🎉Congratulations to the February Middle School Students of the Month and Teacher of the Month! These students were selected for demonstrating the Panther PRIDE Character Trait of Perseverance.🐾5th Grade: Luke Amidon, Matthew Ringrose, Isabella LaPierre, Jackson Sheffer, and Avery Woodard-Fote. 6th Grade: Joey Marchegiani, Ava Ely, Penelope Hurd, Brooklyn Phillips, Lauren Willard, Amelia Nowicki, Gavin Brandi, and Braylin Brenenstuhl. 7th Grade: Tate Murphy and Blake Gates. 8th Grade: Leland Brock, Bella Wysocki, Gage Clark, Sadie Drew, and Alivia Cameron. Teacher of the Month: Mr. Burdo!
Congratulations to our High School English Teacher, Mrs. Huba, on being presented with the National Honor Society's 2026 Teacher of the Year Award.
NHS students’ speech: This year’s Teacher of the Year is someone known for much more than what happens in the classroom. She is known for advocating for her students, pushing us to be our very best, and—almost always— having a Starbucks in hand.
Her students describe her as someone who never gives up on them and who leads with understanding and compassion. She is funny when things feel stressful, patient when we’re difficult, and somehow even more invested in our futures than we are at times.
As members of the Philip Leonard Chapter of the National Honor Society, we value scholarship, service, leadership, and character—this teacher exemplifies each of these pillars every day. She challenges us academically while supporting us personally, leads by example, serves her students well beyond what is required, and consistently shows integrity and care in everything she does.
It’s one thing to help students complete an assignment; it’s another to support them through college applications, big decisions, and the general chaos of life. She keeps us grounded, shows up for us every day, and reminds us that we are capable of more than we think.
For all of this and more, we are incredibly grateful. This year’s Teacher of the Year award is presented to Mrs. Huba!
NHS students’ speech: This year’s Teacher of the Year is someone known for much more than what happens in the classroom. She is known for advocating for her students, pushing us to be our very best, and—almost always— having a Starbucks in hand.
Her students describe her as someone who never gives up on them and who leads with understanding and compassion. She is funny when things feel stressful, patient when we’re difficult, and somehow even more invested in our futures than we are at times.
As members of the Philip Leonard Chapter of the National Honor Society, we value scholarship, service, leadership, and character—this teacher exemplifies each of these pillars every day. She challenges us academically while supporting us personally, leads by example, serves her students well beyond what is required, and consistently shows integrity and care in everything she does.
It’s one thing to help students complete an assignment; it’s another to support them through college applications, big decisions, and the general chaos of life. She keeps us grounded, shows up for us every day, and reminds us that we are capable of more than we think.
For all of this and more, we are incredibly grateful. This year’s Teacher of the Year award is presented to Mrs. Huba!
Reminder that we are currently accepting Kindergarten and Pre-K registrations! Visit our registration page to register: https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/o/hfcsd/page/register-to-attend-hoosick-falls-csd
🎓Reminder! Class of 2026 Yearbook Dedications are due by Friday, April 3rd. Please complete the forms and return them to Mr. Viera: vierar@hoosickfallscsd.org
Happy first day of April! Here are the lunch menus. 🥕
WE NEED YOUR VOTE!!! Hoosick Falls Middle School is once again competing in The Center for Economic Growth's " What's So Cool About Manufacturing " Contest. We have 13 8th graders involved this year, competing against 14 other Capital Region Schools. They may win a Viewer's Choice Award, but we need your vote. Last year, the Hoosick Falls team won, with over 20,000 votes!! Beginning at 12 a.m. on 3/31, please follow the link below to vote for our students' video. Voting times: Mar 31st, 2026 (12:01 am) – Apr 2nd, 2026 (11:59 pm) You may cast your vote more than once!! Thanks for your help! Want to learn more about this project? Keep reading!
Students were paired with local manufacturer, Regeneron, and were charged with creating a video to highlight Regeneron and encourage students to consider career pathways in the manufacturing field. Students visited the plant, GoPro in hand, took video footage out on the production floor, learned all about the pharmaceuticals Regeneron makes, interviewed employees about their jobs and experiences, and asked for their opinions on what opportunities are available in manufacturing. The students then condensed hours of footage and information into a 2 1/2-minute video, responding to the prompt, "What's so cool about manufacturing?"
The students will attend an awards event at Proctors Theater in Schenectady on April 22. A local panel will judge their video, and the students may win an award for creativity, technical expertise, and/or content, or a Viewer's Choice Award. Students worked with Teacher/Coaches Mr. Sommo and Ms. Livingstone on this project. Students involved in this project were: Ben Brown, Isaac Bushner, Alivia Cameron, Ellie Delgado, Bruce Hagadorn, Korben Michaels, Molly Mook, Abigail Nowicki, Khloe Rawling, Gretta Rowlands, Will Thompson, Ben Jones, and Colton Brust-Carreau.
Students were paired with local manufacturer, Regeneron, and were charged with creating a video to highlight Regeneron and encourage students to consider career pathways in the manufacturing field. Students visited the plant, GoPro in hand, took video footage out on the production floor, learned all about the pharmaceuticals Regeneron makes, interviewed employees about their jobs and experiences, and asked for their opinions on what opportunities are available in manufacturing. The students then condensed hours of footage and information into a 2 1/2-minute video, responding to the prompt, "What's so cool about manufacturing?"
The students will attend an awards event at Proctors Theater in Schenectady on April 22. A local panel will judge their video, and the students may win an award for creativity, technical expertise, and/or content, or a Viewer's Choice Award. Students worked with Teacher/Coaches Mr. Sommo and Ms. Livingstone on this project. Students involved in this project were: Ben Brown, Isaac Bushner, Alivia Cameron, Ellie Delgado, Bruce Hagadorn, Korben Michaels, Molly Mook, Abigail Nowicki, Khloe Rawling, Gretta Rowlands, Will Thompson, Ben Jones, and Colton Brust-Carreau.
Reminder! This Community Meeting is happening tonight at 6:30pm, in the High School Auditorium. Community members are invited to attend to learn more about the 2026 Proposed Capital Improvement Project.
🥎Here is the 2026 schedule for Varsity Softball! The first home game is on Monday, 3/30, at 4:30 pm. Let's show our support and cheer our softball athletes on!🥎
Ms. Sheehan's Pre-K class spent some time thinking about their weekly Positivity Project focus- "Other People Mindset: Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others". The students brainstormed together and made a little list of some of the school adults they appreciate and why. Proudly presenting their list are students Layke and Olivianna. Thanks for sharing, Ms. Sheehan! To learn more about the Positivity Project, please visit https://posproject.org/
⚽️Reminder!⚽️Registration is still open for the Hoosick Falls Soccer Club Community spring training sessions hosted by Hoosac School. Registration closes Wednesday April 8th, and sessions will begin on Monday April 13th! This registration is only for children ages 3 years through 6th grades in Spring 2026. The Hoosick Falls Soccer Club will be running a 6-week camp style season from April 13th through May 20th focused on skills and drills. Sessions will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 6 PM at Hoosac School's fields. T-shirts will be provided. Visit this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/52w2xw9f
Grand March at HFHS Auditorium: 5 pm
Prom at The Barn at Hansen Hill: 6:30 pm
Stay tuned for more details!
Prom at The Barn at Hansen Hill: 6:30 pm
Stay tuned for more details!
Our Drama Club is sending a huge "Thank you!" to our Comprehensive Construction students, led by Mr. Marsh and Mr. Bundrick, for all their hard work building the set for the upcoming Mamma Mia! production. Everything looks great! Thank you to our SRO, Deputy Garhartt, for all his help with the set and for capturing the group picture. Come on out to support the Drama Club and see the show on March 27th, 28th, or 29th!
High School Math Teachers, Mrs. Jessica Nelson and Mr. Jacob Trinkle, shared their February 'Mathematicians of the Month' awardees: ➕📐➖✖️📏➗
Algebra 1 :
Period 7- James Friel,
Period 4- Tucker Degraaf
Period 9- Elijah Peterson
Period 3- Liam Mears
Intro to Geometry- Saige Myers, Riley Poole
Regents Geometry- Savanna Ruiz, Leah Angell
Stats and Probability- Alexis LaBrie
Keep up the great work, students, and thanks for sharing, Mrs. Nelson and Mr. Trinkle!
Algebra 1 :
Period 7- James Friel,
Period 4- Tucker Degraaf
Period 9- Elijah Peterson
Period 3- Liam Mears
Intro to Geometry- Saige Myers, Riley Poole
Regents Geometry- Savanna Ruiz, Leah Angell
Stats and Probability- Alexis LaBrie
Keep up the great work, students, and thanks for sharing, Mrs. Nelson and Mr. Trinkle!
Registration is now open for the Town of Hoosick Summer Camp. There are eight weeks available this year, for children entering Kindergarten through sixth grade in September 2026. The program runs from Monday, June 29th, to Friday, August 21st, 2026. Camp Hours are 8 am – 4:30 pm. The cost is $175/Week per camper. Discounted price of $130/week per camper may be applied for families with 3+ children in the same household. (Ask the Town Clerk when registering!) Before and after care is available from 7:30 - 8 am and 4:30 - 5 pm for an additional charge of $30/week, per camper. Applications are available at the Town Offices or on their website: https://www.hoosick.gov/o/toh/page/parks-recreation
Weeks fill up fast, so sign up soon!
They are also looking for camp counselors and lifeguards! For more information or to apply, contact their Recreation Director at recreation@hoosick.gov
Weeks fill up fast, so sign up soon!
They are also looking for camp counselors and lifeguards! For more information or to apply, contact their Recreation Director at recreation@hoosick.gov
Do Good with Chipotle! Help our Performing Arts Council (PAC) raise money by dining at Chipotle! 25% of event sales gets donated to PAC. Order online for pickup using code VY3FM6X or show this flyer in the restaurant.
The HFCSD Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the HFCS High School cafeteria for the purpose of approving the Capital Project. Public comment shall be allowed at either the beginning or the end of the meeting.
The HFCS Student Travel Program has drawn the winners of their gas and grocery raffle—congratulations to:
Lorri Rendrick
Roland Maynard
Phylis Rafus
Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser!
Lorri Rendrick
Roland Maynard
Phylis Rafus
Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser!
Please enjoy this update from Dr. Yudkoff and her International Club: students!
The International Club celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a hearty, homemade Irish Shepherd's Pie prepared by club advisor Dr. Yudkoff. Shepherd's Pie dates back to the late 18th century in Ireland and Scotland, where it emerged as an economical meal among rural, working-class families. Lamb and mutton were the meats most available to shepherds — hence the name — and leftover cooked meat was topped with mashed potatoes, which had become a staple crop in Ireland. As the dish traveled to England, it evolved into what the British call Cottage Pie — nearly identical, but made with minced beef rather than lamb. Today the distinction is simple: Shepherd's Pie uses lamb, Cottage Pie uses beef. Both versions have since become cornerstones of British and Irish comfort food — a perfect choice to mark St. Patrick's Day and a tradition that has warmed kitchens for over two centuries.
The International Club celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a hearty, homemade Irish Shepherd's Pie prepared by club advisor Dr. Yudkoff. Shepherd's Pie dates back to the late 18th century in Ireland and Scotland, where it emerged as an economical meal among rural, working-class families. Lamb and mutton were the meats most available to shepherds — hence the name — and leftover cooked meat was topped with mashed potatoes, which had become a staple crop in Ireland. As the dish traveled to England, it evolved into what the British call Cottage Pie — nearly identical, but made with minced beef rather than lamb. Today the distinction is simple: Shepherd's Pie uses lamb, Cottage Pie uses beef. Both versions have since become cornerstones of British and Irish comfort food — a perfect choice to mark St. Patrick's Day and a tradition that has warmed kitchens for over two centuries.
As part of the District's character initiatives, the High School has a Character Spirit Week coming up!! Check out the daily themes and show your Panther PRIDE!
NEWS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING CENTER!
HVCC is sponsoring an OPEN HOUSE for potential students on Saturday, APRIL 18th. Anyone interested in attending should scroll down on the shared link and complete the registration form: https://www.hvcc.edu/events/2026/04/spring-open-house.html
2026 PREFACE SUMMER PROGRAM AT RPI! For talented students who are interested in pursuing a career in ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY and who possess unique strengths, leadership skills and talents that will add to the vibrancy of the Rensselaer community. This year’s program will take place in-person, Sunday, 7/19/26 through Saturday, 8/1/26 (2 weeks), on the Rensselaer campus in Troy, NY. The PREFACE Program is for students who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall. Interested candidates should review the information on the PREFACE website (https://pre-college.admissions.rpi.edu/pipeline-initiatives/preface-rpi-summer-engineering-design-program) and complete the online application (https://apply-undergrad.rpi.edu/register/PREFACE2026)
College in the High School: SUMMER CLASSES HVCC- HVCC will once again offer NYS high school students the opportunity to EARN COLLEGE CREDITS AT NO COST THIS SUMMER! Summer College in the High School course offerings and registration information will be released in late March. Learn more by visiting the College in the High School webpage (https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/highschool/cihs/index.html) or contacting Dean of High School Partnerships Deborah Shoemaker at (518) 629‑7222 or d.shoemaker@hvcc.edu.
HVCC is sponsoring an OPEN HOUSE for potential students on Saturday, APRIL 18th. Anyone interested in attending should scroll down on the shared link and complete the registration form: https://www.hvcc.edu/events/2026/04/spring-open-house.html
2026 PREFACE SUMMER PROGRAM AT RPI! For talented students who are interested in pursuing a career in ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY and who possess unique strengths, leadership skills and talents that will add to the vibrancy of the Rensselaer community. This year’s program will take place in-person, Sunday, 7/19/26 through Saturday, 8/1/26 (2 weeks), on the Rensselaer campus in Troy, NY. The PREFACE Program is for students who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall. Interested candidates should review the information on the PREFACE website (https://pre-college.admissions.rpi.edu/pipeline-initiatives/preface-rpi-summer-engineering-design-program) and complete the online application (https://apply-undergrad.rpi.edu/register/PREFACE2026)
College in the High School: SUMMER CLASSES HVCC- HVCC will once again offer NYS high school students the opportunity to EARN COLLEGE CREDITS AT NO COST THIS SUMMER! Summer College in the High School course offerings and registration information will be released in late March. Learn more by visiting the College in the High School webpage (https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/highschool/cihs/index.html) or contacting Dean of High School Partnerships Deborah Shoemaker at (518) 629‑7222 or d.shoemaker@hvcc.edu.
