The Family Foundation School Times

- Hike Up Slide Mountain
  By Steve R. At 4,180 vertical feet Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the Catskills. On Sunday, March 18, 13 students hit the road ready to hit the trail in hopes of dominating the massive peak. “I didn’t think it was going to be as tough as it was, but the end was very rewarding, I was the only one who didn’t fall, so I’m proud of myself.” said student Stefan D. Sections of the trail were ice-covered making the trail difficult to traverse. The hikers met the challenge with determination and hard work. When they reached the top the good...(read more)

News
- Water Becoming Scarce
  By Cameron S. Water is not the plentiful resource it used to be. Farmers in Denver, CO who have been bidding for water now face a new problem from oil and gas drillers. Companies that provide water for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) at well sites were top bidders at Colorado’s premier auction on...(read more)

Editorial
- Throwing Away the Key
  By Cameron S. With over 2 million people behind bars, the United States currently has the largest prison population in the world. According to the Bureau of Justice 3,260 of those are on death row awaiting execution. Ironically, the country that provides the most freedom leads the world in lockin...(read more)

Alumni
- Alumni From November-December
  Amy D. Class of June 1993 Amy graduated from FFS in 1993 after a two-year stay that she says saved her life. Amy entered the school as a defiant, angry young woman with violence and behavioral issues. Amy said, “[My experience at FFS] was not easy. I was definitely not one who gave in easily, s...(read more)

Experience, Strength & Hope
- Princeton House "Thank You" Letters
  Mr. Michael L, Thanks for talking to me in the lobby, and having faith in me doing this for myself. Keep helping all of these kids. We all need it. Dear George, I learned a lot from you and everyone else who came with you. I appreciate you talking to me and my boy after the group. You guys ...(read more)