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”

FFCS website gets a ‘refresh’; What to know

The district recently partnered with the Capital Region BOCES Engagement and Development Service to increase opportunities for families to engage with news, content, and highlights on our district’s homepage. The changes are slightly different but will offer more opportunities to view information and activities on our site while being accessible to all. The district has … Continue reading “FFCS website gets a ‘refresh’; What to know”

District to partner with Healthy Kids for after-school program

The district has officially partnered with Healthy Kids to provide after-school programs for the elementary school for the 2025-26 school year. Registering by Saturday, May 31, and using the code FEE25 will allow families and caregivers to receive $25.00 off their registration fee for next year’s program. You can visit their website to begin the … Continue reading “District to partner with Healthy Kids for after-school program”

District to return days for school families

Currently, the district has not used all of its emergency/snow days for the school year. The District is preparing to give back three days to the school calendar in the coming weeks. Please note that spring weather and other situations (water main breaks/power outages) can change how these days are distributed back to our school … Continue reading “District to return days for school families”

Lending a helping hand; Meet Olivia Wulforst

Sometimes the best way to help others is to be kind and know what to do in a time of need. Meet F-F Middle School fifth grader Olivia Wulforst. This school year, Olivia had the patience, determination, and knowledge to assist her younger sister during a medical episode on the school bus.  After hearing calls … Continue reading “Lending a helping hand; Meet Olivia Wulforst”

FFCS announces “bus safety” poster contest winners

During the February 24 board meeting, the Fonda-Fultonville Board of Education recognized the three winning candidates of the 2024-25 districtwide bus safety poster contest. The contest, which was open to all students to participate, allowed students to have an opportunity to win a free Chromebook by using their artistic talents to support bus safety. For … Continue reading “FFCS announces “bus safety” poster contest winners”

Kindergarten registration to begin on March 1, 2025

Kindergarten registration will take place electronically over the course of the next few weeks. The district is encouraging parents/guardians to complete the registration process online. Beginning on Saturday, March 1, families can begin the online registration process by visiting the district website (https://www.fondafultonvilleschools.org) and choosing the “Student Registration” link. Paper packets will also be available … Continue reading “Kindergarten registration to begin on March 1, 2025”