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Weekly Bulletin – December 12, 2025
PDF Printable Version – December 12, 2025
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
This Friday (Dec. 12) marks the midpoint of the second quarter, an important time for students and families to check in on academic progress. We encourage all parents and students in grades 6–12 to review current grades posted on Schoology. If you need help accessing your child’s account, please contact tyorke@sharonsprings.org for support.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress, please reach out directly to their teacher(s). We are here to partner with you and ensure every student finishes the quarter strong.
As we head into our final week before the holiday recess, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to our entire SSCS community. This time of year always brings a special kind of energy to our halls (joyful, busy, a little bit sparkly) and it’s a reminder of how fortunate we are to learn and work alongside one another.
To our students: thank you for your hard work, your kindness, and the spirit you bring to school each day. To our families: thank you for your partnership, support, and trust. And to our faculty and staff: your dedication continues to make SSCS a place where students feel known, supported, and challenged, every single day.
Let’s finish the final week prior to break strong, enjoy the celebrations and traditions that make this season meaningful, and look forward to a well-deserved holiday recess just around the corner. I’m grateful for all of you, and excited for the great things still ahead this year.
Principal Yorke
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK DEC. 15-19
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK DEC. 15-19
LOST AND FOUND TABLE
The Lost and Found table has been set up by the elementary wing. There are many unclaimed hoodies and jackets. Please remind your children to look on the table for anything that may belong to them. The table will be set up through Friday, December 19th. After that date, any unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
FOOD PANTRY/ANIMAL SHELTER DRIVE COMPETITION
Student Council and NHS are teaming up to sponsor a Food Pantry and Animal Shelter Drive during December. From December 1st through December 15th each homeroom, K thru 12 will have a box in each classroom. The elementary class with the most items will get a hot cocoa and cookie party on the day of the winning classroom teacher’s choosing the week before Christmas. The secondary class with the most items will receive the same prize on the Activity Day before Christmas break.
WINTER ICE SKATING AT BOWMAKER POND
The Sharon Youth Commission will be in charge of the ice hockey/skating area on Bowmaker Pond this winter and, as of now, it appears we might have a great season for skating. We will be checking the pond this weekend to assess the thickness of the ice. Updates on skating status will be provided on the SSCS and Youth Commission Facebook pages. If you have skates or equipment you would like to donate or share let us know (once we open we will also have a bin/plastic shed for you to leave them in as well). Also if you are willing to help keep the area clean after snow storms, please let us know. Contact Youth Commission President Dan Cornwell at (518) 852-4979.
CLARION YEARBOOKS OLD!
For the 2025-2026 year only, the Clarion staff is trying to get rid of old inventory. If there is a year that you would like to add to your collection, please email or Kinvo Mrs. Field and/or Mrs. Korona. We are selling these on a donation basis. If you are willing to donate $5 or more, we’d be happy to give you a yearbook from a previous year!
CLARION YEARBOOKS NEW!
The 2026 Clarion yearbooks are on sale NOW! These are $45 each… and we are looking for presales so we know how many to order! If you would like to order this year’s Clarion Yearbook please go to: ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter code 6751526 to order. We are going to have a fun signing event in conjunction with the Student Council at the end of the year for students in K-12… so be ready! Order now and we will print off a gift certificate to give to your child for Christmas! This makes a great gift!
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.
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.
Visit the Sharon Springs Free Library to enjoy our selection of festive books for all ages, and children are invited to choose a free book from beneath the Holiday Tree.
BROKEN/USED CRAYON COLLECTION
Bring your broken/unwanted crayons to the Sharon Springs Free Library. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be collecting them for a project that will then transform them into new crayons.
F3 YOUTH GROUP INVITATION
Introducing **F3**—a brand-new youth group for students in grades 5–12, created by Sharon Reformed Church. Centered on **faith, fellowship, and fun**, F3 offers a laid-back, welcoming space where teens can relax, connect, and enjoy monthly activities that are engaging, memorable, and built around a meaningful community – without any pressure. Join us for our first event this Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 PM at the Sharon Reformed Church (6858 NY-10, Sharon Springs). Come enjoy a free holiday movie, snacks and drinks.
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.
