Final exam schedule

When should I be in school for which class? Check the final exam schedule

End of the year reminders and instructions

Locker clean-out, final exam policies, report cards and more—don't get caught not knowing your responsibilities. Read the end of the year instructions.

Working paper information—Do you need working papers for your summer job?

Students must have a current physical to get working papers. Most physicals for high school students are done in May/June and are current for one year, so many will be expiring soon. If you know you will need working papers for this summer and you have a current physical, we can process your paperwork now or you should sign up in the nurses’ office to get a physical when Dr. Glenn comes in May/June. Dr Glenn will be in twice in May and again in early June.

High School senior events and graduation dates

This is a busy time of year for graduates. With final exams and papers,  Senior banquet, awards, rehearsals, baccalaureate, and graduation, it's easy to lose track of days and times. Well don't worry—all of your dates, times and places are here at the click of your mouse. Check the dates.

Sign up now for summer Driver's Education

Learn the best driving practices and save money on your insurance—take Driver's Education. Sign ups run through June 10, 2008 for residents and June 11-June 27 for non-residents. Cost is $150 for resident students and $300 for non-residents. For more information contact Linda Petterson at 853-4747 x 4238. (see a list of instructors and driving times)

Select Chorus shines at festival

On May 30, the FFCS Select Chorus earned high honors at the High Note Festival at the Great Escape. The group performed three selections, receiving scores of 97 and 98 from the two adjudicators.  These scores earned them a rating of superior. 

FFHS names four top scholars

High School Principal David P. Halloran announced the top four students of the Fonda-Fultonville Central School, Class of 2008. These four students will be the honor speakers at the graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 28, 2008. (full story and photos)

Save money and support the PTA

The FFCS PTA is currently conducting its 13th Annual CDC Card Sale. The discount card offers saving at many area stores and eateries including Mike's Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Winner's Circle, TJ's Pizza, Classis Auto Car Wash, and more. Cards cost just $6.00 each—you'll probably save that on your first purchase! Contact Robyn Rose at 853-4415 ext. 4231 to order a card.

Rulison named Outstanding Business Student

FFCS senior Christine Rulison has been named the 2007-08 Outstanding Business Education Student by the Business and Marketing Educators' Association of the Capital District. Christine received the award at the association's annual awards dinner on Thursday, May 8, at the Albany Turf Inn.

Christine was recognized, not only for academic achievement, but also for her outstanding citizenship and positive attitude. Christine, her mother Ann, her Aunt Crystal Smida, her sister Kassandra, as well as teachers Gloria Kimball, Laura Bellinger, and Debra Johnson were on hand to share the honor. She joins 36 other area students who were named as the top business students in their respective schools. The event was sponsored by the Adirondack Business Educators' Association, Capital Communications Federal Credit Union, School Systems Federal Credit Union, and New York Credit Union Foundation.

At the end of the evening Assemblyman George Amedore  and Business & Marketing Educators' Association President Richard Heim posed for a photo with the honoree.
 

FBLA marches for Alzheimer's research

The FFCS Future Business Leaders of America showed that philanthropy is as important as profit in business as they participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk on Sunday, April 28 at FMCC. The Fonda High School group raised a total of $455 through Faculty/Staff Dress-Down Days, a Boys' & a Girls' Basketball Concession, and $120 in outside donations. The entire walk raised over $26,300. Participating on the FBLA Team were Katherine Crandall, Robert Haller, Laura Isabel, Business Teacher Debra Johnson, Will Johnson, Nathaniel Krause, Kathryn Makacynas, Uwa Oduwa, Christine Rulison, Katie Soltner, Music Teacher Lisa Vosburgh, Elizabeth Grace Vosburgh, and FBLA Advisor Gloria Kimball.

District to participate in Education Department weight/health survey—survey includes only grades K, 2, 4, 7 and 10

As part of a required school health examination, a student is weighed and his/her height is measured. These numbers are used to figure out the student’s body mass index or ‘BMI’. The BMI helps the doctor or nurse know if the student’s weight is in a healthy range or is too high or too low.

Recent changes to the New York State Education Law require that BMI and weight status group be included as part of the student’s school health examination. Fonda-Fultonville Central School District is taking part in a survey being pilot-tested by the New York State Department of Health. As part of the survey, we will be reporting to the New York State Department of Health information about our students’ weight status groups. Only summary information is sent. No names and no information about individual students are sent.

You may choose to have your grade K, 2, 4, 7 or 10 child’s information excluded from this survey report by completing an exemption form and returning it to Dr. Constance Spohn, Director of Special Programs at the address listed on the form. All exemptions must be submitted by April 10th.

Burton and Wemple Scholarship creates buzz in region—and opportunity for F-FHS grads

By now, virtually everyone in the Fonda-Fultonville School District has heard about the newly established Burton and Wemple Scholarship. In fact, people throughout the region know about Mr. and Mrs. Wemple's extraordinary gift and the resulting scholarship from widespread newspaper, television and radio coverage.

What makes this story so intriguing is that the Wemples passed away over 30 years ago. For much of their lives, they published a weekly newspaper, the Mohawk Valley Democrat, in what is now the NAPA Auto Parts store on the corner of East Main St. and South Center St. in Fonda. Only upon the death of their last descendent, was their $1.83 million bequest made known to the school district. The gift was totally unexpected.

The challenge then fell to the district to establish a foundation to invest the funds and to distribute them to students according to the conditions of the Wemples' will. The will stipulates that the funds be distributed to an equal number of boys and girls who who are continuing on demonstrate financial need. FFCS officials came up with a unique plan to tie the value of the scholarship to the cost of getting an associate degree from Fulton-Montgomery Community College. As those costs change, the amount of the award will change.

According to Superintendent Dr. James Hoffman, students need at least an associate degree in today's job market. This scholarship assures that finances will not prevent capable students from continuing their education whether at college or an accredited trade school. Scholarship packets which include instructions, student application and parent financial forms are available online and in the high school guidance office. (read more about the scholarship)

See what the media had to say:

Capital 9 News video
Capital 9 News print article
The Gazette article
The Leader-Herald article
Amsterdam Recorder (not available online)
WNET radio (not available online)

High School students and staff truly give of themselves in blood drive

Nearly 50 students and staff members turned out on Wednesday, March 19 for the high school's annual spring blood drive.

Joe Horning of the American Red Cross reports that "We came very close to reaching goal yesterday, collecting 42 units of whole blood and six units of double red cells for a total of 48 productive units. Equally impressive, 33 new donors gave blood!"

A fall blood drive is tentatively scheduled for October 7th, 2008, so keep up your iron and get ready to roll up your sleeves!

F-F High School places second in Capital District MD Shamrock sales

Congrats to our high school and Student Government for raising $703 in this year's Capital District Muscular Dystrophy Shamrock fundraiser. FFHS was a close second to Oppenheim-Ephratah's Music Department who raised $730.

"What a great team effort—the homerooms were fantastic!" says Student Government advisor Mrs. Petterson. Winning the cookies and milk are Ms. J. Smitih, Ms. Razics, and Mr. Hogan.

Other area schools included Scotia-Glenville $450, St. Mary's Institute
$154, Tamarac $146, Draper $134, Germantown $105,  and Green Island Union Free School $50.

The Cinderella Project—Do you know a girl in need?

The Cinderella Project of the Capital Region helps girls in grades 10 -12 who are in financial need attend their prom in style. Gowns and accessories have been donated by local bridal shops and community members and are provided free of charge. All of the gowns are brand new or nearly new, and are all current styles that any girl will be proud to wear to her prom. This year’s fourth annual Boutique Day will be held at Siena College on Saturday, March 29th.

The Cinderella Project does not need to know the financial circumstances of the student and relies on the referring party to determine if the student qualifies. Students can be nominated by themselves or their parents, teachers, school staff, community organizations, and class advisors; the actual referral to attend the Boutique Day must be made by the guidance department. No walk-ins will be accepted. If necessary, transportation arrangements can be made.

The student MUST be referred by Wednesday, March 12th in order to attend the Boutique day.

Harrington represents F-F at Shakespeare Contest

On Sunday, Feb, 10, junior Megan Harrington represented FFFHS at the 2008 English Speaking Union of the United States Shakespeare Contest at the William Sanford Town Library in Colonie. Megan was one of 13 finalists from the Capital District vying for the opportunity to compete in the national competition in New York City.

Students had to recite a 20-line speech from one of the plays and one of Shakespeare's sonnets. Megan's speech was one of Juliet's from Act III of Romeo and Juliet, and she recited Sonnet 5, "Those Hours, That With Gentle Work Did Frame."

School offers free NYS Safe Boating Course

On Saturday, April 26, 2008, the Fonda-Fultonville PTA and the New York State Police will be offering the New York State Parks and Recreation “Safe Boating” Course. The free eight (8) hour class is open to youths (over the age of 10) and adults. Class will run from 8:00AM to 4:30PM, in the Multi-purpose Room. Click here for more information.

FFCS Junior named Key Club Lieutenant Governor

Fonda-Fultonville High School Key Club President Hannah Bellinger has been elected as Lieutenant Governor for New York District Key Club Division 17 for the 2008-2009 administrative year. The FFCS junior was chosen at a Division 17 meeting held at Mohonasen High School on Saturday, January 19th. As Lieutenant Governor, she is the Executive Officer of the Division and will oversee the 13 High School Key Clubs in Division 17 (Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Fonda-Fultonville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Mohonasen, Niskayuna, Schalmont, Schenectady, Schoharie, Scotia-Glenville, and Shenendehowa).

Miss Bellinger will be officially installed as Lieutenant Governor at the New York District Key Club Convention to be held March 28–March 30 and will immediately assume the position.

Important calendar updates

• The Sherburne Pageant of Bands has been rescheduled. The new dates are Thursday, June 5—Saturday, June 7.

After-Prom Committee still has magnets

Did you miss out on the original orders for Braves refrigerator/car magnets. In two styles, these magnets are the perfect way to show everyone that you are a proud Fonda-Fultonville Braves supporter. (Click here to download an order form...)

These are 5", weather resistant magnets that will adhere safely to your car or refrigerator. Whether for a gift or for yourself, these magnets are sure to please. And your support will benefit the 2008 After-Prom—a fun, safe, chaperoned post-prom alternative.

Drama club to present "The Music Man"

The Fonda-Fultonville High School's Spotlight Performers will present "The Music Man" on April 4-6 in the High School Auditorium.
The ever-popular musical tells the story of a conman who visits small-town Iowa with promises of creating a marching band. What follows is a tale of deception, discovery, love, and redemption.

The production is directed by Mrs. Esposito who has been involved in many productions in theaters in the area and is currently with Foothills Family Productions. F-F music teacher Anne Cassidy is the musical director and F-F high school teacher Linda Sova is the production manager. Showtimes are Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students.
 

Key Club sponsors story hour

The Fonda-Fultonville High School Key Club sponsored a story hour at the Frothingham Library on Saturday, November 3rd. Key Club members read books to children aged 18 months to 10-years old. The members also led the children in a special craft activity making Pilgrim hats and Indian headdresses from construction paper. The Key Club would like to thank the members of the Frothingham Library for this wonderful opportunity.

On a "roll" with Christopher Johnson

For most kids, roller skating is something their grandparents did years ago. For Fonda-Fultonville's Christopher Johnson, roller skating is a vibrant sport—and much more. Christopher and his partner Rachel Peck placed second in the Freshman A Team Dance competition at the 2007 U.S. Figure Skating Championships held this summer in Omaha, Neb. To reach this level, Christopher works out at Rollarama Skating Center in Schenectady every weekday morning and travels to Lynwood, Ill. every other week to work with Rachael. In addition to skating, he is an FFCS honor roll student and plays trombone in the band.

SADD gives students "food for thought"

During a recent lunch period in the high school cafeteria, it was not your normal, run-of-the-mill lunch. This lunch came with some extraordinary entertainment.

The members of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) presented a video that they had created to help educate their peers about driving safely.

The nine-minute presentation was comprised of a series of Public Service Announcements (PSA) edited together. The PSA’s gave the students food for thought about the consequences of drowsy driving, drunk driving, drug driving, talking on a cell phone while driving, speed contests and other reckless acts.

SADD presented the video to Dave Halloran for his input prior to showing it to the student body. After viewing the presentation, he said, “I think this is good. It is right on target for what our kids should be thinking about when they get behind the wheel of a car.”

Fight the weather and support your F-F Braves

What's big and colorful and keeps out the rain?—giant Fonda-Fultonville umbrellas being sold by the Class of 2010! These are not those little, black, fold-up umbrellas that collapse in a light breeze—these are rugged, 60" across, maroon and white, and emblazoned with the Braves logo. They are in stock and available for immediate pick-up. At just $20 each, these will make great gifts. To purchase your's, contact Cindy Monk at 922-6689 or cmonk@ffcsd.org.

My Child Wants To Drive…So, now, what do I do?

Trooper Wittner shares the basics when it comes to getting your son or daughter started on the road to driving. He includes links to important Department of Motor Vehicle forms that you might need in the process. Click here...

Junior Drivers Pamphlet answers your questions

For the first six months after passing the New York State driving road test, new drivers can drive under certain restrictions. Trooper Wittner provides a pamphlet that explains what new drivers can and cannot do. Click here...

It's not too late to apply for free and reduced meals

Children need healthy meals to learn. Fonda-Fultonville Central School's cafeteria staff prepares and serves healthy meals every school day. Households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible for free or reduced priced meals. The program is simple and confidential. Just download and complete the application below or stop in at the district offices to pick up an application.

• Information concerning the program guidelines

• Free and reduced application

• Applications instructions

Important Student Reminders

Need a refresher regarding late arrival, study halls, passes, etc.? Click here for a list of student guidelines.

Study for your SATs using SAT Method
Students at F-F High School now have access to SAT Method, a web-based test preparation program. All juniors will be assigned a username and password, and will take part in a program orientation during their English classes. The program can be utilized from any computer with Internet access. If students other than juniors would like to use the program, a username and password can be obtained in the H.S. Guidance Office. To access the program visit http://www.satmethod.com.

Free and Reduced Lunch Forms Now Online
Free and Reduced Meal Applications must be filed for the new school year! Click here for an application, or pick one up in one of the school offices. Please be reminded that FFCSD has a NO CHARGE policy. 

Wondering What's for Lunch?
Are you wondering what's for lunch? Click here to visit our food service page, complete with breakfast and lunch menus.

College in the High School
Want to earn college credit in high school? Here at Fonda-Fultonville High School we offer 10 high school classes that can result in three or more college credits. (Read more...)

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