Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board released its State of the Schools report at its August 11 meeting, and the tone was quite different from that of some of these presentations in the past. Schools Superintendent Ken Facin said, “We have some concerns.” [Read more…] about State of the Schools Report Is Out
Submitted by Brian Bushner
The Hoosick Falls Central School District is planning an update to the HFCS Alumni Veteran Flag Plaque. The alumni veteran flag plaque was originally placed in the lobby of the school in 2007 and has been updated periodically since it was dedicated. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls CSD Updating Alumni Veteran Flag Plaque
As the fall rapidly approaches, so does the start of another school year. Hoosick Falls Central School understands that extracurricular activities are a significant part of the educational process. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls High School Announces Fall 2016 Code Night
Fourth Quarter, 2015-16
Grade 12 Principals List (95+) Jennifer Sargood Anna Wysocki Riley Bacon McKenzie Bradley Ryan Condo Jeffrey Brewer Olivia Cushman Megan Flynn Alexandria Betit Joshua McCart Raven Brenenstuhl Jake Kinney Wyatt Cushman Zoelena Poore Nolan Foster Heidi Bossoni Sarah Sigot Bernadette Devito Tiffany St. Hilaire Jayde Tutunjian [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central High School Honor Roll
By Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls Central School hosted a visit from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand which was billed as a listening session. A series of Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh residents told stories of the impact on their lives of learning that the water they had been drinking for years is contaminated with PFOA and that they have elevated levels of PFOA in their blood. Gillibrand was visibly moved by the stories being told. She said, “The most important thing I can do today is listen to these devastating stories,” and vowed to impress on her colleagues in Washington and in Albany the gravity of the situation in Rensselaer County. [Read more…] about HFCS Hosts PFOA Session With Senator Gillibrand
The Hoosick Falls School Board held its organizational meeting on July 7. Greg Laurin was elected President of the Board of Education for another year, and John Helft was elected as Vice-President.
These officers were sworn in, as were the newly elected Board members Andrew Beaty, Rachel Boisvert, and Joseph Patire. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Holds Its Organizational Meeting
Dr. Andrew O’Shaughnessy, author of the award-winning The Men Who Lost America: British Leadership, the American Revolution, and the Fate of the Empire, will speak at the Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School Sunday July 17 at 2 pm, located at 21187 NY 22, Hoosick Falls.
The free public presentation is sponsored by WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcasting organization headquartered in Syracuse, New York. [Read more…] about WCNY Welcomes Award-Winning Author For July 17 Lecture
The Annual Special Graduation Issue
Keegan Aiken, *Justin Archambault, ‡**H MS Riley William Bacon, Michael Bernard, ‡◊**H MS Alexandria Leigh Betit, *Heidi R. Bossoni, ‡**McKenzie Hyacinth Bradley, ‡**Raven Renee Brenenstuhl, Rebecca L. Brenenstuhl, ‡◊**H MS-MM Jeffrey Alexander Brewer, [Read more…] about Congratulations to the Hoosick Falls Class of 2016
by Deb Alter
It was absolutely fabulous weather for the Hoosick Falls Central High School graduation on Friday, June 24. Once everyone was seated, High School Principal Stacy Vadney began the ceremonies with a warm welcome for all and praise for the Class of 2016. She spoke of their achievements in academics, sports, and the arts. [Read more…] about Speeches Demonstrate Closeness of Graduating Class
