School News

The NYS 5 hour pre-licensing course, needed to obtain a NYS driver’s license, will be held on Thursday, September 8, at the Hoosick Falls Central School. Registration begins that evening at 4:30 pm in the high school office, with the class following promptly at 5 pm.  A valid learner’s permit and $35 cash or check is required.  Please call Terri Burdick at 686-9492 x 1034 if needed.

Thursday, September 1,  and Friday, September 2, are Superintendent Conference Days – no students.
Thursday, September 1 – Open House For Grades K-1 (6:30-8:30 pm).
Students in grades k – 12 will begin with a full day of instruction on Tuesday, September 6. Breakfast and lunch will be provided as usual. Students should follow their regular bus assignments and schedules. The Morning Child Care Program will no longer be available.
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 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. Insure 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. Insure that our school nurse and the Elementary office have emergency telephone numbers in case you need to be reached.
9. Always feel you can contact the Elementary (686-9492) or High School (686-7321) offices for information.

Hoosick Falls Elementary School – Open House – Meet The Teachers
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.
• Thursday, September 1, for grades pre-k – k – first from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the Elementary School Cafeteria from 6:30 to 6:45 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:45 to 8:30 pm.
• Wednesday, September 7, for grades two- three-four from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the High School Auditorium from 6:30 to 6:45 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:45 to 8:30 pm.
• Thursday, September 8, for grades five and six from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Principal’s Welcome will be in the High School Auditorium from 6:30 to 6:45 pm. Visit your child’s classroom from 6:45 to 8:30 pm.
Refreshments will be available in the elementary cafeteria from 7:45 to 8:30 pm each evening.

Hoosick Falls Central School District 2011 – 2012 School Year Calendar
Sept. 1, 2011   – Grades K-1 Open House (6:30-8:30 pm)
Sept. 1, 2011   – Superintendent Conference Day – no students
Sept. 2, 2011   – Superintendent Conference Day – no students
Sept. 5, 2011   – Labor Day – No School
Sept. 6, 2011   – First Day of School for students grade k-12
Sept. 7, 2011   – Grades 2-3-4 Open House (6:30-8:30 pm.)
Sept. 8, 2011   – Grades 5-6 Open House (6:30-8:30 pm)
Sept. 29, 2011 – Grades 7-12 Open House (6:30-8:30 pm)
Oct. 10, 2011  – Columbus Day – No School
Nov. 10, 2011 – Emergency Release Day – (Closing Drill)
Grades 7-12 at 2 pm/K-6 at 3 pm
Nov. 11, 2011 – Veterans Day – No School
Nov. 12, 2011  – Superintendent Conference Day – (No Students) Nov. 17-18, 2011 – Grades. K-6 Parent/Teacher Conferences
(1/2 Day Sessions)
Nov. 23-24-25, 2011 – Thanksgiving Vacation
(School Resumes Nov. 28)
Dec. 23 – Jan. 2 , 2012 – Christmas Recess
(School Resumes Jan. 3, 2012)
Jan. 16, 2012 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday) – No School Jan. 30, 2012  – Superintendent Conference Day – (No Students)
Feb. 20-21-22-23-24, 2012 – Mid-Winter Recess
(School Resumes Feb. 27, 2012)
Mar. 22-23,2012 – Grades K-6 Parent/Teacher Conferences
(1/2 Day Sessions)
Apr. 6 through 13, 2012 – Spring Recess
(School Resumes Apr. 16, 2012)
May 28, 2012 – Memorial Day Holiday – No School
June 13 – June 21, 2012 – Local Finals and Regents Testing
June 20-21-22, 2012 – Grades K-6 Early Dismissal
(1/2 Day Sessions)
June 22, 2012 – Last Day Of School for Grade 1-6 Students
(Last Day For Teachers)
– High School Graduation
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 7:30 am and end at 2:15 pm.
The “before school” Child Care Program will not be offered this year.
k-6        7-12
Buses Arrive            8:30        7:30
Attendance & Instruction    8:45 – 3:20    7:30 – 2:15
Student Dismissal        3:20        2:15
Student Pick-Up         3:35
Extracurricular, Detention    3:20 – 4:20    2:20 – 4:20
(Mon. – Thurs. only) No late buses on Friday