Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Fort Plain
Harry Hoag Elementary names 88 students to third-quarter honor roll
Harry Hoag Elementary recognized 88 students in grades five and six for third-quarter academic achievement, naming 62 to the principal's list and 26 to the honor roll.
Fort Plain school board approves $24.2M budget for 2026-27
Fort Plain voters will decide a $24.24 million school budget on May 19, 2026. The spending plan increases the tax levy 1.25 percent, below the state cap.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Fort Plain High School names 157 students to honor roll, principal's list
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School honored 157 students on its principal's list and honor roll for the third quarter, recognizing academic achievement across grades 7-12.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026