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District Update: COVID Guidance for 2022-23 school year

For the upcoming 2022-23 school year, the district is sharing the latest recommendations and guidance from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regarding COVID-19. Recently, Governor Hochul and the NYSDOH issued a letter providing information and guidance as it applies to COVID-19. As an additional resource, the NYSDOH provided the following document for … Continue reading “District Update: COVID Guidance for 2022-23 school year”

Superintendent Message to Families: Welcome Back!!

Dear FFCS Families: I am excited to welcome our students back to school for the ‘22-’23 school year!  For the first time in three years we are looking forward to an exciting, traditional start to the school year and can’t wait to see everyone back on campus on Wednesday, September 7.  This is my 30th … Continue reading “Superintendent Message to Families: Welcome Back!!”

Important Update: Free and Reduced Meals; APPLY TODAY

FFCS Families, As a reminder, there will NOT be free school meals for ALL students for the upcoming school year. Applications for free and reduced school meals MUST be submitted for 2022-23. For the upcoming school year, FFCS families MUST complete an application to determine if their household is eligible for free or reduced-price school … Continue reading “Important Update: Free and Reduced Meals; APPLY TODAY”

That’s a wrap! ‘Brave Traits’ video series successfully launches for school community

During the spring, the FFCS launched its Brave Traits video series to highlight our district traits of Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Citizenship and Perseverance.  This special series showcases staff and faculty, and more importantly, our students as they share what makes our district so special. Today, we provide you with the full series of videos to … Continue reading “That’s a wrap! ‘Brave Traits’ video series successfully launches for school community”

Fonda-Fultonville receives donations from Stewart’s Holiday Match program

This month, the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District received notification from Stewart’s Shops that it was the recipient of multiple donations through the convenience stores Stewart’s Holiday Match program.  The program has elected to support two FFCS programs with their generous donations. The first donation is for $1,100.00 and will support the district’s backpack program which … Continue reading “Fonda-Fultonville receives donations from Stewart’s Holiday Match program”

FFCS students excel at regional Odyssey of the Mind competition; State competition is next!!

The Fonda-Fultonville Central School District is proud to announce that its elementary and middle school students won their respective Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) regional competitions last week. The six teams of students faced off against area competitors from the Greater Johnstown School District, Broadalbin-Perth Central School District and Canajoharie Central School District to name … Continue reading “FFCS students excel at regional Odyssey of the Mind competition; State competition is next!!”

FFMS launches ‘Middle Reading Matters’ program for families

Dear FFMS families and students, We have exciting news!  This week, the first in a series of mini videos aimed at increasing students reading at home will premiere on the district’s YouTube page. The newly launched series is called Middle Reading Matters.  Sharon Kline and Danielle Hinrichs have partnered to create short weekly videos for … Continue reading “FFMS launches ‘Middle Reading Matters’ program for families”

FFMS announces Character Education award recipients for second quarter

Character Education is proud to announce that awards for the second quarter were distributed on Monday, January 21. The individuals who received these awards were nominated by their team of teachers or specialists throughout the FFMS building. Students continue to be chosen based on their outstanding display of kindness and empathy this quarter, as well … Continue reading “FFMS announces Character Education award recipients for second quarter”

Best-selling author offers ‘virtual’ storytelling presentation to FFMS students

Today, FFMS students received a special treat by welcoming Canadian American author Gordon Korman as part of a ‘virtual’ storytelling presentation. Students ranging from fifth grade to eighth grade received a front row opportunity to hear about Mr. Korman’s career and learn about the key aspects of writing. This event was especially meaningful as students … Continue reading “Best-selling author offers ‘virtual’ storytelling presentation to FFMS students”

FFES and FFMS to participate in Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region

What’s better than reading a book for a great cause, especially during the winter months? Beginning on Monday, January 31, students in the elementary and middle school buildings will begin participating in the Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR ) program. This year, students will begin this insightful program to … Continue reading “FFES and FFMS to participate in Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region”