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Panthers Win Rematch With Mechanicville In Sectionals

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by Ben Gaines
The eleventh-seeded, Hoosick Falls Panthers Boys Basketball team traveled to Mechanicville to face the sixth-seeded Raiders, coached by Ryan Richardson, in a rematch of the 2012 Section II finals game. The last meeting saw the Raiders capitalize on Panther mistakes in the last seconds of the game to win Section II.  Tuesday night the Raiders were expected to win, but this Panther squad had other plans.  [Read more…] about Panthers Win Rematch With Mechanicville In Sectionals

HFCS Pops Concert

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The HFCS Music Department will be presenting its annual Pops Concert on Thursday, February 28, at 7 pm in the Hoosick Falls Central School Auditorium.  There is no charge for admission, and the public is invited to attend
The program will have something for everyone – patriotic tunes, movie soundtracks, Broadway songs and recent billboard hits. From Disney to Star Wars, from The Beatles to Taylor Swift, from Rocky to The Lord of the Rings – the evening promises to have you humming famous music from the past 50 years.
The performing groups are Mr. Connolly’s Elementary Chorus, Mrs. Yudkoff’s Junior Chorus and Senior Chorus, Mr. Allen’s Concert Band and Symphonic Band and Mr. Brown’s Jazz Band. Yudkoff’s groups are fresh off of a recent high profile and very successful performance at the Albany Pro Musica High School Choral Festival, and Brown’s Jazz Band has been performing regularly in many locations around the community.  All groups have been working hard on their music and are ready to present a great concert on Thursday.  We hope to see you there.

ADAPT Needs Community Support

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The 29th Annual Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) substance-free after-prom celebration will take place on May 18 and 19, following the prom. The after-prom event is organized by the Class of 2014 parents/guardians and is fully supported by local businesses, organizations, neighbors and friends.
Prom and graduation season – April, May and June – is when a higher percentage of youth under the age of 21 are killed in alcohol and drug related accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With monetary donations, and contributions of supplies for fundraising events and gifts to be used for prizes, from people and organizations in the community, ADAPT will be able to continue the HFCS tradition of providing prom-goers with a safe and fun filled celebration and help reduce unnecessary injury and loss of life.
ADAPT thanks community members and organizations for considering a contribution by March 18. Questions can be directed to hfcs.adapt@gmail.com. Monetary donations, payable to ADAPT, can be sent to HFCS ADAPT, Hoosick Falls Central School, P.O. Box 192, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.
Meeting
Parents/guardians of juniors interested in joining ADAPT should plan to attend the next meeting on Monday, February 25, 6:30 pm, in the HFCS Elementary School Library.
Together – as a community – we should all strive to provide substance-free, memorable experiences for our youth.

More Sectional Crowns For Titletown – HFCS Wrestlers Bring Home Team And Individual Titles

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by Ryan Mosher
Fresh off defending their Class C Sectional win, the Hoosick Falls wrestling team endured an extra long day in Queensbury at the Section II State Qualifier on Sunday, February 10, looking to improve on their second place finish last year. Every other year the tournament is spread over two days and held at the Glens Falls Civic Center, but with the impending snowstorm, the tournament was condensed to one day and moved to Queensbury High School.  It was not an ideal situation, but the Section II Committee and the volunteers made it work.
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HFCS Bowlers Win Section II Class C-D Championship

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submitted by Bob Lang
On Monday, February 11, the Hoosick Falls bowling team won the Section II C – D title by beating a field of 25 other C – D schools in Section II. They had a six game total with five bowlers of 5,822 pins followed by Mechanicville with 5,657, Canajoharie with 5,608, Duanesburg with 5,572, Middleburgh with  5,395, Voorheesville with 5,388, Fort Edward with 5,382 and Hoosic Valley with 5,226 rounding out the top eight finishers.
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HFCS PTA Meeting Rescheduled

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Due to the closing of school for mid-winter recess, the next business meeting of the HFCS PTA has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 28, in the Elementary School Library beginning at 6 pm.
As always, members and non-members are encouraged to join meetings to find out what the PTA is doing for our children and to share ideas for special programs and events to benefit the children and families of our School District.
If you would like to become a member or to learn more about the PTA and its programs, please attend this meeting or contact Membership Chair Paula Kamperman at 518-686-5344.

BCS Pizza Night Do-Over

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Thanks to last week’s storm, the Berlin High School Pizza Night was postponed to this Friday, February 15. So, this Friday that you can get a hot fresh pizza (red or white) for just $8 and toppings are just $1 each. Toppings include pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushrooms, onions, black olives, green peppers, broccoli, pineapple and jalapenos. Order by emailing Karen Day at: kday@berlincentral.org up until 2:30 on Friday afternoon or by calling 658-2515 extension 209 starting at 3 pm. You may eat-in or take out.

BCS Cabaret Rescheduled

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The Cabaret was cancelled due to the storm last week. The Cabaret will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 6 pm at the Berlin High School. The High School Band and Chorus will be performing music from Sinatra to Buble. The tickets for dinner and a show cost $8 for adults and $6 for Senior Citizens and students.  Come to the Cabaret!