Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College recently welcomed High School Science Teacher Ms. Dansin and her Paleontology students for an exciting field trip focused on prehistoric life and Earth’s history. Students explored fossil evidence of mammoths, mastodons, and the evolution of horses, while also viewing Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops skulls.
During the visit, students learned about the coevolution of Earth’s atmosphere and biosphere, as well as the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs. Ms. Dansin shared that students found it especially fascinating to see fossil evidence showing that some dinosaurs had feathers. Thank you for sharing this memorable learning experience, Ms. Dansin!
During the visit, students learned about the coevolution of Earth’s atmosphere and biosphere, as well as the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs. Ms. Dansin shared that students found it especially fascinating to see fossil evidence showing that some dinosaurs had feathers. Thank you for sharing this memorable learning experience, Ms. Dansin!
This morning, our Cafeteria Manager, Mr. Fleming, and crew created an amazing menu for our HFCSD annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast. Administration served breakfast throughout the morning to all staff as a "Thank you" for everything they do for our students and community. Thank you for all that you do!🐾
*** Updated link provided! Sorry for the technical difficulties! Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th, is the last day to preorder the High School yearbook! Follow the link to purchase a yearbook: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/HoosickFallsHIGHYB2026
*Important* Reminder that all students entering grades 7, 9, and 11 are required to have an updated physical examination for the 2026–2027 school year.
The Doctor will be here to start sports physicals for the next school year on 5/6/26, 5/20/26 and 06/03/26. If you would like your child to have a physical, you need to email Nurse Conte no later than 05/08/26 and let her know that you would like your child to be scheduled for a physical: contej@hoosickfallscsd.org
If you do not choose this, then you will need to schedule your sports physical now as fall sports start in August. If your child does not have an updated physical( 08/2025 forward) by the first practice then they will not be able to participate.
If your child needs to update their concussion test it will be in their email between July-August 2026.
Sign-ups on Family ID will start around: 7/22/26 for JV/V sports and 7/27/26 for Modified sports
Physicals must be completed by a licensed healthcare provider and should be dated within one year prior to the start of the school year. Physicals should be completed on the NYS Health Form. Please submit a copy of your child’s physical examination form to the school health office as soon as it is completed.
Parents/Guardians must use Family ID to sign their child(ren) up for sports. Visit our athletics site for Family ID.
The Doctor will be here to start sports physicals for the next school year on 5/6/26, 5/20/26 and 06/03/26. If you would like your child to have a physical, you need to email Nurse Conte no later than 05/08/26 and let her know that you would like your child to be scheduled for a physical: contej@hoosickfallscsd.org
If you do not choose this, then you will need to schedule your sports physical now as fall sports start in August. If your child does not have an updated physical( 08/2025 forward) by the first practice then they will not be able to participate.
If your child needs to update their concussion test it will be in their email between July-August 2026.
Sign-ups on Family ID will start around: 7/22/26 for JV/V sports and 7/27/26 for Modified sports
Physicals must be completed by a licensed healthcare provider and should be dated within one year prior to the start of the school year. Physicals should be completed on the NYS Health Form. Please submit a copy of your child’s physical examination form to the school health office as soon as it is completed.
Parents/Guardians must use Family ID to sign their child(ren) up for sports. Visit our athletics site for Family ID.
➕📐➖High School Math Teachers, Mrs. Jessica Nelson and Mr. Jacob Trinkle, shared their March 'Mathematicians of the Month' awardees: Algebra 1/Period 9: Emmitt Willbrant, Algebra 1/Period 3: Kaydence Williams, Algebra 1/Period 7: Reese Richard, Algebra 1/Period 4: Blake Prevey, Intro to Geometry- Grace Eastman, Luis Santiago, Amara Chapones-Ulloa, Regents Geometry- Brayden Ferrannini, Kristopher Petkoff, and Stats and Probability- Tatum Hickey. Keep up the great work, students, and thanks for sharing, Mrs. Nelson and Mr. Trinkle! ✖️📏➗
HFCSD is hiring now for Substitute Bus Drivers—$ 27.12/hr to start. Training will be provided and will start immediately. You do not need your Class B CDL to start training. We need substitutes daily during the school year. Flexible schedule! Contact Nicole Martin: martinn@hoosickfallscsd.org or (518) 686-9663
Support students when you come to the Budget Vote on MAY 19, 2026!
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.
Other events this day:
HFCSD ART SHOW K - 12 Art & Woodworking: 9 AM - 8:30 PM
SPRING CONCERT Middle School & High School: 7 - 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.
Other events this day:
HFCSD ART SHOW K - 12 Art & Woodworking: 9 AM - 8:30 PM
SPRING CONCERT Middle School & High School: 7 - 8:30 PM
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
Other events this day:
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
HFCSD ART SHOW K - 12 Art & Woodworking: 9 AM - 8:30 PM
Other events this day:
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
🎉This week is staff appreciation week! 🐾 The PTSA is appreciating all of our staff with "Wellness Goodies" in baskets all around the school. They are hoping these goodies help the staff take a moment for some self-care and give them the push to finish this year off strong. Earlier in the year, they also had students write about a teacher who helped them grow and displayed these beautiful memories for all teachers to see! 💙🤍 Later in the week, the PTSA will place a mandala coaster station in some of the faculty rooms to encourage staff to take a moment to be creative. Are you looking to help spread some joy for our HFCS staff? Please reach out to the PTSA to see how you can help: https://forms.gle/u1nm3YVv7jGin3ZQ7
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
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
This is a message and invitation from United Counseling Service in Bennington, Vt. All are welcome to attend these events. Please see full details in their message below:
Hello, community partners,
I would like to invite you to two special events hosted by United Counseling Service in May as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. We will welcome National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) VT for Family Voices on May 6 and 19, featuring stories told in-person by Chip and Judy Siler (President and Vice President of NAMI VT) about supporting family members living with mental health conditions. A flyer with more information is attached and the RSVP form can be accessed at this link. Please RSVP, as space is limited.
May 6 event: 3:30-5pm, Community Conference Room , 100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT
May 19 event: 1:30-3pm, Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, United Counseling Service
For more information about these and other upcoming events hosted by United Counseling Service, please visit ucsvt.org/events. I hope you will consider joining us for Family Voices this May.
Warmly,
Sydney Lester Wilson, Communications and Events Manager
United Counseling Service: slester@ucsvt.org or 802.442.5491 ext. 228
Hello, community partners,
I would like to invite you to two special events hosted by United Counseling Service in May as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. We will welcome National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) VT for Family Voices on May 6 and 19, featuring stories told in-person by Chip and Judy Siler (President and Vice President of NAMI VT) about supporting family members living with mental health conditions. A flyer with more information is attached and the RSVP form can be accessed at this link. Please RSVP, as space is limited.
May 6 event: 3:30-5pm, Community Conference Room , 100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT
May 19 event: 1:30-3pm, Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, United Counseling Service
For more information about these and other upcoming events hosted by United Counseling Service, please visit ucsvt.org/events. I hope you will consider joining us for Family Voices this May.
Warmly,
Sydney Lester Wilson, Communications and Events Manager
United Counseling Service: slester@ucsvt.org or 802.442.5491 ext. 228
The elementary yearbook for this school year is now on sale! Please click here to order. Yearbooks are on sale for $20.00 each until 5/10/2026. We expect yearbooks to arrive in mid-June this year. Please be sure to purchase one before the price increases on 5/11/2026.
Today, our high school counselors invited all seniors to wear their college and career gear to highlight their post-secondary plans! 🎉Congratulations to all of our seniors, as they get closer to graduation and plan for their futures!🐾
Want to speak with Superintendent Dailey about the 2026 Proposed Capital Improvement Project? Superintendent Dailey will be out in our community ready to take your questions, explain more about the project, and/or hear your feedback! See the flyer for dates, times, and locations. To see full project details, please visit our website: https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/o/hfcsd/page/2026-capital-improvement-project
🎉Congratulations to our 2026 High School “Most Improved” students!! 🐾Our high school teachers nominated one student per grade level who showed growth this year, academically, behaviorally, or both. Congratulations to these hard-working students!!! Faydra Nuccio-9th grade, Asher Colegrove-10th grade, Evan Atherton-11th grade, and Belle Stefanovich-12th grade
The Class of 2027 has a fundraiser going on right now for spring bulbs and Tiashoke beef! Can you help them reach their goals?! All orders are due 5/8/26. Complete the attached order form for Tiashoke and reach out to a junior student to order. Spring bulbs may be ordered online here: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/HoosickFallsCSD
Group name: Class of 2027 (Hoosick falls)
Our HFHS National Honor Society recently received a $750 grant through the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program! This funding will help support the NHS Christmas Wish program, which provides winter clothing such as pajamas, underwear, hats, mittens, boots, snow pants, winter coats, shoes, and toiletries to families in need in our community. Thank you, Stewart's, for your support! For more information or to donate to this program, please visit our fundraiser page on our website: https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/page/current-fundraisers
Please see the following flyers for the Music Department's spring concert lineup! Come out and enjoy the free shows! The HFCS Performing Arts Council also presents its annual Cabaret! See flyer for full details and admission prices.
HFCSD will have an Emergency Snow Day Give-Back Day on Friday, May 22, 2026. There will be no school on Friday, May 22, or Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day).
The HFCS Senior Chorus will share the stage with the Bennington County Choral Society as they perform together under the direction of Mr. Ben April — plus a featured set conducted by HFCS’s Dr. Yudkoff. This Sunday, Apr 26, 2026, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM, at Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales, 238 Main Street in Bennington, VT. For more information, visit:
https://www.benningtoncountychoralsociety.org/event-details-registration/bccs-spring-concert-2026
https://www.benningtoncountychoralsociety.org/event-details-registration/bccs-spring-concert-2026
