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2014-2015 Expenditure Plan and Election Results

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOTED!The results of the Expenditure Plan Vote and Election are as follows:Proposition #1: $23,142,881 Expenditure PlanBudget YES 247 NO 135 Proposition PASSED Election for Board of Education (1 seat for a term of 5 years)James Dowlearn 276 ELECTEDShannon Akey 130
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2013-2014 District Calendar Update

Dear Parent/Guardians, Due to extreme winter weather conditions, the District has used more than our usual emergency days. Because of this, the 2013-14 school district calendar has been revised with the following: Friday, March 21 and Monday, April 21, 2014 will no longer be recess days There will be school for students in grades Pre-k through 12 Using the above measures, the District still has...
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SCCS says goodbye to one of their best, Susan Bitz

On Saturday, July 27, Sandy Creek Central School lost it’s heart, in the form of a beloved teacher and above all friend, Susan Bitz. Bitz came to Sandy Creek as a student at age 15. She received her bachelor of science degree from LeMoyne College and her master’s in education degree from SUNY Oswego. She began substitute teaching in 1995 and was hired as a full-time English teacher in...
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Class of 2013 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced

Sandy Creek High School Principal Maureen Shiel recently announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2013. The Valedictorian is Isabel Grace Bray, the daughter of James Bray and Gena Rice. Isabel has enjoyed playing volleyball and taking physics with Mr. Fellows during her high school years. Outside of school she enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family and...
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2013 "Wall of Distinction" Inductees

The Sandy Creek Central School District is proud to announce the names of 2013 Wall of Distinction Inductees. Throughout their lives, these extraordinary people have shown a high level of professionalism, distinction, and sufficient moral character as to represent a positive role model to students in the school district. The inductees include: Evan McLean Tanner, Class of 1992 Evan lives in...
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iPads in the classroom at Sandy Creek: There's an "app" for that

Technology has drastically evolved over the years to become one of the most powerful tools in education. An example of this at the Sandy Creek Central School District is the availability of handheld touchscreen tablets known as iPads. Three mobile iPad carts, each containing 30 rechargeable tablets, were obtained through grant funds and became available for classroom use at the start of the...
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Stevens named CNY Football Coach of the Year and McNitt to All Star Team

Sandy Creek Central School District's (SCCSD) head football coach and athletic coordinator Michael Stevens has been named the Central New York Coach of the Year for Section III and Mason McNitt, a senior at Sandy Creek High School, was named to the All Star Defense Team. A committee of coaches and sports writers selected the two from the Central New York Section III teams in all divisions. SCCS...
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