It's Game Day!
Tonight's the JV & Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball teams will be taking on Whitney Point.
The Gentlemen Lake Hawks will have the home advantage this evening tip-off is at 6:30 PM, while the Lady Lake Hawks go on the road, game time at 5:30 PM.
Live streaming through NFHS is available for the Lake Hawks HOME game (there is a fee to stream) https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/watkins-glen-senior-high-school-watkins-glen-ny/gam8b53a10cbf
Digital programs: https://5il.co/2cv5x
There is no admission fee for tonight's home game, any donations received this evening go directly to the Boys & Girls Basketball programs.
LET'S GO LAKE HAWKS!
Shout out to Drake! Our most recent @rotary Senior student of the month! The class of 2024 makes us #WGProud #SOARLakeHawks
The National Honor Society will be hosting the WGHS Formal Dress Charity Ball at Seneca Lodge February 10th for all WGHS 9th through 12th graders! Please see the flyer and find below the Watkins Glen Parent Permission Form if your student intends to attend with a guest. No guests will be permitted without the form completely signed by parents/guardians, students, guests and administration. Also, read all restrictions and expectations on the form if you student is planning on attending the Charity Ball.
All proceeds will go to the Cayuga Addiction Recovery Center!
We hope to see you all there!
https://5il.co/2cpj4
WGES will be participating in the Great Kindness Challenge next week. The Great Kindness Challenge is a proactive and positive bullying prevention initiative that improves school climate and increases student engagement. GKC is one week that is devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible on our campus. Please check out the spirit days planned.
WGES is #WGProud of our partnership with Schuyler County Sheriff's Department in bringing The NYSSA Operation SAFE CHILD Program to our families. The program provides a child identification card that, in the unlikely event of an emergency, can assist law enforcement agencies with critical information. Thank you for supporting the safety of our students! #SOARLakeHawks
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Watkins Glen Central School District is closed for today.
Upcoming School & Spring Sports Physicals are coming are way.
If you are due for a physical, sign up with the high school nurse's office for an appointment. Available spots between 8:30 am and 12 NOON. 607-535-3212
JV & Varsity Spring Sports Registration will open up on Final Forms February 10th
First day of JV/Varsity Sports practice March 11th
Modified Spring Sports registration will open up February 24th
First day of Modified sports practice March 25th
Big shout out to WGHS '26 Dana Guild on his selection for @espnithaca Athlete of the Week!! Dana and the Storm wrestlers make us #WGProud thanks for all you do @espnithaca
The Little Lake Hawks of WGES were #WGProud when they were greeted by the Boys Varsity Basketball team this morning. We wish them good luck in their home game tonight against Lansing. #SOARLakeHawks
The District's Food Service Department will be bringing a NYS farm fresh menu to our students on January 11th. In support of the Farm to School program, locally grown food will be hitting the trays today! Lunches will be made with NY products such as ground beef for homemade chili, juice & milk, seasoned potatoes, apple sauce & Cornbread.
SAVE THE DATE for the Upcoming Elementary Dance
The Annual Ties & Tiara's Semi-Formal PreK-4th grade dance
Directions to the WGI Media Center : 2790 County Road 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
The Fitness Center will be closed this morning with school operating on a 2 hr delay.
From the Athletic Department
Due to downed power outages, downed power lines and fallen debris in our community, the Watkins Glen Central School District will operate on a 2-hour delay today 1.10.24.
All Athletic activities are cancelled & the Fitness Center will be closed this evening.
WGCSD will not operate after school activities today, 1.9.2024. This includes all athletic practices, events, and the fitness center. The MyPlace Learning Program will remain open for regular hours. Thank you for understanding and stay safe WG!
Check out the Watkins Glen High School January News and Notes in the link below
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/HwaH7qyIEFpEPDGW?ref=Link
We are #WGProud to recognize our School Resource Officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We thank SRO Coleman and SRO Schutt for their diligence in keeping our staff, students, and campus safe. Thank you for all you do! #SOARLakeHawks
Please use the link below to access the WGES January News and Notes. We are #WGProud #SOARLakeHawks
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/qfMWhuZklAVAN0GG?ref=Link
SAVE THE DATE!
Roller Skating Glow Party for the 5th & 6th graders is coming up! Get dressed in black light glow and get ready to skate under the disco ball. Glow sticks, snacks & Pizza will be provided. Tickets at the door $10. Join all your fellow friends Saturday, January 27th at the WG Community Center roller rink 6-8pm. https://5il.co/2bt2t
Congratulations to Class of 2024 senior, Ryan Willett! Last evening signing his confirmation to become an Alfred State College Pioneer playing football. Friends, Family and the Football & wrestling teams came together for his signing. Ryan in the past two seasons gained 1,686 rushing yards and 338 receiving yards, scored 18 rushing touchdowns and intercepted 10 passes for the Schuyler Storm varsity football team.
Moments like these make us #WGProud and excited that the Watkins Glen Athletic programs and molding great student athletes.
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