Sandy Creek Central School District
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Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announcement
May 5th, 2026 by Melinda Brancato Sandy Creek Central School District is proud to announce its top academic honorees for the Class of 2026. Brody Thomas Pecha has been named valedictorian, and Haidyn Elizabeth Soluri has been named salutatorian. Both students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and dedication throughout their high school careers. Their accomplishments reflect the district's mission to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become self-directed, lifelong learners through a strong partnership among parents, staff, and the community. They also embody the...
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Agriculture Day at Sandy Creek Highlights Seasonal Farming Lessons
April 15th, 2026 by Melinda Brancato Students at Sandy Creek Elementary welcomed a special visitor for Agriculture Day as Karen Ashworth from the Oswego County Cooperative Extension led an interactive lesson on farming and the seasons. Ashworth read the book "Seasons on the Farm," guiding students through the year on a working farm. The story illustrated how farming changes with each season and featured vivid images that helped students visualize the process. Students learned that spring brings the return of birds, along with rain and occasional storms, and marks the time when seeds are planted. In summer, crops grow and fields...
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Panda-monium Takes Over Sandy Creek Stage
April 1st, 2026 by Melinda Brancato First-grade students at Sandy Creek Central School District took the stage in a lively panda-themed musical performance, marking another successful year of the elementary music program. Under the direction of Victor Correa, students prepared for the show through weekly rehearsals with each first grade section, followed by a full week of practice with all participants together. The structured preparation helped students build confidence and bring energy to the final performance. This year marked the third time the school has presented the production, which continues to be a favorite among...
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Sandy Creek Central School Performs 'Anastasia' in Upcoming Production
March 9th, 2026 by Melinda Brancato Music, mystery and a journey to the past will come to the stage at Sandy Creek Central School as students perform the Broadway musical "Anastasia" in their upcoming production. Inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, the show follows a young woman searching for her identity and her place in the world. The cast includes Lyndi Fitzgerald, Anya; Simon Preston, Dmitry; Brody Pecha, Vlad; Ryder Forss, Gleb; Karlie Ayers, Lily; Haidyn Soluri, Dowager; Amelia Crast, Little Anastasia; Adelle Harris, Tsarina; Layton Gibbons, Tsar; and Ewan Crast, Alexei. Ensemble cast members...
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Sandy Creek students use art to build global and local connections
March 3rd, 2026 by Melinda Brancato Students at Sandy Creek Central School District are demonstrating how creativity can make an impact both around the world and within their own school community. High school art students recently participated in The Memory Project, an international initiative that connects young artists with children across the globe. Through the project, students created personalized portraits for children in Cambodia, using their artistic talents to foster empathy and cultural understanding beyond the classroom. As part of their coursework, students explored how art can influence communities locally and...
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