above and beyond to do the right thing—showing kindness, respect, and leadership in our school community. This month's GMS Gratitude Award recipients are: (left to right) 🌟 Leland Malagisi 🌟 Emma Lucus 🌟 Tiffany Almodovar 🌟 Eli Sherman The above scholars were nominated by their peers for making a positive impact on their school day! Congratulations!

👏 Here is a photo of the Glove City Coalition awarding 8th grade scholar Julianna Taylor with the Youth Community Engagement Award! Julianna was selected as the March recipient for her outstanding dedication and positive impact in our community. 🌟 Way to go, Julianna — we’re so proud of you! 💙 #GHSPride #YouthLeadership #CommunityMatters #ScholarSpotlight #JuliannaTaylor #GloveCityCoalition

📚❤️ Shout out to the Boulevard Reading Team! ❤️📚 The Boulevard Reading Team is a group of dynamic and dedicated educators who work with 3rd–5th grade scholars at Boulevard Elementary. Their passion for literacy and commitment to student success shines through in everything they do. This amazing team is proud to be part of Gloversville, where they get to collaborate with the best scholars, families, and staff. They truly believe Gloversville is an incredible place to be! #BoulevardPride #ReadingRocks #GESDStrong #GloversvilleGreatness

🎶🎨 The Music & Art Departments at GMS Present a Night of Fantasy! Join us Thursday, May 15th for an unforgettable evening at the Annual Spring Concert & Art Show! Experience the talent of our student musicians and visual artists. ✨ Featured Visual Artists: Hailey Fitch & Leland Malagisi, 7th Grade

🏈 NFL Flag Sign-Ups Are Now OPEN! 🏈 Calling all boys and girls in grades K–6 from Gloversville and surrounding schools — it’s time to register for our All-FUN Summer NFL Flag League! ✅ Players will be drafted to official NFL teams 📍 Games held at Little Huskies Field 📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | June 17th – July 17th 🎉 No experience needed – just come ready to have fun! Registration closes June 1st, so don’t wait! ➡️ Sign up here: https://www.gloversvillelittlehuskies.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1460595 Let’s play some football! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💥 #NFLFlag #GloversvilleSports #SummerFun #LittleHuskies

🧬🔬 Edible Cells in Action! 🍬🥼 In a fun and tasty science activity, Mrs. Rossi's 4th grade scholars created edible model cells using a variety of food items to represent different organelles! From gummy worms as the endoplasmic reticulum to marshmallows as the nucleus and Twizzlers for the cell membrane — their creativity (and sweet tooth) truly shined! As they built their delicious models, each scholar explained the function of every part, reinforcing their understanding of cell structure and function in the most flavorful way possible. Great job, scientists! 👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬 #HandsOnLearning #ScienceIsSweet #EdibleCells #4thGradeFun #STEMeducation

🎉🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Team 1, Grade 6 scholars who earned 90’s or higher in all their core classes for the 3rd quarter! 🎉🎉 We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Keep shining bright! 🌟 👏 Kai Wager 👏 Logan Catucci 👏 Emily Karas 👏 Fallon Miller 👏 Ava Case 👏 Jasmine Singh 👏 Nicholas Mongin 👏 Karina Towne 👏 Jackson Tagliatela 👏 Alexandra Cosselman 👏 Emma Brown Way to go, everyone! 🏆📚 #ProudMoment #HardWorkPaysOff #ScholarSpotlight

🎉🛼 Get ready for a night of Spring Break fun! 🛼🎉 The Gloversville Class of 2026 is hosting a Skate Night Fundraiser and you’re invited! 🌟 📅 Date: April 14th 🕕 Time: 6–8 PM 📍 Location: High Rollers, 4313 NY-30, Amsterdam, NY 12010 💲 $10 Admission Per Person (Includes skate rentals – skaters and non-skaters welcome!) No need to register ahead — just pay at the door and roll into the fun while supporting a great cause! Let’s make this Spring Break one to remember. 🛼🎶🍕 #SkateNight #GloversvilleClassOf2026 #SpringBreakFun #FundraiserVibes

🎉🍕 Shoutout to Our Sixth Grade Superstars! 🍕🎉 42 scholars from Team Two earned an 80 or higher in all five of their core academic classes — now that’s what we call dedication and excellence! 📚💪 To celebrate their hard work, they’ll be treated to a well-deserved pizza party! 🎈🍕 Keep up the amazing effort, scholars — we’re proud of you! 👏💥 #TeamTwoStrong #ScholarSuccess #PizzaPartyCelebration