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Hoosick Falls Teachers Association Honored For Character Education Programs

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submitted by Brian Bushner
Each year the ‘Academy for Character Education at The Sage Colleges’ honors outstanding positive leadership in Capital District schools and communities. The Academy recognizes the leadership and dedication to the vision and mission of fostering positive character development. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Teachers Association Honored For Character Education Programs

Berlin Track Teams Off To Good Start Alex Flowers Sets Berlin Record In Pole Vault

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By Doug La Rocque

With three track meets under their belts, both the Boys and Girls teams can point to a number of accomplishments this season, with several members setting both individual, team and meet records as they go.  [Read more…] about Berlin Track Teams Off To Good Start Alex Flowers Sets Berlin Record In Pole Vault

A 19.56 Million Dollar Budget Proposal To Go Before The Berlin School District Voters In May

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By Doug La Rocque

After several meetings to discuss and make changes to the 2016-17 School Budget proposal set forth by Superintendent Dr. Stephen Young, the full board last Tuesday night gave its unanimous approval to the spending plan that calls for a 0.59% increase in taxes.  [Read more…] about A 19.56 Million Dollar Budget Proposal To Go Before The Berlin School District Voters In May

Three Candidates Running For Three Seats In Berlin School Board Election

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by Alex Brooks

There will be three candidates on the ballot in the Berlin Central School Board election, running for three open seats. Incumbents Rachel Finney and Jeffrey Paine will be running for re-election. Current School Board member Liz Miller declined to run for re-election, and Sherry Bowman-Kluck will be on the ballot running for that seat.

Another Possible Deal For The Former Grafton Elementary School Falls Through

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By Doug La Rocque

In the several years since the Berlin School District closed the former Grafton Elementary School, citing declining enrollment and increased operating costs, a parade of potential buyers have come forward with proposals for the property, and none has been able to follow through.  [Read more…] about Another Possible Deal For The Former Grafton Elementary School Falls Through

Hoosac School Celebrates Earth Day

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By Aimee Beaudette

Hoosac celebrated Earth Day a little early this year to stay ahead of the weather. The day was packed full of community service and educational seminars. To kick off the day, students watched part of a documentary showing the beauty and wonder of the Earth we live on and some of the magnificent creatures we share it with. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Celebrates Earth Day

Scholarship Opportunities For HFHS Students

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submitted by Brian Bushner

As graduation approaches, students at Hoosick Falls High School are busy filling out scholarship applications. There are many scholarships to apply for, and the district would like to share the current list with the community. If you have a child or grandchild who attends HFHS or know of a student who does, please encourage them to apply for any scholarships for which they are eligible. [Read more…] about Scholarship Opportunities For HFHS Students

HFCS To Host Book Fair Event 

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submitted by Paula Kamperman

Hoosick Falls Central School will host a Scholastic Book Fair and ice cream social on Thursday, May 5, from 6 to 8 pm in the elementary cafeteria. The annual event hosted by the PTA, with ice cream donated by Stewarts Shops is to increase literacy among students and raise funds to purchase books for the elementary school library. [Read more…] about HFCS To Host Book Fair Event