News Archives - Page #43

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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Sandy Creek Student Selected to All State Symphonic Band

Hannah Walker was selected through audition to the NYSSMA All State Conference Symphonic Band. The All State Symphonic Band is comprised of the highest achieving students from the entire state of New York. This honor will culminate with a performance in Rochester, NY on December 2nd. Hannah was also selected as the principal French Horn at the NYSSMA Zone 5 Area All State Festival in Potsdam, NY.
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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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