Exciting news Tigers! The Hudson Falls Central School District Board of Education determined that a $54.1 million Capital Project will go before voters on March 27, 2024. We work hard to provide the best environments for our school community and this Capital Project will improve conditions in each building by addressing infrastructure needs. It will also provide upgrades and renovations to keep up with the evolving needs of education for the future. Keep an eye out for information that will be mailed to residents providing further details.
Support School Funding
Earlier this week we posted a website story about addressing some school funding concerns. The Governor recently released her 2024-25 executive budget proposal including reduced funding for schools and changes to how school funding is calculated. We urge you to have your voice heard by the Governor and our elected representatives in the State Senate and Assembly. This Take Action Link allows you to compose and send a letter in just a few minutes simply by entering your name, address, and email address. Thank you in advance for your support of our schools.
Sweetheart Dance
The elementary PTSA is hosting the Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 10 from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. This event is for Primary School students only and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Admission at the door is $15 for each child/adult and $5 for each additional child. Strawberry shortcake, crafts, music, and photo op included. Thank you to the PTSA for hosting this event and providing a special evening for our primary students.
100 Days of School
The Kindergarten Center students will celebrate their 100th day of school on Friday, February 16. KC students are encouraged to dress in costumes of 100-year-olds or wear a 100th number shirt. Stay tuned for some great photos as this has traditionally been one of the most fun days of kindergarten!
Sports Update
The Bowling team has captured the Foothills regular season and tournament championships. Ava Steady competed at the girls sectionals on Thursday (2/8) and managed a second place finish in single high honors with a 213. Our boys will compete at sectionals on Monday, February 12 at Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady starting at 9:30 a.m.
The Competitive Cheerleading team is just getting into the full swing of their season. The Tigers have notched second place finishes at Ballston Spa on 1/20, at Columbia on 2/3 and at Shaker on 2/7. The Tigers were champions at Saratoga on 1/27 and at Scotia on 2/4! If you would like to check out this amazing squad you can do so on Thursday, February 22 at 9 a.m. as we host the Foothills Championships right here at Hudson Falls! The ladies will then compete at sectionals at Shen on Saturday, February 24.
After the girls basketball game tonight (2/9) both girls and boys teams will have wrapped up their regular seasons and await their sectional seeding next week.
Indoor track had three athletes place third at sectionals. Colton Bryant in the shot put (40’8.5”), Owen Nassivera in the pole vault (8’) and Dan Carpenter in the High Jump (5’8”). Katherine Cheney placed sixth in the weight throw (25’1”). Dan Carpenter also qualified to attend the Section 2 State Qualifier on Saturday, February 10.
Wrestling finished their regular season with a third place finish in the Foothills. At sectionals last weekend the team finished third with six athletes making the finals. Champions included Justin Mullis (131), Darius Ogedengbe (138), Colin Diffee (145) and Jesse Mullis (190). Finishing second at sectionals were Logan Gale (116) and Levi Wilson (124). Also placing for the Tigers was Ryan Hinchliffe (215) who grabbed fourth. All seven of these grapplers will compete on Saturday, February 10 at the Cool Insuring Arena in the Section 2 State Qualifier.
Boys Swimming has also wrapped up the regular season and the following individuals are set to compete at sectionals at Shen Aquatics Center February 16 and 17: Scott Brayton, Liam McPhee and Griffin Geer.
Congratulations and good luck Tigers!
School, District & Community Calendar
February Athletics: Click here to access all Hudson Falls Tiger contests
Saturday, February 10, 2024:Sweetheart Dance for PS Students, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Primary School
Monday, February 12, 2024:Sign-ups for Hudson Falls Youth Baseball, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Primary School
Tuesday, February 13, 2024:Sign-ups for Hudson Falls Youth Baseball, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 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.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024: Hudson Falls Girls Softball League Sign-ups, 6:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. at the Primary School Cafeteria
Saturday, March 2, 2024: Hudson Falls Girls Softball League Sign-ups, 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. at the Middle School Cafeteria
Wednesday, March 6, 2024: Capital Project Informational Session, 6:00 p.m. at the High School Library Team Room
Friday, March 8, 2024: Superintendent Conference Day, No Classes
Tuesday, March 12, 2024: Capital Project Informational Session, 5:30 p.m. at the High School Library Team Room
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