Hudson Falls Central School Budget Approved
News of Districtwide Interest
On May 21, Hudson Falls Central School District residents voted to approve the district's 2013-14 proposed budget of $40.8 million with 475 voting in favor and 93 voting against it. Voters also approved school bus spending 445-108 With 322 votes, Danielle Kuba won over Sean Akins, who received 213 votes, to serve a five-year term on the Board of Education.
Students Research Career Fields
High School (Grs 9-12)

Victoria Baker gave a presentation on a career in HVAC.
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Students in Mr. Tony Nassivera’s economic class were
required to research a career to match a field in which they are passionate and
then give a speech describing the career and why it interests them.
One student, Victoria Baker, showed her understanding and
passion toward a career in the field of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Pulling from...
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Make Sure You Get Your SHAC Parent Appreciation Packet
News of Districtwide Interest

From left: Kyla Hayes, Matt Fish and Brandon Winchell submitted logo designs for the SHAC gift bags.
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The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) kicked off its series of Family Wellness events by handing out Parent Appreciation gift bags at the spring concert on May 9. Hudson Falls High School student Matt Fish designed the winning logo that will be used on all SHAC materials. In addition to Matt, Brandon Winchell and Kyla Hayes were runner-ups in the logo design...
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Congratulations to Seven Teachers Who Received Tenure
News of Districtwide Interest

Seven teachers were granted tenure.
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The Hudson Falls Central School Board of Education granted tenure to seven teachers at its Board meeting on May 14 and held a reception in their honor. The tenured teachers in the photo are: seated from left, Carrie Priest, Sandra Pollaro, Melanie Healy, and Sarah Carney. Standing from left: Kimberley Shea, John Galarneau and Mike Prendergast.
Remy Muller Plans to Make Birthdays Happy for Hudson Falls Children
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Remy Muller stands by The Birthday Bag display she created.
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Eighth grader Remy Muller is passionate about birthday
parties and feels all kids deserve one. “I have a little sister.
She’s 6 years old and I see her face and her eyes light up when we celebrate her
birthday,” said Remy.
Then, Remy realized that it might be challenging for some
families in the area to provide their children with a birthday celebration. Hence,
The...
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Congrats to SkillsUSA State Champions Who Will Move on to Kansas City Competition
High School (Grs 9-12)

Students who attend SAEC competed in the SkillsUSA state competition.
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Three Hudson Falls students were among the more than 100 students from the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex
BOCES who competed in the New York State SkillsUSA competition at the New York
State Fairgrounds in Syracuse from April 24 to 26. Two Hudson Falls students returned home with the title of New York State Champion in their respective
fields:
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Registration Now Underway for SUNY Adirondack's Summer Enrichment Program
News of Districtwide Interest
SUNY Adirondack is now accepting registrations for its 2013 Summer Enrichment Program for students completing grades 3-9. The program will run from July 8-25. Deadline to register is Friday, June 14. Click here to see the complete Summer Enrichment brochure.
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Outdoors Club Students Hike Shelving Rock Mountain
High School (Grs 9-12)

Students in the Outdoors Club pose atop Shelving Rock Mountain.
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Students in the Hudson Falls High School Outdoors Club hiked Shelving Rock Mountain on Saturday, May 4.
SADD Students Talk to Sixth Graders About Bullying and Self Esteem
High School (Grs 9-12), Middle School (Grs 6-8)

A SADD Club member talks to 6th grade boys.
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Hudson Falls High School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club members were recently invited to the middle school to give presentations to sixth grade boys and girls.SADD members talked to the boys and girls about bullying and self-esteem and how it affects young people. The middle school students participated in team-building activities that focused on loving oneself,...
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Congratulations to CTE's Student of the Month Christy Siemietkowski
High School (Grs 9-12)

Christy Siemietkowski works with youngsters in the Early Childhood Program.
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Congratulations to Christy Siemietkowski for being chosen Student of the Month at the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls.A junior at Hudson Falls High School, Christy is a student in the Career and Technical Education's Early Childhood program. She has been on honor roll all year, is a National Technical Honor Society member, completed SkillsUSA Leadership training, and is the...
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Washington County School Districts Study Released
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Hudson Falls School District is one of the seven school districts in Washington County that held a joint session to reveal the results of a study they undertook in the wake of the current financial climate. In addition to Hudson Falls Central School District, Argyle Central School District, Cambridge Central School District, Granville Central School District, Hartford Central...
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