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March 2023

  • 17: Community Update: FFCS communication regarding school mascot
  • 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
  • 14: 2022-23 FFCS Middle School yearbooks available to order beginning Monday, March 20
  • 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
  • 2: FF Theatrical Co. to deliver “The Little Mermaid” musical; March 24-26
  • 1: FFCS Jazz Fest; 20 years of making music and memories

February 2023

  • 15: FFCS School Business Official Vacancy; Application deadline is March 31
  • 13: Level Up Club: Bringing new insight to learning and creativity
  • 13: Pre-K applications now available for 2023-24 school year
  • 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
  • 20: NYSED Logo and Mascot Statement from FFCSD
  • 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
  • 9: Community Walk Program Details; Apply Today!

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
  • 12: FFMS School Supply Lists Available!
  • 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: Graduation Live Stream
  • 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

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

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