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Pizza Hero Project at Sandy Creek Elementary

Fifth grade students at Sandy Creek Elementary School completed a Pizza Box Hero Biography project where each student chose their own personal hero. Their hero could have been someone who was historically important, someone who had achieved great things, or someone who had noble qualities to be admired. The heroes came from a wide range of individuals; from Moses to their grandmother, Susan B....
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Sandy Creek Cheer Team Takes Section III Title

The Sandy Creek Varsity Competitive Cheer Team took the title of Section III Class C Champion last weekend, for the 14th time under head coach Tanya VanOrnum. Pictured in front, left to right are: Jodi Whitney, assistant coach; VanOrnum; Alexis Miley, Madison Benedict, Dallas Blair, Abigail Widrig, Jessica Leppien and Lindsey Goodnough. In back are: Allyssa Smith, Madison Yerdon and Rosie Walter....
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Preparations for Battle of the Books are underway

“In which book did…” is the beginning of each question in the Battle of the Books literary competition. Students read a specific list of books, chosen for their grade level, and judges then ask sixteen questions about those books. Teams are asked to name the title of the book and the author’s name and receive points for the correct answers. The District Level Battle will take place on February...
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Sandy Creek Pre-K Students Ring in the Holidays

The joy and wonder of the holiday season shone brightly throughout the room as members of the Pre-Kindergarten classes at Sandy Creek Elementary School performed before family and friends. The concert was a reminder of what the season really represents and the students with their simple, yet eloquent, wishes of “Merry Christmas” alongside their lighthearted “Reindeer Pokey” and “Ring That Bell...
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2017 Wall of Excellence Nominations Sought by SCCS District

The Sandy Creek Central School District has announced it will be accepting nominations for their Wall of Excellence. This appreciation program recognizes past and present faculty and staff members who have exhibited unforgettable commitment and service to the children of the Sandy Creek Central School District. In order to be nominated for the Wall of Excellence, nominees must meet the following...
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National Honor Society provides helping hand in community service

Community Service is one of the tenets of the National Honor Society and students at Sandy Creek put that attribute into action today as they wrapped and packed hundreds of presents and boxes for needy families in the Sandy Creek/Lacona area showing once again that the Comets have big hearts, strong backs and helping hands!
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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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