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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Hoosick School Dist.

Panther Baseball Starts Season With Two Wins

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by Ben Gaines
The sugar houses are shutting down and the peepers are out so it must be baseball season for the Panthers. Coach Mike Lilac Jr. and the Pride loaded the bus to travel to Castleton to face Maple Hill for the Panthers’ Season Opener, in a non-league game. The Panthers clawed their way to the Section II Finals last season and are looking to go further this season.
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HFCS Accepting Universal Pre-Kindergarten Applications

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The Hoosick Falls Central School District is currently looking for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) class of 2013-2014.  UPK is a special program established by the State Education Department to provide an early learning experience for the children of eligible families.  Eligible families are defined as those who live in the Hoosick Falls School District and have children who will be four years old on or before December 1, 2013.
HFCS will be running UPK classes during the 2013-2014 school year at sites to be determined and will accept the applications, verify eligibility, and place children as slots are available. Parents/Guardians will be notified of the status of their child once slots have been filled. If more requests are made than can be placed, a random lottery will be used to select children for the program. Application and registration packets can be obtained at the Elementary School Office beginning on Monday, April 15.
The completed registration forms and the Universal Pre-Kindergarten application must be returned by 3 pm on Friday, June 7, to Amy Netti, Elementary Principal, HFCS, Universal Pre-K Program, P.O. Box 192, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.

HFCS PTA April Family Movie Night

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The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA announces its April family night film series co-sponsored with the Hoosick Federal Credit Union. Here is an opportunity for families to enjoy an outing free of charge.
The movie scheduled is Wall-E, described by film critic Roger Ebert as, “an enthralling animated film, a visual wonderment and a decent science-fiction story.” The film airs on Friday, April 19, at 6 pm in the High School Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and drinks, popcorn and pizza will be for sale in the Elementary School Cafeteria with the proceeds going to the Hoosick Falls PTA. This movie is rated G.
The event is open to the general public and school spirit items will be available for sale.

ADAPT To Benefit From Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament

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On Saturday, April 13, HAYC3 and ADAPT will hold a Texas Hold ’em Tournament Fundraiser with hosts Rick Ferrannini and Rick Tinkham at the Hoosick Falls Armory, 80 Church Street, Hoosick Falls.
The doors will open at noon for registration, and game play begins at 1 pm. No advance registration is required. The entry fee is $35 with a $10 add-on option and a $5 high hand pot. Refreshments will be for sale with proceeds benefiting ADAPT. Fifty percent of a 50-50 raffle will also benefit ADAPT.
ADAPT is the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team of Hoosick Falls Central School Class of 2014 parents/guardians hosting the substance-free after-prom celebration. If you are interested in learning more about this event or ADAPT or would like to make a donation, please email hfcs.adapt@gmail.com or call 518-686-9050.

Team Spirit T-Shirts For Hoosick Falls Elementary School

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Once again, this school year the Hoosick Falls Elementary Physical Education staff is looking  for sponsors for the Team Spirit Shirt Fund.  This fund will supply team T-shirts for students to have during our annual Field Days held at the end of the school year.  As we did last year, each child will be able to keep his or her shirt.  If you or your company are interested in donating to this fund, donations of $25 or more will be recognized on the back of the shirt and donations of $100 will receive special recognition.
Questions can be directed to Ms. Amy Netti, Elementary School Principal.  Donations can be mailed to Mrs. Denise Campbell, Hoosick Falls Elementary School, P.O. Box 192, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.  Donations are requested by May 15. Please put the name of the child you are sponsoring on the memo line of the check and make your check out to the Hoosick Falls Central School.