Hoosick School Dist.
The HFCS Junior Prom
by Steve Bradley
Hoosick Falls Central School junior class students held their prom last Saturday. Students began by gathering at different locations to pose for pictures for parents and friends. The weather was perfect for the formal occasion and added nicely to the enjoyment for all.
HFCS Top Ten Students 2014
submitted by Jessica Balch
Hoosick Falls Jr. /Sr. High School is proud to announce the Top Ten Seniors of the Class of 2014. [Read more…] about HFCS Top Ten Students 2014
HFCS Wellness Day
by Bea Peterson
It’s been a tough year for the students and staff of Hoosick Falls Central School with the loss from cancer of beloved teacher Isabel McGuire. Students have also lost parents. Teachers have lost loved ones as well. Many were affected by the loss of young Stephen Colvin in a skiing accident this winter.
Two HFCS Athletes Sign D I Letters
by Steve Bradley
Two HFCS seniors signed their National Letter of Intent to Division I schools Tuesday afternoon in the high school cafeteria. The signings took place in front of a crowd of coaches, administrators, teachers, fellow students and teammates.
The Panther’s Baseball Season Comes To An End
by Steve Bradley
The HFCS baseball season came to an end last Friday. The Panthers were defeated by the Voorheesville Blackbirds 4 – 0 in a first round sectional game that was played over two days. [Read more…] about The Panther’s Baseball Season Comes To An End
HFCS, BCS And NLCS School Budgets Pass Easily
Hoosick Falls School Budget Passes
by Alex Brooks
Voters approved the proposed budget for the Hoosick Falls Central School District by a margin of 355 to 148. The Bus purchase proposition was approved by a vote of 363 to 141.
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Panther Football To Open 2014 Season At The Dome
The Hoosick Falls 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 Panthers will open their season against the Owego Indians, a Class B school, in a game at 1 pm on Sunday, September 7.
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HFCS Board Honors Retirees and Sets Code Of Conduct
Retirements
The School Board meeting began with an appreciation of the three staff members who are retiring. Of Special Education teacher Nancy Laurin, School Superintendent Ken Facin said her care for the kids is “profound” and her impact on the school has been enormous.
Of fourth grade teacher Nadine Scott, Facin said, “I know the energy, the effort and the preparation you put in, and I’ve seen the way the kids respond. It’s been a great thing for our school.” Of School Nurse Chris Merrell, he said, “You have shown yourself to be such a caring and compassionate person over these twenty years of service to our District. You’ve also been a great teammate on the projects I’ve worked on with you, and you’ve been a great leader among the support staff. We’ve been very lucky to have you.”
The meeting then took a break to have a strawberry shortcake reception in honor of the retiring staff.
When the Board went back into session, they approved tenure for kindergarten teacher Lori Burdo.
Code Of Conduct
A new Code of Conduct for Extra-Curricular Activities was approved for the 2014-2015 school year. The Code will take effect on July 1, 2014. High School Principal Stacy Vadney said the committee which put together the new Code of Conduct was a good cross-section of the school community, including parents, teachers, Mr. Torres, the Dean of Discipline, two students, Board Member Rick Ferrannini, retired administrator Mr. Severson and Athletic Coordinator Tom Husser.
Facin said it is important that everyone in the school community know what is in the Code, and Mrs. Vadney will be in charge of communicating that to the students, parents, coaches and community members so everyone knows what’s expected and there is no ambiguity. The Board approved the Code of Conduct unanimously.
The next meeting of the Hoosick Falls School Board will be Thursday, June 19, at 7 pm in the High School Cafeteria.
Lacrosse And Softball Seasons End; Baseball Continues
by Steve Bradley
For the first time in HFCS boys lacrosse program history, the Panthers made the Sectionals. As a number seven seed, the team had an uphill climb. After the short road trip Tuesday to Greenwich, the Panthers hoped to make an impact in the Class C playoffs.
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