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SSCS Students Participating in SkillsUSA Competition

on March 14, 2024
SSCS Students Participating in SkillsUSA Competition

Two SSCS Spartans will be among 350 students participating Monday in the 2024 Area III SkillsUSA regional competition in Albany. The event is being hosted by the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center. The SkillsUSA competition will feature CTE students from dozens of schools testing their skills in 32 events ranging from baking […]

Son’s Health Challenges Inspires Book by SSCS Graduate Jyline Varin

on March 14, 2024
Son’s Health Challenges Inspires Book by SSCS Graduate Jyline Varin

A Sharon Springs mom’s idyllic dream of welcoming her first baby into the world turned traumatic after her son was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and other complications from birth. His resilient spirit and recovery from every medical challenge inspired her to reach out to other parents through writing a children’s book based on […]

SSCS Showcases STEAM Learning at Maker Faire

on March 8, 2024
SSCS Showcases STEAM Learning at Maker Faire

SSCS held a very successful Maker Faire for grades K-12 on March 7 in the school gym. Similar to the STEAM Expo, a Maker Faire is a celebration of invention, creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning. Students showcased their experiments and displays for family and the community in the subject areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art […]

SSCS February Students of the Month

on March 1, 2024
SSCS February Students of the Month

Congratulations to our SSCS K-5 Students of the Month for February. Students are selected for this honor for making positive choices, working hard, and helping others. February honorees are top row, left to right: Brody Thurley (Kindergarten), Mackenzie Sinatra (Kindergarten), Jack Parsons (First Grade); Middle row, left to right: Gabriel Willoughby (Second Grade), Peyton Horning […]

SSCS FFA Competes in Leadership Development Events

on February 27, 2024
SSCS FFA Competes in Leadership Development Events

Six student members of the SSCS Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter (pictured above) competed in District 2 FFA Leadership Development events Feb. 24 in Pine Plains, Dutchess County. These events enable members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization. More than 150 […]

FBLA Italian Night and Cake Raffle

on February 17, 2024
FBLA Italian Night and Cake Raffle

It was a great turnout Thursday for the SSCS chapter of Future Business Leaders of America’s (FBLA) annual Italian Night and Cake Raffle at the school. This event is a major fundraiser that supports our FBLA members’ spring trip to the State Leadership Conference in Rochester April 9-12. FBLA helps high school students prepare for […]

SSCS Celebrates 100 Days of School

on February 15, 2024
SSCS Celebrates 100 Days of School

February 14th was Sharon Springs’ 100th Day of School and K-2 students marked this milestone with a variety of fun and educational activities aimed at celebrating all they had learned since September. The children were challenged to work in teams and build a plastic cup tower using 100 cups or dress like a 100-year-old person. […]

Standout Students of the Second Quarter

on February 14, 2024
Standout Students of the Second Quarter

Congratulations to our SSCS Standout Students of the (Second) Quarter. Secondary school students are selected and recognized for this honor each quarter of the school year by the Sharon Springs Teachers Association (SSTA). They are recognized for demonstrating positive improvement at school, having positive influence on the SSCS student body through exemplary qualities of character, service, and […]

SSCS children/seniors team up on Valentine craft project

on February 9, 2024
SSCS children/seniors team up on Valentine craft project

SSCS teacher Anne Laier’s Kindergarten class and Rebecca Sniffen’s first graders paid a visit to the Silver and Gold Senior Citizens Club February luncheon Friday at the Sharon Springs meal site – the firehouse. The children and seniors had a great time working on a holiday craft project together just in time for Valentine’s Day. […]

Weekly Bulletin – Feb. 8, 2024

on February 9, 2024
Weekly Bulletin – Feb. 8, 2024

Small School – Big Effort High Character – Huge Success Weekly Bulletin – Feb 8, 2024 PDF Printable Version District Calendar Sports Schedule Updates Principal’s Message It’s hard to believe we are into the third week of the third quarter. With the winter break being next week we hope this is a time in which […]