CONNECT After School Program

CONNECTing with Insects at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center
2024-04-25 15:00 - 17:30 UTC
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.

CONNECT Crafts
2024-09-17 03:40 - 17:00
CONNECTing in Crafts we will make fun crafting projects that you can take home at the end of the day.

Gymnastics
2024-09-17 03:40 - 17:00
Join Gymnastics and watch you flexibility, strength, balance, and confidence soar and you will become fit while you have fun.

Art
2024-09-17 03:40 - 17:00
Join Ms. Suzanne in her extraordinary Art class — you won’t believe the talent she will uncover in Art!

Digitally Detailed
2024-09-17 03:40 - 17:00
Explore you creativity in new mediums and techniques with no need for paper, paint, or other traditional materials. With iPads ready let’ learn something new.

Engineering
2024-09-17 03:40 - 17:00
Use your creativity to build, solve problems, and discover how to look at things differently and find innovative solutions.

CONNECT Math
2024-09-17 03:40 - 17:00
From plus to minus, to times and divide we will conquer math challenges and strengthen you math skills in CONNECT Math.

CONNECT English & Reading
2024-09-17 03:40 - 17:00
What building has the most stories? The library! In CONNECT English & Reading we will strengthen you English skills, go to the library, and find joy reading.

Coding for Kids
2024-09-18 08:00 - 17:00
Explore, play, and create! Coding at CONNECT teaches problem-solving, logical reasoning, and embraces creativity!

Spanish Duolingo
2024-09-18 15:50 - 17:00
Learning Spanish has never been more fun! Join Mr. Randy and immerse yourself in learning Spanish and enjoying fun cultural activities.

Gardening
2024-09-18 15:50 - 17:00
Get outside and learn how to garden! CONNECT students plant and maintain the pollinating garden and vegetable garden and reap the benefits with fresh veggies to take home.

Around the World
2024-09-18 15:50 - 17:00
Travel to distant counties at CONNECT and enjoy the World in music, crafts, food, and games!
