FALLSBURG - In these times of pandemic and quarantine, frigid and unsettled weather, it becomes more difficult for students to be in school. The NYS Department of Education has a threshold of under 10% for absenteeism. In late February, Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School challenged the students to remain under 10% for the entire third marking period.

When figures came out, 275 students reached the goal. Another group of two hundred students achieved a 95-99% rate or near perfect attendance. Attendance Coordinator Christina Ruiz and SGA Faculty Advisor Elisa Baum acknowledged this latter group with a special pizza lunch on April 14 just before spring break. After the break, the school will celebrate the students under the 10% goal.