News Archives - Page #18

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...
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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...
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Orwell Community Outreach, SCSD to host training and Q&A regarding

On Sept. 11 the Orwell Community Outreach Committee, in cooperation with the Sandy Creek Central School District, will be hosting a question-and-answer session regarding recent overdose deaths in the area. This is a free event that will provide training and information regarding opioids, heroin, synthetic drugs, prevention, treatment options and education on hope for recovery. The VOW Foundation;...
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Sandy Creek Central School District to join Harvard center on rural education

Today, the Sandy Creek Central School District joins 50 rural schools as a part of the National Center for Rural Education Research Networks (NCRERN), an initiative of the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University. Funded by the Institute of Education Sciences at the U.S. Department of Education, the district will have the opportunity to apply the Proving Ground model of...
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Sandy Creek District Welcomes SPO Fred Baird

The Sandy Creek Central School District welcomes Oswego County Sheriff Officer Frederick Baird as their new Special Police Officer (SPO) on site for the coming school year. Baird will have an office at the school and will be on hand to enhance the safety and security for students, staff and the community. One of Bairds goals in this position is to build positive relationships with students and he...
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Kevin Seymour Named Sandy Creek High School Principal

Kevin Seymour has been named the new Sandy Creek High School Principal. Seymour graduated from Alexandria High School and attended SUNY Potsdam where he studied Social Studies and Special Education. He taught economics, history and government and as well as special education. He served as the SESIS Specialist at Jeff/Lewis BOCES before coming to Sandy Creek. When he learned of the opening in the...
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Budget Vote, TUESDAY May 21, 2019

The public vote on the proposed 2019-20 District Budget is on May 21, from Noon until 8:00 pm. Budget information can be found at https://www.sandycreekcsd.org/pub/898
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