News
September 2020
- 25: Virtual information session for College in the High School, Pathways program with FMCC
- 25: Inaccurate information on NYS COVID-19 Data Dashboard for FFCS
- 18: Board meeting on Sept. 28
- 18: First-of-its kind partnership with FMCC gives students collegiate opportunity
- 17: Information about the first day of practice for cross country, golf
- 14: Information about fall sports
- 9: Special board meeting scheduled Sept. 10
- 9: Advantage After School Program start date delayed
- 9: School year starts with smiles
- 4: Watch the 9th Grade Virtual Orientation
August 2020
- 31: Free & reduced-price meal program applications can now be submitted online
- 31: Watch the Middle School Virtual Chromebook & 5th Grade Orientation
- 24: Board meeting, public hearing on Aug. 24
- 24: Video of Aug. 21 virtual forum: Instruction for Grades PK-6 and Food Service
- 21: Video of Aug. 19 Forum: Instruction for Grades 7-12 and Programs for Students with Special Needs/English Language Learners
- 21: Back-to-School Information Guides
- 18: Video of Aug. 17 virtual forum: Health, Safety & Operations
- 10: Watch virtual forums about the FFCS Reopening Plan
- 7: Gov. Cuomo says schools can reopen this fall
- 7: FFCS earns distinction as NYS Recognition Schools
July 2020
- 30: District submits reopening plan
- 30: Video of July 28 school reopening forum
- 21: Participate in a virtual forum about school reopening on July 28
- 20: Families asked to complete technology survey
- 7: Share your feedback: Survey about school reopening
- 7: School reopening task force work is underway
June 2020
- 30: Grants help expand weekend food program for students in need
- 25: Middle School recognizes students for at-home learning
- 22: Top 10 graduates honored by the Board of Education
- 22: Kindergarten Favorites
- 18: High school’s virtual awards ceremony
- 18: 281 years: A tribute to our retirees
- 16: Voters approve budget, elect board members
- 16: Middle school virtual year-end celebration & digital yearbook
- 12: VIDEO: Fourth graders are moving up!
- 11: FFCS has highest graduation rate in Business Review’s school rankings
- 11: FFCS Athletics recognizes triple threat student athletes
- 11: Elementary school announces Citizenship Flag Award winners
- 10: Students recognized for completing music program
May 2020
- 29: FFCS honors the Class of 2020 with senior parade
- 21: NYS provisions impact FFCS budget revenue
- 21: VIDEO: A tribute to the Top 10
- 20: Middle school honors students with character for the 3rd quarter
- 7: Information about elementary teacher classroom assignments
April 2020
March 2020
- 22: Scholarship applications are online
- 5: FFCS awarded grant for agriculture education program
- 4: Ashlee Palandro honored as WENT Radio’s Teacher of the Month
February 2020
- 27: Foundation awards grants to robotics club, building leadership team
- 20: Brave Bots take trophy at robotics tournament
- 6: Middle school celebrates World Read Aloud Day
- 4: Calculus students help fourth graders with math lessons
January 2020
- 30: Election board helps students register to vote
- 30: High schoolers teach Spanish to younger students
- 16: Activities highlight cultural exchange for English as a New Language students
- 13: Student musician performs at Carnegie Hall
- 2: Middle schoolers honored by Senator Amedore for writing projects
- 2: Students recognized for performing civic duties during election
- 2: Author inspires middle school students
December 2019
- 20: Foundation makes donation to Christmas Cheer program
- 20: ‘Shop with a Cop’ connects students with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
- 20: Kindergartner performing in Proctor’s ‘Melodies of Christmas’
- 12: FFHS Outdoor Club takes students to new heights and depths
- 12: Elementary school families invited to Christmas with the Classics
- 12: Reading project unites elementary students as they learn about acceptance and respect
November 2019
- 27: FFCS literacy coach stars at national conference
- 21: Builders Club celebrates nursing home resident’s 100th birthday
- 21: Kindergartners celebrate book character’s birthday
- 18: 100 years of FFCS history
- 14: Boys Cross Country earns team title
- 4: Where to find weather-related announcements like delays and school closings
October 2019
- 29: GE machinist connects classroom learning to career experiences
- 28: Therapy dog program motivates and supports students
- 10: 7th graders investigate mock crime scene to kickoff mystery unit
- 10: Congratulations to the winners of the second annual elementary fun run
- 9: Departments teach fire prevention to elementary students
- 9: Foundation awards scholarships for College in the High School courses
- 3: Parents: Are you getting emails from FFCS?
- 1: Hall of Fame Committee announces induction of Class of 2019
September 2019
- 24: Superintendent Ciaccio testifies at NYS Legislature hearing about broadband
- 11: Activity helps peers learn about common interests