Sandy Creek Central School District
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Pumpkin Hunt Showcases Leadership and Comet Spirit
October 29th, 2025 by Melinda Brancato The Elementary Student Council hosted the Annual Pumpkin Hunt in the school courtyard for preschool and kindergarten classes.
Council members showed leadership by escorting younger students and helping them find the perfect pumpkins. Curiosity and experiential learning guided the students as they explored pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.
The event also gave older students a chance to practice responsibility, teamwork and school spirit, turning the courtyard into a festive fall celebration of community.
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Sandy Creek Seniors Shine on WPBS-TV's Whiz Quiz
October 24th, 2025 by Melinda Brancato The Sandy Creek Central School District is proud to recognize its senior Whiz Quiz team for being featured in a recent episode of Whiz Quiz on WPBS-TV. The team, made up of seniors Brody Pecha, Leia Wall, Haidyn Soluri and Simon Preston, represented Sandy Creek with enthusiasm, teamwork and academic excellence in their competition against Watertown City School District. "This was an amazing win for Sandy Creek", said Whiz Quiz advisor Christina Hunt. "I am so proud of this group of students who worked extremely hard for this win." Whiz Quiz, produced by WPBS-TV, highlights student teams from...
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Boomwhacker Beats Fill Sandy Creek Gymnasium
October 23rd, 2025 by Melinda Brancato Fourth graders at Sandy Creek Elementary School performed a concert for parents, using
boomwhackers, brightly colored plastic tubes that produce musical notes when struck.
The students filled the gymnasium with rhythm and melody, showcasing skills they had practiced throughout the fall. Families filled the seats, clapping along as the children played.
The event ended with applause from parents, celebrating the students dedication and teamwork during the
fall season.
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Fire Safety Week in focus at Sandy Creek
October 10th, 2025 by Melinda Brancato Sandy Creek Elementary students took part in the districts annual Fire Safety Week with visits and interactive activities at four local fire departments. Pre-K and first graders enjoyed a visit from the Lacona Fire Department at school, where firefighters demonstrated safety equipment and shared important fire prevention tips. Second- and third-grade students traveled to the Sandy Creek Fire Department, exploring fire trucks and practicing safety skills. Fourth graders visited the Orwell Fire Department, learning about firefighting equipment through demonstrations. Fifth graders explored the...
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Sandy Creek Students Bring the Spirit at Homecoming Pep Rallies
October 3rd, 2025 by Melinda Brancato Sandy Creek kicked off homecoming week with high energy during separate pep rallies for middle and high school students in the gym. The middle school rally started the day with a jumping competition between students and cheerleaders. One student brought the crowd to its feet with an impressive flip. The cheerleaders gave a strong performance, leading chants and boosting the excitement. The Comet mascot made an appearance, adding to the fun and helping build school spirit. Later, high school students filled the gym for their rally, which featured tug-of-war, a push-up contest and a bleacher...
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