Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
HFCS art teacher David Hammond was pleased to take six of his students to Sage College last Thursday, November 13, to have their art work critiqued by art teachers from 30 colleges. [Read more…] about HFCS Student Art Critiqued At Sage College
The Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School Counseling Center will be holding its annual Financial Aid Night on Monday, December 8, at 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. [Read more…] about Financial Aid Night
Hoosick Falls Central School is hosting its Elementary Ski/Snowboard Club at Willard Mountain in Greenwich, NY, this 2009 season! Students in grades 5-8 are invited to participate in the elementary program on Wednesdays, beginning January 7, 2009 for six weeks. [Read more…] about HFCS Ski/Snowboard Club
On Friday, December 5, from 5 to 9 pm at the Berlin Middle School/High School, the Class of 2009 is sponsoring the annual Shop on the Avenue. The cost of a space is $20 and set up begins at 3 pm. [Read more…] about Shop On The Avenue
Uriah Burhans completed the season for the Lyndon State College Mens Soccer team. Burhans is a former mid-fielder/defensive back for Berlin High School and filled a defensive back slot for LSC. [Read more…] about Burhans Finishes Successful Soccer Season
by Bea Peterson
Third grade teacher Terri Burdick is a member of the Elks. The Elks Club, she told a packed auditorium Monday morning, is dedicated to helping Veterans. For many years, in that capacity, Mrs. Burdick has spearheaded a program that recognizes them on the eve of Veterans Day. The entire elementary school gets involved in this outstanding program. Students and teachers dress in red, white and blue, and there’s plenty of singing. Hearing an auditorium of elementary kids belting out “Proud to be an American” will warm any heart. [Read more…] about HFCS Elementary School Honors Veterans
Grafton Elementary School is emphasizing the following character traits throughout the year: responsibility, respect, self-control, compassion, tolerance, trustworthiness, perseverance, cooperation, citizenship and appreciation.
For the month of October the character trait was respect. The children were recognized at a special awards assembly and had their pictures on display in the building. [Read more…] about Students Of The Month At Grafton Elementary
by Ryan Mosher
In September Casey Gilbert ran his very first cross country race ever. Now, just two months later, the Berlin senior has been crowned the Patroon Conference Champion as well as the Section 2, Class D Champion. This past weekend Gilbert, along with teammate Cody Blain and Kelsey Demick and Ashley Rokjer from the girls team traveled to Long Island for the New York State Championship race. [Read more…] about Gilbert Takes Third At States
The Hoosick Falls Central School Drama Club proudly presents The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman. In this transcendently powerful new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit and determination. [Read more…] about HFCS Drama Club Presents The Diary Of Anne Frank
by Ryan Mosher
On Wednesday night Berlin High School hosted the fall sports awards to honor the fall season athletes. The first order of business for Athletic Director Art Schmich was to honor two very special people to the Athletic Department. Bob and Liz Miller are a constant figure at sports games and have been for quite some time. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School Sports Awards
