FFCS Community, We are pleased to announce that the FFCS winter newsletter is now available! Take a moment to learn what’s happening on our school campus. You can view the 2023 winter newsletter here. A hardcopy version has been mailed to district families/caregivers this week! We hope you enjoy!
Each March, schools across the nation prepare to showcase their creativity in the classroom. Otherwise known as Youth Art Month, this month is highlighted as an annual observance to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs. Started in 1961 by the ACMI (Art and … Continue reading “We’re back! FFES to celebrate Youth Art Month in March”
The 2022-23 school year marked the 20th year of the FFCS Jazz Fest concert series. For the 20th anniversary, the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District invited 20 school district bands to participate in this special event. Throughout the day, you could hear the sweet sounds of jazz, contemporary, and big-band musical styles for all to enjoy! … Continue reading “FFCS Jazz Fest; 20 years of making music and memories”
Extracurricular clubs and activities continue to play a significant role in allowing students to experience new areas of learning. According to a recent study by the U.S. Census Bureau, which analyzed data from between 1998 and 2020, children are engaging in more extracurricular activities like lessons and sports than they did more than two decades … Continue reading “Level Up Club: Bringing new insight to learning and creativity”
Here’s the district’s next installment of its series introducing the new faculty and staff that have joined our school community during the 2022-23 school year. Today, we introduce Mr. Garren and Mr. Gentile. Both teachers are making an immediate impact on our students’ instruction while making our school community stronger! Welcome to the district! Robert … Continue reading “Round 2: FFCS Faculty New Hires in MS/HS”
Character Education is proud to announce that awards for the second quarter were distributed on Tuesday, January 31. The individuals who received these awards were nominated by their team of teachers or special area teachers throughout the building. Students were chosen based on their outstanding display of kindness and empathy this quarter as well as … Continue reading “Character Education Awards for Second Quarter”
Please note that a detailed communication was shared by Mr. Zadoorian and Mr. Romano with their school families on Tuesday, January 31. Beginning on Tuesday, January 31, students in the elementary and middle school buildings began participating in the Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR ) program. This year, students … Continue reading “FFES and FFMS to participate in Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region”
Fonda-Fultonville will begin accepting applications for prekindergarten for the 2023-24 school year on Monday, February 13. Beginning on Feb. 13, an application will be available for access on the homepage of the district’s website. Parents are asked to submit the application and will be contacted at a later date to complete the registration process. If … Continue reading “Reminder: Prekindergarten registration to begin on Monday, Feb. 13”
At a district board meeting held on August 29, 2022, Fonda-Fultonville Lions Club representative and former Past-President Mr. Michael Sweet presented a check donation in the amount of $8,954 to district administrators. The specific purpose of the contribution was to assist the FFCS technology department in providing hands-on learning opportunities for high school students while … Continue reading “Technology classroom upgrades paying dividends for FFCS students”
On Saturday, February 11, the Class of 2024 is presenting The Someone Special Dance. This year’s special event cordially invites students in grades Pre-K through grade 6 to bring their favorite adult to join in the festivities! To learn more about this event, click here. Tickets for this event are $25 per couple and $5.00 … Continue reading “Get your tickets!! The Someone Special Dance is set for Feb. 11!!”
