On this past Friday, Mr. Steve Appleby from the Eldred WWII War Museum came to speak to our 8th Grade and 10th Grade Students. He discussed key points of WWII and shared his experiences of being in the Army Special Forces for 28 years. Mr. Appleby provided the students with life lessons on perseverance, discipline, determination, survival and what is to just believe in yourself. Thank you, Mr. Appleby, for sharing what you experienced and the benefits of the Eldred WWII Museum. These same students participated in a timeline walk of Louis Zamperini's life from the novel "Unbroken" and what he experienced during WWII. They also participated in activities that demonstrated Mr. Zamperini's ordeal lost at sea in a raft with 2 other men and one of his POW camp experiences where he was forced to hold a "beam" above his head. Thank you, Mrs. Brandes, for setting up this engaging day in the life of Mr. Louis Zamperini and Mrs. Lindsey Marcus for joining in on the fun!! Ms. Landow's ELA class was ecstatic to collaborate with the library on this fun adventure!
We are currently accepting applications for the Spring Season of Girls on the Run!
Any girls in grades 3-5 please see Miss Malinowski or Ms. Sleggs for an application.
Please return applications as soon as possible. Practices will be held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4:30pm.
Thank you!
Spring lock-in 2025 was a success! 51 Students came and enjoyed bowling, movies, open gym, board games, capture the flag throughout the whole school and finally breakfast. Student Council would like to thank all the chaperones, custodians, and administration that helped out. The night was full of laughs and some fierce competition. It was a night that most will remember.
Congratulations to Friendship student Madison Rondeau who finished 11th overall as an individual bowler at this weekend's New York State Public High School Athletic Association Bowling State Championship. In addition, the Section 6 small school all-star team finished in 2nd place to take home a silver medal.
FCS would like to recognize Connie Hammond for 27 years of service transporting our students and wish her well in her retirement!
Darryl Ross came to the Friendship Career Exploration Classroom to discuss his career as a linemen for Rochester Gas and Electric. He discussed the rewards and dangers of his job. He also allowed students to try on some of his equipment to see the safety precautions that are taken. Finally he relayed that there are many different types of linemen and what they may encounter from hanging from a helicopter to climbing a pole in the middle of a snow storm. Thanks Mr. Ross for sharing your insights regarding the career of a linemen.
We at Friendship are so proud of Faith Allard and Matthew Donahue for being selected as members of National Technical Honors Society!
Friendship Eagle apparel sale!!
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/friendship/friendship-high-school
Jessica Hunt (FCS Graduate) is the General Manager of the LC Whitford materials department and was joined by President Brad Whitford to discuss the construction industry. LC Whitford has divisions in bridge construction, materials, waterproofing, equipment, railroads, and energy products. Both discussed their career journeys. Jessica came from the aerospace sector and Brad worked in all areas of the company prior to become president. Thank You for sharing your career paths and recommendations to be successful in the workforce with the Friendship Students.
Honor Society is selling tickets for cornhole boards. The cost is $10 and the drawing is on March 6th at 6:45.
Customized Cornhole Boards
Choose to have a Name, your own Design/Logo
Professional/college teams will be an additional cost due to trademark regulations
Choose Cornhole Bags Color
Daniel Richard and his son came to the Friendship Career Exploration Class to explain what masons do and their role in construction. They worked on stamped concrete to new foundation creation, but there main business was repairing foundations of private home. Mr. Richard discussed his expectations of his employees, ethics on the job and other job related items. Thank You for your time with our class.
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday March 11th from 11:30 to 4:30. Every unit of blood donated will save three lives. The Drive is located in the Auditorium of Friendship Central School. If you would like to donate please contact Jeff Marks at the Friendship Pharmacy or Jim Greenaker at jgreenaker@friendshipcs.org. Thanks for those that donate.
We kicked off Read Across America by wearing sunglasses because "reading makes us bright!" Our Reading Specialists, Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Freeman, visited every classroom and the students that participated were entered into a drawing to win Friendship Central School glasses! Congratulations to al the winners!
Honor Society is selling tickets for cornhole boards. The cost is $10 and the drawing is on March 6th at 6:45.
Customized Cornhole Boards
Choose to have a Name, your own Design/Logo
Professional/college teams will be an additional cost due to trademark regulations
Choose Cornhole Bags Color
Students and teachers have been working hard here at FCS to prepare for our Annual Academic Showcase. Join us on Thursday, we've been busy!
Ms. Landow's 8th Grade ELA Class is currently reading the novel "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. It is the story of an Olympian's Journey from a troubled childhood, to becoming an Olympic runner, a bombardier during World War II, a castaway-lost at sea and then a captive in the treacherous Japanese POW camps. Louis Zamperini's, (born in Olean, NY), story is a one man's journey of survival, resilience and redemption as he defies the odds, overcoming a devasting plane crash in enemy territory, enduring the torture while maintaining his dignity and identity. I am excited to share Louis' journey with the class especially within a year that the Summer Olympics are being held. The novel will be presented in various forms; teacher read, partner reading, independent reading and via audible. At the end of the novel, the student will be able to enjoy comparing the novel to the movie!!
Our Earth Science students are actively engaged in the lab, designing, creating, and building structures that can withstand an earthquake. Each group is developing blueprints before moving on to the actual construction. We can't wait to see which structures prove to be the most durable!
Spring sports start March 17th. Final Forms registration is open!
https://friendship-ny.finalforms.com/
FTA Chicken BBQ
Boys Second Round Sectional game vs Avoca-Prattsburg on 2.28.25 at 6pm in Scio. Come support your team!
