🎶The Senior Chorus performed at the annual Kiwanis Club Holiday Luncheon this past Monday, at the First Baptist Church Hall in Hoosick Falls. Their songs included popular favorites such as Winter Wonderland, Let It Snow, Home for the Holidays, and Silver Bells, as well as more soulful pieces such as O Holy Night, Eight Lights for Hanukkah, and A La Nanita Nana led by Dr. Yudkoff with accompanists Ben April (piano) and Martha Von Schilgen (strings). Students received high praise for their performance by many members of the community. This was followed by a wonderful lunch prepared by members of the Kiwanis Club. 🎶
Ms. Cary’s and Mrs. Mabey's Student Travel Club recently held a fundraiser and sold donation tickets for a chance to win custom corn hold boards. Congratulations to the winners, who were announced previously at our Homecoming Game: Heather McLenithan and Rebecca Thompson. Mr. Bundrick's and Mr. Marsh’s construction classes built the boards, and some of Mr. Viera's studio art students painted the custom designs. This was a creative fundraiser that highlights how well our teachers collaborate, and just how talented our students are! Student Builders: Keegan Dunham, Luke Gillis, Jackson Bedard, Rocco Arcodia, Justin Mulready, Garrett Emerson, Ali Andrew, Zeke Becker, Tyler Chirasello, Thomas Harrington, Jacob Jones, Max Landry, Luke Nicholas, and Jaden Pierce. Student Painters: Kaydence Williams, Ema Harris, Daylin Acevedo, Zayer Bowen, Emmitt Willbrant, Naviana Fitz & Mya Wiggins.
Looking to get out for dinner tonight? Why not support our 7th & 8th graders who are raising money to go on a trip to Gettysburg this coming spring? Art Teacher, Ms. Collins, has helped organize a "Dine to Donate" event at the Troy's Recovery Sports Bar and Grill (Hoosick Street) TODAY from 4-8pm. 15% of your check's value will be given back to the 7th/8th-grade classes.
FAQ's:
1. Do I have to dine in?
A: No, you do not need to be there to order- you can order online and provide the code below to your order: HOOSICKFALLS1225
2. Do I need paperwork?
A: No, you do not need a "card" or piece of paper. You can let your server know, and they can write "Dine to Donate" on the receipt. Ms. Collins will be working the event, so if you need anything, she'll be there.
3. Are there any specials?
A: Thursday is burger night.
$5 for a home run burger, $7 for any specialty burger *does not include fries.
FAQ's:
1. Do I have to dine in?
A: No, you do not need to be there to order- you can order online and provide the code below to your order: HOOSICKFALLS1225
2. Do I need paperwork?
A: No, you do not need a "card" or piece of paper. You can let your server know, and they can write "Dine to Donate" on the receipt. Ms. Collins will be working the event, so if you need anything, she'll be there.
3. Are there any specials?
A: Thursday is burger night.
$5 for a home run burger, $7 for any specialty burger *does not include fries.

Reminder! The HFCSD Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting this Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 6 - 8 pm, in the High School Cafeteria.

Senior, Emma Waugh, recently completed her first solo flight! ✈Emma has been training with Hewison Aviation Flight Training School since July 2025. This is a huge accomplishment on her journey to becoming a licensed pilot! Congratulations, Emma!👏🐾 Read more here: https://hewisonaviation.com/2025/12/congratulations-emma-waugh-solo-completion-december-3/

HFCSD is sending a big thank you to Mary Pat Donnelly, Rensselaer County DA, for organizing a pajama drive and visiting with us yesterday. Our students will be so happy to receive their new pajamas! Special thanks to our teacher, Mrs. Michelle Kane, for her work on this project.

High School Math Teacher, Mrs. Jessica Nelson, announced her November 'Mathematicians of the Month' awardees. ➕📐➖✖️📏➗ These awards recognize students who consistently demonstrated perseverance, responsibility, effort, positive behavior, and academic success throughout the month.
Intro to Geometry- Liam White and Faith Lemperle
Regents Geometry- Genevieve Schuttig and Ludmila Belyaeva
Statistics and Probability- Emma Waugh
Keep up the great work, students, and thanks for sharing, Mrs. Nelson!🐾
Intro to Geometry- Liam White and Faith Lemperle
Regents Geometry- Genevieve Schuttig and Ludmila Belyaeva
Statistics and Probability- Emma Waugh
Keep up the great work, students, and thanks for sharing, Mrs. Nelson!🐾





Our School Resource Officer, Deputy Garhartt, organized a fun activity this holiday season. Each school office participated in a friendly office decorating contest! Our pre-k students made the rounds today to judge the decorations, and the elementary's gingerbread theme was their favorite, followed by the middle school's Island of Misfit Toys theme, and the high school's Elf the movie theme. Our office staff went above and beyond to make our spaces special for our students! Everyone did a great job!! To see all the photos and videos, head on over to our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/HoosickFallsCentral






2 days to go!!! Check out all the fun the PTSA has planned for Winterfest, happening this Saturday. Friendly reminder that this is a free event! There are plenty of free activities, including cookie decorating, holiday coloring, kids bingo, karaoke, musical chairs, and a hot cocoa bar! Pictures with Santa are free too! (*If you would like to take your own picture with Santa, that won't be shared online, you are free to do so!) See the flyer for more details on pricing for raffle tickets, cake walk, and the crock pot "Crock-Off"! Thank you to all of our vendors, local businesses, teachers, parents, students, community partners, and donors for making this event possible! We can't wait to see you there!

Reminder! Thursday, 12/11 & Friday, 12/12
Early Dismissal days for UPK-4, for Parent Teacher Conferences. Release time is at 11:30 am, with parent pick up from 11:45-11:55 am.
Early Dismissal days for UPK-4, for Parent Teacher Conferences. Release time is at 11:30 am, with parent pick up from 11:45-11:55 am.

Before Thanksgiving break, HFCS made a few donations to the local food pantry at HACA (Hoosick Area Church Association). The elementary school hosted a hat day where students and staff could donate $1 to HACA and wear a hat. They raised $480! The Art Club also held a food and toiletries drive and collected a lot of great items. The middle school had a house challenge to see which house could collect more food items to donate, and they filled a trunk! Great job to our students and staff, and to the families who help donate and encourage our students to spread generosity and think about our community. 💙🐾


UPDATE: All after-school activities are now cancelled, including sports. There will be no 4:30 pm bus run. HFCSD will be closing early today, 12/10/25, due to the incoming weather. High School and Middle School will release at 12:30 pm. Elementary School will release at 1:35 pm. Elementary parent pick up will be from 1:45 - 1:55 pm.

🎵Reminder!🎶Our Winter Concert #1 featuring our Junior Band, Junior Chorus, Senior Chorus, and Concert Band is tonight! Tuesday, December 9th at 7 pm in the HFCS Auditorium. Free Admission!!

The High School wanted to join in the holiday fun too! Their Holiday Spirit Week will run from December 15th to 19th. (From our previous post: Here are the December holiday theme calendars for the elementary school and the middle school. Images are labeled with their corresponding school. These theme days are optional, so please do not feel obligated to participate every day!)




Looking to show your support for our Basketball sports teams? Click your way to our Panthers Basketball Store and get your gear to show your school spirit! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/R2rZcArNyv

Looking for some local holiday entertainment?! 🎶 Why not hop on over to the Monument Arts & Cultural Center of Bennington for a musical? Two of our HFCS students, Abigail Weeden and Ludmila Belyaeva, are in this "A Bennington Christmas Carol" production. 🎄To get your tickets and show your support for these students, you can visit: https://www.monumentcentervt.org/home

🥞Reminder! 🎅 Get into the holiday spirit this Sunday, December 7th, at the Class of 2028’s Pancake Breakfast with Santa! Join us in the High School Cafeteria from 8:30–10:30 a.m. for warm pancakes, festive fun, and a visit with Santa himself. ***This is a walk-in event open to everyone, with a suggested donation of $20 per family. Be sure to bring extra cash to browse our basket raffles while you’re there — you might just leave with a little extra holiday cheer! 🎄✨

The Hoosick Falls Lighted Christmas Parade is tonight! Line Up is at 5:30, the Tree Lighting is at 5:50, and the Parade kicks off at 6 PM! The parade will start at Wood Park and will head north on Main St., John St, Church St, and back down Main St. to Wood Park. The parade consists of tractors, floats, golf carts, SXSs, firetrucks, police cars, rescue squad, commercial equipment vehicles, walkers, and more. Visit with Santa and enjoy free donuts, hot chocolate, and organ music after the parade, at the Immaculate Conception Church (73 Main St.). https://www.facebook.com/share/17eG8wvMV3/



Reminder: Tomorrow, December 5th, is a half-day for UPK-4 students. Bus dismissal is at 11:30. Parent pickup is from 11:45-11:55.

A group of HFCS Living History Summer Institute participants got together to continue a historic Hoosick Falls tradition! The students decorated the Post Office and set up Santa’s mailbox! 🎅🏻This magical mailbox allows children to send letters directly to the North Pole. Children who leave a letter in the mailbox will receive a personalized reply from an elf! 🎄(Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Katie Brownell!)



