One Team, All In!
Weekly Bulletin – October 24, 2025
PDF Printable Version – October 24, 2025
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
As we approach the end of the first quarter next Friday, October 31, we encourage all families to take a few moments to check in on your child(ren)’s progress on Schoology (your child should be able to show you how to do this on their iPad).
If you have any questions or concerns about grades, assignments, or classroom performance, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher(s). Open communication and collaboration between home and school are key to helping every Spartan reach their full potential.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Mr. Yorke
UPCOMING HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES/MORNING PROGRAM
Looking ahead, since Halloween falls on the last Friday of October, we will be combining our Morning Program with the Traditional Halloween Parade on that day.
- Friday, October 31, 2025:
- Morning Program: 1:30 p.m. (in the auditorium)
- Halloween Parade: 2:05 p.m. (immediately following Morning Program)
We look forward to celebrating this fun SSCS tradition together!
COLD WEATHER REMINDER
As the temperatures drop, please be sure that elementary students come to school with proper outerwear for recess: coats, 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.
UNDERSTANDING BULLYING AND BUILDING RESILIENCE
According to NYSED, bullying is defined as repeated, intentional behavior (verbal, physical, or social) that causes physical or emotional harm to another person and involves an imbalance of power. SSCS takes all reports of bullying seriously and responds promptly to protect and support our students.
At the same time, we also want to teach the value of resilience; the ability to recover, adapt, and grow stronger through challenges. We want every student to feel empowered, not powerless; to advocate for themselves respectfully, to seek help when needed, and to remember that one difficult moment or hurtful comment does not define them.
Together, by practicing safety, showing kindness, and nurturing resilience, we continue to make Sharon Springs Central School a place where every student feels secure, respected, and valued.
ELECTION DAY DINNER TICKET SALES
🎉🍗 CHICKEN BBQ – ELECTION NIGHT 🍗🎉
Tuesday, November 4
📍 Location: SSCS Parking Lot
🕓 Dinner Pickup: 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Take-out only)
🔥 Presale Only! 🔥
🎟️ Tickets sales end on Friday, October 24
(No tickets sold at the door – don’t miss out!)
🍽️ MENU
Prepared by Barbeque Delights
- 🍗 1/2 Chicken Only – $12
- 🍽️ Chicken Dinner – $16
Includes: 1/2 chicken, coleslaw, baked potato, roll - 🐖 BBQ Pork Rib Dinner – $18
Includes: BBQ Pork Rib, coleslaw, baked potato, roll
🍰 PLUS – BAKE SALE!
Satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting a great cause!
🗳️ A Note from the Class of 2026:
This year, we’re flipping the script! Due to the rising cost of beef and the fact that it’s an off-year election (so no need to “roast” any candidates), we’re switching things up from our traditional roast beef dinner. We’re bringing the BBQ heat instead — all to help the Class of 2026 raise money for their Senior Class Trip.
🐔 Pulled pork and BBQ chicken never looked so electable! 🍖
📬 To Order Tickets:
Please feel free to contact:
📧 Dan Cornwell – dcornwell@sharonsprings.org
📧 Anne Allen – aallen@sharonsprings.org
…or reach out to any Class of 2026 member!
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!
LIFETOUCH PHOTOS
Don’t Forget to Order This Year’s School Pictures
ENJOY 10% OFF your order!
CODE: F2510OFF
EXPIRES: July 31, 2026
Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card! More about the Smilesafe program here.
SSCS Clay Target Team
FALL 2025 NYS High School Clay Target League Competition Class 1A Conference 12.
Week 3 of Competition took place on Saturday October 11th SSCS was able to gain 1st place for the weekly match with an 864.50 followed by Morristown 840.00, Pioneer 805.50, Livonia 667.50 and Monticello 477.50
Overall Team Standing:
- #1 Pioneer High School with 2828.00
- #2 Sharon Springs Central with 2476.50
- #3 Morristown Central High School with 2106.50
- #4 Livonia High School with 2004.50
- #5 Monticello High School with 1549.50
Top 25 Males in our 5 – school conference
- #13 Sean Shults 21.17
- #25 Hunter Bolster 20.17
Top 25 Females in our 5 – school conference
- #4 Ava Bissonette 19.83
Week 4 of Competition took place on Saturday, October 18th Overall Team Standing:
- #1 Pioneer High School with 3751.50
- #2 Sharon Springs Central with 3337.00
- #3 Morristown Central High School with 2869.00
- #4 Livonia High School with 2772.50
- #5 Monticello High School with 1890.00
Top 25 Males in our 5 – school conference
- #13 Sean Shults 21.38
- #22 Hunter Bolster 20.50
Top 25 Females in our 5 – school conference
- #4 Ava Bissonette 18.75
Our Final Competition is Saturday, October 25th at 8:30AM. 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. Our Senior Athletes have the opportunity to earn a college scholarship from the New York State; USA High School Clay Target Leagues. They also could be scouted by a post-secondary school.
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 by our home base Sprout Brook at 1364 State Highway 163 Canajoharie.
COMMUNITY FOCUS
A Service to the Sharon Springs Community
Stay tuned for future news
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.
