News
May 2019
- 16: A dozen FFCS students explore STEM at conference
- 14: The Ag Fair and student artwork will be in focus on May 21
- 9: FFCS seniors visit state capitol
- 6: Regents review sessions scheduled
April 2019
- 30: Perfect attendance at MS recognized with Braves Badges
- 23: VIDEO: What does a school resource officer mean to you?
- 19: Students showcase spelling skills at annual bee
- 17: Elementary school’s 3rd quarter awards assembly
- 17: Apply for free tuition through the Excelsior Scholarship
- 16: Learn about the 2019-20 budget at community presentations
- 16: Second graders code Ozobots to share story of ‘Charlotte’s Web’
- 15: Snow day giveback on May 24
- 9: Students participate in state forestry camp to learn about industry careers
- 8: Historic site educators bring lessons about colonial soldiers to life
- 4: FFES recognized for increasing student achievement
- 4: Key Club earns awards at annual leadership training conference
- 2: First graders present museum exhibits
March 2019
- 26: Board of Education adopts 2019-20 budget proposal
- 25: Drama Club to present “Cinderella” April 5-7
- 19: FFCS athletics coordinator Eric Wilson honored
- 18: FFHS student earns state scholar athlete award
- 15: Student artwork displayed at NYS Capitol
- 12: High schoolers help bring fossil lesson to life
- 12: Team advances to state-level Odyssey of the Mind competition
- 7: Junior PGA Championship golfer introduces elementary students to new sport
- 7: FFCS Kindergarten Registration May 6-10
- 4: Third grader organizes donation drive for animal shelters
- 4: Join FFCS for a Night of the Arts
- 4: Regional Odyssey of the Mind tournament to return to FFCS
February 2019
- 26: New food service menus through Nutrislice
- 26: FFCS to host All-County Music Fest on Saturday
- 19: Middle school 2nd quarter honor roll
- 19: Elementary school’s 2nd quarter awards assembly
- 14: Middle school 2nd quarter character award winners
- 11: Winter scholar-athlete teams announced
- 7: UPDATED: Free SAT prep courses (with new dates for English courses)
- 7: Read for Ronald McDonald House returns to FFCS
- 7: First graders show bravery during poster presentations
- 5: Community invited to FFCS Jazz Festival
- 1: Elementary school teachers earn national certification
January 2019
- 31: Middle schoolers video chat with scientists about restoration of American chestnut tree
- 30: New ‘Breakfast After the Bell’ program to launch Feb. 4
- 29: Eligible veterans must apply by March 1 to receive exemption
- 29: Changes to Enhanced STAR take effect this year
- 25: Pre-K registration will start Feb. 26
- 22: FFA students donate milk to food pantry
- 22: Robotics team has best showing to date at regional competition
- 14: Sixth grader wins writing contest
- 10: Animal shelters benefit from FFCS generosity
- 2: Students recognized at art show
December 2018
- 21: Students teach each other to code
- 20: Key Club serenades guests at historical society event
- 18: Fourth graders help kindergarten students write letters to Santa
- 13: FFHS participates in legislator’s student cabinet
- 11: Jazz Ensemble II performs for local senior citizens group
- 10: Middle school 1st quarter honor roll
- 7: Elementary school celebrates the opening of student-run book store
- 7: Student wins company’s art contest
- 6: Student artwork displayed at conference in New York City
- 4: Fifth graders visit college as part of ecosystems studies
- 3: Elementary school’s 1st quarter awards assembly
November 2018
- 30: Student athlete signs letter of intent to play softball at Mercyhurst University
- 29: Congratulations to the middle school character education nominees!
- 26: Sign up for Community Walk
- 20: Board of Education adopts tax exemptions for veterans
- 9: Students honor veterans at annual ceremony
- 7: 38 students inducted into National Junior Honor Society
- 7: Drama Club to present ‘The Internet is Distract- Oh Look, a Kitten!’
October 2018
- 31: Monster Match: Classes collaborate with schools across the state for project
- 30: Public hearing on Nov. 14 about veterans exemption
- 29: Community rallies to support teacher’s son battling brain cancer
- 23: Spanish students have bilingual Skype with peers in Spain
- 16: Local business donates equipment to technology, engineering classroom
- 12: Students persevere in first elementary Fun Run
- 2: Seniors: Complete your FAFSA at Financial Aid Night
- 2: Coffee talk: Students serve law enforcement officials during class project
- 1: Agriculture students earn accolades at SUNY Cobleskill event
- 1: Three alumni to be inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame during homecoming
September 2018
- 24: Spirit Week and Homecoming Schedule of Events
- 24: Community Swim will start in October
- 17: FMCC college fair to feature 80-plus colleges, 2 evening workshops
- 13: Families invited to open houses
- 13: School resource officer started Thursday, Sept. 13
- 10: FFCS welcomes exchange students from Norway and Italy
- 5: Share your feedback: School communications survey
- 5: Beyond the lunchroom: Benefits of qualifying for free and reduced-price lunch
August 2018
- 30: Roof leaks at ES being repaired
- 21: State requires two doses of meningitis vaccination before grade 12
- 2: 2018-19 Calendar Dates
July 2018
- 23: Summer Regents Review and Testing Schedule
- 12: School Supply Lists
- 5: Middle school students earn recognition for writing abilities
- 2: WATCH: Waking up with the Life Skills class
- 2: NYS ag commissioner speaks at Fonda-Fultonville event
June 2018
- 28: New physical examination form
- 26: WATCH: Class of 2018 Commencement highlight reel
- 14: Students honored at FMCC; HFM BOCES recognition dinner
- 12: WATCH: March of the Braves 2018
- 12: Music groups earn accolades at Sherburne Pageant of the Bands
- 11: Weekend field trip draws high interest among social studies students
- 11: Fifth graders graduate from district’s new D.A.R.E. program
- 11: First graders host pen pals from Wheelerville
- 6: Congratulations to the Top 10 students of the Class of 2018
- 5: Spring Sports Awards
May 2018
- 31: Student-organized TEDxYouth Talk aims to empower youth
- 24: Crayola chooses FFCS artists in national contest
- 24: College-level Participation in Government class visits the Capitol
- 22: Sharing Spanish culture across grade levels
- 18: Students place at Olympics of the Visual Arts
- 18: Spanish Club attends Latin concert
- 17: 1st graders perfect their storytelling skills
- 17: District considering veterans exemption
- 17: First graders help coordinate lunch menu
- 16: Community groups benefit from district recycling program
- 15: Voters approve 2018-19 budget
- 7: VIDEO: FFCS recognizes Teacher Appreciation Day
- 3: Tech Squad empowers students to collaborate and problem-solve
April 2018
- 26: Art students’ portfolios are rated by professional artists
- 24: Congratulations to our scholar-athlete teams
- 17: Spanish class prepares Latin cuisine
- 12: Elementary school holds inaugural spelling bee
- 4: Key Club earns awards at leadership training conference
- 3: In case you missed it: Recap of the March 19 safety forum
March 2018
- 27: Three OM teams advance to state competition
- 15: Yarush honored as National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete
- 14: Winter sports award winners announced
- 6: Winter sports teams earn Scholar Athlete recognition
- 1: Castelluccio earns medal at state track and field meet
- 1: Boys Indoor Track Team wins sectionals, girls place third, set records
February 2018
- 14: Virtual Valentines: Classes across grade levels participate in worldwide digital card exchange
- 13: Students examine baby bunnies born in agriculture classroom with local veterinarian
- 13: Civic duty: High schoolers recognized by Montgomery County for working the polls
January 2018
- 30: Spanish class fundraiser benefits local animal shelters
- 30: F-M Connect brings robotics workshops to elementary school
- 23: Operation Recognition: Vietnam War veteran receives diploma
- 18: VIDEO: Spotlight on the Fonda-Fultonville Skype Club
- 16: VIDEO: Brave Bots geared up for robotics competition
- 11: Mentoring program connects students across buildings, provides career insight
- 9: Capital project nears completion
- 4: FFA receives $400 donation from agriculture company
- 4: Congratulations to the winners of the school bus safety poster contest
December 2017
- 21: Santa Claus tours FFCS with help from the high school Key Club
- 19: Writing buddies: Sixth graders share autobiographies with elementary students
- 19: Montgomery County employees donate to Fonda-Fultonville Backpack Program
- 14: Students participate in ELA, Social Studies workshops at Arkell
- 14: Middle school hosts 3rd annual American Education Festival
- 7: Alum teaches students about the importance of service dogs
- 6: Character clubs spread holiday cheer at local nursing home
- 5: Second graders featured on literacy blog
November 2017
- 30: Senior Nicholas Demitraszek nominated as a Presidential Scholar
- 15: A world apart, high schoolers find common ground with students in Bangladesh
- 9: Fonda-Fultonville salutes veterans with Honor Flight donation, ceremony
- 2: PHOTOS: Spanish Club celebrates the Day of the Dead
- 2: Government students talk politics with congressman
- 2: PHOTOS: 33 students inducted into the National Junior Honor Society
October 2017
- 26: Agriculture students represent Fonda-Fultonville at national FFA convention in Indianapolis
- 25: Fifth graders participate in national campaign to share love of writing
- 24: Student artwork displayed at NYSSBA conference in Lake Placid
- 19: FFCS students earn awards at SUNY Cobleskill’s Ag High School Day
- 19: National School Bus Safety Week: Thank you, bus drivers!
- 17: PHOTOS: Spirit Week and Homecoming
- 17: Students learn about the scientific method
- 17: Buddy Bench unveiled at the elementary school playground
- 17: Class of 2017 Athletics Hall of Fame is honored
- 12: Food Service Department workers give back to the community
- 5: VIDEO: Students learn to become Sweethearts and Heroes in anti-bullying and bystander empowerment presentation
September 2017
- 27: ‘Grammie’s Book Nook’ honors Anne Sullivan
- 26: Congressman Tonko delivers 50 books to FFCS from Library of Congress
- 21: VIDEO: Why is Open House important?
- 14: FFCS receives $50,000 in bullet aid for pre-K transportation
- 7: Middle schoolers get special privileges for new perfect attendance program
- 5: Surprise concert, faculty and staff recognition highlight Opening Day 2017-18
August 2017
- 31: Student donates $750 in lemonade stand proceeds to animal shelter
- 22: Fonda-Fultonville is ranked 13th of 84 schools by Albany Business Review
- 10: FFCS hosts legislators for announcement about bill to establish broadband internet in rural areas
- 1: Mission to Mars: Students explore STEM for a week at Babson College in Boston
July 2017
May 2017
- 23: Trivia