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Hoosick Falls Central School seventh grade Open House/Orientation will take place on Wednesday, September 3, from 5:30 to 7:45 pm at the High School. Due to the limited space in each classroom, only the grade seven student and parent(s) should plan to attend.
If you cannot attend this orientation, please contact Judy Woodard, Guidance Counselor, to set up a meeting to conduct a tour and to review necessary materials before the beginning of school. She can be reached at 686-7321, extension 1508.
Tuesday, September 2, and Wednesday, September 3, are Superintendent Conference Days – no students.
Tuesday, September 2 – Open House for Grade Universal Pre-k through Grade Two (6 – 7:30 pm).
Thursday, September 4 – Open House for Grade Three through Grade Six (6 – 7:30 pm).
Students in grades Universal Pre-k – 12 will begin with a full day of instruction on Thursday, September 4. Breakfast and lunch will be provided as usual. Students should follow their regular bus assignments and schedules.
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 adult or 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. Ensure 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. Ensure that our school nurse and the Elementary School office have up to date emergency telephone numbers in case you need to be reached.
9. Always feel you can contact the Elementary School (686-9492) or the High School (686-7321) offices for information.
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.
• Tuesday, September 2, for grades Universal pre-k, kindergarten, first and second from 6 to 7:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the High School Auditorium from 6 to 6:15 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:15 to 7:30 pm.
• Thursday, September 4, for grades three, four, five and six from 6 to 7:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the High School Auditorium from 6 to 6:15 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:15 to 7:30 pm.
Refreshments will be available in the elementary school cafeteria from 6:45 to 7:30 pm each evening.
Sept. 1, 2014 – Labor Day – No School
Sept. 2, 2014 – Grades Universal Pre-K (UPK) – Grade 2 Open House (6-7:30 pm)
Sept. 2 & 3, 2014 – Superintendent Conference Day – no students
Sept. 4, 2014 – First Day of School for students grade UPK-12
Sept. 4, 2014 – Grades 3-4-5-6 Open House (6 – 7:30 pm.)
Sept. 25, 2014 – Grades 7-12 Open House (6:30-8 pm)
Oct. 13, 2014 – Columbus Day – No School
Nov. 7, 2014 – Emergency Release Day – (Closing Drill)
Grades 7-12 at 2 pm/K-6 at 3 pm
Nov. 10 and 11, 2014 – Not in Session and Veterans Day – No School
Nov. 13-14, 2014 – Grades. UPK-6 Parent/Teacher Conferences
(1/2 Day Sessions)
Nov. 26-28, 2014 – Thanksgiving Vacation
(School Resumes Dec. 1)
Dec. 24 – Jan. 2, 2015 – Christmas Recess
(School Resumes Jan. 5, 2015)
Jan. 19, 2015 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday) – No School
Feb. 16, 2015 – Presidents Day – No School
Feb. 17-18-19-20-23, 2015 – Mid-Winter Recess
Feb. 24, 2015 – School Resumes
Mar. 12-13, 2015 – Grades UPK-6 Parent/Teacher Conferences
(1/2 Day Sessions)
Mar. 27 through April 3, 2015 – Spring Recess
(School Resumes Apr. 6, 2015)
May 25, 2015 – Memorial Day Holiday – No School
June 2, June 16 – 24, 2015 – Regents Testing
June 23-24-25, 2015 – Grades UPK-6 Early Dismissal
(1/2 Day Sessions)
June 25, 2015 – Last Day Of School for Grades UPK-6 Students
(Last Day For Teachers)
June 26, 2015 – High School Graduation
2014-2015 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 7:40 am and end at 2:15 pm.
k-6 7-12
Buses Arrive 8:30 7:25
Attendance & Instruction 8:45 – 3:20 7:40 – 2:15
Student Dismissal 3:20 2:15
Student Pick-Up by Parents 3:35
Extracurricular, Detention 3:20 – 4:20 2:20 – 4:20
(Mon. – Thurs. only) – No late buses on Friday
submitted by Judy Frost, Public Information Specialist, Hoosick Falls CSD
The Hoosick Falls Panther Football team will open its season against the Owego Indians, a Class B school, in a game at 1 pm on Sunday, September 7, at the Syracuse Carrier Dome. Tickets for the game cost $7 and are on sale in the main office of the high school and also will be available for purchase during Code of Conduct Night on Tuesday, August 26, from 6 to 8 pm.
The Panthers are one of 20 teams from across New York State invited to play in the annual Kick-Off Classic at the Syracuse Carrier Dome the weekend of September 5-7. The Kick-Off Classic is a Section III sponsored event that raises money for the Central New York Chapter of the National Football Foundation Scholarship. This year, for the first time, Section III is opening the competition to other divisions in the state.
Hoosick Falls has twice competed at the Carrier Dome in State Championship games in 2003 and again in 2012 when the Panthers won the State title after defeating Hornell, 34-21.
Coach Ron Jones said the team has approximately 300 general admission tickets for the September 7 game. Tickets cost $7 each, and a spectator bus is being offered by the School District for students and staff who purchase tickets to the game. The Hoosick Falls cheerleaders and the Pep Band will travel to Syracuse to support the Panthers on game day.
Local businesses are invited to show their support for the Panthers by placing ads in the Kick-Off Classic program. Half page ads may be purchased for $50, and full page ads cost $100. For more information, email Coach Jones at jonesr@hoosickfallscsd.org, or contact Athletic Coordinator Tom Husser via email at hussert@hoosickfallscsd.org or call Hoosick Falls High School at 518-686-7321, ext. 1500.
The Hoosick Falls High School Educational Trip to Hawaii is having a tag sale on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17, at 5032 Rt. 67, Hoosick, near the entrance to the Battlefield, from 10 am to 4 pm. Baked goods and fresh squeezed lemonade will also be available.
There will be a public meeting on Thursday, August 28, at 5 pm in the high school auditorium for parents and students regarding the HFCS 2014-2015 Student & Parent Handbook. At this meeting, High School Principal Stacy Vadney will present the proposed changes to the handbook for the upcoming school year.
Please note that this is not the Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct meeting which is being held on August 26 for HFCS student-athletes and their parents.
by Bea Peterson
On Wednesday evening, July 30, Hoosick Falls Central School former girls soccer players, their parents and School Board members gathered in the school auditorium to honor Coach Tom Husser. The plaque presented to him by HFCS Board President Greg Laurin and Board Member John Heft listed the following statistics: [Read more…] about HFCS Soccer Coach Tom Husser Honored
Join the Hoosick Falls Central School Jazz Band on a trip to the NYS Fair on August 27. For $40 per person, you will receive a round trip chartered bus seat, driver gratuity and a pass into the Fair.
There are many free concerts and entertainment to see while at the Fair. The Jazz Band will be playing at 2 pm in the Empire Theater, located inside the Art & Home Center, as well as playing in the hometown parade, which starts at 6 pm.
If you sign up to be a jazz band “groupie” you will save on gas, tolls, parking fees and just be a part of the group!
The bus will leave HFCS at 7:45 am and will arrive back by 11 pm. Call Joyce Brewer at 258-5772 or email tjbrewer4942@gmail.com to reserve your seat by August 13.
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls Central School held its organizational meeting on Thursday, July 10. Greg Laurin was again elected School Board President, and Rick Ferrannini was elected Vice-President. They and the other Board members were sworn in by the School District Clerk, Pamela Cottrell.
Incumbent Board Members Bridget Foster and John Helft were elected to new full three year terms though June 30 of 2017, and new Board Member Andrew Beaty was elected to complete the term of Don Skott, through June 30 of 2016.
Martinez Family Practice was appointed for all school physician services, and Dr. Paul Bobinski was appointed the school dentist. The Bonadio Group was appointed as the District’s Independent Auditor and William Ryan of Tabner, Ryan & Keniry, LLP as legal counsel through June 30, 2015. Designated legal newspapers are The Eastwick Press and The Eagle.
The Board also appointed staff for the Summer Schools for High School and Elementary School and for Special Education Summer School.
The Board appointed Tim Ossont as Varsity Boys Soccer Coach.
The Board accepted the lowest bid for waste hauling from County Waste & Recycling Service for $616.67 per month and accepted the low bids for suppliers of milk, ice cream, bread and snacks.
