One Team, All In!
Weekly Bulletin – May 1, 2026
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
May is here: Let’s finish strong!
Welcome to the first day of May! It’s hard to believe, but we are officially in the homestretch of the school year. With warmer weather, longer days, and summer just around the corner, it’s natural for energy and attention to start drifting. At the same time, this stretch of the year is incredibly important; it’s a great opportunity for students to finish what they started with pride and purpose.
We encourage all students to stay grounded in the habits that support success:
- Getting a good night’s sleep
- Eating well and staying active
- Keeping up with assignments and reviewing learning regularly
A little consistency each day goes a long way in helping students feel confident and prepared as we approach final projects, assessments, and end-of-year celebrations.
Families, your partnership is essential. Please continue to reach out to teachers with any questions or concerns, open communication helps us work together to support each student’s growth and success.
As always, safety remains a top priority. We will continue to conduct our required safety drills in a calm and supportive manner, reinforcing that preparedness helps keep everyone safe.
And finally, a simple but powerful reminder: be kind. This is a busy and sometimes stressful time of year, and small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day.
Let’s make the most of May: focused, positive, and finishing strong together!
Principal Yorke
SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE TIME
District residents are invited to the Annual Budget Hearing on Monday, May 11th, 2026 in the school library starting at 6:00 pm. At this meeting, voters will meet the two Board candidates, Mr. Patrick Yacobucci and Mr. Scott Cornwell, both vying for the one open Board seat, currently held by Christine Cornwell through June 30th. Additionally at this meeting, the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2026 will be announced.
The 2026-27 School Budget Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 in the Atrium from noon-9:00 pm.
MEMORIAL DAY BBQ- PRE-ORDER BY MAY 11th
LIMITED SCHOOL PLAYGROUND ACCESS
As the weather is getting warmer, a reminder to families and community members that public access to the school’s playground is limited to after the school day and after our After School Program, which runs until 4:45 pm. From now until May 21st, community members can access the playground Monday-Friday after 4:45 pm and anytime during the weekend. After May 21st, on days that school is in session, public playground access is not allowed from 8:00 am-3:00 pm.
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.
THE CIRCUS IS COMING!
Get your Pre-sale Orders in by TUESDAY, May 5th to the Main Office. Pre-sale tickets will be sent home with students Tuesday afternoon.
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
SSCS CLAY TARGET TEAM NEWS
We are part of the New York State High School Clay Target League, and part of the USA Clay Target League. The league promotes a safe and enjoyable environment for students to participate in the sport of trap, allowing them to develop skills that can last a lifetime. It is designed for students of all backgrounds and abilities, emphasizing safety and community involvement. This sport is open to ages 12 to 18 who participate in either Public or Home School. All competitions are held at our home base Sprout Brook Rod & Gun Club located at 1364 State Highway 163 Canajoharie. This season – Spring 2026 NYS High School Clay Target League Competition Class 3A Conference 2
Week 1 of Competition took place on Saturday April 25th
SSCS took 2nd place for the weekly match with a score of 1898.50
Overall Team Standing:
- #1 Morristown Central High School 2093.00
- #2 Sharon Springs Central 1898.50
- #3 Red Jacket High School 1754.00
- #4 Copenhagen Central School 1524.00
- #5 Voorheesville High School 1304.00
- #6 Stillwater Central School 783.00
- #7 Akron Central School 513.50
Top 25 Males in our 7 – school conference
- #4 Sean Shults 22.00
- #10 Hunter Bolster 21.50
- #13 Aaden Dennis 21.00
Top 25 Females in our 7 – school conference
- #2 Ava Bissonette 21.50
Upcoming competition dates: May 2nd @ 9am, May 9th @9am, May 16th @ 9am, May 23rd @ 9am
Interested in finding out more about the team check us out on Facebook: SSCS Clay Target Team or on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SSCSclaytarget or by stopping in at our shoot
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.
