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Kindness Rocks at Sandy Creek

First graders at Sandy Creek Elementary School are spreading kindness throughout their school grounds as part of their efforts to be Good Comets. As part of a lesson on citizenship, students discussed the importance of being kind to others and how small actions can have a big impact. To put their ideas into practice, the first graders participated in a Kindness Rocks project. Each student painted...
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Sandy Creek's orientation and first day brings smiles, hugs and reconnection

The Sandy Creek Central School District welcomed students and families back in early September with orientation sessions and a fun-filled first day of school. Orientation was held the evening before school began. Families gathered to drop off supplies, meet teachers and explore classrooms. Popsicles provided by the Sandy Creek Parent Group added a fun, refreshing touch to the evening. The next...
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Stuff-a-Bus provides Sandy Creek students with school supplies

On Monday, August 25, 2025, the Sandy Creek Central School District held its annual Stuff-a-Bus event, providing students across the district with backpacks and supplies to start the school year prepared and ready to learn. The event, made possible by the generosity and donations of organizations, such as United Way, Climate Committee, the schools Student Council and additional donations, that...
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Sandy Creek Central School District receives national recognition for SEL Campaign

Sandy Creek Central School District has been honored with the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Excellence Award for Marketing Materials for its Be Good Comets Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Campaign. The campaign was recognized as part of NSPRAs Publication and Digital Media Awards, which highlight outstanding tactical communications including newsletters, print materials,...
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SCCS honors alumnus Kent Taber as 2025 Wall of Distinction inductee

Sandy Creek Central School District proudly announces Kent Taber, Class of 1966, as the 2025 inductee to the SCCS Wall of Distinction. The prestigious recognition honors graduates who have demonstrated a high level of professionalism, distinction, and moral character, serving as exemplary role models to current and future students. Throughout his life, Kent Taber has embodied these values through...
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Hands-on learning shines at Sandy Creek’s STEAM Family Fun Night

Sandy Creek Elementary students and their families enjoyed a night of science, technology, art, engineering and math at the second annual STEAM Family Fun Night. The elementary school hosted a variety of interactive exhibits and activities, including a fifth-grade science fair, math and movement challenges, coding stations, engineering and building projects, planting projects, an art show and...
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Three Sandy Creek students earn New York State Seal of Biliteracy

Sandy Creek Central School is proud to announce that three students, Sophie Harris, Breanne Smith and Madison Darling, have earned the prestigious New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB). This recognition is awarded to high school students who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English and at least one other language. Now in its fifth year at Sandy Creek, the Seal of Biliteracy program...
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