On Monday, Feb. 7, students involved with the National Honor Society (NHS) delivered over 30 bags of food to the FFCS Backpack Program. As part of this year’s service project, the 30 NHS members, along with advisor Deidre Palmer, chose to gather items to donate to the school’s Backpack Program in order to help fellow … Continue reading “National Honor Society lends support to FFCS Backpack Program”
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”
Each year, the FF Theatrical Company creates new opportunities for students to engage in learning about performance art, while connecting with communities from across the globe. This winter, students in the FF Theatrical Co. had the opportunity to learn from professional actors and actresses as part of the “Broadway Weekends” program. The New York City-based … Continue reading “FF Theatrical Company connecting with global community”
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”
Fonda-Fultonville will be accepting applications for prekindergarten enrollment for the 2022-23 school year, beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Once the application is available, parents/caregivers will be required to submit the application and will be contacted at a later date to complete the registration process. Applications will be made available on the district website. If you … Continue reading “2022-23 pre-k applications available on Wednesday, February 23”
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”
At the conclusion of 2021, FFHS students completed an in-depth project that focused on researching their family heritage and lineage. Utilizing federal and state census records, vital records (birth, marriage, death certificates), military and immigration records, along with newspaper articles from Fulton County Historical Society and interviews with family members, students were able to discover … Continue reading “FFHS students complete ancestry research”
The Fonda-Fultonville High School fall athletic teams were recently recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as student-scholar recipients for the 2020-21 athletic season. According to the NYSPHSAA website, to receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than … Continue reading “Every FFCS fall athletic team received NYSPHSAA recognition”
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”