FFCS teacher selected as New York State Master Teacher

This month, Fonda-Fultonville Middle School Math teacher Mrs. Betts was selected as a New York State Master Teacher. Betts joins other Master Teachers in a statewide network of dedicated educators proficient in science, technology, computer science, robotics, coding, engineering, math, and integrated STEM courses across grades K-12, including Advanced Placement, Honors, and Regents levels. “My … Continue reading “FFCS teacher selected as New York State Master Teacher”

District appoints interim principal for middle school

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the FFCSD Board of Education appointed Mr. Mark Batty as the interim principal for the middle school. Mr. Batty will assume this role throughout the 2024-25 school year. Mr. Batty will lead day-to-day building operations, curriculum and staff oversight, and student engagement. He will fully assume his new role at Fonda-Fultonville … Continue reading “District appoints interim principal for middle school”

District introduces ‘The Valley Hawk View’

In order to streamline our communication process and share important headlines with our community, we are offering a new notification for families to access each Friday. We are introducing ‘The Valley Hawk View,’ and it will be shared through Parent Square.  What will it include? Each week, we will share one page of information highlighting … Continue reading “District introduces ‘The Valley Hawk View’”

FFCS Outdoor Club activities are heating up! Follow here for details!

Activities for the FFCS Outdoor Club are heating up! The club creates opportunities/activities for district students to experience the great outdoors. Don’t miss out! Got questions? Contact Steve McGrattan at (518) 332-2505 or by email smcgrattan@ffcsd.org. Check out the club’s newsletter/calendar of events here.

FFMS Character Education Recipients for Q1

Character Education is proud to announce that Maroon & Gold Awards for the first quarter were distributed on Thursday, November 14. The individuals who received these awards were nominated by their team of teachers or special area teachers throughout the building. Students were chosen based on their outstanding display of kindness and empathy this quarter … Continue reading “FFMS Character Education Recipients for Q1”

Read all about it! FFCSD fall newsletter has arrived!

FFCSD Families and Friends, The district’s fall newsletter is officially here! Please take a look at all the latest and greatest news occurring on our school campus! You can find the online version here. For those who enjoy a hardcopy version of the newsletter, please know that newsletters will be hitting your mailboxes over the … Continue reading “Read all about it! FFCSD fall newsletter has arrived!”

FFCS wears red for Big Apple Crunch!!

On Thursday, Oct. 10, the district participated in the 2024 FarmOn! Big Apple Crunch! Building by building, our students, faculty, and staff brought out the excitement to participate in this unique event to take a synchronized bite of a New York apple. We’ve captured all the fun and have shared it on our district website … Continue reading “FFCS wears red for Big Apple Crunch!!”

FFCS announces new mascot!

On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Fonda-Fultonville community voted for the district’s new school mascot. The FFCSD has officially selected a mascot to accompany our Valley Hawks name and by a vote of 617 to 388 votes, students, staff, faculty, and community members voted unanimously on the following mascot logo:For nearly two years, school administrators, stakeholder … Continue reading “FFCS announces new mascot!”

School meals update for 2024-25; What to know

For the 2024-25 school year, FFCS students will receive breakfast and lunch meals at school at no charge. Students can access healthy meal choices at no cost to district households without families/caregivers applying. Please note that a detailed letter will be shared in the mail this week that provides additional information. As part of this … Continue reading “School meals update for 2024-25; What to know”