District-wide Safety Plan
District-wide Safety Plan can be viewed here.
Category: Top Stories
Displays stories in the Top Stories area of the home page.
District receives NYSUT support for teaching assistant/classroom aides’ program
For the first time in school history, the district secured placement into a New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) program that strengthens mentoring and building-level experience for teaching assistants and classroom aides. Since 2023, NYSUT has offered this program in statewide public schools to improve classroom interaction and direction for teaching assistants and classroom aides. … Continue reading “District receives NYSUT support for teaching assistant/classroom aides’ program”
100 Women Who Care donates $20K to backpack program
During the month of November, the district received a $20,000 pledge donation towards its backpack program from a community-based organization titled 100 Women Who Care. With this current donation, the program will be able to increase opportunities for students to have access to healthy and nutritious food items throughout the calendar year, in addition to … Continue reading “100 Women Who Care donates $20K to backpack program”
Reaching for greatness: A conversation with senior running back/linebacker Colin Pickering
In high school, the memories can last a lifetime. To be able to do what you do best – whether it’s through arts, music, academics, or sports, the impact can be great. To achieve success and be part of a team that allows you to gain confidence and build opportunities to reach your goals is … Continue reading “Reaching for greatness: A conversation with senior running back/linebacker Colin Pickering”
Winter Concert Series; Dates and times
Please join the Fonda-Fultonville music department as they celebrate the sounds of the season with our Winter Concert Series. All concerts take place in the high school auditorium and are free and open to the public. High School Concert 2 (Mixed Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble II) When: Monday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. Middle … Continue reading “Winter Concert Series; Dates and times”
District introduces new Director of Facilities
The district is pleased to announce that it has named a new Director of Facilities. Mr. Michael Morin will begin his tenure with the district on Monday, Dec. 1. He was officially appointed by the Board of Education on Thursday, November 13. Since 2018, Mr. Morin has been the senior custodian at the Greater Amsterdam … Continue reading “District introduces new Director of Facilities”
District Update: School pool closure
The school pool will be closed for an unidentified amount of time. Until further notice, please do not send your children to school with swimming gear (i.e. towel/swimsuit). We have identified an issue with a heater pump that needs replacement for the pool to operate in accordance with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) … Continue reading “District Update: School pool closure”
District Reminder: Weather-related announcements
‘Tis the season for severe weather! We’d like to use this opportunity to tell everyone how FFCS communicates weather-related announcements, be it closings, delays or early dismissals. You can find that information here. Any questions can be shared with your student(s) main office.
Valley Hawk video series launches
The first installment of our Valley Hawk video series has launched this week. See how students in Mr. Garren’s Home Repairs and Computer Programming classrooms are expanding our students’ abilities in the classroom and beyond.
Valley Hawk branding receives statewide recognition
The district has recently received statewide recognition for its districtwide Valley Hawks rebranding effort. The New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) has awarded the district the Merit Award for the design and introduction of the new school mascot for the Fonda-Fultonville community. On Nov. 6, the winning campaigns were announced as part of the … Continue reading “Valley Hawk branding receives statewide recognition”