Is your emergency contact information up-to-date?

If your child became seriously ill at school, could we reach you? If there were an emergency school closing, how would we let you know?

Whether for a snow day or some school emergency, school officials occasionally need to contact parents/guardians with important information. We rely on the emergency contact information that you provide at the beginning of each year. But, people move; phone numbers and e-mail addresses change. In the event of an emergency, could we reach you? Don't leave things to chance; please contact your school with any changes to your emergency contact information.

FFCS on the radio

Fonda-Fultonville Superintendent Dr. James Hoffman showcased our school district over the air when he appeared as the guest on WCSS 1490AM radio's "Sound Off with Sam & Mike Show" on Thursday, Jan. 14. (full story)

Brighten your day and the lives of others with Daffodil Day

What better way to encourage a classmate, teacher, coworker, or family member than with the first sign of Spring! Daffodil Day is coming! All students and staff are encouraged to join our school-wide effort to support the American Cancer Society's annual  “Daffodil Days—Give Daffodils, Give Hope” campaign. Proceeds help fund ongoing cancer research.

Order from the elementary, middle, or high school offices by Thursday, Feb. 18 for delivery Tuesday, Mar. 16. Payment is due with your order.

• Bunch of 10 daffodils- $10.00

• 4 1/2" pot of miniature daffodils - $10.00

• Boyd's Bear & Bunch - $25.00 (A 13" Boyd's stuffed bear and a bunch of 10 daffodils—limited quantity, so order early)

• Gift of Hope - $25.00 (A bunch of 10 daffodils delivered anonymously a cancer patient at a local cancer treatment center; sorry but you cannot specify a patient)

F-F Elementary officially receives its 2009 National Blue Ribbon School Award

It all became official on Nov. 2 and 3 as Principal Alicia Henry and Reading Coach Sue Wolf formally accepted Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School's 2009 National Blue Ribbon School Award during special ceremonies in Washington, DC. They proudly accepted a plaque and a flag to mark the event. (full story and photos)

Addressing questions concerning arrest of parents for failing to register their children

On January 5, 2010, both “The Daily Gazette” newspaper and WRGB television reported that local parents had been charged with endangering the welfare of a child for failing to register their children with the local school district. Although the article was accurate, it did not include all of the details causing many of its readers to draw inaccurate conclusions. In fairness to the family and to the school district, Fonda-Fultonville Central School District Superintendent Dr. James Hoffman issues the following clarification: (read Dr. Hoffman's comments)

Setting the Record Straight

In a December press conference, Governor Paterson said that on average, 71 percent of school costs are administrative. The fact is, that the average cost of all personnel in any given district is about 70 percent - not surprising since schools are basically in the "people business." In Fonda-Fultonville, costs for personnel account for about 75 percent of the budget, with only 8.4 percent of that going toward administrative costs. (see actual breakdown of expenses)

Blood drive exceeds goal

Thanks to all who rolled up their sleeves on Friday, Nov. 6, the High School Student Government exceeded their donation goal at the annual American Red Cross drive. Students and staff donated 52 units surpassing the goal of last year's total of 40 units.

Let's do it again!

Every two seconds, someone in our country needs blood. Yet, only five percent of Americans give blood, so the Red Cross is constantly seeking donations. Student Government is stepping up to help meet that need by hosting a second blood drive on Monday, March 8 at FFCS. (more information and photos)