News Archives - Page #42

Sandy Creek HS Band Earns Gold!

The Sandy Creek High School Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Thomas Artini, received the highest rating possible in their category at the NYSSMA Major Festival at Fulton High School. The Band was awarded a "Gold Medal with Distinction". This honor is awarded to organizations that have demonstrated an exceptional level of technical and artistic skill on all three selections performed. This...
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Technology Updates

Email Request The advances that have occurred in technology over the last decade have dramatically improved our level of communication and access to information. We can send or receive information better, faster and more accurately than ever before. At SCCS we are constantly seeking to improve our communication with parents and the community. Recently, the superintendent sent out an e-mail via...
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VCR - Living Life to the Fullest

Sandy Creek Central School students in grades 6-12 enjoyed an uplifting and powerful message by Bob Lenz, an author and national speaker. In his message to the students, Bob stressed the Value of each person and their tremendous worth, Courage to stand up for what is right, and Respect for each other, teachers, their parents, and for the diversities that make each of us unique. Bob Lenz speaks to...
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Joshua Ward Receives Statewide Employment Award

After Pomp and Circumstance plays at graduation ceremonies, most teens experience trepidation and uncertainty about their future, and Joshua Ward, of Sandy Creek, was no different. Joshua was not likely to pursue a college degree. Instead, he was considering his options after graduating from an inclusive class at Sandy Creek High School. During his secondary school years, Joshua participated in a...
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Japanese educators visit Sandy Creek to do a bit of learning

Sandy Creek, NY -- In Japan, special education students never attend classes with other students. They go to a special school by themselves. "We are here to visit to see how they do inclusion," Japanese high school teacher Masahiro Nosaka said through an interpreter. "We want to see how it's done and how it's working here." "Here" was the Sandy Creek school district, which has had a total...
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