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Hoosick Falls Central School Opens Tuesday, September 6; Calendar; Open House

August 26, 2011 By eastwickpress

Thursday, September 1,  and Friday, September 2, are Superintendent Conference Days – no students.
Thursday, September 1 – Open House For Grades K-1 (6:30-8:30 pm).
Students in grades k – 12 will begin with a full day of instruction on Tuesday, September 6. Breakfast and lunch will be provided as usual. Students should follow their regular bus assignments and schedules. The Morning Child Care Program will no longer be available.
Here are some helpful hints for the opening days of school:
1. Every year, all free/reduced applications must be filled out and returned before the first day of school.  Any questions, contact Heather Brooks at 686-7321, ext. 1708.
2. Have your children at their bus stops 5-10 minutes early each day.
3. If you cannot walk your child to the designated bus stop, have a responsible older child do so.
4. Meet and get to know your child’s bus driver.  K-1-2 students must have a designated responsible person at the bus stop for pick-up.  Please be sure to come to the bus stop so your child can identify you to the bus driver.  If no one is at the bus stop for pick-up, your child will be brought back to school and you must come to school and pick him or her up.
5. Insure that your child knows his/her bus number. Please be sure to let us know as soon as possible if you have changed your location or your children are going to a new baby-sitter. This is particularly important for a younger student, in grades k, 1, 2 or 3.
6. Reinforce bus safety with your child.
7. Label all your child’s possessions with first and last name.
8. Insure that our school nurse and the Elementary office have emergency telephone numbers in case you need to be reached.
9. Always feel you can contact the Elementary (686-9492) or High School (686-7321) offices for information.

Hoosick Falls Elementary School – Open House – Meet The Teachers
Parents are cordially invited to meet their child’s teacher, view text, materials and student work. Children are welcome as this night is informal and not meant for individual conferences.
• Thursday, September 1, for grades pre-k – k – first from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the Elementary School Cafeteria from 6:30 to 6:45 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:45 to 8:30 pm.
• Wednesday, September 7, for grades two- three-four from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the High School Auditorium from 6:30 to 6:45 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:45 to 8:30 pm.
• Thursday, September 8, for grades five and six from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the High School Auditorium from 6:30 to 6:45 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:45 to 8:30 pm.
Refreshments will be available in the elementary cafeteria from 7:45 to 8:30 pm each evening.

Hoosick Falls Central School District 2011 – 2012 School Year Calendar
Sept. 1, 2011   – Grades K-1 Open House (6:30-8:30 pm)
Sept. 1, 2011   – Superintendent Conference Day – no students
Sept. 2, 2011   – Superintendent Conference Day – no students
Sept. 5, 2011   – Labor Day – No School
Sept. 6, 2011   – First Day of School for students grade k-12
Sept. 7, 2011   – Grades 2-3-4 Open House (6:30-8:30 pm.)
Sept. 8, 2011   – Grades 5-6 Open House (6:30-8:30 pm)
Sept. 29, 2011 – Grades 7-12 Open House (6:30-8:30 pm)
Oct. 10, 2011  – Columbus Day – No School
Nov. 10, 2011 – Emergency Release Day – (Closing Drill)
Grades 7-12 at 2 pm/K-6 at 3 pm
Nov. 11, 2011 – Veterans Day – No School
Nov. 12, 2011  – Superintendent Conference Day – (No Students) Nov. 17-18, 2011 – Grades. K-6 Parent/Teacher Conferences
(1/2 Day Sessions)
Nov. 23-24-25, 2011 – Thanksgiving Vacation
(School Resumes Nov. 28)
Dec. 23 – Jan. 2 , 2012 – Christmas Recess
(School Resumes Jan. 3, 2012)
Jan. 16, 2012 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday) – No School Jan. 30, 2012  – Superintendent Conference Day – (No Students)
Feb. 20-21-22-23-24, 2012 – Mid-Winter Recess
(School Resumes Feb. 27, 2012)
Mar. 22-23,2012 – Grades K-6 Parent/Teacher Conferences
(1/2 Day Sessions)
Apr. 6 through 13, 2012 – Spring Recess
(School Resumes Apr. 16, 2012)
May 28, 2012 – Memorial Day Holiday – No School
June 13 – June 21, 2012 – Local Finals and Regents Testing
June 20-21-22, 2012 – Grades K-6 Early Dismissal
(1/2 Day Sessions)
June 22, 2012 – Last Day Of School for Grade 1-6 Students
(Last Day For Teachers)
– High School Graduation
School Hours
The Elementary School day will begin at 8:35 am and end at 3:20 pm. The high school (grades 7-12) will begin at 7:30 am and end at 2:15 pm.
The “before school” Child Care Program will not be offered this year.
k-6        7-12
Buses Arrive            8:30        7:30
Attendance & Instruction    8:45 – 3:20    7:30 – 2:15
Student Dismissal        3:20        2:15
Student Pick-Up         3:35
Extracurricular, Detention    3:20 – 4:20    2:20 – 4:20
(Mon. – Thurs. only) No late buses on Friday

Filed Under: Hoosick School Dist., School News

HFCS Student Handbook Review

August 5, 2011 By eastwickpress

The Hoosick Falls Central School will be holding its annual public meeting to review the 2011-2012 Student & Parent Handbook for students in grades 7-12 on Wednesday, August 17, at 6 pm in the high school auditorium.

Filed Under: Hoosick School Dist., School News

Five Year Contract Ratified By Support Staff At HFCS

July 29, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Alex Brooks
The Support Staff at Hoosick Falls Central School have agreed to a five year contract which gives them a small raise but reduces their choice of health plans from three options to two.  The existing step schedule will be retained, but the salaries at each step will be increased by a total of 5.95% over the whole five years, or slightly over 1% per year.
[Read more…] about Five Year Contract Ratified By Support Staff At HFCS

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick School Dist., School News

Greg Laurin Is President Of HFCS Board

July 22, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Alex Brooks
At the Hoosick Falls School Board Organizational Meeting July 14, Greg Laurin was elected President and Rick Ferrannini Vice President of the School Board, both by unanimous vote. Laurin has experience as the President of the Hoosick Falls School Board, having served in that capacity for a period of time several years ago.
[Read more…] about Greg Laurin Is President Of HFCS Board

Filed Under: Hoosick School Dist., School News

Congratulations to the Hoosick Falls Class of 2011

July 1, 2011 By eastwickpress

The HFCS Graduation Week
by Bea Peterson
It rained for days last week, but it never dampened the spirits of the Hoosick Falls Central School Class of 2011. Formal events began on Wednesday, June 22, with the Baccalaureate Service at Immaculate Conception Church. On Thursday evening it was Awards Night at school and on Friday evening it was Graduation, which had to be held indoors. (Thank goodness for air conditioning!)
[Read more…] about Congratulations to the Hoosick Falls Class of 2011

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick School Dist., School News

Hoosick Falls School Board Reaches Agreement With Teachers

June 24, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Bea Peterson
A new five year contract agreement has been reached between the administration and the teachers, and the Hoosick Falls School Board approved it at their meeting this month. The new contract is effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015, and it is an extension of the current contract. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board Reaches Agreement With Teachers

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick School Dist., School News

Big Year For The HFCS Music Dept.

June 24, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Bea Peterson
The HFCS Music Dept. is finally getting some respect. “Kids are beginning to understand that Band and Chorus take as much practice and lessons as any school sport,” said Chorus member Tyler Brewer. “A lot of us are dedicated to what we do, just like the athletes.” And like the successful athletic teams in the school, the Music Department has had more than its share of success this year. [Read more…] about Big Year For The HFCS Music Dept.

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick School Dist., School News

Dale Ninivaggi Honored As PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner

June 24, 2011 By eastwickpress

The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA annually seeks nominations to honor community members who make outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth. This year’s award recipient was Dale Ninivaggi, a fourth grade teacher who has taught at Hoosick Falls Central School for 23 years.
[Read more…] about Dale Ninivaggi Honored As PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner

Filed Under: Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Hoosick School Dist., Local News, School News

HFCS Sports Award Winners

June 24, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Falls Central School Sports Banquet held in the Immaculate Conception Church Hall on Tuesday, June 14, the following awards were presented.
[Read more…] about HFCS Sports Award Winners

Filed Under: Hoosick School Dist., School News, Sports Outdoors

Hoosick Falls Performing Arts Booster Club Dissolves

June 24, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Bea Peterson
After 14 years Beth and Dwain Wilwol closed the curtain on the Hoosick Falls Performing Arts Booster Club. The couple gave their final report to the HFCS Board on Thursday, June 16. The Club, as it has been for 25 years, is being dissolved. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Performing Arts Booster Club Dissolves

Filed Under: Hoosick School Dist., School News

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