SSCS grade 2 and 3 students had a sparkling day at the Herkimer Diamond Mines on October 20! Students enjoyed exploring, digging, and searching for their very own Herkimer Diamonds. This field trip provided a unique opportunity to explore ground surface mines and chip away rock with a hammer to search for and keep the […]
SSCS opened its doors on Oct. 19 to four accomplished poets for its 10th annual daylong school Poetry Festival. The festival kicked off with a morning assembly where high school students had an opportunity to mingle with these world famous visiting poets in the auditorium. Supported by the Sharon Springs Klinkhart Hall Art Center, festival founder […]
The New York State School Boards Association designated Oct. 12–16, 2026 as School Board Recognition Week, a time to promote awareness and appreciation for the important work of local school boards. During School Board Appreciation Week, SSCS proudly honors the Sharon Springs CSD Board of Education: Helen Roberts, Sofia Issa, Brandi Kerber, Rose Chase and […]
SSCS Kindergarteners had an incredible morning on Oct. 15 visiting the Sharon Springs Fire Department! They learned essential fire safety rules, toured the station, and got a firsthand look at how our community heroes keep us safe. They tried on the firefighter uniforms, shot the fire hose and even rode on the fire truck. October […]
The SSCS Science Club took learning outdoors at Thacher State Park! Located along the Helderberg Escarpment, the park features towering limestone cliffs and fossils of ancient marine animals; clues to a time when this area was covered by a shallow sea. Its rock layers provide a fascinating window into Earth’s history (and the zipline made […]
