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District receives NYSUT support for teaching assistant/classroom aides’ program

For the first time in school history, the district secured placement into a New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) program that strengthens mentoring and building-level experience for teaching assistants and classroom aides. Since 2023, NYSUT has offered this program in statewide public schools to improve classroom interaction and direction for teaching assistants and classroom aides. … Continue reading “District receives NYSUT support for teaching assistant/classroom aides’ program”

FFCS Digital Access Survey

FFCS Families and Caregivers, We ask that you take a moment to take this brief survey on digital equity. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) seeks to understand the state of digital equity (access) for New York students and teachers. Please view the simple-to-use link below and provide the necessary information. The deadline to … Continue reading “FFCS Digital Access Survey”

Reminder: Weather Alert – Frigid Temperatures

The weather forecast for tomorrow, Friday (Dec. 5), is calling for extremely cold temperatures. Please make sure your child is dressed in layers with appropriate winter clothing, such as boots, a warm coat, a hat and gloves. As a reminder, please remember doors open at 7:45AM for both the middle and high school buildings. Please … Continue reading “Reminder: Weather Alert – Frigid Temperatures”

100 Women Who Care donates $20K to backpack program

During the month of November, the district received a $20,000 pledge donation towards its backpack program from a community-based organization titled 100 Women Who Care. With this current donation, the program will be able to increase opportunities for students to have access to healthy and nutritious food items throughout the calendar year, in addition to … Continue reading “100 Women Who Care donates $20K to backpack program”

Thankful Tree delivers gratitude during the holiday season

In the elementary school foyer, there’s a remarkable drawing of a tree that’s used for numerous activities and artwork showcases throughout the year. During the initial holiday season, the tree is transformed with leaves prior to the Thanksgiving break, and special messages from students and staff are shared on what they are thankful for during … Continue reading “Thankful Tree delivers gratitude during the holiday season”

Winter Concert Series; Dates and times

Please join the Fonda-Fultonville music department as they celebrate the sounds of the season with our Winter Concert Series. All concerts take place in the high school auditorium and are free and open to the public. High School Concert 2 (Mixed Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble II) When: Monday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. Middle … Continue reading “Winter Concert Series; Dates and times”

District Update: School pool closure

The school pool will be closed for an unidentified amount of time. Until further notice, please do not send your children to school with swimming gear (i.e. towel/swimsuit). We have identified an issue with a heater pump that needs replacement for the pool to operate in accordance with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) … Continue reading “District Update: School pool closure”

District Reminder: Weather-related announcements

‘Tis the season for severe weather! We’d like to use this opportunity to tell everyone how FFCS communicates weather-related announcements, be it closings, delays or early dismissals. You can find that information here. Any questions can be shared with your student(s) main office.

Valley Hawk branding receives statewide recognition

The district has recently received statewide recognition for its districtwide Valley Hawks rebranding effort. The New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) has awarded the district the Merit Award for the design and introduction of the new school mascot for the Fonda-Fultonville community. On Nov. 6, the winning campaigns were announced as part of the … Continue reading “Valley Hawk branding receives statewide recognition”

FFCSD ranks in the ‘Top 25’ school districts in the region

The Fonda-Fultonville Central School District was recently listed as one of the ‘Top 25’ school districts in the Capital Region for 2026. The data, compiled by school and neighborhood review website Niche, reviews updated data for nearly 93,000 public schools and 11,000 school districts nationwide. A report on the ‘Top 25’ in the Capital Region … Continue reading “FFCSD ranks in the ‘Top 25’ school districts in the region”