St. Regis Falls CSD

At St. Regis Falls CSD, our mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Following our March 12, 2026 letter regarding the health risks of vaping and energy drinks, we have been closely monitoring our hallways and facilities to ensure these standards are met.

Since our last update, data collected through increased hallway and bathroom monitoring has revealed several concerning trends that require immediate attention:

1. Early Exposure: Students as young as 11 years old have been found in possession of and/or using vapes within the school building.

2. Unauthorized Distribution: We have discovered instances where parents are condoning or supplying vapes to children, who then allegedly distribute them at school and off school grounds.

3. Facility Misuse: High school students have been congregating in high school and elementary wing bathrooms and gathering in groups of 2-4 students within single stalls.

4. Procedural Gaps: Students are frequently misusing the classroom and lunch room sign out procedures—visiting lockers up to 20 times per day or signing out to one location but actually going to other destinations. Furthermore, many students are using cell phones to contact parents for pickup due to illness, bypassing the mandatory visit to the school nurse.

To address these issues and maintain a drug- and tobacco-free schoolhouse, the following changes are now in effect:

1. Restricted Hallway Access: Students in grades 7-12 must refrain from using the elementary wing hallways and bathrooms during the school day unless they are attending a scheduled class or meeting in that area of the school.

2. Restructured Hall Pass System: The district is implementing a new system to ensure students are in their designated locations at all times. This new system will be in full effect starting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

3. Strict Adherence Cell Phone Policy: Using a cell phone to contact parents for pickup, or any other reason, is a violation of school policy and New York State guidelines. If a student feels ill, they must report to the nurse's office. The nurse will determine if the student should be excused and will make the official contact with parents. All students are welcome to come to the Main Office to contact family members at any time during the school day.


We remain proactive in protecting our students’ health because we want them focused on their futures rather than nicotine dependency or the physical toll of high-caffeine products. According to the CDC, the nicotine in vapes can harm adolescent brain development, and the American Academy of Pediatrics warns that energy drinks have "no place" in a child's diet.

Our doors are always open. If you have any additional ideas to help us make our schoolhouse the best that it can be, we welcome you to reach out and set up a time to meet.

We can only make our schoolhouse a safe and healthy place when we have the partnership of our parents and families. We thank you for your continued support as we work together in the best interest of our children.

Denise and Kate

There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on April 21, 2026, at 4:30 pm to vote on the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES Annual Election and Administrative Budget.
Live Meeting will be held in the SRF School Library.
Videoconferencing will also be used to conduct this public meeting from 7600 Mystic Dunes Lane, Celebration, FL 34747.
Livestream will be available beginning at 4:30 pm on 4/21/26 at the following link:
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Phone Numbers
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‪+1 530-454-7030‬
PIN: ‪413 618 088#‬

📢 Important Update for Families

We’re excited to share that the Board of Education has approved an additional day off for students and staff due to unused snow days this school year! ❄️

📅Friday, May 22, 2026

We hope everyone enjoys the extra day to relax and recharge! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.

Thank you!

🌟🎤 Get Ready for a Night of Talent! 🎤🌟

Join us on May 8, 2026, for an exciting Talent Show you won’t want to miss! Come cheer on our amazing performers as they take the stage and show off their incredible skills! 👏✨

🎶 Singing, dancing, comedy, and more — there’s something for everyone!

👉 Want to be part of the show? We’d LOVE to see your talent! Be sure to complete the participation form to sign up. Sign-up Sheet

Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and get ready for a fun-filled evening! 🎉

There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting being held on March 24, 2026 - 6:00 pm for the purpose of nominating a board member for the BOCES Board of Education.
Live Meeting will be held in the SRF School Library.
Videoconferencing will also be used to conduct this public meeting from 7600 Mystic Dunes Lane, Celebration, FL 34747.
Livestream will be available beginning at 6 pm on 12/16/25 at the following link:
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Meeting code
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Phone Numbers
(‪US‬)
‪+1 216-508-0664‬
PIN: ‪194 937 873#‬