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”

FFCSD elementary ranks in ‘Top 10’ in Capital Region

The Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School is listed as one of the ‘Top 10’ elementary schools in the Capital Region! Recently, the U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings, and the district’s elementary school ranks #10 in this year’s report. As part of its research, U.S. News & World Report … Continue reading “FFCSD elementary ranks in ‘Top 10’ in Capital Region”

District’s fall newsletter is here!!

The district’s fall newsletter is now available to view. You can access the online version here. Mailed versions of the newsletter will be distributed to the community in the coming weeks. We encourage our community to take a moment to see what’s happening in the district and see how our students, faculty, and staff are … Continue reading “District’s fall newsletter is here!!”

District launches districtwide bus safety poster contest

Beginning this month, the district has announced a bus safety poster contest for ALL students to participate. Please note that participation in the contest is optional. In recognition of National Bus Safety Week, the district requests that participating students create a poster reflecting this year’s theme, “Safety First – Safety Always.” Students should create a … Continue reading “District launches districtwide bus safety poster contest”

FFES Veterans Day Celebration set for Nov. 10

The Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School students and staff are holding their annual Veterans Day Celebration assembly to honor our local veterans on Monday, November 10. The event will be held in the high school auditorium which begins at 1:15 p.m. Veterans and their families are invited for refreshments at 12:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Veterans … Continue reading “FFES Veterans Day Celebration set for Nov. 10”

District Pick-up Procedures: What to know

As we become more comfortable with our school year routines, we would like to share information regarding pick-up procedures for our elementary and middle school students. For our district to ensure reliable transportation for our students, we request that families or caregivers continue to stay informed in allowing our students to be picked up from … Continue reading “District Pick-up Procedures: What to know”

Distraction-Free FAQ: What to know about New York’s Distraction-Free Schools Law

New York’s Distraction-Free Schools Law prohibits the use of personal internet-enabled devices, including smartphones, on K-12 school grounds from the first bell to the last. As part of this new policy, the district submitted its districtwide policy to New York State, along with sharing a survey for families/caregivers to provide community feedback. The Frequently Asked … Continue reading “Distraction-Free FAQ: What to know about New York’s Distraction-Free Schools Law”

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”