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Posted Date: 11/13/26 (03:06 PM)
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The Hadley-Luzerne High School Lake Scientists group partnered with Mr. Reynolds’ Residential Structures Technology class to plan and construct a massive 4’x8’ covered signboard at Wayside Beach in Lake Luzerne, which will be used to display infographics and important conservation information.

This collaboration was made possible by a $1,000 grant from Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District and our very own Lake Luzerne Lake Association. We had a ribbon cutting for the sign recently with Town Supervisor Jim Niles, Principal Dan Hamm, and Lake Association member Jane Oppenlander.  

Mr. Reynolds’ small class undertook this construction project with great enthusiasm, from digging footings for the 6”x6” uprights and cementing them in place, to assembling the large backboard with a hinged plexiglass covering. They built the roof structure at school and asked the grounds crew to use the front end loader to deliver it to the beach across the street and install it on the base! The students also learned about the process of calling 811 before you dig to check for underground utilities. 

This was an incredible project that involved lots of collaboration with the Town of Lake Luzerne Buildings and Grounds Crew, Town Supervisor Jim Niles, the students and teachers at Hadley-Luzerne, Lake Scientist Advisors Kathleen Thompson and Laura Clothier, the Lake Association group, as well as the Hadley-Luzerne Central School District Business Office for their help with the financial aspects of the grant process and procuring purchase orders for construction materials. 

Now the Lake Scientists Club can post their infographics and related information for the public to see and learn from when they visit our beautiful lake. The group has been working closely with the Lake Luzerne Lake Association to educate the community and study the lake as well as the loons that call our lake home. NYS DEC information will also be included on the signboard to inform visitors about invasive species, protecting our waters, and other important topics like cleaning your boat and not using lead fishing gear. 

This was an incredible learning experience for the students to work through the process of applying for a grant; waiting for the approval; creating a materials list; procuring purchase orders through the business office; coordinating with other departments, teachers, and students; collaborating with the Lake Association for extra funds; communicating with the central office to get large color copies made for the sign; and communicating with town officials for permissions and other information. Kudos to everyone involved!!