SUNY campus experts across the state will be hosting this in-person event on December 6th. They will be answering students' questions and providing assistance regarding the financial aid application, types of aid available, and the award process.
This event is free and open to all New Yorkers, regardless of whether they applied to a SUNY or the campus hosting the event.
Students can register at SUNY Student Events.
https://www.suny.edu/attend/events/
The Toy Drive that the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis and the HFCS Key Club organize for the holidays is still collecting donations until 12/12. Please see the flyer for more details on how you can help make the holiday season special for a family in our community. (*Note* The HFCSD will not request Venmo payments for this program and is not affiliated with other toy drives in Hoosick Falls. Please look for the little trees with mittens around town, detailed on the flyer.) Questions may be directed to Nicole Martin: martinn@hoosickfallscsd.org
The Key Club would also like to send a big thank you to the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office for donating the money raised from the Sheriff's vs. HFCSD Staff Basketball Game to this Toy Drive! 💙🤍
Did you know that the HFCSD's website has a page with current fundraisers and drives affiliated with the school? For more information, please visit:https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/page/current-fundraisers
Apply Now - January 2026 Cohort: Applications are now open for the 518 Game Changers January 2026 Cohort! "This FREE program gives students ages 13–17 the chance to explore tech, gaming, and creative industries while earning certifications, building real-world skills, and connecting with industry professionals. With language access, mentorship, and hands-on learning, we’re helping the next generation turn passion into purpose... application (must) be completed together with a parent or guardian. Spots are limited."
This cohort will be in person at VDO Gaming & Esports Education Center located in Menands, NY.
Their address: 100 Broadway Suite 6, Menands, NY
Commitments are Tuesday's & Thursday's 4pm-6pm starting January 13th for 6 weeks.
Students leave with a game development certification, 1:1 mentorship and introduction to the tech industry, and career/certificate maps for continued interests.
Visit their website for more information about the program or to sign up: https://www.518gamechangers.com/
Hoosick Falls Central School District will be closed on Tuesday, December 2, due to a winter storm.
All after-school activities are cancelled, too. Please do not park in the school parking lot, to allow for plowing. The lunch meal scheduled for Tuesday will be served on Wednesday. The lunch for Wednesday will not be served this week.
The Key Club would also like to send a big thank you to the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office for donating the money raised from the Sheriff's vs. HFCSD Staff Basketball Game to this Toy Drive! 💙🤍
Did you know that the HFCSD's website has a page with current fundraisers and drives affiliated with the school? For more information, please visit:https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/page/current-fundraisers
Dear Middle School Families,
There will be a Zoom meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7 pm, to learn how to create a parent/guardian account in the new OTUS system. Having your own OTUS account will allow you to access your child's standards-based grades, progress reports, and other important academic information throughout the school year.
You are invited to join the Zoom meeting where we will walk you through the steps to create your parent/guardian account, and we will answer any questions you may have about navigating the OTUS system and understanding standards-based grading. Here is the Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://otus.zoom.us/j/87059069283?pwd%3DjYb77dDb7Hn3qzCNrFytw5rWE9KJKf.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1764523952394716&usg=AOvVaw1ke2iRnW9yi1TJVbe3a5PY
Please refer to the sheet you will receive in the mail, for instructions on how to create a parent/guardian account, as well as the Student Code you will need to complete this process. We hope you can join us as we continue to improve communication about your child's academic progress. If you have any questions before the meeting, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Fleming, Middle School Principal, and Mr. Nathan Ellis, 5-8 Assistant Principal
Thanksgiving Break runs from Wednesday, November 26th, through Sunday, November 30th. Classes resume on Monday, December 1st!
Featuring:
6th Grade Band
Symphonic Band
5th & 6th Grade Chorus
Thursday, December 11th
7 - 8 pm in the HFCS Auditorium
Free Admission
Featuring:
Junior Band
Junior Chorus
Senior Chorus
Concert Band
Tuesday, December 9th
7 - 8 pm in the HFCS Auditorium
Free Admission
The PTA will be hosting our Winterfest! event again this year, on 12/13 from 1-4 pm. We have a lot of fun family-friendly activities planned, including free pictures with Santa with Vanessa Lewis, a local vendor market, bingo, karaoke, and more! We are looking for a little help from our PTA Members and school community for a few of our other activities:
We will be having a Cake Walk again. Ann-Marie Glover is helping organize this activity. If you can donate baked goods for this, please reach out to Ann-Marie.
We will also have a Basket Raffle table. If you or your class would like to donate a family-friendly basket, please reach out to Kim Brownell.
New this year, we are holding a Crock Pot "Crock-Off". If you would like to make a Crock Pot of your best dish, we will be judging entries, selling bowls/cups at the event, and crowning a "Crock-Off" champion! Please reach out to Crystal Thomson.
Please see the flyer below for more details, as well as the main Winterfest! flyer for general information about the event. If you would like to volunteer for the event, please reach out to Kim Brownell. If you would like to be a vendor, please complete the form!
Thank you for helping make this a successful, fun, FREE family event for our community!
Best,
The HFCS PTA Executive Committee
Amber Breese, President
Tabatha Reed & Marissa Harris, Vice Presidents
Sarah Livingstone, Secretary
Kevin Weeden, Treasurer
Anyone whose child had a large order or any parent/guardian who would prefer to pick up their child's order can pick it up during this window of time as well. Otherwise, all small orders will be sent home with your child on Wednesday, November 19th, at regular school dismissal.
If you have any questions or would like to request that you pick up your child's order, please email the PTA at PTA@hoosickfallscsd.org
Thank you for supporting this PTA fundraiser!
Here is the online information: Jiminy has slightly changed the Ski/Snowboard Club format - you will only pay for 5 weeks and get 2 weeks FREE!
1. HS Ski Club will be on Saturdays; we will leave school at 1:30 pm and should be back at school by 7:45 pm. We will ski/snowboard for 4.5 hours.
2. They have changed the program so that you only pay for 5 weeks, but ski/snowboard free for 2 weeks. Also, there are no lessons available on Saturday this year.
3. You will make the purchase online as we have the past few years. Here is the link, username and password to sign up:
https://jp-jphancock.secure-cdn.na2.accessoticketing.com/embed/store.php?merchant_id=40415&emerchant_id=40401
Username: 00SG-HFSC
Password: HoosickFalls26!
Dates: January 3, January 10, January 24, January 31, February 7, February 21, February 28
Times: Leave School 1:30 pm – Return approx. 7:45 pm. Please have your parents/guardians here at school by 7:45, Ski/Snowboard from 2:30 – 7:00 pm. Bring food and/or money OR purchase the pre-paid gift cards on the Jiminy Peak Website.
HS Ski Club is open to all students in grades 7-12. Please contact Mrs. Mabey if you have any questions: mabeyd@hoosickfallscsd.org OR (518) 686-7321 x 441
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6 - 8 pm
High School Cafeteria
