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Weekly Bulletin – April 17, 2026
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
As report cards are sent home today, we encourage you to take time to review all grades and comments with your child(ren). These reports provide a helpful snapshot of academic progress and student behavior, and they can serve as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to your child(ren)’s teacher(s). Our teachers are always willing to provide additional context, share insights, and offer suggestions to support continued growth.
This time of year also brings New York State assessments, which have long been a part of the educational landscape. While no single assessment can fully capture a child’s abilities, these tools do provide educators with valuable information about student progress, curriculum effectiveness, and instructional practices. Just as importantly, they offer students an opportunity to practice giving their best effort (an essential habit that will serve them well not only in school, but throughout their lives).
It is also important to remember that beyond grades, the behaviors, habits, and skills our students demonstrate each day (such as responsibility, perseverance, kindness, and effort) are what truly shape future opportunities. As a school community, we remain committed to helping every student develop these qualities so they are prepared for success both in and out of the classroom.
With the third quarter now behind us, the fourth quarter is underway. The “home stretch” of the school year, along with the arrival of warmer weather, can sometimes bring distractions. It is important that we work together (students, families, and staff) to stay focused and finish the year strong. Often, this begins with simple but impactful habits: getting adequate sleep each night, maintaining consistent and healthy eating routines, and coming to school prepared and dressed appropriately for the day.
Finally, I would like to remind our community that, in accordance with our district safety plan, we will be conducting a series of safety drills in the coming weeks. As always, these drills are carried out in a thoughtful, age-appropriate manner, with the goal of ensuring that our students and staff are prepared while maintaining a calm and supportive environment.
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support in making Sharon Springs a safe, caring, and focused learning community.
Principal Yorke
SCHOOL BOARD SEAT AVAILABLE FOR ELECTION
Petitions to run for the SSCS Board of Education are available in the District Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is one five-year term seat currently held by Christine Cornwell due to expire on June 30, 2026. Petitions require a minimum of 25 signatures of voters in the school district and must be returned to the District Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2026. All approved petitions will be submitted for voting at the Annual Budget Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in the Auditorium Atrium of the school. For further information, please contact Anthony DiPace, District Clerk at (518) 284-2266.
SADD’S ANNUAL SPRING BASKET SALE
It’s that time of year! SADD is selling beautiful Spring Flower Baskets to be delivered the Thursday before Mother’s Day, May 7th. All orders need to be in by Wednesday, April 29th. Spring Flower baskets are HUGE, BRIGHT, AND BEAUTIFUL! Prices are: 1 for $25, 2 for $45, 3 for $60. Pick up will be on Thursday, May 7 in the Auditorium Atrium from 3-4 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Field at (518) 698-3404 if you have any questions or would like to place an order. Please make checks out to SSCS SADD. Thank you!
PAST YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE
We have MANY yearbooks from previous years that we are looking to get rid of from our inventory. If you would like to purchase any from any previous year, send an email to Mrs. Field and/or Mrs. Korona at jfield@sharonsprings.org and/or rkorona@sharonsprings.org and we will look through the inventory to see if there is one available from the year of your inquiry. The cost of these past yearbooks is a donation of your choosing. These donations will help keep the costs down for future years, and allow us to update our photography equipment when needed.
STUDENT COUNCIL RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE APRIL 29
Please consider donating blood to the Red Cross. Our next date is: Date:
- Wednesday, April 29. 2026
- Time: 11:30-4:30
- Location: SSCS Auditorium
Thank you! Student Council
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING AND REGISTRATION SCHEDULED FOR MAY 12
Any child who has his/her 6th birthday on July 1st or after must be registered with the school district. Even if you are undecided at this time about enrolling your child, please contact: Ashley Puding at (518) 284-2266 EXT 114, email- apuding@sharonsprings.org
COMMUNITY FOCUS
A Service to the Sharon Springs Community
SHARON SPRINGS FREE LIBRARY
Winter Hours:
- Mondays & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays,Wednesdays & Fridays: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
COMPUTERS AVAILABLE
All-in-One computers available from the school. If your household qualifies for free or reduced school lunch and you would like a computer for your household, please contact Tom Reynolds at treynolds@sharonsprings.org or 518-284-2266.
WEEKLY BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
SSCS will continue to produce this document each week as a service to the SSCS community. Similar to last year, classified ads, such as advertisements for the sale of items, help wanted ads, etc., will no longer be accepted. Advertisements will only be accepted if it relates to a potential educational benefit for our students or it has the potential to benefit the Sharon Springs community. SSCS reserves the right to edit any submission. For consideration, please email by 3 p.m. on Tuesdays to weeklybulletin@sharonsprings.org.
