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Weekly Bulletin – January 16, 2026
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Next Friday marks the end of the second quarter at SSCS, and prior to that, our middle and high school students will be taking midterm exams. For many students, this time of year can bring added stress or feelings of anxiety. While this discomfort can be challenging, it is also a natural response to increased academic demands.
Although stress cannot always be avoided, there are simple and effective ways families can help lessen its impact. One of the most important is maintaining healthy routines: ensuring students get enough quality sleep each night and eat regular, nutritious meals. These fundamentals play a significant role in supporting focus, emotional well-being, and overall academic performance.
Another meaningful way to support students is by engaging them in conversation about their learning. Asking what they are studying and how they are demonstrating their understanding helps reinforce learning and encourages reflection. If, at any point, you have concerns or would like more clarity, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher; our faculty is always eager to partner with families.
In addition to preparing for midterms, we also hope students take time this weekend to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we observe MLK Jr. Day. His message of service, justice, and character remains deeply relevant and serves as an important reminder of the values we strive to instill in our school community.
Principal Yorke
COLD WEATHER REMINDER
Winter is still here. Please be sure that elementary students come to school with proper outerwear for recess: coats, snow pants, boots. hats, and gloves are important for outdoor play. If your family is in need of cold-weather clothing, please reach out confidentially to Mrs. Keaney at mkeaney@sharonsprings.org or by calling the school. We’re happy to help.
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.
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.
