The 2012-13 school year begins on Wednesday and ushers in some significant changes within the Whitehall Central School district. Perhaps the most significant change occurs at the high school, where the sixth-graders will move from the elementary school. Administrators suggested the move last spring amid declining enrollment and the recommendation was approved by the Board [...]
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District tax rates set
Local residents that live in four of the five towns within the Whitehall School District will pay more in taxes according to the final tax rates released by the state. The tax rate will increase 5.15 percent in Whitehall, 5.3 percent in Hampton and Fort Ann, and 7.42 percent in Granville. The tax rate in [...]
Auditorium renovations on target
The renovation of the Whitehall High School auditorium remains on target and is expected to be ready for graduation, according to school officials. “Right now the plan is for graduation to be held in the auditorium,” said James Watson, district superintendent. “There probably will not be any carpeting, but we’re confident we’ll be adequately equipped [...]
Run-off election to break tie
The Whitehall Central School district will hold a run-off election to determine the winner of the final Board of Education position. The election will settle a tie between Mark Ives and current board member Joyce Corcoran, each of whom garnered 13 write-in votes during last Tuesday’s Board of Education elections. Going into last week’s election, [...]
Voters OK $13.2M for schools
Voters in the Whitehall Central School district approved the 2012-13 budget on Monday night. Tuesday’s final tally saw 190 residents vote in favor of the $13.2 million budget, while 25 voted against the spending plan. Voters also elected Jim Brooks to the Board of Education. Brooks ran unopposed and will begin serving a five-year term [...]
Tough decisions, time may deter candidates
When last Monday’s deadline for candidates to file a petition to run for a seat on the Whitehall Board of Education came and went, only one person had submitted their name for three open spots. Whitehall is one of several local districts that do not have enough candidates to fill the upcoming vacancies on the [...]
Only one candidate for school board; auditorium on target
The Whitehall Board of Education may have fewer members later this spring after only one candidate filled out a petition to run for one of three open seats during next month’s election. James Brooks of Lafayette Street was the only candidate to turn in a petition by Monday’s deadline and barring the unforeseen, will become [...]
Grade 6 students may move to high school
This year’s fifth-grade class at Whitehall Elementary School may be making the move to high school a year earlier than expected. School officials are considering moving the sixth-grade class to the high school building beginning next year. Superintendent James Watson said the district is considering the idea and will recommend the proposal to parents during [...]
Auditorium work to begin 2nd phase: Officals hopeful work will be done in time for graduation
The second phase of a two-phase construction project that will result in the complete renovation of the Whitehall High School auditorium is expected to begin as soon as this week and officials remain hopeful that graduation ceremonies will not be affected. The Whitehall Board of Education approved several bids Monday night and Superintendent James Watson [...]
School board fetes member, workers for their service
The Whitehall Board of Education took time to honor its own during last week’s monthly board meeting. Board member George Armstrong was presented with an award for his dedicated service to the district. Armstrong who is completing his 16th year on the board and was elected as town supervisor in November attended his last meeting. [...]
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