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The mission of the Furnace Woods School is to inspire lifelong learning so that our children find joy in being productive, responsible and compassionate members of society.  We achieve this by:

• Selecting and implementing diverse research-based instructional strategies
• Learning about each child through timely and ongoing assessments that guide their instruction
• Teaching and demonstrating respect for and acceptance of cultural diversity
• Promoting appreciation of and engagement in the arts
• Building a dynamic, open and inclusive partnership among the children, parents, teachers, staff, the principal and the community

informal Meet and Greet with Board of Education Members

Come and share your thoughts, ideas and concerns with 2-3 Board of Education members at Dunkin' Donuts (113 Albany Post... <more info>

Computer Technology Camp

The Hendrick Hudson School District is offering a technology camp during the February break to 5th and 6th grade... <more info>

Critical and Creative Thinking through Chess

Thanks to the B-V PTA, Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School has been fortunate to have Mr. Nolan Kordsmeier from The... <more info>

Hen Hud Music Goes to All-County Event

Twenty students have been chosen to represent the Hendrick Hudson School District music programs at the Westchester... <more info>

Matt Ledwin Takes His Talent to the Talented

The following story was written by Hendirck Hudson High School Senior, Jessica Carbone. On December 22, 2011, Matthew... <more info>

Hen Hud Launches Community Survey

The Hendrick Hudson School District launched a community survey on January 20, 2012 to assess the public’s opinion on... <more info>

New York State Aid for Hen Hud Miscalculated by State

On Wednesday, January 18, 2012 the Executive Office of the Governor released preliminary state aid projections for... <more info>

Monday, February 6, 2012
 - Report Cards on Portal
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
 - FWS PTA Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
 - Board of Ed Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 2012
 - Wellness Committee Meeting at HS Library
Monday, February 13, 2012
 - HHCEF Meeting @ HS Library Conference Room
Thursday, February 16, 2012
 - Hall of Fame Committee Meeting
Monday, February 20, 2012
 - Schools Closed - Winter Recess
 - President's Day
Monday, February 27, 2012
 - BMMS PTA Meeting - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
 - Board of Ed Meeting
Videos
Focus on 21st Century Learning
In The Spotlight
Students in Mrs. Koch's Business Law class are using a new online research tool provided by Hendrick Hudson High School library media specialist, Miss Nina Levine.  Business Law students are inve...