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FCSD District Update: Synergy, Unified Game and End-of-the-Year Events!

Posted Date: 05/31/26 (05:30 PM)
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FCSD District Update

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Monthly news and updates from the desk of the Superintendent

A Year's Worth of Achievements

As we approach the end of the school year, the Fulton City School District is excited to celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students through a variety of academic recognitions and awards ceremonies across all grade levels.

Throughout the coming weeks, students will be recognized for achievements including Honor Roll and High Honor Roll distinctions, Presidential Academic Awards during moving up ceremonies, and academic excellence celebrations such as the High Honors Banquet at the high school.

In addition, graduating seniors will be recognized for earning scholarships, departmental and community awards, and distinctions such as the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness at graduation. We are proud of the dedication our students have shown throughout the year and look forward to celebrating their success with families, staff, and the community. 

Jeff Hendrickson
Executive Director of STEAM

Thank you to our community!

On Tuesday, May 19, Fulton voters passed the 2026-2027 Budget vote.

Click to view budget results!
 
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GRB students win big at Envirothon

G. Ray Bodley High School’s Envirothon team recently earned first place in the Oswego County competition held on May 6, their first championship since 2012.

Students competed in five rigorous categories that included written exams and a group presentation focused on current environmental issues. This achievement reflects the students’ hard work, dedication, and extensive knowledge across a wide range of environmental topics.

Led by co-advisors Dan Mainville and Ryan Brown, the team then went on to represent Oswego County at the state competition at SUNY Cortland. Congrats, all!

Friendly competition at United Basketball game

GRB's annual Unified Basketball game brought students with and without disabilities together for a fun-filled afternoon of sportsmanship and community. Thanks to our friends from ESM for joining us!

Students give back through Synergy Program

Throughout the month, Fulton students once again rallied together to build their local community. Through the City and School Synergy program, students worked with staff and local community leaders to clean up key parks throughout the city. This year, current sophomores returned to North Bay Campgrounds for their third year, while freshman students took on Canal Park for the second time. Eighth graders began their own cleanup at Recreation Park, where they will continue to give back until graduation. Thanks to all the staff, students and community volunteers who help to make this great work happen each year!
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Volunteers in bright green shirts clean up litter along a lake shore.
Four young people in bright green t-shirts with the logo "City & School Synergy: A United Future" stand together outdoors.
Four young people in bright yellow shirts with the text "CITY & SCHOOL SYNERGY: A UNITED FUTURE" stand with their hands raised.
 

PreK & Kindergarten Registration

Registration is now open for Universal Pre-K (UPK) and Kindergarten in Fulton City School District!
  • UPK: Children turning 4 by December 1, 2026 are eligible. Full-day and limited half-day options will be available, with full-day seats determined by NYS funding and, if needed, an open lottery.
  • Kindergarten: Children turning 5 by December 1, 2026 are eligible to register.

 

May Fulton School Champions

Our well-loved and nationally-recognized Fulton School Champions program celebrated another round of exceptional staff members this month. A special congratulations to:

  • JULIE MISCH - Teaching Assistant, GRB
  • KIM HOWARD - Special Education Teacher, FJHS

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Upcoming Dates to Remember

  • JUNE 2: FJHS Spring Concert (6 p.m., FJHS)
  • JUNE 4: Lanigan/Volney Spring Concert (6 p.m., GRB Gymnasium)
  • JUNE 8: Title 1 Family Engagement Meeting (9 a.m., Ed Center)
  • JUNE 9: BOE Meeting (6 p.m., Ed Center)
  • JUNE 10: Fairgrieve/Granby Spring Concert (6 p.m.)
  • JUNE 11: Jazz Jamboree (7 p.m.)
  • JUNE 15: UPK/K Transition Night (5:30 p.m., Fairgrieve)
  • JUNE 18: GRB Graduation (6:30 p.m., Athletic Fields)
  • JUNE 19: GRB Graduation Rain Date (10:30 a.m., Athletic Fields)
  • JUNE 22 to 25 - UPK EARLY DISMISSAL
  • JUNE 23: BOE Meeting (6 p.m., Ed Center)
  • JUNE 25: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
  • JUNE 25: Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony (Red at 8 a.m., Green at 9:15 a.m., FJHS)

REGENTS TESTING DATES

  • JUNE 9: ELA, Chemistry
  • JUNE 10: Algebra 2
  • JUNE 17: Algebra 1, Global History and Geography II
  • JUNE 18: Life Science Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Physical Setting/Earth Science
  • JUNE 23: US History and Government, Geometry
 

FCSD SOARS

This year, FCSD students and staff will work together to SOAR in the classroom and beyond. Our Red Dragons will be able to show:

  • SELF CONTROL: Red Dragons show self-control by making thoughtful choices -- even when it’s hard. Whether it’s staying calm during a disagreement or waiting their turn, Fulton students rise above challenges with focus and maturity.

  • ON-TASK BEHAVIOR: Fulton Red Dragons stay on-task by staying focused and giving their best effort during learning time. They avoid distractions, follow directions, and keep their minds set on reaching their goals—showing the true determination of a Red Dragon.

  • ACHIEVEMENT: Achievement for a Red Dragon means setting goals and working hard to reach them. Whether it's mastering a new math skill or helping a classmate, Fulton students celebrate progress and push themselves to be their best.

  • RESPECT: Red Dragons lead with respect by treating everyone—classmates, teachers, and themselves—with kindness and dignity. In the Fulton City School District, respect fuels a positive, inclusive environment where all can thrive.
 
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Fulton City School District

(315) 593-5500
167 South 4th Street
Fulton, NY 13069