High School Business Teacher Ms. Hamilton wanted to share an update on her Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP) students. These students have gained practical workplace skills through a variety of positions right here at HFCSD, as well as throughout the community. Some internal placements included Athletic Director assistants, Panther Café baristas, elementary student aides, IT Tech assistants, Strength & Conditioning assistants, and Maintenance Department assistants. Along with their hands-on experience, students complete job-related coursework and maintain an Internship Log to track activities, duties, and skills acquired throughout their internships. We love seeing our students put what they’re learning into practice! Thanks for sharing, Ms. Hamilton!
3 months ago, HFCS
The Trap Team is off to a great start this season. Recently, Andrew Shiland, Carter Stratton, and Dylan Wilwol all shot perfect rounds of 25!! Heading into May, the team had 3 students in the top 25 in their conference of 117! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing, Coach Stratton.
3 months ago, HFCS
Reminder! No school on Friday, May 22, 2026 (Snow Day Give Back Day) or Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)
3 months ago, HFCS
Good luck to our Unified Basketball team as they head to Finals! GO PANTHERS! 🐾
3 months ago, HFCS
DON'T FORGET! Today, Tuesday, May 19th from 9 am-8:30 pm is the HFCSD Budget Vote! The District Art Show is on display, the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for HACA will start at 2:30, and the Spring Concert takes place at 7 pm. The Regular Board of Education Meeting is tonight from 6:30-8:30 pm in the High School Cafeteria. Thank you to our Election Clerks: Carolyn Bornt, Judy VanDerKar, Bonnie Vitro, Ellen Baker, and Katherine Sheffer. Please come out to VOTE!
3 months ago, HFCS
Don't forget, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th from 9 am-8:30 pm is the HFCSD Budget Vote! The District Art Show will also be on display, the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for HACA will be going on from 2:30 - 6 pm, and the Spring Concert takes place at 7 pm. Please come out to VOTE! 🐾
2026 - 2027 BUDGET VOTE- May 19th from 9 am - 8:30 pm Budget at a Glance Proposed Budget: $32,781,932 Tax Levy Increase: At the tax cap of 0.45% Board of Education: Election of two open seats for a three-year term, ending 6/30/29. > Jackolyn Houghton > Timothy Stratton Jr. Proposition #1: General Fund Budget Proposition #2: Bus Proposition Proposition #3: Capital Project Learn more about this Project on our HFCSD website: https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/o/hfcsd/page/2026-capital-improvement-project
Voters must be a United States citizen, at least 18 years of age, and a resident of the district for at least 30 days prior to the vote. All individual s must provide proof of residency at time of vote. Proof must include a physical address, not a P.O. Box. For those who cannot vote in person, absentee ballots may be requested through the District Office at (518) 686-7321 x1600. All ballots must be mailed or delivered to the school and received by 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026 to qualify as a legal ballot.
Support students when you come to the Budget Vote on MAY 19, 2026! HFCSD ART SHOW K - 12 Art & Woodworking: 9 AM - 8:30 PM EMPTY BOWLS Fundraiser for HACA: 2:30 - 6 PM $10 Donation recommended. Donation allows you to choose 1 student-made bowl or mug and get 2 scoops of ice cream. Ice Cream donated by Stewart’s Shops. SPRING CONCERT Middle School & High School: 7 - 8:30 PM
3 months ago, HFCS
HFCSD is excited to announce the dates and activities for our Summer Outdoor Education Program (OEP)! Over a three week period this summer, students will experience activities that may be entirely new and some activities they may already participate in at home. The activities are introductory, providing each student an overview of basic technique and application. The three classes being offered include, archery, kayaking and hiking. The activities will be taught on specific days during the month of July. All students in the upcoming 8th through 12th grade classes are invited to enroll, with limited enrollment of 10 participants for kayaking and 20 participants for Archery and Hiking. Enrollment will be based upon first-response, first-enrolled basis. You may enroll in one, two or all three sessions. You are not required to enroll in all three classes. See the flyer and letter for full details. If you have any questions please email Mr. Nelson nelsonl@hoosickfallscsd.org
3 months ago, HFCS
The last fundraiser of the year for the Junior Class is tomorrow 5/16 at the Chipotle in Bennington from 4-8pm! 25% of all event sales will be donated back to the Class of 2027. All you have to do is purchase some food between 4-8pm and either show the fundraiser flyer to the cashier OR tell the cashier you are there for the Hoosick Falls Class of 2027 Fundraiser before they pay for their food. Orders can also be placed online or through the Chipotle app using code JQ7EXXA!. If you are in the Bennington area and would like some take out tomorrow night for dinner please consider supporting the Juniors!
3 months ago, HFCS
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 HFCS PTSA Fun Run registration is OPEN! The PTSA is attempting to raise $15,000 for field trips & student experiences and they need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details coming home with your student(s) soon. This Fun Run event is open to all UPK-8 students, regardless of fundraising! 💻 Register online with BOOSTER at MyBooster.com 🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 05/20/2026 👟 Event Day – 05/29/2026 (ALL UPK-8 Students)
3 months ago, HFCS
Great opportunity for those who are able to attend. : MARK YOUR CALENDARS‼️Girls Construction Summer Camps are BACK and we cannot wait! Two weeks of real tools, real projects, and real skills for 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls. Spots will go fast — registration info dropping soon!
3 months ago, HFCS
High School Art Teacher, Mr. Rob Viera, worked with a few of his art students to design and paint cornhole boards for an ADAPT fundraiser, set to take place in the fall. The boards were donated by a member of the ADAPT team, and then designed and painted by Natalie Pello (not pictured), Kaydence Williams, Daylin Acevedo, Reese Richard, and Mr. Viera. Thanks for sharing Mr. Viera, and stay tuned for more information about this fundraiser, which will benefit the Class of 2027. 🐾
3 months ago, HFCS
🎉On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2026 at a ceremony held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY. Among the distinguished honorees was Coach Mike Lilac Jr., longtime Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach (and current Athletic Director) at Hoosick Falls. Coach Lilac joins an elite class of NYS basketball inductees, including three-time NBA champion and NCAA champion, Danny Green and Yale University's all-time winningest coach, James Jones. Coach Lilac was introduced by Rodger Wyland, News Channel 13's Sports Director and host of Big Board Sports. Some of Coach Lilac's accomplishments include being the Wasaren Leagues All-time winningest Basketball Coach with 462 wins, and over 400 wins for Varsity Baseball. Congratulations, Coach Lilac and thanks for sharing Mrs. Branigan!🐾!🐾
3 months ago, HFCS
Meal pickup for the Chicken BBQ Fundraiser will take place this Friday, May 15th. 📅 Friday, May 15 🕒 Pickup: 3:00–6:30 PM 📍 Hoosick Falls Central School Concession Stand
(Unfortunately, all meals needed to be preordered. ) Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!
3 months ago, HFCS
🎉Congratulations to the March Middle School Students of the Month and Teacher of the Month! These students were selected for demonstrating the Panther PRIDE Character Trait of Respect.🐾5th Grade: John Calhoun, Ryder Callahan, and Autryonna Derepentigny. 6th Grade: Karsen Bush, Jazzy Sutton, Jayla Ramirez, Dustin Friend, Chloe Rigo, McKenna Ames, Olivia Bundrick, Aubrey Stone, and Lillian Lefebvre. 7th Grade: Aurora Lundberg, Henley Lewis, Riley Baker, and Dawson Taylor. 8th Grade: Braydon Fleming, Molly Mook, Korben Michaels, Callen Aubin, Scarlet Ellis, and Viggo Dennerline-McClellan. Teacher of the Month: Mr. Sommo!
3 months ago, HFCS
The Capital Region Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be holding a 2026 Service Academy Information Night at RPI’s Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) on Monday, May 18th, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM, doors open at 5:30 PM.
The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s 2025 Capital Region Service Academy Information Night event on May 18th will highlight unique opportunities available through the nation’s five service academies, as well as two local Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs and additional regional programs, which are designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and expect to have offerings through the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cyber Service Academy Program.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to hear from representatives of the following offices and institutions: The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand The Office of U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko U.S. Military Academy U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Coast Guard Academy U.S. Merchant Marine Academy U.S. Air Force Academy SUNY Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity
If you are unable to attend the Capital Region’s Service Academy Night, we will be hosting similar events in our other regions. The information for the two closest to us is below: Thursday, May 14th: PSLA Fowler (Syracuse), 6-8pm, REGISTER HERE Thursday, May 28th: Pace University’s Westchester Campus, 6-8pm, REGISTER HERE
If you have any other questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to catherine_vanluven@gillibrand.
3 months ago, HFCS
Tonight is Senior Night for Unified Basketball's home game, starting at 4 pm. Come out and support our student athletes! Panther PRIDE! 🐾
3 months ago, HFCS
Farmer’s Feed Bunk Pulled Pork Meal: HFCS PTSA Fundraiser Meal PickUp!! May 8th from 11 am - 1 pm
Did you order a meal? Thank you! Please come to the HFCS side parking lot entrance today, between 11 am and 1 pm, to pick up your meal(s). There will be a table set up with meals ready to go. Thank you for supporting the PTSA and students with this fundraiser!
4 months ago, HFCS
Reminder: UPK-4 students will be dismissed at 11:30 tomorrow, May 8th. Parent pickup will be 11:45-11:55.
4 months ago, HFCS
Today, May 6, is National Nurses Day! We are so grateful to have our school nurses here at HFCSD: Nurse Jane, Nurse MacDonald, and Nurse Reyman. The Middle School made them a special sign to thank them for all they do for our school and students!
Nurse Jane will be retiring at the end of the school year after 13 years as a full-time nurse here at HFCSD and a lifelong career of helping people as a nurse. We are sad to see her go, but we wish her all the best in her retirement and thank her — along with all of our nurses — for everything they have done and continue to do for our students and community.
Looking to join the school nurse team? To apply, please complete the employment application found on our website: https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/o/hfcsd/page/career-opportunities, or follow the QR code to our employment page. Completed applications may be returned to the District Office in person or emailed to the Superintendent, Mr. Patrick Dailey: daileyp@hoosickfallscsd.org
4 months ago, HFCS
Mrs. Glover and her first-grade team wanted to update everyone on their results from the 14th annual Project: Cameron's Story "Bookraiser" and Read-A-Thon events in February. Through an elementary school hat day and donations collected from first- grade families and members of our HFCS community, they collected a total of $910.65 to be used towards the purchase of brand new books that are being sent to Project: Cameron's Story. Using the funds donated, 204 books were sent, and they received 151 books from their Amazon wishlist link. That is a total of 355 books donated from our HFCS community! That is 355 families who will be provided with the opportunity to bond with their newborn infants through reading to them. Mrs. Glover and the first-grade team shared that they “feel proud that our community has been able to help keep Cameron Quartiers' memory alive by continuing to contribute to this foundation year after year. It is an honor to be able to give the gift of reading to help foster bonding between parents and infants born into local NICU facilities and provide comfort to families in what can be very scary, uncertain times for them. Supporting this foundation year after year truly shows our school community's commitment to the importance of family and reading to young children, even as early as infancy.” Thank you to the first-grade team for organizing this effort and to everyone who supported Project: Cameron's Story!
