Dear Families and Staff, 

As the month of January comes to a close, we are fully engaged in the planning process for the 2025-2026 budget. In mid-January, the Governor released the Executive Budget Proposal which includes initial State Aid numbers. This is critical information in planning for the upcoming year’s budget because State Aid is one of the main sources of revenue for school districts. As the process continues, we will continue to discuss the revenue side of the budget as well as expenditure projections. 

The Business Office will provide budget updates at each Board of Education meeting going forward and we will schedule additional budget workshops as needed.

The budget process will culminate in May with the Public Budget Forum on May 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and the Budget Vote/Board Election on May 20, 2025.

Look for more information as the dates approach!

The well-loved Fulton Family Fun Day is coming soon! Join us Saturday, March 22 from 9:30 until 12:30 at GRB! Join us for a great day of fun activities and valuable community resources. Stay tuned for more information in the weeks ahead!

Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School recently celebrated the induction of more than 30 students into the National Honor Society (NHS). To earn this honor, students demonstrated exceptional academic performance and a commitment to volunteerism that benefits the broader community. Each inductee exemplifies the four pillars of the National Honor Society: scholarship, leadership, service and character.

Students at GRB recently had the opportunity to explore the healthcare field with unique, hands-on experiences. The school’s Career Exploration Center hosted a two-day seminar hosted by Mary Cupelo from The Central New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC), engaging students in games and unique technological opportunities like VR.

As we continue the winter season, please be aware that all FCSD families will be notified through ParentSquare in the event of a delayed start-time or school closing. As in the past, notifications will also be sent to Facebook, Instagram, local news and media outlets. Finally, a popup alert will appear on the district website. Make sure your contact information in ParentSquare is correct to receive the fastest information available!

Our well-loved and nationally-recognized Fulton School Champions program continued to recognize our outstanding staff for the month of January. A special congratulations to:

Looking to nominate a deserving Champion? Click here to learn more and access our online nomination form.

The Lens of Learning site is a tool for families, students and staff to explore what students in the Fulton City School District will learn throughout their educational career. This resource provides information about curriculum and essential learning outcomes for each grade and subject area. Visitors can find helpful links and resources, including our useful Career Clusters section!

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