President's Day
2024-02-19
President’s Day — No School in honor of the National Holiday

February Recess - HFIS Closed
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-23
HFIS is closed February 19-23 for February Recess. There will be no CONNECT after school program from February 19-23.

Early Dismissal HFIS
2024-02-28 11:30 - 18:00 UTC
Highland Falls Intermediate School will dismiss at 11:30 on February 28th. There will be no after school program for CONNECT students.

Maple Sugaring
2024-03-01 15:30 - 17:00
CONNECT visits the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum outdoor center to learn how to tap Maple trees for Maple Syrup. Open to all Grades.

HFIS Conference Day - No CONNECT
2024-03-08 15:30 - 17:00
School Conference Day — CONNECT Closed

Hudson River Ecosystems
2024-03-12 15:30 - 17:00
Understand natural life and their environments. CONNECT visits the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum to learn more about Hudson Valley ecosystems. Open to grades 5 & 6.

USMA Sprint Football Visits CONNECT
2024-03-15 15:30 - 18:00
It is one of the best days of the year — Army’s Sprint Football Team returns to CONNECT! Come enjoy a day of football with our West Point Friends!

Spring Recess - HFIS closed
2024-03-25 - 2024-04-01
Highland Falls Intermediate School is closed March 25- April 1 for Spring Recess. There will be no CONNECT after school program during this period.

Aquatic Adaptations
2024-04-05 15:30 - 17:00
Study the life of aquatic creatures and their adaptations to live in the water at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Open to Grades 3 & 4

USMA CLD STEM
2024-04-12 15:30 - 17:00
West Point’s Center for Leadership and Diversity in STEM visits CONNECT

Superintendent Conference Day - No CONNECT after school program
2024-04-23
Highland Falls Intermediate School is closed for Superintendent Conference Day, there will be no CONNECT after school program on April 23rd.

CONNECTing with Insects at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center
2024-04-25 15:00 - 17:30
Students grades 3 & 4 are invited to learn more about insects at a special program at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall on Hudson, New York. Bus will depart the Highland Falls Intermediate School at 3:00 and return at 5:30. All expenses will be covered by the CONNECT after school program for students participating.

Army v. Navy Baseball Game and Parachute Team
2024-04-26 15:00 - 18:00
CONNECT students are invited to attend the Army v. Navy Baseball Game at Doubleday Field and watch the USMA Parachute Team jump to the Parade Ground. Sandhurst activities will likewise be taking place. Come out and enjoy a wonderful day at West Point

Hudson River Study
2024-05-03 15:30 - 17:00
Go to the beach at Plum Point and learn about the Hudson River. Program lead by our friends at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Open to grades 5 & 6.

Early Dismissal HFIS
2024-05-06 14:00 - 18:00
Highland Falls Intermediate School will dismiss at 1:50 on May 6th. There will be no after school program for CONNECT students.

Dinosaur Dig!
2024-05-09 15:30 - 17:00
Learn more about the prehistoric Hudson Valley with a study in paleontology at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Open to grades 3 – 5.

Symbols of New York
2024-05-13 15:00 - 17:00
Celebrate our home state of New York! Special program supplied by the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum.

Memorial Day
2024-05-27
No school in honor of Memorial Day.

Meeting Your Basic Needs -- Native American Culture in the Hudson Valley
2024-06-06 15:00 - 17:30
Students grades 3-5 are invited to participate in the special program provided by the Hudson Highlands Nature Center. The bus will depart HFIS at 3:00 and return at 5:30 all expenses for the trip are covered by the CONNECT after school program.

Jump Like a Frog!
2024-06-07 15:30 - 17:00
Ever wondered about the life of a frog. Learn about their habitats and abilities at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Open to grades 3 & 4.

Juneteenth Holiday
2024-06-19
HFIS is closed in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no CONNECT after school program on June 19th.

Last Day of School
2024-06-26
Best wishes for a wonderful Summer!

Superintendent's Conference Day
2024-08-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-03

Labor Day
2024-09-02

First Day of School
2024-09-04 08:00 - 17:00

First Day of CONNECT 2024-25
2024-09-16 15:00 - 18:00
Welcome back to CONNECT. Today we start our third year of CONNECT, the life altering after school program at Highland Falls Intermediate School!

"The Kind Kids Show!"
2024-09-16 15:30 - 17:00
CONNECT & The Kind Kids Show Magician Jim Vagias uses magic, humor, and audience participation to help students make good and valuable choices. This program inspires them to be the best person they can be. Most importantly, the show gives them the tools to retain & apply what they’ve learned.

Outdoor Sports
2024-09-17 03:40 - 17:00
It’s time to run and play! Join the CONNECT team and let’s play outdoors.

Fit & Fun
2024-09-17 03:40 - 17:00
Let’s learn how to live a healthy life. In Fit & Fun we’ll prepare healthy meals, exercise, and enjoy every day at CONNECT.
