by Bea Peterson
The HFCS girls Lacrosse Club team held a fund raiser on Saturday, July 17. The event included 30 vintage cars from Vermont, New York and Massachusetts and 25 folks with their dogs, including special demonstrations by the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit. [Read more…] about Canines And Cars For Lacrosse
School News
H. Bradford Cole Remembered
by Bea Peterson
Last Wednesday evening, July 14, the Hoosick Skating Rink reverberated with the sounds of the 50 member Town of Hoosick band, plus nine guests. The special concert honored H. Bradford (Brad) Cole, Sr., a beloved music teacher at HFCS for 14 years who passed away 50 years ago at the age of 44. [Read more…] about H. Bradford Cole Remembered
HFCS Organizational Meeting
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held its organizational meeting on July 15. David Sutton was elected President of the School Board for another year, and John Helft was elected Vice President.
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St. Mary’s Academy Alumni Weekend
St. Mary’s Academy will hold its Alumni Weekend on August 6 and 7.
Friday we kick things off with the Tenth Annual SMA Golf Scramble at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. The tournament will be a scramble format with teams consisting of four players. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Alumni Weekend
Berlin Central School BOE Elects John Greene As President
by Phillip Zema
John Greene is the new Berlin Board of Education President, assuming the position formerly held by Frank Zwack. Greene was elected to the position by a vote of 4-2 (with one member abstaining), with Beverly Stewart receiving the other two votes. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School BOE Elects John Greene As President
NLCS Students Score Well On Standardized Tests
by Phillip Zema
On July 7 New Lebanon School Board meeting set the tone for the upcoming school year. Current superintendent Karen McGraw was sworn in for another term. Incumbent Board of Education members JoAnn Gavirty and Raymond Sowalski and David Kroboth, the BOE’s newest member, were sworn in as well. Moreover, current President Monique Wood was again nominated to lead the Board. Sowalski will continue his position as BOE Vice President.
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Congratulations to the Hoosick Falls Class of 2010
Congratulations to the Berlin Class of 2010
Giving 100% At Berlin Elementary School
On Tuesday, June 2, over 100 students at Berlin Elementary School celebrated completing 100% of their homework for the 2009-2010 school year. [Read more…] about Giving 100% At Berlin Elementary School
BCS Leadership Positions Filled
by Phillip Zema
In the wake of Superintendant Gregory’s resignation, Berlin’s BOE had little time to decide who would assume leadership of the District. On June 29, the BOE appointed Eileen Leffler, Grafton’s former Principal, as interim superintendant. They also officially approved resolutions to make Berlin art instructor Jason Breh the interim middle school principal and Cathy Allain the high school principal with tenure. Each of these appointments takes effect on July 1.
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