REMINDER!!📸 School Picture Days Are Coming Up! 📸 Here are the dates and online ordering codes for each school:
🏫 Middle School / Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 / Online Code: 28416F2627
🏫 High School / Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 / Online Code: 11604F2627
🏫 Elementary School / Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 / Online Code: 11607F2627
🛒 How to Order Online: Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and then enter your student's school code above to order online. ⚠️ Important Note on Pre-Orders: The pre-order site closes 48 hours after the last picture day. Post-picture day ordering will be available once proof sheets are sent via email or home with students (post-orders include a shipping fee and ship directly to your home address). 📞 Questions? Contact customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM).



Prizes will be awarded in the following costume categories:
🎭 Funniest
🧸 Cutest
🧛 Scariest
💡 Most Original
👨👩 Best Family Costume
🏪 Local Businesses: The town is looking for sponsors for their costume prizes! If you're interested in sponsoring a category, please contact their Communications Officer at s.livingstone@hoosick.gov.
📍 Location: Meet at the gazebo at Wood Park (Hoosick Falls, NY)
📅 Date & Time: Sunday, October 25th, from 5 - 6 PM | Parade leaves Wood Park at 5:15 PM — Prizes to follow!
🍩 Special thanks to Stewart’s Shops for donating cider and donuts for this event!







📍 Where: Hoosick River Greenway (7 Classic St, Hoosick Falls, NY)
📅 When: Thursday, October 8th
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
👨👩👧👦 Who: All ages & families welcome!
🎟️ Cost: Free! No registration required.
📖 Bonus: Stick around after the walk and head over to Cheney Library to browse a special selection of books on local wildlife and nature!
Come enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon by the river! 🍂🍁



🎄 CLASS OF 2029 HOLIDAY WREATH & CANDLE FUNDRAISER! 🕯️Get ahead of your holiday decorating while supporting our sophomores! The Class of 2029 is selling wreaths from the Vermont Center Wreath Company, along with holiday candles, to raise funds for their Prom, Senior Ball, and other high school events!
📅 Fundraiser Dates: Oct 1st – Oct 16th
🚨 FINAL ORDER DEADLINE: Monday, Oct 19th (No late orders accepted!)
🎁 HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER: 1️⃣ Paper Order Forms: Check out the attached flyer pictures to order locally! (Candles must be ordered via paper form). Items arrive at school in time for Thanksgiving pick-up! 2️⃣ Online Orders (Wreaths Only): Perfect for shipping directly to long-distance friends & family!
👉 Order Wreaths Online: https://vermontcenterwreaths.com/collections/affiliate-fundraising-products?ref=Hoosick (Live Oct. 1st)
Have questions or want to order? Contact a sophomore student, Mrs. Friel, or Mrs. Glover.
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2029! 💙









🏫 Middle School / Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 / Online Code: 28416F2627
🏫 High School / Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 / Online Code: 11604F2627
🏫 Elementary School / Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 / Online Code: 11607F2627
🛒 How to Order Online: Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and then enter your student's school code above to order online. ⚠️ Important Note on Pre-Orders: The pre-order site closes 48 hours after the last picture day. Post-picture day ordering will be available once proof sheets are sent via email or home with students (post-orders include a shipping fee and ship directly to your home address). 📞 Questions? Contact customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM).




📍 Where: Hoosick Falls High School Gym
🕔 When: TONIGHT, Friday, September 25th | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Who: Free & fun for all ages!


Community partner announcement: Youth Basketball Sign-ups! 🏀 Sign-ups are officially open for the Hoosick Youth Center Basketball Season.📅 Registration Deadline: October 23rd 📍 Where to Sign Up: Youth Center (Weekdays, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) ⚠️ Important Note for Families: You do NOT need to pay at the time of registration! The Youth Center is asking families to sign up as early as possible so they can get an accurate headcount and organize teams. Information regarding upcoming October Open Houses and Skills & Drills sessions will be released soon. For questions, reach out directly to the Hoosick Youth Center. Let's get our young athletes on the court this season! 🏀
Follow their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hoosickcommunitycenter/



Reminder! The High School Open House is tomorrow, Thursday, September 24th, from 5:30 PM–7:00 PM. This is your chance to step into your student’s daily life and partner with our staff for a great year ahead. We will run an abbreviated 9-period schedule, providing overviews of curriculum and grading. Please start at your student’s period 1 classroom. Planning Ahead: Please ensure you have your child’s full schedule (including room numbers) before the evening begins. Check your Parent Portal (https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/o/hfcsd/page/hfcsparentportal) or ask your student! We look forward to seeing our community back in the building tomorrow at 5:30 PM! 💙

