News
July 2020
June 2020
- 30: Grants help expand weekend food program for students in need
- 26: Summer Food Service Programs and Resources
- 25: Middle School recognizes students for at-home learning
- 25: High school yearbook/award pick-up
- 22: Top 10 graduates honored by the Board of Education
- 22: Kindergarten Favorites
- 22: Elementary report cards will be delivered June 24-25
- 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
- 15: Message from the superintendent: The last day of school
- 14: Board of Education to hold special meeting June 16
- 12: Chromebook return information
- 12: FFCS announces finalized graduation plans
- 12: VIDEO: Fourth graders are moving up!
- 11: FFCS has highest graduation rate in Business Review’s school rankings
- 11: Board of Education meeting scheduled June 22
- 11: FFCS Athletics recognizes triple threat student athletes
- 11: Elementary school announces Citizenship Flag Award winners
- 10: Public hearing on June 10 for Smart Schools Investment Plan
- 10: Students recognized for completing music program
- 9: Fourth quarter report card information for grades 5-12
- 8: School budget vote update: Deadline for ballots to be received by mail extended to June 16
- 8: UPDATED 6/8: School budget vote and board election will be held by absentee ballot
- 5: Guidance for graduation celebrations from the NYS Department of Health
- 4: Band instrument/choral music drop-off
- 3: Absentee ballots and voter confidentiality
- 2: MS/HS textbook/library book return
May 2020
- 29: FFCS honors the Class of 2020 with senior parade
- 26: Watch a recording of the May 28 live-streamed budget hearing
- 21: NYS provisions impact FFCS budget revenue
- 21: VIDEO: A tribute to the Top 10
- 20: Senior parade is rescheduled
- 20: Middle school honors students with character for the 3rd quarter
- 19: Q4 progress reports for the middle school & high school
- 19: Last day of at-home learning is June 16
- 19: Middle school schedules pickup for students’ belongings
- 19: Elementary school schedules pickup for students’ belongings
- 15: Health Department issues guidance on school parades
- 13: UPDATE: High school schedules pickup for students’ belongings in gr. 9-11
- 11: May 18 board meeting to be livestreamed
- 7: Information about elementary teacher classroom assignments
- 6: Board of Education candidates need to submit form by May 11
- 1: Schools to remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year
April 2020
- 24: UPDATE: Kindergarten registration to be completed electronically and by mail
- 24: Childcare for Essential Healthcare Workers/First Responders
- 17: FFCS announces Phase 2 of at-home learning plan
- 8: State announces changes to course requirements after cancelling June Regents exams
March 2020
- 31: Working papers for minors during school closure
- 27: School Closure Updates and Resources
- 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
- 18: Fonda-Fultonville Middle School 2Q Honor Roll
- 6: Middle school celebrates World Read Aloud Day
- 4: Calculus students help fourth graders with math lessons
- 4: Community invited to FFCS Jazz Festival
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
- 6: Judges needed for FFA contest at FFCS
- 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’
- 16: Interim principal designated as a NYS Woman of Distinction
- 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
- 10: Middle School 1st Quarter Principal’s List and Honor Roll
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
- 19: Community Swim will start in November (NEW DATES)
- 12: Seniors invited to attend College Fair, Financial Aid Workshop
- 11: Activity helps peers learn about common interests
August 2019
- 30: Tax bill payments must be mailed
- 23: FFCS partners with law enforcement agencies for emergency preparedness drill
- 15: Religious exemptions removed from state vaccination law
- 8: Theater Camp develops students’ skill sets
- 1: School Supply Lists
June 2019
- 26: Middle school celebrates a successful year
- 20: Pre-K students finish their school year in style
- 13: FFCS adds director of curriculum and instruction position
- 13: Marching into their futures
- 13: Elementary students perform musical to learn about careers
- 11: Top 10 students of the Class of 2019
- 10: Pen pals help make the world smaller
- 6: FFCS finishes strong at Sherburne Pageant of Bands
- 5: Five FFCS students recognized as “outstanding seniors”
- 5: Student’s aim for better first impressions at FFCS entryways
- 3: Girls on the Run race in 5k
May 2019
- 23: Four students, educator show they are ‘Made of Something Stronger’
- 23: FFCS student selected for national youth summit
- 22: Ag Fair showcases student work
- 21: District residents approve 2019-20 budget; re-elect incumbent board members
- 16: A dozen FFCS students explore STEM at conference
- 9: FFCS seniors visit state capitol
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
- 16: Second graders code Ozobots to share story of ‘Charlotte’s Web’
- 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
- 19: FFCS athletics coordinator Eric Wilson honored
- 18: FFHS student earns state scholar athlete award
- 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
- 4: Third grader organizes donation drive for animal shelters
- 4: Regional Odyssey of the Mind tournament to return to FFCS
February 2019
- 26: New food service menus through Nutrislice
- 11: Winter scholar-athlete teams announced
- 7: Read for Ronald McDonald House returns to FFCS
- 7: First graders show bravery during poster presentations
- 1: Elementary school teachers earn national certification
January 2019
- 31: Middle schoolers video chat with scientists about restoration of American chestnut tree
- 30: Breakfast After the Bell
- 29: Eligible veterans must apply by March 1 to receive exemption
- 29: Changes to Enhanced STAR take effect this year
- 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
- 13: FFHS participates in legislator’s student cabinet
- 11: Jazz Ensemble II performs for local senior citizens group
- 7: Elementary school celebrates the opening of student-run book store
- 7: Student wins company’s art contest
- 4: Fifth graders visit college as part of ecosystems studies
November 2018
- 30: Student athlete signs letter of intent to play softball at Mercyhurst University
- 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
October 2018
- 31: Monster Match: Classes collaborate with schools across the state for project
- 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: 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
- 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
July 2018
- 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