Gloversville Educational Foundation

05/27/2026

🎬 Get the Inside Scoop on Kindergarten Kickoff 2026! 🎒✨

Want to know exactly what makes Kindergarten Kickoff so special? We caught up with Educational Foundation members and program organizers Courtney Wood and Valarie Venturini, as well as Sonny from the Gloversville Public Library, to give you a first look at what’s in store this July! 🐺🐉

Press play to hear directly from the team about:

The Activities: A sneak peek at the joyful, hands-on learning games and library fun coming to your neighborhoods.

The Dates & Locations: Find out exactly when and where we'll be setting up camp this summer.

The "Why": Why we are so passionate about giving our 3 to 5-year-old scholars a strong, confident start-completely free of charge.

Check out the video below to get all the details, grab your calendars, and get ready for a summer of fun! 👇🎥

05/01/2026

Gloversville Educational Foundation members Sharon Priolo Poling and Andrew DiNitto joined WTEN this morning for their In Your Town series to spotlight all the great things happening right here in Gloversville. From a recap of the Gloversville Alumni Hall of Fame to sharing the Foundation’s ongoing initiatives-and even a sneak peek at what’s coming up this summer-there’s a lot to be excited about!
Take a moment to check out their segment and see how the Foundation continues to support our youth, celebrate our alumni, and invest in the future of our community. ❤️

NEWS10 In Your Town LIVE: Goodbye from Trail Station Park in Gloversville

04/29/2026

Kindergarten Kickoff is BACK! 🎒✨

The Gloversville Educational Foundation is beyond thrilled to welcome another year of future Huskies and Dragons! We’re heading back to the parks and neighborhoods to help our youngest scholars (ages 3–5) get a head start on their school journey.

This isn’t just a "prep" program-it’s a joyful, hands-on experience designed to build confidence and early literacy before that first big day of school.

Why join us?

🆓 100% Free for all families.

🎒 Free backpack loaded with school supplies for every child!

🍎 Healthy snacks provided.

🤝 Caregivers welcome! Stay and play while your child learns.

When: Multiple locations throughout July. (Come to one or come to them all!) Who: Our newest scholars (ages 3–5).

We believe every child deserves a strong start. Let’s make this the best school year yet! 🐉🐕

03/25/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Gloversville Educational Foundation has been awarded a grant through the Stewart's Shops Holiday Match program!

This funding is a direct result of community generosity. Because Stewart’s Shops matches every individual donation made during the holiday season, these resources represent a joint investment from local neighbors and the Stewart’s team.

The Mission in Action: This support strengthens the path to lifetime success for the residents of the school community. The focus remains on ensuring scholars have the opportunities and resources to excel-starting with Pre-K readiness, progressing through formal education, and continuing until they are workforce-ready for college, trade schools, or the military.

Supporting these scholars today builds a foundation for lifetime success tomorrow.

A massive THANK YOU to Stewart’s Shops and to everyone who contributed to a holiday bucket. These donations directly fuel the bright futures of Gloversville! 🎓🙌

03/03/2026

🎓✨ The Gloversville Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is now available to watch!

The Gloversville Educational Foundation was proud to reinstate this meaningful tradition and honor six outstanding alumni whose achievements and leadership reflect the very best of Gloversville.

If you couldn’t attend—or would like to relive the evening—you can view the full ceremony at the link below.

🔗 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Jlv7UbNok

Thank you to everyone who helped make the reinstatement of the Alumni Hall of Fame such a memorable celebration.

The Gloversville Educational Foundation proudly reinstated the Gloversville Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony—an unforgettable evening celebrating excel...

03/02/2026

Last Thursday marked a historic moment for our community as we officially reinstated the Gloversville Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
This induction was reinstated to honor excellence, celebrate achievement, and ensure that the stories of our alumni continue to inspire future generations. We are grateful to everyone who made the evening so meaningful.
Thank you to Todd and our friends at The Leader-Herald Online for helping us capture such a special evening!

The Gloversville Educational Foundation inducted six alumni into its hall of fame, reviving a tradition that has been dormant for nearly 20 years. But its reason for doing so was as much a fundraiser as a celebration, said foundation President Nancy Brown.

02/27/2026

Last night, the inaugural Gloversville Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was nothing short of extraordinary. ❤️
A full house at the Holiday Inn set the stage for an unforgettable evening as we honored and celebrated the excellence, leadership, and legacy of our alumni. It was a powerful reminder that the Gloversville community isn’t just a place — it’s a bond that only its residents can truly speak to. A proud, close-knit community that stands by its own and shows up in unwavering support, generation after generation.
This special evening reflects the mission of the Gloversville Educational Foundation-to enhance educational opportunities for Gloversville scholars by supporting innovative programs, providing scholarships, and investing in learning experiences that expand horizons. By celebrating distinguished alumni, we not only honor achievement -we inspire the next generation of scholars to dream bigger and achieve more.
Thank you to our generous sponsors for believing in this vision, and to everyone behind the scenes whose dedication made this inaugural event such a success.
Professional photographs from the evening, beautifully captured by local staple Bill Trojan/ Fulton County Area News, can be viewed here:
🔗 https://watphoto.zenfolio.com/gloversvillealumnihof
Here’s to honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future.
This was a night of excellence — and just the beginning. ❤️

02/23/2026

This Thursday, we proudly celebrate the inaugural Gloversville Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Alongside a stacked class of Gloversville greatness, we will recognize Eric Vetro, whose journey from Gloversville classrooms to an accomplished career in the music and film industry reflects the talent that begins right here at home: https://www.dailygazette.com/leader_herald/gloversville-grad-eric-vetro-makes-it-grande/article_dad032a7-3a27-410d-8446-3af1864eddd3.html
🎟️ Tickets are limited and selling quickly. Secure yours now before they’re gone and join us for a special evening honoring excellence: https://ticketstripe.com/GloveAlumniHoF

The Gloversville Educational Foundation is proud to announce the inaugural Gloversville Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony, taking place on February 26, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown.

02/18/2026

From Gloversville to the bright lights. ✨
Our Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Night is taking center stage.

Join us Thursday, February 26 as we celebrate excellence rooted in our school community — and invest in the future of our youngest learners.

🎟 Tickets available now: https://ticketstripe.com/GloveAlumniHoF