Valley Hawk branding receives statewide recognition

The district has recently received statewide recognition for its districtwide Valley Hawks rebranding effort. The New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) has awarded the district the Merit Award for the design and introduction of the new school mascot for the Fonda-Fultonville community. On Nov. 6, the winning campaigns were announced as part of the … Continue reading “Valley Hawk branding receives statewide recognition”

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”

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!!”

F-F welcomes new interim high school principal

Earlier this month, the Fonda-Fultonville Board of Education appointed Mr. Wayne Bell to the position of interim high school principal for the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District. Mr. Bell brings nearly 20 years of administrative/educational experience to this role. Mr. Bell will oversee the high school’s day-to-day activities as the district seeks to identify a permanent … Continue reading “F-F welcomes new interim high school principal”

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”

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”

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)”