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New York State’s Distraction-Free Schools Law (FFHS Implementation Procedures)

Dear Parents and Guardians, This letter is to inform you of an important new policy regarding cellphone use in schools, which will take effect for the 2025-26 school year. New York State’s Distraction-Free Schools Law prohibits the unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices on school grounds in K-12 schools for the entire … Continue reading “New York State’s Distraction-Free Schools Law (FFHS Implementation Procedures)”

FFMS Cell Phone Ban 2025-2026

Dear Parents and Guardians, This letter is to inform you of an important new policy regarding cellphone use in schools, which will take effect for the 2025-26 school year. New York State’s Distraction-Free Schools Law prohibits the unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices on school grounds in K-12 schools for the entire … Continue reading “FFMS Cell Phone Ban 2025-2026”

State Mandated Cell Phone Ban at FFES

Dear Parents and Guardians, This letter is to inform you of an important new policy regarding cellphone use in schools, which will take effect for the 2025-26 school year. New York State’s Distraction-Free Schools Law prohibits the unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices on school grounds in K-12 schools for the entire … Continue reading “State Mandated Cell Phone Ban at FFES”

FFCSD New Cell Phone Policy

On Tuesday, July 29, the District adopted Board of Education policy #7315 titled “Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day.” You can view the newly adopted policy here.  This policy aligns with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Distraction-Free Schools Law. The details of the Governor’s bell-to-bell statewide policy to ban cell phone usage in public and … Continue reading “FFCSD New Cell Phone Policy”

FFCS welcomes new middle school principal

On Monday, June 30, the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District Board of Education appointed Ms. Erica Wardell as the new principal of Fonda-Fultonville Middle School. Ms. Wardell brings over 14 years of experience in education, with a strong background in instructional leadership, student engagement, and school-community partnerships. In addition, Ms. Wardell brings a deep commitment to … Continue reading “FFCS welcomes new middle school principal”

District rebranding effort receives national recognition

The district’s rebranding effort to Valley Hawks has garnered national recognition from the National School Public Relations Association. This year, the district earned an “Award of Excellence” for its branding process that engaged the community, built a comprehensive plan to introduce new mascot images, and delivered the final mascot options for the school community to … Continue reading “District rebranding effort receives national recognition”