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!!”
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”
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”
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”
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!!”
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”
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”
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”
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”
On Tuesday, November 30, thirty eighth grade students were inducted into the FFMS chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). To be considered as a candidate, students must meet the academic criteria of a 90 average or above, and complete an informational packet demonstrating their school and community service involvement contributing to the five … Continue reading “FFMS names National Junior Honor Society inductees”
