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SSCS Senior Nedelsky Studies Latest Criminal Justice Techniques at CTE Center

on October 28, 2025
SSCS Senior Nedelsky Studies Latest Criminal Justice Techniques at CTE Center

Today we feature Sharon Springs student Joe Nedelsky, an SSCS senior and aspiring law enforcer enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center. Joe and his BOCES classmates recently practiced their felony traffic stop skills under the direction of their instruction retired New York State Trooper […]

Weekly Bulletin – October 24, 2025

on October 24, 2025
Weekly Bulletin – October 24, 2025

One Team, All In! Weekly Bulletin – October 24, 2025 PDF Printable Version – October 24, 2025 District Calendar Sports Schedule Updates     PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE As we approach the end of the first quarter next Friday, October 31, we encourage all families to take a few moments to check in on your child(ren)’s progress […]

Cechnicki Joins SSCS Faculty as Special Education Teacher

on October 21, 2025
Cechnicki Joins SSCS Faculty as Special Education Teacher

SSCS welcomes Eliza Cechnicki to our Sharon Springs school community. She joined our faculty as a Special Education teacher in October after completing her commitment to her former school district, and she has already begun making a positive impression with her calm professionalism, creativity, and genuine care for students. Cechnicki has a strong background supporting […]

Third and Fourth Graders Explore Herkimer Diamond Mines

on October 21, 2025
Third and Fourth Graders Explore Herkimer Diamond Mines

SSCS third and fourth graders participated in a combined “treasure hunt” last week during a field trip to the Herkimer Diamond Mines. There, they had the unique opportunity to explore ground surface mines and chip away rock with a hammer to search for and keep the Herkimer Diamond quartz crystals hiding inside. These crystals are […]

FBLA Members Attend Albany District Fall Leadership Conference

on October 18, 2025
FBLA Members Attend Albany District Fall Leadership Conference

Members of the SSCA Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the District 4 Fall Leadership Conference at Bryant and Stratton College in Albany on October 17. This meeting brought together FBLA members from schools all over the Capital District and gave them the opportunity to experience various workshops, networking opportunities and prepare for […]

SSCS Hosts Annual Poetry Festival

on October 18, 2025
SSCS Hosts Annual Poetry Festival

SSCS opened its doors on Oct. 17 to four accomplished poets for its 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 and […]

Kindergarteners Learn About Fire Safety with Trip to SS Firehouse

on October 17, 2025
Kindergarteners Learn About Fire Safety with Trip to SS Firehouse

Our youngest Spartans – the Kindergarten class – would like to thank the Sharon Springs Fire Department for teaching them about fire safety as they celebrate October Fire Prevention Month. Throughout the month SSCS has sponsored educational lessons and activities in and outside the classroom to raise fire safety awareness among students and staff and […]

Freshman Korona Featured by New York FFA Association

on October 15, 2025
Freshman Korona Featured by New York FFA Association

Congratulations to SSCS Freshman Maya Korona who was featured this fall by the New York FFA Association for her work in local FFA, advocating for the future of agriculture and as a standout student in Sharon Springs. Maya, who was elected SSCS FFA chapter President this school year, appeared in the State Association’s Facebook feature […]

SSCS FFA Receives Sizeable Donation From MacFadden & Sons

on October 15, 2025
SSCS FFA Receives Sizeable Donation From MacFadden & Sons

The SSCS FFA thanks James MacFadden and MacFadden & Sons, Inc. of Sharon Springs for a generous donation to the chapter. Mr. MacFadden awarded checks to SSCS and CRCS from the sale of Duane Miller’s Cub tractor, and also matched that donation and waived all auction fees. Mr. MacFadden is an SSCS alum and successful […]

SSCS Student Scientists Experiment at Bowmaker Pond

on October 2, 2025
SSCS Student Scientists Experiment at Bowmaker Pond

How healthy is Sharon Springs’ Bowmaker Pond and its habitat? A group of SSCS 8th grade and high school Science students spent the day there October 2 with their teachers Alex Yorke and Nicholas Barbara and members of the SUNY Cobleskill Department of Fisheries and Wildlife investigating just that. The group is conducting environmental research […]