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Hoosick Falls School Budget Passes
by Alex Brooks
Voters approved the proposed budget for the Hoosick Falls Central School District by a margin of 355 to 148. The Bus purchase proposition was approved by a vote of 363 to 141.
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The Hoosick Falls Panthers are one of 20 teams from across New York State invited to play in the annual Kick-Off Classic at the Syracuse Carrier Dome the weekend of September 5-7. The Panthers will open their season against the Owego Indians, a Class B school, in a game at 1 pm on Sunday, September 7.
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Retirements
The School Board meeting began with an appreciation of the three staff members who are retiring. Of Special Education teacher Nancy Laurin, School Superintendent Ken Facin said her care for the kids is “profound” and her impact on the school has been enormous.
Of fourth grade teacher Nadine Scott, Facin said, “I know the energy, the effort and the preparation you put in, and I’ve seen the way the kids respond. It’s been a great thing for our school.” Of School Nurse Chris Merrell, he said, “You have shown yourself to be such a caring and compassionate person over these twenty years of service to our District. You’ve also been a great teammate on the projects I’ve worked on with you, and you’ve been a great leader among the support staff. We’ve been very lucky to have you.”
The meeting then took a break to have a strawberry shortcake reception in honor of the retiring staff.
When the Board went back into session, they approved tenure for kindergarten teacher Lori Burdo.
Code Of Conduct
A new Code of Conduct for Extra-Curricular Activities was approved for the 2014-2015 school year. The Code will take effect on July 1, 2014. High School Principal Stacy Vadney said the committee which put together the new Code of Conduct was a good cross-section of the school community, including parents, teachers, Mr. Torres, the Dean of Discipline, two students, Board Member Rick Ferrannini, retired administrator Mr. Severson and Athletic Coordinator Tom Husser.
Facin said it is important that everyone in the school community know what is in the Code, and Mrs. Vadney will be in charge of communicating that to the students, parents, coaches and community members so everyone knows what’s expected and there is no ambiguity. The Board approved the Code of Conduct unanimously.
The next meeting of the Hoosick Falls School Board will be Thursday, June 19, at 7 pm in the High School Cafeteria.
by Jen Burhans
The Berlin Track team competed in the WASAREN League Championships on May 14 at Schuylerville. The boys team placed 11th, and the girls team finished in 10th. Laura Ryder was 2nd for the second year in a row in the discus. Meygan Delevan had a 3rd place finish in the 100 meter hurdles. Hannah French took 3rd place in the pole vault. Alex Flowers had an outstanding day, scoring in three events. Flowers was 3rd in the pole vault and 6th in the 400 meter sprint. He was part of the boys 1600 meter relay team that had their fastest time of the year and finished in 6th place, James Mayer, Evan Dawes and Ioann Popov rounded out that relay team.
by Steve Bradley
For the first time in HFCS boys lacrosse program history, the Panthers made the Sectionals. As a number seven seed, the team had an uphill climb. After the short road trip Tuesday to Greenwich, the Panthers hoped to make an impact in the Class C playoffs.
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Thanks to an outstanding record of 11-1, the Berlin JV Masterminds’ team was invited to compete at the National Competition in Chicago June 7-9. The following students will be representing the Berlin team – Kodi Day, Colin Love, Andrew Shoemaker and Emma Woolley.
In order to help with the cost of travel and lodgings, the team will sponsor a Pizza Night from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, May 30, at the Berlin MS/HS. You can order a hot fresh pizza for just $8 with sauce or without. Toppings cost $1 each – pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushroom, onion, black olives, jalapenos, green pepper, pineapple and broccoli. You can order pizzas online before 2:30 on Friday by emailing Karen Day at kday@berlincentral.org or by calling the school at 658-2515 ext. 209 after 3 pm on Friday.
by Gail Smith
On Thursday, May 29, the HFCS Student Council, under the leadership of Mrs. Deb Mabey, will sponsor a blood drive at HFCS from 8 am to 1:30 pm. This is not just for those who work or attend school at HFCS but is open to anyone who meets the criteria.
HFCS competes with all the schools in the Capital District for money for the Scholarship Fund. Schools have to meet a quota of units of blood donated, and the more they exceed it, the more money they earn. HFCS’ goal for the year is 200 pints in two drives, but they fell considerably short in the fall, so let’s help them make up those units so they can receive that Scholarship Fund.
The Student Council has also stepped up to the plate and is sponsoring a community blood drive on Friday, June 6 from 1 to 6 pm at the Hoosick Falls Fire Department. Previously, this drive did not have a sponsor. Thank you, students!
On Friday, May 23, at 9 am, New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School will be hosting its fourth annual Memorial Day Assembly to honor our servicemen and women and all who gave their lives in defense of our country. All veterans and current members of any branch of the military are invited to join the American Legion Post #1236 of New Lebanon and the Berkshire Chapter 65 Vietnam Veterans of America in the high school gymnasium as our honored guests.
Family and community members are also welcome and encouraged to attend the festivities in memory of our fallen heroes and in celebration of those who serve.
The guest speaker will be Lee Godfroy IV of the United States Marine Corps, NYS Trooper and 2000 graduate of New Lebanon High School.
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submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, BCS District
On May 7 two high school and one middle school teams from the Berlin CSD competed in the 2014 Capital Regional Envirothon competition at the New York State Power Authority’s Visitor Center at Lansing Manor in Blenheim, NY. One Berlin High School team won the competition for Rensselaer County and will advance to the State competition to be held May 21-22 at Morrisville State College.
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