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FFCS voters approve $31.9 million budget, capital improvement project and propositions

Voters of the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District approved a $31.9 million budget for the 2022-23 school year, with 209 in favor and 52 opposed – a margin of 80%. The budget proposal is below the district’s assigned tax “cap” and required a simple majority of voters (50% plus one) to pass the budget. The $31,962,793 … Continue reading “FFCS voters approve $31.9 million budget, capital improvement project and propositions”

Get your middle school yearbook! Sale ends on Wednesday, May 18!

FFCS Community and Friends, Next week, is the final week for yearbook sales. Currently, middle school yearbooks are on sale through Wednesday, May 18 for $10 and will be sold for pre-order only during homeroom and lunch periods. To access an order form, click here. Any questions, please see Ms. Fletcher or email kfletcher@ffcsd.org.

FFHS student-athletes officially commit on National Letter of Intent Day

On Thursday, May 12, six Fonda-Fultonville student-athletes participated in the ‘National Letter of Intent Day’ in the high school gymnasium. Surrounded by family and friends, each student signed their commitment letters to attend their respective college and/or university. The following student-athletes signed their letter of intent this afternoon: Colin Kowalski, Dominican College (Golf) Marilyn Whitcavitch, … Continue reading “FFHS student-athletes officially commit on National Letter of Intent Day”

That’s a wrap! ‘Brave Traits’ video series successfully launches for school community

During the spring, the FFCS launched its Brave Traits video series to highlight our district traits of Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Citizenship and Perseverance. This special series showcases staff and faculty, and more importantly, our students as they share what makes our district so special. Today, we provide you with the full series of videos to … Continue reading “That’s a wrap! ‘Brave Traits’ video series successfully launches for school community”

Building meaningful connections with Ukraine

On Saturday, April 30, a group of 15 Fonda-Fultonville High School students reached out to learn more about the situation currently unfolding in Ukraine. Led by FFHS Social Studies teacher Mr. Thompson, students were able to connect with high school students currently in Ukraine to learn more about the conditions that have occurred in the … Continue reading “Building meaningful connections with Ukraine”

FFCS Board of Education adopts $31.9 million spending plan for 2022-23 school year

On May 17, 2022, Fonda-Fultonville residents will head to the polls to vote on a proposed $31,962,793 spending plan for the 2022-23 school year. Under the proposal, spending would increase by 3.62% from the current year. The proposed budget carries a 1.9% tax levy increase which is below the district’s assigned tax levy “cap” of … Continue reading “FFCS Board of Education adopts $31.9 million spending plan for 2022-23 school year”

High School Regents Review Classes – Schedules

***There will be NO late bus on Wed. or Fri.*** Algebra Review Classes with Mrs. Brush: Every Tuesday and Thursday until 3:15 starting Thursday, May 5th and ending Thursday, June 9th. Geometry Review Classes with Mrs Waters: Every Tuesday and Thursday until 3:15 starting Tuesday, May 10th and ending Thursday, June 9th. Algebra 2 Review … Continue reading “High School Regents Review Classes – Schedules”

FFMS Character Education Q3 Awards Announced

Character Education is proud to announce that awards for the third quarter were distributed on Wednesday, April 27. The individuals who received these awards were nominated by their team of teachers or specialists throughout the building. Students continue to be chosen based on their outstanding display of kindness and empathy this quarter as well as … Continue reading “FFMS Character Education Q3 Awards Announced”

2022 March Mammal Madness Bracket Challenge results are in!!

Recently, students in Mrs. DiNatale’s AP Bio and Honors Bio classes participated in the March Mammal Madness Bracket Challenge competition. As part of this year’s event, students selected their challengers and then proceeded to fill out competitive brackets for virtual animal battles based on animal adaptations and prowess. March Mammal Madness was established in 2013 … Continue reading “2022 March Mammal Madness Bracket Challenge results are in!!”

FFES announces Character Education award recipients for third quarter

The FFES Character Education team is proud to announce that awards for the third quarter were distributed the week of April 11-15. The individuals who received these awards were nominated by their team of teachers or specialists throughout the building. To view the full listing of third quarter winners, click here. “We are incredibly proud … Continue reading “FFES announces Character Education award recipients for third quarter”