The gymnasium was filled with applause for Ken Facin, Superintendent of HFCS District, as he said, “Underage drinking parties will not be tolerated. Both parents and youth will be held accountable. Our goal is to raise our children in a safe and caring community to enable them to be the best they can be.”
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School News
HFCS Sports Season Underway
by Bea Peterson
Classes don’t begin at Hoosick Falls Central School until next Tuesday, but the sports season has already begun. The golfers have had five matches so far. The boys and girls soccer teams have participated in scrimmages and have tournaments coming up. There will be a field hockey tournament soon and, of course, football practice is underway.
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St. Mary’s Academy’s Cow Plop Is Back
St. Mary’s Academy of Hoosick Falls will hold its Annual Cow Plop Giveaway and Car Show on Sunday, October 4, at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Field. If the cow “plops” in your square, you win $1,000! [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy’s Cow Plop Is Back
Backyard History Video To Be Aired Next Week
On Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, The Backyard History Video for 2009 will be broadcast on cable Channel 16 at 7 pm. This year’s topics include Charles Cheney, local banker and philanthropist who donated the money to build our public library, William Thomas, Congressman and Pharmacist, and Henderson Van Surdam, musician, coach and sports writer. [Read more…] about Backyard History Video To Be Aired Next Week
HFCS Pre- Licensing Course
Hoosick Falls Central School will sponsor the five hour Pre-licensing Class needed to take the NYS Driver’s test on Thursday, September 10. Registration begins at 4:30 pm in the High School office, with class following promptly at 5 pm. A valid NYS driver’s permit and a $35 fee is required. For additional information, please call Terri Burdick (518-686-9492 x1034).
HFCS Jumps 14 Spots In State Academic Standings
by Alex Brooks
Before the HFCS Board meeting on Thursday, August 20, the Board spent two hours on the final revisions of the Code of Conduct manual. It is to be ready for the Tuesday evening parents and athletes session on August 25. [Read more…] about HFCS Jumps 14 Spots In State Academic Standings
Hoosick Falls Central School Opens Tuesday, September 8
Hoosick Falls Central School Opens Tuesday, September 8
Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3, are Superintendent Conference Days – no students.
Students in grades k – 12 will begin with a full day of instruction on Tuesday, September 8. Breakfast and lunch will be provided as usual. Students should follow their regular bus assignments and schedules.
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Hoosick Falls Central School District 2009 – 2010 School Year Calendar
A Meeting For All BCS Athletes On Code of Conduct Night
All Berlin Athletes in grades 7 – 12 who plan to participate on a team this fall, winter or spring. Must attend a meeting on Wednesday, September 2, from 7 to 9 pm with a parent or guardian to sign the Code of Conduct for Berlin Athletics this year. [Read more…] about A Meeting For All BCS Athletes On Code of Conduct Night
No Increase In BCS Tax Levy
by David Flint
The Berlin School Board at their meeting Tuesday set the tax levy for the 2009-10 school year at the amount approved by the voters in May, which is $8,317,221. The levy is the same as for the previous year. [Read more…] about No Increase In BCS Tax Levy