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Career showcase provides middle school students with career choices

Photo caption Joy Zimmerman, left, from Ontario Health and Fitness, shows Terry Eggleston the reading on the dynamometer, a device used to measure the strength of his grip. Ontario Health and Fitness provides physical therapy and personal training as well as other opportunities for wellness. The Sandy Creek Middle School held a Career Day where students could speak with local individuals about...
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Students and volunteers “Clean the Creek” for Earth Day

On a beautiful sunny day, students and volunteers grabbed rakes, gloves, and bags to celebrate Earth Day in the annual “Clean the Creek.” The teams fanned out across the communities of Sandy Creek and Lacona to pick up trash and other debris to help beautify the villages. Pictured are some of the volunteers as they organized for the event coordinated by the STEM Science Adventure Club and...
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Students dramatize “The Little Girl Who Spoke With Trees

Can you imagine how differently we would envision our environment if we could speak with trees and the animals of the forest? To celebrate Earth Day at Sandy Creek Elementary School a group of middle and high school students in the district visited the elementary school and presented a program based on the Wisdom Thinkers Network book “Stories to Light Our Way,” featuring the story about “The...
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Sandy Creek Earns Second Place at OCAY League

Sandy Creek students earned the honor of second place during the last Oswego County Academic Youth League (OCAY) competition of the year, which centered on the theme of leaving a legacy and living a memorable life. The event involved tasks such as creating and illustrating a children’s book, performing a silent drama and giving an inspirational speech. True teamwork was demonstrated as the...
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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 of sufficient moral character as to represent a positive role model to students in the school...
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Substitute recruitment day set for March 31

The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation is gearing up for a substitute recruitment day March 31 to help fulfill the needs of schools throughout the area.School districts are currently in need of substitute clerical workers, teachers, aides, transportation employees, custodial staff, teacher assistants and food service workers. Individuals who are seeking employment in any of these...
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The Sandy Creek Central School District will be accepting nominees for the "Wall of Excellence."

This appreciation program will recognize 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 criteria and be selected by the Wall of Excellence Selection Committee: Must have achieved a high level of...
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