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 […]

High school senior Kentrell Bryant has solidified his future plans thanks to the Capital Region BOCES. The Sharon Springs student is enrolled in the Building Trades program at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center – Schoharie Campus. There, he is learning the construction industry through a standardized craft training program developed by the National […]

The SSCS FFA has been ACTIVE! Our FFA members have been busy learning, competing, and gaining hands-on experiences! Here are just a few of the events our students have been involved in recently: Food Science Cake Contest — Our students earned 5th place! SUNY Cobleskill High School Days — Students explored college and career opportunities. […]

The SSCS 8th Grade Introduction to Occupations and 9th Grade Introduction to Business students attended National Grid’s Career Pathways Expo on September 25 in Albany! Students had the opportunity to explore the many different occupations and career pathways available at National Grid, including heavy equipment, communications, management, linework, gas pipeline operations, and more. It was […]

It was a Homecoming Weekend to remember! From the parade through the community to the bonfire, team introductions, and pep rally, the Spartan spirit was shining bright! Then, we kept the celebration going with a full day of games, cheering on our Spartans, and finishing it all off with an unforgettable Homecoming Dance! It was […]

A proud moment for our Spartans when Athletic Director Coach Smith attended the Section IV Athletic Directors’ Conference in Binghamton, where he accepted a NYSPHSAA School of Distinction plaque and certificate on behalf of Sharon Springs CSD. SSCS was one of just 10 Section IV schools to receive this honor after 100% of our varsity […]