News
September 2023
- 21: FFCS selected by Hannaford for the Community Bag Program
- 14: Fonda-Fultonville FFA receives funding from the National FFA Organization
- 14: FFCS Athletics offers two options to access games this year
- 12: Important Update: Learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program
- 7: Important Notification: Meal Charges and Payment Policy
- 1: Welcome Back – Important Traffic Pattern changes for MS/HS
August 2023
July 2023
- 31: District adds school counselor for high school
- 28: FFCS athletic teams receive NYSPHSAA recognition
- 21: District welcomes new assistant principal
- 21: F-F Elementary School Supply Lists
- 19: Advantage Afterschool Program enrollment is now available
- 17: FFCS graduate named to Capital District Sports Women of the Year 2023 Class
- 12: F-F Middle School supply lists now available
June 2023
- 30: Fonda-Fultonville Middle School Principal and Honor Listings for Q4
- 29: Fonda-Fultonville High School Supply List
- 22: Graduation Live Stream
- 21: Character Education Awards for Fourth Quarter
- 13: Perry reaches new heights as Miss New York’s Teen 2023
- 8: Chromebooks & Wireless Hotspots
- 1: FFCS introduces final group of new teachers for 2022-23 school year
May 2023
- 23: Fonda-Fultonville to offer multiple opportunities to share mascot suggestions
- 18: FFCS hosts college signing day for athletes
- 17: FFCS Top Students – Class of 2023!!
- 16: FFCS voters approve $33.2 million budget for the 2023-24 school year
- 12: NYSED Decision on School Mascots; What it Means for FFCS
- 11: FFCS continues to highlight new staff
- 5: We Are FFCS
- 4: 2023-24 Budget Newsletter is Now Available
- 3: 2023 High School Regents Review Class Schedule
April 2023
- 27: FFMS Character Education Awards for Q3
- 21: 2022-23 FFCS Middle School yearbooks available to order; Deadline to purchase is April 25
- 17: Pre-K applications now available for 2023-24 school year
- 12: FFCSD Community Swim Program
- 5: FFES announces Character Education award recipients for second and third-quarter
March 2023
- 31: American Education Festival: FFCS families/caregivers get to experience middle school
- 29: YouTube series seeks to connect elementary students with reading
- 22: FF Theatrical Co. to deliver “The Little Mermaid” musical; March 24-26
- 16: Real-world topics helping to shape the decision-making process for today’s students
- 15: FFCS students excel at regional Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) competition
- 9: Building connections within our community
- 7: FFCS kindergarten registration is open for the 2023-24 school year
- 6: FFCS winter newsletter is now available!
- 3: We’re back! FFES to celebrate Youth Art Month in March
- 1: FFCS Jazz Fest; 20 years of making music and memories
February 2023
- 13: Level Up Club: Bringing new insight to learning and creativity
- 10: Round 2: FFCS Faculty New Hires in MS/HS
- 3: Character Education Awards for Second Quarter
- 1: FFES and FFMS to participate in Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region
January 2023
- 27: Reminder: Prekindergarten registration to begin on Monday, Feb. 13
- 26: Technology classroom upgrades paying dividends for FFCS students
- 12: Get your tickets!! The Someone Special Dance is set for Feb. 11!!
- 5: FFCS senior named WNYT’s Athlete of the Week
December 2022
- 16: FFCS fall athletic season highlights!
- 15: District introduces faculty for the next generation of FFCS students
- 14: FFCS agriculture students access technology for a unique classroom experience
- 2: Did it again! FFCS fall athletic teams reach scholar-athlete status!
- 2: FFCS third grader to perform in Capital Region Nutcracker production
November 2022
- 18: FFES announces Character Education award recipients for first quarter
- 18: FFMS Character Education recipients announced for Q1
- 18: NYS Class C cross country champion Melita races into FFCS record books
- 10: Fonda-Fultonville Middle School kicks off ‘World Kindness Day’ campaign
- 10: Deadline Extended: FFCS announces districtwide “bus safety” poster contest for students
October 2022
- 27: FFCS students’ artwork to be featured at NYSSBA exhibit
- 20: FFES introduces schedule of events to honor Veterans Day
- 17: National School Bus Safety Week kicks-off with nationwide poster contest
- 12: Varsity jackets available for order; Orders due by Oct. 28th
September 2022
- 26: FFHS Spirit Week is here!! Come join in the fun from Sept. 26-30!!
- 7: FFCS to offer Wi-Fi access on school buses for 2022-23 school year
- 2: District Update: COVID Guidance for 2022-23 school year
- 2: Superintendent Message to Families: Welcome Back!!
August 2022
- 30: FFCS receives generous donation from Fonda-Fultonville Lions Club
- 24: FFCS administrators receive SAANYS recognition
July 2022
- 22: Advantage After School Program Registration Dates; Aug. 23 and 25
- 21: Important Update: Free and Reduced Meals; APPLY TODAY
- 8: FFMS Summer Reading 2022!!
- 7: FFES General Supply List: Pre-K through Fourth Grade
June 2022
- 30: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act
- 24: Congratulations to the Class of 2022!!
- 23: FFMS holds end-of-year Character Education awards ceremony
- 21: 2022 FFCS Spring Athletic Season Review
- 21: FFES names 4th quarter Character Education award recipients announced
- 8: FFCS Alumni Series: By searching for family history; a new business venture is created
- 7: FFCS High School Sports Awards: Highlights, Recognition and more….
May 2022
- 24: FFCS announces Class of 2022 Top 10
- 19: FFCS College in the High School Participation in Government Class visits the NYS Capitol
- 17: FFCS voters approve $31.9 million budget, capital improvement project and propositions
- 13: Get your middle school yearbook! Sale ends on Wednesday, May 18!
- 12: FFHS student-athletes officially commit on National Letter of Intent Day
- 10: That’s a wrap! ‘Brave Traits’ video series successfully launches for school community
- 4: Building meaningful connections with Ukraine
- 4: FFCS Board of Education adopts $31.9 million spending plan for 2022-23 school year
- 4: High School Regents Review Classes – Schedules
April 2022
- 28: FFMS Character Education Q3 Awards Announced
- 15: 2022 March Mammal Madness Bracket Challenge results are in!!
- 14: FFES announces Character Education award recipients for third quarter
- 8: Top Ten winners announced for FFHS March Madness Bracket Challenge!!
- 7: FFHS Key Club Receives New York District Poster Award
- 7: Capital Improvement Project Brochure Delivered; Walking Tours Available
- 5: Brave Traits Video Series launches today!
- 5: Board of Education meeting set for Thursday, April 14
March 2022
- 31: Fonda-Fultonville receives donations from Stewart’s Holiday Match program
- 31: FFCS teacher selected as New York State Master Teacher
- 28: FFCS kindergarten registration is open
- 23: FFCS students excel at regional Odyssey of the Mind competition; State competition is next!!
- 22: 2022-23 Pre-K registration is now open; Deadline to apply is Monday, April 11
- 21: Local news anchor and author delivers fun virtual event for FFES students
- 18: Learning math with a twist of March Madness
- 18: What a winter season; FFCS athletics crushes it for 2021-22 season!!
- 15: FFCS recognizes National Social Workers Day
- 14: Interested in becoming a BOE member?
- 10: FFES sets all-time high fundraising goal for RMHC
- 9: FFES is celebrating Youth Art Month
- 7: FFHS announces upcoming SAT prep classes
- 1: FFCS receives $10,000 contribution from Pilot Travel Centers
February 2022
- 27: Governor Hochul lifts mask mandate for schools on March 2
- 23: FF Theatrical Co. to deliver “Once Upon a Mattress” musical; March 11-13
- 18: FFMS delivers understanding and kindness on Feb. 17
- 18: Mid-winter break notification to FFCS Families
- 16: FFCS creates history at Section II wrestling championships
- 14: Career & Technical Education and its impact on FFCS students
- 10: National Honor Society lends support to FFCS Backpack Program
- 10: FFCS Class of 1994 graduate creating engaging content for today’s classroom
- 8: FFCS Winter Newsletter Available for Viewing
- 8: FFMS launches ‘Middle Reading Matters’ program for families
- 7: FF Theatrical Company connecting with global community
- 3: 2/3: FFCS to operate on two hour delay; No A.M. BOCES
- 2: FFMS announces Character Education award recipients for second quarter
- 2: 2022-23 pre-k applications available on Wednesday, February 23
- 1: Best-selling author offers ‘virtual’ storytelling presentation to FFMS students
January 2022
- 27: FFHS student wins Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Task Force video contest
- 27: FFES and FFMS to participate in Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region
- 26: FFCSD Spring Sports Sign-up
- 11: FFHS students complete ancestry research
- 10: FFCS receives funding to expand Universal Pre-K program for 2021-22 school year
December 2021
- 22: January 2022 Regents Examinations Canceled
- 21: District Update: Holiday Recess Schedule
- 20: K-4 Advantage After School Program cancelled for Dec. 20-23
- 9: Every FFCS fall athletic team received NYSPHSAA recognition
- 9: 12/21: Board of Education meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
- 1: FFMS names National Junior Honor Society inductees
November 2021
- 30: Picture Retakes
- 30: Alumni Series: Dr. Sara (Kierpiec) Jager continues to serve her country and community
- 24: FFCSD fall sport teams excelling on state and regional stages
- 23: FFMS announces Q1 Character Education Awards
- 19: Register for Price Chopper Market 32 ‘Tools for School’ program
- 18: FFHS girls’ volleyball entering championship weekend
- 16: District Update: Emergency Early Release Dismissal and Half Day Procedures
- 16: 11/16: MS/HS Report Cards Available at 2:45 p.m.
- 10: FFCS Fall Newsletter Available for Viewing
- 10: FFCSD introduces 2021 Veterans Day Celebration video
October 2021
- 26: Class of 2016 alumnus bringing the ‘buzz’ to Nashville
- 21: FFCSD Yellow Roses group to fundraise for Pink Day
- 20: Section II Athletics to offer ‘digital tickets’ for events
- 14: Financial Aid Night to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 @ 6 p.m.
- 13: FFHS Interim Reports Available
- 13: FFMS Interim Reports Available at 2:45 Today
- 11: Providing social-emotional care for today’s students
September 2021
- 29: FFCSD kicking off Alumni Series – Class of 2017 Alumnus Alec Mahon
- 29: FFES students receive special treat with an important lesson
- 22: Student Pathway: Creating opportunities for the future
- 21: Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School named National Blue Ribbon School
- 21: Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School named National Blue Ribbon School
- 21: A conversation with COVID-19 Coordinator Kristine Dickson
- 21: Board of Education meeting set for Monday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.
- 15: MS Virtual Open House: Grades 6-8
- 15: International Dot Day: Getting creative and building confidence in the classroom
- 7: NYSPHSAA names FFCSD a school of excellence for 2020-21 school year
- 7: NYSPHSAA names FFCSD a school of excellence for 2020-21 school year
- 2: FFCSD to offer subscription packages for athletic events
- 2: FFCSD to offer subscription packages for athletic events
- 2: FFCSD to launch alumni news series
- 2: Sign up for ParentSquare
August 2021
- 31: 9th Grade Virtual Orientation
- 27: 5th Grade Orientation Info
- 19: TEST
- 11: Advantage After School Program Registration Dates; Aug. 23 and 25
- 9: Update on FFCS reopening for the ’21-’22 school year
July 2021
- 27: FFCSD presented with Safety Drill Award
- 19: Important Notice: Summer Programs cancelled; Tuesday, July 20
- 15: Find out if your family qualifies for important benefits
- 2: Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
- 2: Fonda-Fultonville continues to rank high in area schools report
- 1: Author, Holocaust survivor encourages students to work toward peace
- 1: ARPA-ESSER Funding Plan
June 2021
- 21: Updated: Newly announced graduation guidelines
- 18: Athletics award winners recognized
- 16: End-of-year celebrations planned
- 15: High School Key Club wins digital poster award
- 14: Public hearing on COVID Relief funding is June 21
- 13: Senior classes of 2020, 2021 donate benches to district
- 10: Regents review sessions scheduled
- 8: District launches NEW ParentSquare mobile app
- 6: Indoor mask requirements remain unchanged; masks no longer required outdoors at FFCSD
May 2021
- 27: Principals pucker up to a pig for charity
- 26: FFCS announces 3Q Community Cares Award recipients
- 25: Eric Romano named new elementary principal
- 25: SLIDESHOW: Get to know the Class of 2021
- 18: Voters approve budget, bus lease; elect board members
- 18: Board of Education meeting on May 18
- 13: Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
- 10: Congratulations to the Top 10 of the Class of 2021
- 6: Spirit Week May 10-14
- 3: Board of Education special meeting on May 4
- 3: School budget vote on May 18
April 2021
- 29: Snow day giveback
- 28: Food drive for backpack program
- 26: Social/emotional support services and resources are available to families
- 26: Board of Education special meeting on April 28
- 22: Absentee ballots available by request for May 18 budget vote
- 21: Submit a Community Cares Award nomination
- 19: Thirty-five students inducted into National Honor Society
- 19: SUNY virtual college fairs
- 19: Board meeting, budget workshop on April 21
- 7: April 7: COVID-19 positive case
March 2021
- 31: Montgomery County All County Band Concert 2021
- 30: Grades 3-8 State Testing
- 26: Hybrid learning plan shifts to fully in-person for grades PK-8
- 24: Superintendent Ciaccio and HFM area school superintendents urge NYS to adopt CDC social distancing guidelines
- 24: First graders create mini museum exhibits and posters
- 22: FFES Q2 Academic and Character Awards
- 16: Board meeting, budget workshop on March 22
- 16: March 15: COVID-19 positive case
- 11: Senior Brianna Ferro is a National Merit Scholarship finalist
- 10: Sixth graders go the extra mile in studies about ancient Egypt
- 10: Students show off STEM skills in hydraulics project
- 9: Special board meeting March 10
- 5: FFA students impress at agriculture competition
- 5: Memories of the Class of 2021
- 2: Senior earns national award for service to others
- 1: Third grade scheduling changes
- 1: Second grade scheduling changes
- 1: Board schedules special meeting March 2
February 2021
- 26: FFCS announces 2Q Community Cares Award recipients
- 24: First grade scheduling changes
- 24: Class ring/jewelry information
- 22: Board meeting, budget workshop on Feb. 22
- 12: Register for the SAT
- 12: Key Club sends handmade valentines to nursing home residents
- 9: Math lesson keeps elementary students smiling
- 9: Districtwide initiative shows appreciation to local healthcare workers
- 9: Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
- 8: UPDATE: Streaming athletics events
- 5: Superintendent advocates for expansion of broadband internet
- 4: Feb. 4: COVID-19 positive case notification
- 4: Student nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders
- 1: Board schedules special meeting Feb. 1
January 2021
- 29: Board approves start for basketball, plans for performing arts submitted to public health
- 28: Jan. 28: COVID-19 positive case, district open for hybrid learning
- 27: Club makes ornaments for nursing home residents
- 27: Special meeting scheduled Jan. 29
- 27: Hybrid learning schedule updates
- 27: Hybrid learning schedule change for kindergarten
- 26: Hybrid/remote learning updates for grades 9-12
- 26: Updated hybrid learning student schedules for grades 7-8
- 22: Jan. 21: COVID-19 positive case, district remains open
- 21: Board meeting scheduled Jan. 25
- 21: Virtual presentation about BOCES Career & Tech for interested students
- 19: COVID-19 positive case
- 8: Jan. 8: COVID-19 positive case (no contact tracing needed)
- 8: Elementary students recognized for academic excellence and exemplary character
- 6: Parent/Family Consent for COVID-19 Testing
- 6: Q&A: School-based COVID-19 testing and microcluster colored zones
- 5: Video: Hybrid learning at FFCS
- 3: Superintendent letter on return to school Jan. 4
December 2020
- 23: Dec. 23: Positive COVID-19 case; contact tracing is necessary
- 22: Dec. 22: Positive case notification & communications during winter break
- 15: Dec. 14: COVID-19 positive case notification, no contact tracing necessary
- 15: Hands-on project brings student learning to life during remote instruction
- 14: Full board meeting on Dec. 21
- 11: Dec. 11: COVID-19 positive case notification
- 9: Join the fun: High School Winter Spirit Week
- 4: Fire department makes generous donation to Christmas Cheer
- 3: Dec. 3: COVID-19 positive case notification, all remote gr. 7-12
- 3: VIDEO: National Junior Honor Society Virtual Induction Ceremony
- 2: Fonda-Fultonville Middle School 1Q Honor Roll
November 2020
- 30: BlueShield donates PPE kits to FFCS
- 25: Nov. 25: COVID-19 positive case notification
- 20: Superintendent letter on keeping schools open
- 12: FFCS announces 1Q Community Cares Award winners
- 12: Key Club honors veterans at local nursing home
- 10: FFCS Veterans Day Virtual Celebration
- 9: Programs help students make positive choices
- 9: View student schedules by grade level
- 5: Prekindergarten students to attend school daily
- 2: Where to find weather-related announcements like delays and school closings
October 2020
- 28: Middle school to increase in-person classes for grades 7-8
- 20: Nominate students & staff for a Community Cares Award
- 13: Participate virtually in high school clubs & extracurricular activities
- 8: Activity brings book to life as first graders learn about friendship
September 2020
- 30: FFCS to increase in-person classes at the high school
- 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
- 14: Information about fall sports
- 9: Special board meeting scheduled Sept. 10
- 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
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
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