News Archives - Page #31

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Sandy Creek High School’s Carpe Diem Chapter of the National Honor Society recently held an induction ceremony where 16 new member were inducted into the elite academic group. More than just an academic honor, the National Honor Society recognizes four principles essential for members: character, scholarship, leadership and service. New members included: Faith Bachar, Joshua Balcom, Christopher...
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Sandy Creek Spelling Champs

Representing Sandy Creek Middle School in one of the oldest and most iconic competitions, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, three seventh grade students rose to the top of the spelling list: Luke Yerdon, Robbie Patterson and Matt Trudell. Yerdon, who took the top spot, and Patterson, who finished second will advance to the next level of the bee in Syracuse. Local champions will take a written...
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Fire Safety Presentations at Sandy Creek Elementary School

Two local volunteer fire departments were recent visitors at Sandy Creek Elementary where they shared information about fire prevention and what to do in the event of a fire. The two departments, Sandy Creek and Lacona were the special guests at morning program at the school and presented to specific age groups following the morning program. Targeting the younger grades for more in-depth...
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Sandy Creek Inducts New Members into NJHS

Sandy Creek Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society inducted eighteen new members in a recent ceremony held at the Middle/Senior High School. Middle School Principal Carolyn Shirley, NJHS Adviser Susan Gafner and Superintendent of Schools Kyle Faulkner welcomed the new members who joined the eighteen current members of the elite group. In his welcome, Faulkner told the...
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Sandy Creek Elementary Honors Local Veterans

Sandy Creek Elementary School held a special honor ceremony for local Veterans and their families. Students at the school invited their special Veteran of the Armed Forces guest to the ceremony which began in Morning Program. Students at the school performed patriotic songs and projected a special photo presentation of local Veterans connected in some way with the district. Following the morning...
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Annual Elementary Halloween Parade

The Annual Halloween Parade at Sandy Creek Elementary School drew a large crowd to the commons area to watch as students dressed as a literary character from their favorite book paraded by. The parade was led by Captain America from the pre-kindergarten class and featured such characters as an astronaut, Colonel Sanders, jellyfish, Wall-e, a zombie and much more.
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Sandy Creek’s Cashel named Traffic Safety Champion

For her outstanding dedication to the safety of children and citizens of Oswego County, Sandy Creek’s Transportation Supervisor, Robin Cashel, was named a Traffic Safety Champion in a ceremony held last week. The award was presented by the Oswego County Traffic Safety Board for her exemplary character and devotion to traffic safety. In nominating Cashel, Sandy Creek Business Administrator Shelley...
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