News Archives - Page #18

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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Wall of Distinction nominations sought in Sandy Creek District

The Sandy Creek Central School District, will again be accepting nominees for the Wall of Distinction. Graduates of distinction are those who have achieved a high level of prominence in their personal and professional lives and who represent a positive role model to our youth. Candidates must meet the following criteria: Must have achieved a high level of professionalism and distinction. Must be...
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Sandy Creek students connect with author Mikaelsen via distance learning

English students in Susan Gafners middle school class in the Sandy Creek Central School District are reading a book entitled: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen. Through the schools distance learning lab, they were able to meet with Mr. Mikaelsen and learn about his process in writing, what inspired him to write his books and about the bear, Buffy, that Mikaelsen raised from a cub in his home...
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