School News
HFCS Valedictorian And Salutatorian
submitted by Judy Frost, HFCS
Hoosick Falls High School seniors Katelyn Harrison and Zoey Haar have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2014.
Berlin Students Honored At Questar III CTE Ceremony
submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, Berlin Central School District
On June 5 a number of Berlin CSD students were honored for their achievement in academics and craftsmanship. The Questar III BOCES Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy held its Annual Awards Night at the Rensselaer City School District.
Shauna Hoffman of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program received an REC scholarship, and Cheyenne Seel of the Criminal Justice program received the Red Cross High School Challenge Scholarship. Both students are two year members of the National Technical Honor Society, the country’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education (CTE).
Other REC awards were presented to:
• Angela Matson, Achievement/Craftsmanship, New Visions – Visual & Preforming Arts
• Tyler Hill, Craftsmanship Award, Automotive Technology I
• Quinn Lowry, Achievement Award, Aviation Maintenance Technology I
• Shauna Hoffman, Achievement Award, Certified Nursing Assistant
• Caleb Hendricks, Craftsmanship Award, Construction Technology I
• Cheyenne Seel, Craftsmanship Award, Criminal Justice II
• Andrew Oathout, Most Improved Award, HVAC/R I
Focused on providing skills for the 21st century workforce, Questar III offers students CTE for professional training and the opportunity to acquire industry related certifications while they are still in high school.
Most students continue their education at community colleges or technical institutes.
Berlin High School Exam And Graduation Schedule
During the month of June, the Berlin Middle School and High School will operate on an alternative schedule to accommodate final and Regents exam testing.
Regents Exams
June 20
Integrated Algebra, 8 am
Geography, Physics, 12 pm
June 23
RCT Global Studies, 8 am
RCT Reading, 12 pm
Spanish 3 FLACS 12 pm
This test will be given on Monday, June 23, at noon at the Berlin High School. All Spanish 3 students are required to take this exam as it counts as their final exam grade. Transportation is available through the bus garage. Please call 658-2812 to make arrangements.
June 24
Chemistry, 8 am
RCT Science, RCT US History & Government, 12 pm
June 25
RCT Writing, 8 am
RCT Math, 12 pm.
Graduation Schedule
Graduation rehearsal is Wednesday, June 25, from noon to 2 pm. Please bring your cap, gown and tassel and you should wear whatever shoes (no flip-flops, sneakers or work boots) you are planning on wearing for the graduation ceremony.
The Baccalaureate ceremony will be held that evening at the Landmark Baptist Church. Students should wear gowns (please iron gowns) no caps or tassels. Students will meet in the Church parking lot at 6:45 pm and enter the Church as a group.
On Friday, June 27, graduates should begin arriving at 6:15 pm. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Karen Day at kday@berlincentral.org or call the school 658-2515
Kitties In The Hat
HFCS Graduation 2014 Schedule
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate will be held on Wednesday, June 25, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 67 Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Baccalaureate will begin at 7 pm and graduates are expected to be there by 6:45 pm wearing their graduation gown.
Awards Night
Awards Night will be held on Thursday, June 26, at 7 pm at Hoosick Falls Central School in the auditorium. The seniors do not wear their graduation gowns for this but should be in dress clothes. All students attending the ceremony must attend a mandatory rehearsal at 1 pm on June 26. All seniors must report back to the school by 6:15 pm.
Graduation
Graduation will be held on Friday, June 27, at 7 pm on the football field at Hoosick Falls Central School, weather permitting. All graduating seniors must report to the school at 10 am for set up and rehearsal. This is a mandatory rehearsal. A lunch will follow. All students must report back to the school at 5 pm for a picture and line up. They are to adhere to the dress code and wear their cap and gown. Graduation begins promptly at 7 pm.
HFCS June 2014 Test Schedule: Tuesday, June 17 – Wednesday, June 25
Tuesday AM, June 17
(8:15-11:15)
REGENTS – U.S. History & Government
Social Studies 7
Social Studies 8
Science 7
Spanish 8
English 9
English 10
English 12
Tuesday PM, June 17
(12:15-3:15)
REGENTS – Living Environment
Residential Structures
HVCC Math 165
Pre-Calculus 176
Auto Tech II
Wednesday AM, June 18
(8:15-11:15)
REGENTS – Global History & Geography
ELA 7
ELA 8
Junior Chorus
Social Studies 9
Meteorology
Economic & Political Systems
Wednesday PM, June 18
(12:15-3:15)
REGENTS – Algebra 2 / Trigonometry
Wood I
Auto Tech I
Power Mechanics
Studio Art
Thursday AM, June 19
(8:15-11:15)
REGENTS – Comprehensive English
Math 7
Math 8
Junior Band
Spanish 9
Spanish 1X
Business Math
Spanish III
Thursday PM, June 19
(12:15-3:15)
REGENTS – Physical Setting / Earth Science
Ecology
Microsoft Office
Friday AM, June 20
(8:15-11:15)
REGENTS – Integrated Algebra
Symphonic Band
Forensics
Friday PM, June 20
(12:15-3:15)
REGENTS – Physical Setting / Physics
REGENTS – Geometry
Monday AM, June 23
(8:15-11:15)
RCT in Global Studies
Monday PM, June 23
(12:15-3:15)
RCT in Reading
Tuesday AM, June 24
(8:15-11:15)
RCT in Science
REGENTS – Physical Setting / Chemistry
Tuesday PM, June 24
(12:15-3:15)
RCT in U.S. History & Government
College Physics
Wednesday AM, June 25
(8:15-11:15)
RCT in Writing
Wednesday PM, June 25
(12:15-3:15)
RCT in Mathematics
Up, Up And Away
BCS Students Participate In Peer-To-Peer Drug Abuse Education
submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist Berlin Central School District
As news headlines reporting prescription drug and heroin overdoses increase, Berlin High School students in TRACs (Together Reducing Alcohol and Drugs in our Communities) have taken it upon themselves to educate and inform students in Berlin Middle School on the harmful effects these drugs can have.
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The HFCS Junior Prom
by Steve Bradley
Hoosick Falls Central School junior class students held their prom last Saturday. Students began by gathering at different locations to pose for pictures for parents and friends. The weather was perfect for the formal occasion and added nicely to the enjoyment for all.