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Jump Attends NYS Athletics Student Leadership Conference

on March 29, 2024
Jump Attends NYS Athletics Student Leadership Conference

Sophomore Ava Jump attended the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student Leadership Conference as the student-athlete representative from SSCS. The conference was held March 28 in Albany. In the fall of 2023 Ava was nominated to be the SSCS student-athlete representative and serve on the Section IV Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Throughout the […]

Weekly Bulletin – March 28, 2024

on March 29, 2024
Weekly Bulletin – March 28, 2024

Small School – Big Effort High Character – Huge Success Weekly Bulletin – March 28, 2024 PDF Printable Version District Calendar Sports Schedule Updates HAPPY SPRING BREAK! Student Focus We wish all of our students and their families a wonderful, safe and refreshing spring break.  Please note that the end of the third quarter is […]

Solar Eclipse and April 8th School Closing Information

on March 28, 2024

Dear SSCS, We apologize for the recent change, but after extensive deliberation and collaboration with other area schools we have decided that Sharon Springs Central School District will be closed on Monday, April 8th. Additionally, the solar eclipse “viewing party” referenced in the Weekly Bulletin is now canceled as well. As you know, on this […]

SSCS Actors Stage The Emperor’s New Clothes

on March 25, 2024

The SSCS Music Department’s theater production of The Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen was held on the weekend of March 22 with two free shows on the auditorium stage. The musical featured our student actors/singers under the direction of SSCS Music Instructors Max Horning and Sarah Wright. View the production on YouTube below:

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 […]

SADD Members Attend Albany Youth Summit

on March 13, 2024
SADD Members Attend Albany Youth Summit

Six student members of the SSCS SADD chapter attended the Youth Summit at the Capital Center in Albany on March 7. This summit included presentations from a variety of people, including Miss New York, on suicide prevention, and the dangers and consequences of addiction. In addition, there were a variety of vendors giving out free […]

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 […]