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The district is aware that tax rates in some of our townships have increased over 10% for district residents. It is important to note that tax assessments are set by each municipality, and the district has no control over the assessment roll. We have continued to work to understand the change in assessments in our … Continue reading “Tax Assessment and Rate Information”
As we become more comfortable with our school year routines, we would like to share information regarding pick-up procedures for our elementary and middle school students. For our district to ensure reliable transportation for our students, we request that families or caregivers continue to stay informed in allowing our students to be picked up from … Continue reading “District Pick-up Procedures: What to know”
New York’s Distraction-Free Schools Law prohibits the use of personal internet-enabled devices, including smartphones, on K-12 school grounds from the first bell to the last. As part of this new policy, the district submitted its districtwide policy to New York State, along with sharing a survey for families/caregivers to provide community feedback. The Frequently Asked … Continue reading “Distraction-Free FAQ: What to know about New York’s Distraction-Free Schools Law”
Beginning this school year, eighth-grade students will transition to an independent classroom schedule, closely aligning with the model used in grades 9–12. Traditionally, our eighth graders have followed a team-based schedule, moving together from one class to the next. This change marks an exciting step forward in preparing students for high school and beyond. Why … Continue reading “Eighth-grade students to transition to new schedule for 2025-26 school year”
The district calendar for the 2025-26 school year can be found here.
The high school supply list for the 2025-26 school year can be found here.
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”
On Monday, June 30, the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District Board of Education appointed Ms. Erica Wardell as the new principal of Fonda-Fultonville Middle School. Ms. Wardell brings over 14 years of experience in education, with a strong background in instructional leadership, student engagement, and school-community partnerships. In addition, Ms. Wardell brings a deep commitment to … Continue reading “FFCS welcomes new middle school principal”
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”
School supply lists are now available for grades 5-8. FFMS Supply List – Grade 5 FFMS Supply List – Grade 6 FFMS Supply List – Grade 7 FFMS Supply List – Grade 8
