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Hoosick Falls Central Schools Hosts Conference On Academic Mindfulness

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Experts And Educators Present New Models For Educating The Whole Child

by Deb Alter

School reform and academics are at the forefront of the education discussion, but a crucial issue that is often neglected is the social-emotional development of students, and their mental health. To address this, Hoosick Falls Central School District, under the leadership of Superintendent Ken Facin, is incorporating Mindfulness Education and Social Emotional Education as an integral part of the District’s philosophy and curriculum. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central Schools Hosts Conference On Academic Mindfulness

Boys Run Into A Rainstorm, Lose 76 – 41

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by Steve Bradley

The HFCS boys basketball team got caught in a rain of three-pointers Friday evening at the Hudson Valley College McDonough Sports Complex. It seemed their opponent, the number one seeded Mekeel Christian Lions, couldn’t miss. Draining one three-pointer after another, usually only touching the net, the threes rained down. It was a very impressive show and an onslaught for which the Panthers had no answer. It began right after the jump ball to start the game and, although it lessened in the second half, it never let up. The loss brought the 2015-16 season to an end. [Read more…] about Boys Run Into A Rainstorm, Lose 76 – 41

Ethan Mattison Selected as National Youth Delegate For Prestigious Conference At George Mason University

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Student Leaders To Travel To Washington D.C. For Highly-Selective Environment Forum

Ethan Mattison, a student at Hoosick Falls Central School has been selected to represent Hoosick Falls Central School as a National Youth Delegate to the 2016 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. [Read more…] about Ethan Mattison Selected as National Youth Delegate For Prestigious Conference At George Mason University

Lady Panthers Win League Title, Boys Are Co-Champs In 3-Way Tie

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by Steve Bradley

The 13-1 HFCS varsity girls sealed the deal for their second consecutive  Wasaren League crown last Friday when they defeated Tamarac on their home court. By not losing a game since a one point loss to Hoosic Valley on January 15, the Ladies cemented their hold on first place. Had the Panthers lost any game they would have tied Hoosic Valley. Hoosic Valley was lurking, one game back, just waiting for the Panthers to make a slip that never happened. In 2015, the Ladies used the league title as a springboard to earn their way to the state championship game. [Read more…] about Lady Panthers Win League Title, Boys Are Co-Champs In 3-Way Tie

Hoosick Falls Bowlers Capture Adirondack League Championship

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submitted by Coach Lang

On Thursday, February 4, the Hoosick Falls bowling team, winner of the Southern Division, won the Adirondack League Championship title by defeating Fort Edward, winner of the Northern Division, by the total match pin count of “3,589” to “3,439”.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Bowlers Capture Adirondack League Championship

Hoosick Falls Central School Bowling Team Wins Adirondack League Tournament

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submitted by Coach Lang

On Tuesday, February 2, the Hoosick Falls bowling team won their Adirondack League Bowling Tournament at Broadway Lanes in Fort Edward.  They finished with a great 6-game total of 6,179 pins using the format of the best five scores of seven bowlers for each game.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Bowling Team Wins Adirondack League Tournament