SCSD Community Forum Set for January 30 at 7 p.m.:
The Skaneateles Central School District will be holding a Community Forum on Wednesday, January 30 inside the Skaneateles High School Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Forum topics include Project 2021, Safety and Security Upgrades, Program and Staffing Strategies, Fiscal Management as well as the Six Dimensions of Wellness.
All community members are urged to attend in order to hear from Skaneateles Central Schools Superintendent, Lynda Quick, and other members of the District Office as they discuss these topics and field questions from audience members.
Skaneateles High School is located at 49 E. Elizabeth St.
Any questions in regards to the Community Forum can be addressed by calling the Skaneateles Central Schools District Office at (315) 291-2221.
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State Street Student Art Featured at Schweinfurth Art Center:
SKANEATELES, NY (January 24, 2019) – Schweinfurth Art Center’s “Both Ends of the Rainbow” exhibit is featuring several pieces of art from students at State Street Intermediate School.
The annual exhibit showcases approximately 1,000 pieces of artwork in total by regional K-12 students.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for students to experience displaying their art in a professional museum,” said Skaneateles Schools Elementary art teacher, Sue Barry.
Located at 205 Genesee St. in Auburn, the Schweinfurth Art Center is a non-profit gallery which offers five exhibitions each year featuring regional, national, and international artists.
This year’s “Both Ends of the Rainbow” exhibit will run through March ...
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Dr. Bob Corona Featured in Job Shadowing Speaker Series:
On January 17th, neuropathologist Dr. Bob Corona was a guest on behalf of the Skaneateles High School Job Shadowing Program.
Dr. Corona has several leadership roles at SUNY Upstate Medical University , including his current posts as Chief Executive Officer for Hospital Affairs of Hospital Administration, Director of Neuropathology/Muscle Pathology, and Director of Pathology Services at UH. In addition, Dr. Corona advises residents, teaches pathology and lab medicine, and directs the hospital's pathology lab, employing about 250 people.
For roughly 75 minutes, Dr. Corona spoke to twenty-two students interested in careers in medicine. Student interest was piqued by Dr. Corona’s ...
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SIT to Conduct Food Drive During Wizards Game on February 25:
SKANEATELES, NY (January 23, 2019) – Skaneateles High School's School Improvement Team (SIT) will be conducting a food drive for the Skaneateles Food Pantry as part of the highly anticipated Harlem Wizards basketball game inside the Skaneateles High School Gym on February 25.
In addition to working to better Skaneateles High School, SIT has also made an effort to increase its charitable contributions to the community. After the success of its Thanksgiving food drive, SIT wishes to continue with its support of the Skaneateles Food Pantry during the Wizards show in late February.
SIT asks that attendees bring non-perishable goods that will be collected at the door. The evening will also include a 50/50 raffle with all ...
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New Visions Medical Professions Information Day:
Attention Juniors:
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES New Visions Medical Professions Information Day is Tuesday, January 29 or Tuesday, February 5 from 10:00 am -2:00pm at Auburn Community Hospital. If you are considering a career in health care and would like to hear more about New Visions for your senior year please see your counselor.
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Help Support Skaneateles Runway Formal Wear 'Pop-Up Shop' for Students:
SKANEATELES, NY (January 15, 2019) - Community members can help support Skaneateles High School's Skaneateles Runway Formal Wear 'Pop-Up Shop' by dropping off used formal or semi formal wear to the Skaneateles Central Schools District Office, located at 45 E. Elizabeth St.
Students will be able to donate clothing and receive a coupon for a free dress, or they can purchase a formal gown for $20, or semi-formal wear for $5-$10 at the 'Pop-Up Shop' on February 9.
Items available include formal and semi-formal wear for girls and boys. All accessories will be $1.
All proceeds will go to fund the Prom this Spring.
Students can drop off clothing at the Middle and High School main offices beginning on Monday, January 14.
The community can drop ...
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SHS Students Take Part in Region 9 DECA Conference:
SKANEATELES, NY (January 15, 2019) – A total of 45 Skaneateles High School students attended the Region 9 DECA conference at Le Moyne College recently with 13 of those students finishing in top four positions.
Students Ryan Bellinger, Sarah Brennan, Lani Byrne, Jack Carlile, Trevor Frendak, Connor Gell, Kristen Henry, Marcus McLanahan, Jessica Patalino, Will Pinckey, JP Soderberg, Luke Viggiano and Ryan Willcox all earned top positions.
A full listing of results is provided below.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Utilizing lessons learned from DECA, students become academically prepared for college and career in the previously mentioned fields while ...
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SAT/ACT Intensive Class Opportunities Now Available:
Skaneateles High School is offering SAT/ACT Intensive Class opportunities through Chariot Learning of Rochester.
This opportunity is for juniors to complete a 26-hour comprehensive SAT/ACT review class at the high school, which not only covers powerful content and strategies for every test section, but also includes one full-length proctored practice SAT and ACT, with a full group review for each.
Skaneateles students will receive a special rate and should call (585) 466-4022, or e-mail mike@chariotlearning.com to register ASAP.
Parents should follow up with their student’s counselor if they have any questions regarding the review class.
Classes begin on February 7.
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High School Students Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity:
High School students in Robert DeMass's SUNY Government class traveled to Auburn on January 8 to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity as part of a home refinishing project.
Students helped to clean the front yard from old scraps of wood and garbage, sanded the walls and ceilings in the upstairs, painted molding, the walls and the ceilings. While volunteering, students learned about the history of this organization, and about the finances of how much the new homeowner will have to pay.
This house is being completely refinished by all volunteers besides plumbing and electrical work.
"Everyone apart of this loves to give back and it was an eye opening experience," said DeMass.
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World Famous Harlem Wizards Coming to SHS on February 25:
SKANEATELES, NY (January 4, 2019) – The world famous Harlem Wizards basketball team is coming to the Skaneateles High School gym on Monday, February 25 to take on the Skaneateles LakeTrotters at 7 p.m.
Don’t miss this fun-filled, high flying & interactive event as the Wizards take on a team of teachers and principals from Skaneateles Central Schools, presented by the Elementary PTC.
Formed in 1962 and now celebrating 56 years of Wizardry, the Harlem Wizards continue to wow fans and deliver wildly successful fundraiser events for schools and nonprofits, last season alone playing in over 400 communities across the USA, while raising over $2 million.
The comedy, the audience participation, the spontaneity delivered as a world-class show, in an intimate and community ...
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"Hygge" - Enjoying the Simple Things - Helps Students Enjoy the Present:
Prior to break, the Skaneateles Middle School Library hosted Jill King's Health Class with a celebration of Hygge.
Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary as cosy, charming or special. It literally only requires consciousness, a certain slowness, and the ability to not just be present – but recognize and enjoy the present.
It was a wonderful experience!
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BOE Vice President Appointed to County Legislature:
Julie Abbott-Kenan was appointed as the 6th District Representative to the Onondaga County Legislature on December 28, 2018. Appointed by County Executive Officer Ryan McMahon to fill the vacancy left by Mike Plochocki, Mrs. Abbott-Kenan will now represent the 6th District, which includes Skaneateles, Marcellus, Otisco, Spafford and part of Camillus. She will serve the final year of Mr. Plochocki’s term, which expires at the end of 2019.
Mrs. Abbott-Kenan is a long standing member of the Skaneateles Board of Education and has served on numerous committees to promote education, safety, anti-poverty, the environment, development and other social causes. After legal consultation and finding no conflict of interest, Mrs. Abbott-Kenan ...
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Happy New Year From Our Superintendent - Lynda Quick:
Happy New Year!
Last month was a wonderful display of the commitment and talent that our students and teachers possess as we experienced a number of holiday performances from across our buildings, including the 1 st grade holiday concert, the 3 rd grade celebration of holidays around the world, our choral choir performing at many local venues, and the instrumental and orchestral concerts including the combined performance of the high school band and orchestra. There was much to celebrate!
As we begin 2019, it is also an opportunity to reflect on my first few months here in Skaneateles and the wonderful work that everyone has been doing. Across all schools, we are taking the time to ensure that our students are academically strong and emotionally well. ...
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Freshman Information Night - January 14:
Freshman Information Night will be held on Monday, January 14 at 7 p.m. in the Skaneateles High School Auditorium. The following topics will be covered in depth:
- The Four Year Plan
- Graduation Requirements
- Diploma Types
- Standardized Testing (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests)
- Naviance
- School Tool
All freshmen and their parents are invited to attend!
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Middle School 'Maker Week' Provides Critical Thinking Activities:
Just before our break for the Holidays, Middle School students took part in 'Maker Week' in the Middle School Library. 'Maker Week' provided a host of critical thinking activities for students to take part in including Keva Structure Challenges, Osmo, Bloxel, Rubixs Cube and more! Below are a few photos from the week...
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Welcome Back Students!:
We hope everyone enjoyed the Holidays!
Today, January 2, we are excited to welcome back all students for our first day of 2019. Remember to keep track of activities and events all year long through our website as well as on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Skaneateles.Schools and on Twitter @SkaneatelesCSD.
Our Event Calendar, located at the bottom of our website's main page, also provides a detailed outline of all that is happening at SCS in all of our schools through the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year.
We hope you all enjoy a Happy New Year!
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Students Take Part in Annual Shakespeare Competition:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 20, 2018) – Several Skaneateles High School students took part in the school’s annual Shakespeare Competition on Tuesday morning, presented by the Syracuse Branch of the English-Speaking Union of the United States.
The annual Shakespeare Competition requires students to memorize and present a 20 line Shakespearean monologue.
This year’s Skaneateles High School winner, Joseph Norris, will now represent SHS in the Central New York regional competition held in the early spring at Syracuse Stage.
Norris played the part of Iago in Othello , reciting Act 1 Scene 3, lines 429-447.
The winner of the regional competition moves on to the national level of the competition held at the Lincoln Center in New York ...
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SHS Alumni Speak During Career Day:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 19, 2018) – A group of six Skaneateles High School alumni returned for Skaneateles High School’s Alumni Day on Wednesday afternoon, highlighting their career and educational experiences.
Elyce Buell, Maddie Halstead, Jeff Donigan, Jansen Mercado, Amber Walker and Kristina Didio each shared their story from high school to where they are today before juniors and seniors in the high school’s auditorium.
The alumni began their day with a light lunch before addressing students. Following the auditorium session, alumni were made available for a more intimate question and answer session in the high school library.
Skaneateles High School’s Pete Chapman and Gigi Michel facilitated the afternoon, which was a ...
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