News Archives - Page #17

Sandy Creek Central School’s pre-K orientation eases transition for first day

In preparation for the first day of pre-K, Sandy Creek Central School District held an orientation week for students and parents. During the first week of school for kindergarten through 12th grade, incoming pre-K students and their parents could sign up for a time slot to meet their teacher and visit the classroom. Incoming pre-K students enjoyed finding their personal cubbies, getting measured...
Continue reading ›

Sandy Creek Elementary School hosts sundaes and smiles event for kindergartners

To prepare for the start of school, Sandy Creek elementary teachers hosted a sundaes and smiles event for incoming kindergartners and their parents/guardians. Students and their families visited classrooms, met teachers and made new friends. Once they were done visiting inside, students headed to the playground while teachers set up the ice cream buffet. The event helped students familiarize...
Continue reading ›

Sandy Creek cheerleaders participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness night

To recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness month, the Sandy Creek High School varsity competitive cheer team recently helped shed light on the issue. As spectators arrived at the varsity football game versus Dolgeville, they were given handmade purple and teal ribbons they could wear to show support of Suicide Prevention Awareness week. During the game, competitive cheer members...
Continue reading ›

Sandy Creek Central School District continues collaboration with Farnham Family Services

With a focus on overall health, the Sandy Creek Central School District will continue to offer prevention services to its students this year. Student assistance counselor Abigail Kastick, through Farnham Family Services, will be in the building from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. She noted that she will employ an evidence-based curriculum to help students address a variety of topics and risk factors....
Continue reading ›

SCCS varsity softball teams to be inducted into North Country Sports Hall of Fame

Two legendary Sandy Creek Central School District softball teams will be honored for their accomplishments during the North Country Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony in October. Players and coaches representing the Comets Class C Championship varsity softball teams from 1997 and 2004 will join an elite class of inductees Oct. 12 at the Italian American Civic Center in Watertown. Doors open...
Continue reading ›

Sandy Creek Elementary School dedicates Buddy Bench to honor student

Sandy Creek Elementary students will notice a vibrantly colored Buddy Bench near the playground this year in memory of former student Cara Snyder. Buddy Benches are designed to help students beat loneliness at playtime. If a child is feeling lonely, they can go to the bench as a signal they would like someone to play with, which gives other children the opportunity to invite them to play. Jazmyn...
Continue reading ›

Sandy Creek Central School District’s new cook manager brings choice to the lunchroom

After serving the Sandy Creek Central School District in a variety of roles, longtime employee Tracy Sullivan is now serving up meals as the new cook manager. Sullivan, who has worked for the district for 16 years, started as a bus driver and eventually got into the food service department. She noted she has observed many culinary trends come and go during that time, with the latest being a...
Continue reading ›