2005 Graduate Returns to Talk Shop with Students:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 28, 2017) – Nancy Menapace Cable, a 2005 graduate of Skaneateles High School, recently returned to SHS to speak with seniors in Matt Slauson’s Engineering Design class.
Following Mechanical Engineering studies at Northwestern and Syracuse University, Cable is currently working as a senior Engineer at Woodward Inc., an aerospace manufacturing company located in Colorado that focuses on building engines and airframes for companies like Boeing and Caterpillar.
Cable spent the period talking with students about what it is like to work as an Engineer and how she went about finding the right job for her.
Cable was able to relate to students how the problem solving skills she learned in high school, coupled ...
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Skaneateles Students Visit Purpose Farms:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 27, 2017) – Students in Rob DeMass’s SUNY Albany class at Skaneateles High School recently visited Purpose Farms in Baldwinsville, NY, performing community service for a great cause.
Purpose Farms is a family run farm that provides a nourishing and responsible environment for youth in the foster care system. Children come to the farm to help with chores, groom animals, and most importantly, build positive relationships that they might not be getting at home.
All animals on the farm are rescue animals from the local area.
Following a session of goat yoga, students went off to the fields to put in several hours of work that consisted of clearing fields of used hay and horse manure. ...
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Skaneateles Football wins First State Championship:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 27, 2017) – Skaneateles High School Football’s magical run came to a fitting conclusion on Friday evening as the Lakers held off Holy Trinity by the score of 28-25 to secure their first ever New York State Class C Football Championship.
Ending the season 12-1, the Lakers stormed through the post season defeating Little Falls, Canastota, and General Brown on their way to the Section III title before topping Newark Valley, Cleveland Hills, and Holy Trinity to become state champions.
Charging to a 28-12 lead after three quarters, thanks to the help of three touchdown strikes in the air from Patrick Hackler and a 6-yard score from Areh Boni, the Lakers appeared to be well on their way to victory. However, ...
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SHS Students Volunteer at Syracuse Rescue Mission:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 22, 2017) – Students in Alanna Kramerson’s Participation in Government class at Skaneateles High School recently made a trip to the Rescue Mission in Syracuse to complete community service and learn about the services provided by the mission in the Syracuse area.
Following a tour of the campus, the class was broken into two volunteer groups.
The first volunteered in the donation warehouse unloading a donation truck, and sorting clothes inside the donation center.
The second group volunteered in the food service center. This group helped to package supply bags for Thanksgiving, packaging 400 bags with utensils, cranberry sauce, tea, and sugar. The students then helped to plate and serve 220 people for lunch.
“Students ...
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SHS Seniors, Recent Grads Earn AP Scholar Awards:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 20, 2017) – A total of 67 Skaneateles High School seniors and recent graduates have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Scholar Exams. Four of the 2017 graduates earned the additional designation of National AP Scholar.
The four National AP Scholars – all now off to college – are Ethan Goldstein, Sophie Kush, Anthony Panasci, and Rachel Teixeira. National AP Scholar is granted to students in the United States who earn an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of the AP exams.
The AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who have demonstrated exemplary college-level achievement on AP Exams. A full listing ...
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SHS Football Moves to State Championship Friday:
(November 20, 2017) - For the first time in school history, the Skaneateles Lakers Football team will play in the Class C State Football Championship on Friday versus Holy Trinity in the Carrier Dome at 6 p.m.
The Lakers advance to the state title contest after a full throttle matchup against Cleveland Hills, which saw Skaneateles come out on top by the score of 63-56. The victory marked the highest combined point total (119) in a playoff game since the state championships began in 1993. The previous high was 115 set by Iroquois and Eastridge in the 2004 Class A quarterfinal.
Amazingly, there were 70 points and 10 touchdowns scored in the second quarter alone.
Lakers quarterback Patrick Hackler once again put on a show in the victory, running for five touchdowns ...
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High Honor, Honor Roll Students Announced at SHS:
(November 20, 2017) - Skaneateles High School has announced those students reaching High Honor and Honor Roll status for the first marking period of the 2017-2018 school year. Please click the links below to see each listing.
2017 - First Marking Period - High Honor Roll
2017 - First Marking Period - Honor Roll
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State Street Transforms into African Museum:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 15, 2017) – Students in Tami Rigling’s third grade class at State Street Intermediate School recently worked together to create an interactive African Museum.
As a part of a project based unit on Africa, Mrs. Rigling’s students did an inquiry of the different regions of Africa, then worked together in groups to create various projects, which were presented within their Museum.
“What makes this unique is the students created all of the materials themselves,” said Rigling. “Heather Buff and I acted as facilitators. Heather taught students about different technologies they could use for their projects and I worked with the students on the research and presentation portion. ...
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SCS Capital Project Approved by District Voters:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 15, 2017) – Skaneateles Central Schools most recent proposed capital construction project, known as Project 2021, has been approved by district voters by the tally of 638-147.
The not-to-exceed project of $36.5 million will see Ashley McGraw architects of Syracuse complete the design and construction phase, which will include needed infrastructure updates to all four Skaneateles Central Schools as well as the transportation center.
“We really are humbled by the community’s support of this project,” said Superintendent Ken Slentz. “In return, I have tremendous confidence that the team that we have put together – both our in house staff and well as our architects and construction managers – ...
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Skaneateles High School 2017 Fall Newsletter:
Skaneateles High School is proud to present its annual Fall Newsletter. Click the link below to get up to date on events and happenings throughout the school including updates from the Counseling Center, musical performances, sports, the PTC, job shadowing, clubs & activities, and more.
CLICK - 2017 Skaneateles High School Fall Newsletter
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SHS Tech Club Running Scrap Metal Fundraiser:
(November 14) - The Skaneateles High School Technology Club is conducting its Scrap Metal Fundraiser from now through the beginning of Thanksgiving Break on Tuesday, November 21.
The Weitsman Group has generously donated a container for scrap metal, which is located near the concession stand building at the high school, for scrap metal to be tossed into as a donation to the club.
Items are asked to be made mostly of metal with the following exceptions: No items are allowed with refrigerant such as air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, or freezers. No batteries. Items that may have fuel or oil like lawn mowers must be completely drained of fuel and oil. No electronics like televisions or computers.
Anyone can donate into the scrap metal container. ...
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High School Report Cards on School Tool Nov. 17:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 14, 2017) – Skaneateles High School report cards will be available to view via School Tool on Friday, November 17.
Parents are reminded that Skaneateles High School will no longer print and mail home paper report cards. Parent School Tool accounts will be the only platform used in the future. Report cards can be printed from any computer through School Tool.
The electronic versions of your child’s report card will look exactly like the paper versions you are accustomed to receiving in the mail and will include the student’s first marking period grades, as well as any teacher comments.
If you need assistance with resetting your School Tool username or password, please ...
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State Street Third Grade Enjoys The Lion King:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 14, 2017) – Last Thursday, State Street Intermediate School third graders traveled to the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse for a fantastic opportunity to enjoy Disney presents The Lion King.
With 90+ million audience members worldwide, The Lion King is the third longest running Broadway show, having received 70 major theatre awards internationally, providing State Street students with a truly unique experience.
Students created art projects with Mrs. Barry before the show with everyone wearing matching The Lion King t-shirts throughout the day.
Students in the classes of Mrs. Herr, Mrs. Rigling, Mrs. Whirtley, and Mr. Yost all made the trip thanks to help from Arts in Education, the Skaneateles Music Guild, and ...
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Football Advances to State Semi-Finals Nov. 18:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 14, 2017) – For the first time, Skaneateles Lakers Football will head to the State Semi-Finals after holding off Newark Valley in the Regional Championship on Saturday by the score of 42-41.
Junior Patrick Hackler had another fantastic afternoon throwing for five touchdowns in the Lakers victory.
Newark Valley made a late charge at the Lakers, but Skaneateles stood their ground in the games final second, stopping a Newark Valley two point conversion to win the contest by a single point.
Standing as the No. 3 ranked team in the Class C State Championship, Skaneateles will return to Union-Endicott High School this Saturday, November 18 to face Cleveland Hill in the Semi-Final round of the state ...
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VIDEO: Project 2021 Elementary School Plans:
Project 2021's video series continues with a look inside Waterman Primary and State Street Intermediate Schools. Watch the video below as staff and administration guide you through each school detailing current issues and how Project 2021 aims to rectify them.
The Project 2021 vote takes place on Tuesday, November 14 in the Skaneateles Central School's District Office, located at 45 E. Elizabeth St., from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Veteran's Day - Music Review Project - Jack Belinski:
Skaneateles High School student, Jack Belinski, recently created a slideshow for his Music Review project in Mr. Chapman's Public Speaking class. The project was based on World War II. With the timing of the project in close proximity to Veteran's Day, the high school staff found it to be a fitting tribute. We hope you enjoy Jack's project - he did a fantastic job! (Music Credit... Fun - Some Nights)
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State Street Elementary School Honors Veterans:
SKANEATELES, NY (November 9, 2017) – Students at State Street Elementary School gathered on Thursday morning in recognition of Veteran’s Day, honoring three local Skaneateles veterans.
Colonel Bill Conole of the US Army, Lieutenant Commander Ron Bourque of the US Navy, and Lieutenant Colonel Dan Bangs of the US Air Force joined State Street Elementary students and faculty for their Veteran’s Day assembly.
All three veterans were welcomed into the State Street Elementary auditorium by a student led procession of the American flag before the group recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Nancy Fortais then directed the State Street fourth grade class as they sang a pair of songs honoring veterans before a slideshow ...
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State Street Art Featured in Skaneateles Library:
State Street Intermediate School and the Skaneateles Public Library are collaborating once again!
Artwork from fourth and fifth grade students at State Street are showcased in the Skaneateles Public Library through November 24. Stop by for a book and take a look!
The Skaneateles Public Library is located at 49 E. Genesee St. in Skaneateles.
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