FFCSD New Cell Phone Policy

On Tuesday, July 29, the District adopted Board of Education policy #7315 titled “Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day.” You can view the newly adopted policy here.  This policy aligns with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Distraction-Free Schools Law. The details of the Governor’s bell-to-bell statewide policy to ban cell phone usage in public and … Continue reading “FFCSD New Cell Phone Policy”

District rebranding effort receives national recognition

The district’s rebranding effort to Valley Hawks has garnered national recognition from the National School Public Relations Association. This year, the district earned an “Award of Excellence” for its branding process that engaged the community, built a comprehensive plan to introduce new mascot images, and delivered the final mascot options for the school community to … Continue reading “District rebranding effort receives national recognition”

District to partner with Healthy Kids for after-school program

The district has officially partnered with Healthy Kids to provide after-school programs for the elementary school for the 2025-26 school year. Registering by Saturday, May 31, and using the code FEE25 will allow families and caregivers to receive $25.00 off their registration fee for next year’s program. You can visit their website to begin the … Continue reading “District to partner with Healthy Kids for after-school program”

Middle school announces Character Education for Q3

Character Education is proud to announce that Maroon & Gold Awards for the third quarter were distributed on Thursday, April 24. 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 “Middle school announces Character Education for Q3”

Palumbo gains 300th career win versus Fort Plain

During the week of April 21-25, FFCS varsity baseball Coach Rich Palumbo reached 300 wins in his illustrious baseball coaching career. The landmark win came after Fonda-Fultonville secured an 11-1 win against Fort Plain in Western Athletic Conference play. Mr. Palumbo has been the head varsity baseball coach in the district for 24 years and … Continue reading “Palumbo gains 300th career win versus Fort Plain”

FFA students get first-hand experience with self-driving John Deere tractors

Technology and its impact on agriculture and farming is reaching new heights! Like any industry, technology plays a pivotal role in how we view innovation and how it can assist in our work and play. This is especially true in the farming industry. Today, students from the district’s Ag and Technology program received a first-hand … Continue reading “FFA students get first-hand experience with self-driving John Deere tractors”

Kindergarten registration to begin on March 1, 2025

Kindergarten registration will take place electronically over the course of the next few weeks. The district is encouraging parents/guardians to complete the registration process online. Beginning on Saturday, March 1, families can begin the online registration process by visiting the district website (https://www.fondafultonvilleschools.org) and choosing the “Student Registration” link. Paper packets will also be available … Continue reading “Kindergarten registration to begin on March 1, 2025”

Winter newsletter is in!

FFCS Families & Friends, The electronic version of the district’s winter newsletter is now available! Click here to get all the details! This season’s edition highlights the important programs and services available throughout our campus. A hardcopy version will be arriving in the mail in the coming weeks.

District recognizes National Honor Society (2025) inductees

On Tuesday, January 28, 19 high school students were inducted into the Fonda-Fultonville chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). To be considered a candidate, students must meet the academic criteria of a 90 average and complete an informational packet demonstrating their school and community involvement in contributing to the four pillars (scholarship, service, leadership, … Continue reading “District recognizes National Honor Society (2025) inductees”