Third graders from Mrs. Brogan’s room are taking a trip around the world! As a part of their recent research projects, they created travel brochures for specific locations across the globe. The students did all the studying, research, and creating themselves, and presented their final work on Friday. “This project naturally blends the standards and …
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“Breathe, Believe, Battle.” Those fighting words from their coach, Karen Markey, have meant so much more this year to the girls on the Hudson Falls modified volleyball teams. The volleyball program has been without Coach Markey this season as the second-grade teacher undergoes treatment for breast cancer. “This season has been about teaching our kids …
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This week we honor the new football quarterback and a volleyball standout as our athletes of the week! First up is Stephen Currier. The junior has more slashes on his resume than Kordell Stewart. He has played wide receiver, running back, linebacker, and most recently taken over as quarterback. “Stephen is highly reliable and intelligent,” …
As the old song goes, “on the roof it’s peaceful as can be. Hudson Falls 5th-grade teacher Jocelyn Lawrence got to see just how true those words are this week, as she spent a night camped out on the roof of the Intermediate School. “I have always wanted to go up on the roof, just …
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Hudson Falls High School science teacher Tom Vartuli has recently become the district’s newest New York State Master Teacher. Master Teachers are K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) educators who are dedicated to professional growth within their field and classrooms. Master Teachers collaborate with STEM educators and pre-service teachers with the goal of strengthening …
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A go-ahead goal against an arch-rival and heads-up play leads to Athlete of the week nominations this week! First up is Senior Varsity Soccer Captain Olivia Lewis. She led the team by scoring the go-ahead goal in the 12th minute of the Girls Varsity Soccer game at Glens Falls. Head Coach Nick Richards said Glens …
This week we honor a senior swimmer making a splash in her first year on the team, and a wide receiver who helped spark a Tigers football victory! First up, Andrew Hogan. The Junior wide receiver had over 100 all-purpose yards in a big divisional win over Johnstown. Head Coach Bill Strong said Andrew parked …
This week we honor an eighth-grader bringing home a victory for the varsity squad and a sophomore driving for victory at the Foothills Council Tournament. First up is Mia Nassivera. She is an 8th-grader on the varsity swimming and diving team. In her first meet with the squad, she placed first in diving! Coach Joe …
A Hudson Falls student participated this summer in a prestigious medical conference outside Boston that included the likes of Nobel Prize winners and Harvard University Professors. Senior Danielle Hogan returned from the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. back in July. According to their website, the Congress is an honors-only program designed to motivate and direct …
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This week we kick off athlete of the week with a some big saves, and a new personal best race time! First up, we honor Junior Cross Country runner Trista DeLong. She competed recently at the Blackbird Invitational in Voorheesville. She was the top runner for our team, and amazingly posted a lifetime personal best …
