Our focus and commitment for our school community is to increase student achievement, improve communication for and with all stakeholders, and develop a professional learning community that supports lifelong learners.
“TOGETHER WE CAN”
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
The Board of Education adopted goals and a mission statement earlier this school year. The Board of Education and superintendent also work together to establish goals for the superintendent based on district needs that go along with the Board of Education goals. View the document which specifies the combination of the Board and superintendent goals for the current school year.
BOE MEETING
The next Board of Education Meeting is Monday, May 12, 2008 at 6 PM located at Hudson High School. Meeting Agenda (PDF, 18K)
DATE CHANGE
The spring sports awards have been changed from Tuesday May 27 to Wednesday May 28th, 6:30 in the high school auditorium.
2008-2009 BUDGET BOOK
Information for the 2008-2009 Hudson City School District Budget is now available. 2008-2009 Budget
BUDGET VOTE BBQ
BBQ on May 20, 2008 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM Sponsored by H.O.P.E. of Greenport School at "Bubba Bean's BBQ." Tickets are $10 each, take out only and includes 1/2 chicken, baked potato, baked beans, corn muffin and brownie. Reservations must be placed no later than May 13. More information and reservation form (PDF, 41K)
LUCKE AND ANWER NAMED AS VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN AT HHS
Candace B. Lucke, the daughter of Robert Lucke and Martha Lane of Hudson and Raisa Anwer the daughter of Anwer Khan and Naseem Anwer of Hudson have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, at Hudson High School. More on Lucke and Anwer
HUDSON STUDENT EARNS STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP
Hudson High School student Yasmin P. Martinez received a $2,500 scholarship at the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI) Student Recognition Dinner on April 27. More on Martinez
ALP EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Once again the ALP students lead the way. This time our students and staff organized and participated in an Earth Day celebration. ALP students were bussed to Oakdale where they cleaned up around the entire park, painted picnic tables, and planted flowers around the lake house. Other ALP students and staff cleaned up around the ALP school area and along Maple Avenue. After the chores were completed, we had a cookout. The Hudson Youth Department donated the majority of the food items for the cookout. A special thank you to Trudy Beicht for all she has done for ALP. [Slideshow]
CPR/AED PROFESSIONAL RESCUER CHALLENGE CLASS
Those wishing to recertify their CPR-FPR should attend this class. This will be the “challenge format” with no teaching provided. Students will take the American Red Cross written and practical skills test.
Date: Friday, May 16, 2008
Cost: $25.00 (Make checks payable to the Hudson City School District)
Place: Hudson High Pool
Time: 5PM
Registration deadline: May 14th, 2008, sign-up by sending your name, address and phone number with a check payable to the Hudson City School District to Chris Groll Jr., Pool Coord. c/o Hudson High School, 215 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534.
Questions? Contact Chris Groll Jr. at 828-4360 x3115.
HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL POOL PROGRAMS
The Hudson High Pool offers a variety of programs open to the public. Water Aerobics classes are offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings. “High-Energy” aerobics is offered on Monday evenings at 6PM, Wednesday’s evenings at 5PM and Friday evenings 5:30-6:30PM. “Mid-Energy” Aerobics is offered Monday evenings at 5PM and Wednesday evenings 6PM. All are welcome to come join in!
The Hudson High Pool offers adult lap swimming Monday - Friday 6:00-7:30AM and 7:00-8:30AM on Saturday morning. Adult lap swimming is offered Monday and Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30PM.
Open Swimming for children and adults is offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7:00-8:30PM and Saturday afternoons 1:30-3:00PM.
Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
Cost to use the pool is $2.00 for adults and $1.50 for students and senior citizens (65+). There is no pre-registration for any of these programs.
The Hudson High Pool is available for private rentals and pool birthday parties.
For additional information contact, Chris Groll Jr., Pool Coordinator at 828-4360x3115.
100 DAYS OF SCHOOL WINNERS
Investments in Youth, a local not-for-profit organization donated 100 pennies, 100 nickels, 100 dimes, 100 quarters, and 100 dollars to be raffled off throughout this special day of school.
Located left to right are the lucky winners of the 100 Days of School give-away: Johnwick Nathan; Veronica Mayhew; Maria Suttmeier, I-in-Y Director; Christopher Alata; Monique Bell; Jamie Clark.
MIDDLE SCHOOL RIGHT CHOICE PARTY
The middle school recently held the quarterly Right Choice Party where the students where treated to breakfast. All students who were passing all academic subjects, had no referrals and all satisfactory’s were invited. The students had a great time and were recognized for their outstanding achievement and behavior. The middle school is proud of all of these students who have made the right choice.
AFTER-SCHOOL ADVOCACY AWARD
We are honored to announce that Kathy Clark, Hudson Middle School After-school Program Director, was recently chosen to receive the Individual Program Provider Award by the Coalition for After-School Funding (CASF). This award goes to an individual provider who has done outstanding work to serve children. CASF is a statewide coalition that advocates an increase in federal, state and local funding for school and community-based after-school programs. CASF members include parents, youth, providers, educators, law enforcement officials, advocates, faith-based organizations and community groups.
ROBOTICS TEAM
The Hudson High School Robotics Team 1665, named The Weapons of Mass Construction (www.vaporizer1665.com), participated in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition on March 13 - 15, 2008 in Hartford, CT. The Hudson team participated in a "practice run" of the robots on Sunday, February 17, at the First Annual Tech Valley FIRST Robotics Exhibition. This event was held at the Rensselaer Technology Park at 405 Jordan Road in Troy from 1-4 pm and is open to the public.
ALP STUDENTS ATTEND YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM
Four ALP students attended the Youth Leadership Forum at Legislative Office Building on February 11th and 12th. The students attending are: Edwin Miller, Danielle Gilleo, Sarah Gough and Jheanelle Black. The Youth Forum is an opportunity for students throughout the entire state to meet and discuss concerns relevant to all schools. On Monday morning they had breakfast with Legislators from all districts of New York State and then are met with Assemblyman Marcus Molinaro to discuss government and youth issues relevant to all students.
A very special thanks to the Hudson Department of Youth and Youth Director Trudy Beicht. Ms. Beicht has been very supportive in giving many of our ALP students opportunities to participate in activities such as snow tubing, horse back riding, camping and snow boarding. Everyone in the ALP organization appreciates her efforts.
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR
The School Budget Calendar outlines the actions and deadlines that are required in order to produce the annual School Budget, from Public Hearings to the Statewide Budget Vote Day. Also included are the specific deadlines for those seeking election to the Board of Education. Budget Development Calendar for 2008-2009 (PDF, 20K)