It is hard to believe February has arrived, but many exciting things are happening across the district. Students have reached the halfway point in the classroom, enriched by school dances, musical productions and clubs that have students engaged in a variety of activities. As a reminder, February also brings our mid-winter recess. There will be no school from Monday, February 19 through Friday, February 23.
Traveling Tiger Talent
Next week our gifted Choralier Tigers will perform for the Adirondack Area School Board Association at the Queensbury Hotel on February 8. I look forward to enjoying their performance with neighboring area members and thank them for taking time to share their vocal talents.
Navigating the Financial Aid Process
On Wednesday, February 7, a representative from the Financial Aid office from SUNY Adirondack will be at the High School in the Library from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to help families complete the FAFSA for any students who are attending college in the fall. Please make sure both the student and parents/guardians have created their FAFSA ID.
Please also know that the FAFSA process is all new this year and may require both parents/guardians to create ID’s. If you have not done so please do so ASAP at the following website: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch. Please check out this link for information on some of the new changes to the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/articles/things-you-need-for-fafsa/.
Community Sharing
As a school district we often share information from community partners that take place within our area that have a direct benefit to our students and families. HFCSD also provides facilities usage and other resources for outside organizations to further benefit our school community. As a reminder these organizations are not affiliated with the district and any questions should be directed to them specifically.
- Sign-ups are open for the Hudson Falls Girls Softball League. Folks can register online or in person at the Primary School cafeteria on Tuesday, February 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or at the Middle School cafeteria on Saturday, March 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. If you have additional questions visit their Facebook page or email hfgirlssoftball@gmail.com.
- Sign-ups for Hudson Falls Youth Baseball will take place in person on Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Primary School. If you need more information visit their Facebook page or email hudsonfallsyb@gmail.com
- The Washington County Youth Bureau is offering a free Red Cross Lifeguard Training course. This course will be during the February vacation (2/20 – 2/24) from 9am-3pm at the Hudson Falls Middle School. This is open to ages 16 to 20, to get more information or register call (518) 746-2330
School, District & Community Calendar
February Athletics: Click here to access all Hudson Falls Tiger contests
Friday, February 2, 2024:The Snowflake Shake for 7-8 graders, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 10, 2024:Sweetheart Dance for PS Students, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Primary School
Tuesday, February 13, 2024: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the High School Library Team Room
Monday, February 19, 2024 – Friday, February 23, 2024: Mid-Winter Recess, No School
Sunday, February 25, 2024: Evangeleanah Marshall Benefit, Sully’s West, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 8, 2024: Superintendent Conference Day, No Classes
Tuesday, March 12, 2024: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the High School Library Team Room
Friday, March 15, 2024: Culture Fair, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the High School
Have a great weekend,
Dan Ward, Superintendent