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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”

FFMS names National Junior Honor Society inductees

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”

FFMS announces Q1 Character Education Awards 

Character Education is proud to announce that awards for the first quarter were distributed on Monday, November 22. The individuals who received these awards were nominated by their team of teachers or specialists throughout the building. Students were chosen based on their outstanding display of kindness and empathy this quarter as well as our Braves … Continue reading “FFMS announces Q1 Character Education Awards “

District Update: Emergency Early Release Dismissal and Half Day Procedures

Reminder to all families: On Friday, November 19, the FFCS will have a half day of school. Please note that the ES will dismiss at 11:35 a.m. and the MS/HS will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. In addition, on Tuesday, November 23, FFCS will have a mandatory Emergency Early Release drill. As a result of this … Continue reading “District Update: Emergency Early Release Dismissal and Half Day Procedures”

Providing social-emotional care for today’s students

During a school year, there are a number of resources to ensure students are receiving proper care and outreach to be successful inside and out of today’s classroom. Whether it’s the opportunity to talk one-on-one with a teacher or counselor, expressing their feelings or achievements and finding the security to be themselves during a moment … Continue reading “Providing social-emotional care for today’s students”

Fonda-Fultonville continues to rank high in area schools report

Despite the many challenges schools and students navigated during the past school year, Fonda-Fultonville continued to rank high– 15th out of 84 area schools–in the Albany Business Review’s annual schools report. Because Common Core and Regents tests were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the publication’s rankings for 2019-20 are a compilation of … Continue reading “Fonda-Fultonville continues to rank high in area schools report”

Author, Holocaust survivor encourages students to work toward peace

After reading Four Perfect Pebbles as part of their social studies unit on the topic of human rights, fifth graders in Mrs. Mahon and Mrs. Osterhoudt’s classes and those in our other middle school classes had the unique opportunity to learn along with Marion Blumenthal, one of the book’s author and Holocaust survivor. “Through our … Continue reading “Author, Holocaust survivor encourages students to work toward peace”

District launches NEW ParentSquare mobile app

The Fonda-Fultonville Central School District has launched a new ParentSquare app to communicate with families. ParentSquare will be the district’s main method of communication starting in the 2021-22 school year, allowing for effective dialogue between parents and their children’s teachers, school and the district. The ParentSquare app is free and available now for download on … Continue reading “District launches NEW ParentSquare mobile app”