News
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
- 6: Board meeting, public hearing on code of conduct, safety plan set for July 12
- 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-ESSR 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: Fall sports sign-ups
- 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
- 22: Kindergarten registration is underway
- 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
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
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