Laker Way Walk PHOTO GALLERY:
The Laker Way Walk: This year, as a part of the Class of 2017 graduation rehearsal, our high school seniors made the "Laker Way Walk" to Waterman Primary School to parade the halls for our K-2 students. For most of our seniors, their SCS journey began at Waterman, and now in a way, it comes to a close. The "Laker Way Walk" was a fitting finish to a great school year, on an absolutely beautiful afternoon!
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Class of 17 Celebrates with Dip in the Lake:
SKANEATELES, NY (June 27, 2017) – In a tradition for the ages, the 129 student Class of 2017 at Skaneateles High School ended their commencement on Sunday in Clift Park by taking a dip in Skaneateles Lake.
As has become tradition, following the presentation of diplomas by Skaneateles Central Schools Superintendent Ken Slentz and the tossing of caps, students immediately charged through the center row of chairs to take their first jump into the lake as Skaneateles graduates.
The dip in the cool lake, under bright sunny skies, brought an end to the lakeside commencement ceremony which took just over an hour, recognizing the Class of 2017 and its accomplishments.
The afternoon began with the singing of the National Anthem as well as the Skaneateles High School ...
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Class of 2017 Commencement - Sunday, 1 p.m.:
Commencement for graduating seniors of Skaneateles High School's Class of 2017 will be 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in Clift Park.
Here's a list of the graduates in the Class of 2017:
Matthew C. Alaniz
Josep Ausio Toro
Amanda C. Andrews
Ryan Christopher Bailey
Emily A. Baldwin
Collin J. Bales
Erica L. Beatson
Matthew John Beimel
Joseph William Benedict
Nikki A. Bennett
Matthew Henry Benson
Benjamin Geoffrey Blackwell
Calvin Geoffrey Blackwell
Ashleigh E. Blauvelt
Anna Madeline Bohrer
Emma Rose Bohrer
Madelyn M. Brogan
Grace E. Buchholz
Cameron Reginald Buell
Chloe Kathleen Byrne
Erica Elizabeth Byrne
Raenah Campbell
Joseph Antimo Capozza
Katherine R. Carlile
Brianna Casper
Demitris Christou
Emily M. Collins
Chase J. Corcoran ...
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High School Student Work in ART4SKARTS Exhibit:
SKANEATELES, NY (June 21, 2017) – Artwork from four Skaneateles High School students will be featured in the 2 nd annual ART4SKARTS Juried Art Show running from July 13-15 at the Sinclair of Skaneateles, located at 4359 Jordan Rd.
Graduating seniors Abbie Scala and Mary Lambdin join junior Madie Rhoad and freshman Emma Keady as Skaneateles High School students featured in the exhibit.
Presented by the Skaneateles Area Arts Council (SKARTS), the exhibit features the abundant talent throughout the Skaneateles community from artists of all ages.
The mission of SKARTS is to celebrate the visual and performing arts by creating an environment where cultural activity thrives in the Skaneateles community.
The organization awards community support grants to artists ...
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Joseph Capozza Earns COSBA Award:
SKANEATELES, NY (June 16, 2017) – Senior Joseph Capozza was selected as the Cayuga-Onondaga School Board Association Award recipient for the Skaneateles High School Class of 2017.
Capozza will attend UC Berkeley in the fall where he will study Chemical Engineering.
“Joe exemplifies “The Laker Way”, said Skaneateles High School Principcal, Gregory Santoro. “He gives 100% of himself in everything he does by demonstrating the qualities that Skaneateles High School strives to instill in its students. We wish him the very best of luck and hope that he will return now and then to share his many successes with us.”
Described as intelligent, enthusiastic, organized, passionate, and genuine; Capozza’s work ethic and attitude ...
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Raegan Frash to Appear on Kids BBQ Championship:
SKANEATELES, NY (June 15, 2017) – Raegan Frash, a State Street Elementary fourth grade student from Skaneateles, will be featured on the Food Network’s Kids BBQ Championship on Monday, June 19 at 8 p.m.
Hosted by Food Network stars Damaris Phillips and Eddie Jackson, the Kids BBQ Championship pits young grill masters up against one another for a chance to win $10,000.
Frash, who has always loved to watch cooking shows, decided one day to go onto the Food Network website and see how to become a contestant.
“They were casting for Kids BBQ Championship Season 2 when I logged onto the website,” said Frash. “After applying I had to do many phone interviews and Skype interviews. One Skype session involved me preparing and grilling ...
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Waterman Parents: Water Update as of Wednesday:
Attention Waterman Parents: We will once again be using bottled water today as we have not yet received the go ahead to utilize our drinking fountains/water stations. With this in mind, thanks so much for your tolerance of and assistance with keeping us moving yesterday. From my observations it was quite seamless. Also, I wanted to make you aware of the actions that we are taking to ensure the health and safety of your kids and you while in the building.
1. Water testing - fo ... llowing Department of Health protocols, we are testing the potable water sources to ensure proper water purity.
2. Mold prevention - we have a 3 stage process set up with the first stage - dehumidification - already underway. The next stage - sanitization (fully eco-friendly) will take place once ...
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STARS Graduation Celebration Honors 5th Graders:
Marianne Angelillo talks with STARS fifth graders about the importance of smart decision making durnig the 9th annual STARS graduation celebration. (Dan Kspuscinski photo)
SKANEATELES, NY (June 13, 2017) – Fifth grade students at State Street Elementary gathered on Friday afternoon in the Skaneateles High School auditorium for the 9 th annual STARS graduation celebration.
STARS signifies – Students who Think and Act Responsibly Succeed – and gives students guidance in prevention education in relation to drinking, drugs, texting and driving, and other health related issues.
The hope for the program is to arm students with the ability to make smart and educated decisions about drugs and alcohol, giving them the knowledge, courage, and determination ...
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Waterman Primary OPEN for Tuesday Classes:
Waterman Primary School will be open for classes on Tuesday, as water service has been restored to the building. Bottled water will be provided for students and staff while officials continue to ensure the proper levels of purity in the drinking water. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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HS Students Collaborate to Build Storage Boxes:
Luca Kunz photo
SKANEATELES, NY (June 9, 2017) – Students in Matthew Slauson’s Design and Drawing for Production class recently collaborated with student’s from Randy Liberty’s class to design and build custom storage boxes.
The project was designed to be customer based, as students were put to the task of building the boxes to meet the needs of a customer or client while also designing a logo for the front of the box.
DDP students would design their logos, interview their customers, and build the boxes as a mass production.
Teachers, students, and aides all worked as a team to create the logos and pieces.
“It was awesome to see everyone working together to create something and learn about each other in ...
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Kush, Wulff Earn Youth Leadership Recognition:
SKANEATELES, NY (June 9, 2017) – New York State Senator John DeFrancisco presented Skaneateles High School seniors Sophie Kush and Alex Wulff with Youth Leadership Recognition Awards on Friday morning at Skaneateles High School.
The Youth Leadership Recognition Awards recognize outstanding young students who will become future leaders in the state of New York.
The program is designed to highlight and celebrate well-rounded students who excel academically and have exhibited leadership through extracurricular or volunteer activities.
Kush and Wulff were presented with a congratulatory letter, a handshake and chat with Senator DeFrancisco, and an official certificate of recognition.
Kush, the Class of 2017 Salutatorian, will attend Brown ...
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Summer Wellness Program Opens June 26:
The Skaneateles Summer Wellness Center will open for Summer hours on June 26. Below are the hours of operation...
Monday: 8-10:30am ... 5:30-7pm
Tuesday: 8am-Noon
Wednesday: 8-10:30am ... 5:30-7pm
Thursday: 8am-Noon
Friday: 8am-Noon
Jill and John King (NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists) will be the strength and conditioning coaches for the center.
The center is FREE and open to ALL Skaneateles students in grades 6-12.
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Windows Videos Hit Big Screen for 'Oscars' Viewing:
SKANEATELES, NY (June 8, 2017) – Videos from the Skaneateles Middle School Windows Project hit the big screen on Thursday morning in the Skaneateles High School auditorium as a part of the project’s annual ‘Oscars’ viewing.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members all gathered to celebrate the hard work of the eighth grade class, and also learn more about several members of the Skaneateles community.
Since 2004, social studies teacher Jim Ryan has put eighth grade students to the task of interviewing local community members on video as a way to not only enhance their technical skills but to also better understand the meaning of civil participation and to simply tell very compelling stories.
The Windows Project works to bring the past ...
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High School Yearbooks Have Arrived:
Yearbooks have arrived! Be sure to pick up your yearbook in the library. If you have not purchased one, you can buy one this week for $64.90. Cash or check made out to "The Comet."
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Track, Lacrosse Teams to NYSPHSAA Championships:
PHOTO - Members of the Skaneateles High School Boys & Girls Track and Girls Lacrosse teams have advance to the NYSPHSAA Championships. Pictured are (First row, left to right) Grace Dower, Emma Conan, Riley Brogan, Abbey Logan, Angela Krause, Kyla Sears, Mae McGlynn, Christiana Ciaccio, (Second row, left to right) Gabi Welch, Rachel Pinney, Grace Kush, Maggie Newton, Mary McNeil, Mikaela Terhune, Sarah Bailey, Kylee Gillmore, (Third row, left to right) Sophie Kush, Olivia Nye, Mia Grasso, Emma Goodell, Emily Baldwin, Alison Weiss, Taylor Hill, Chase Corcoran, Jessica Patalino, Abby Kuhns, Raenah Campbell, Olivia Navaroli, Hope Allyn, and Maddie Peterson. (DeAnn Sears photo)
SKANEATELES, NY (June 6, 2017) – Skaneateles High School will be represented ...
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Look who was "Caught Giving Their Extra Ten Percent":
We’re all doing it, but please join us in congratulating the staff member who was nominated for The Laker Way award for May 2017!
Sandi Taylor
I would like to nominate Sandi Taylor. Sandi, again, orchestrated an amazing Prom for our students. The countless hours of preparation and guidance that she dedicates to our students is remarkable. And while doing all of that, she was also putting together the performances for the talent show... and teaching 6 classes with 5 preps, and juggling chainsaws. :)
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8th Graders Experience Career Day:
PHOTO - Skaneateles Middle School 8th graders enjoy a video presentation by New York State Trooper Kylie Black about their special K9 unit. (Dan Kapuscinski photo)
SKANEATELES, NY (June 2, 2017) – The Skaneateles Middle School 8 th grade class took part in Career Day on Friday, as students were introduced to different careers through energetic community members.
Following a group meeting in the Skaneateles High School Auditorium, where high school principal Gregory Santoro addressed all students as their future principal, the students broke up into several groups to visit and learn what several community members do for their careers.
As a part of the meetings, students also gained knowledge on how each individual got to this point in their ...
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SCS Honors Veterans with Memorial Day Assemblies:
SKANEATELES, NY (May 31, 2017) – Skaneateles Central Schools honored our country’s veterans on Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, with two separate assemblies held during the day.
The day started on Friday morning at Waterman Primary School as Skaneateles veterans Jack Moran and Bill Knoll joined the school’s morning meeting.
Moran and Knoll were invited to speak to students about the significance of Memorial Day and its origins. The duo also explained what members of the American Legion do to honor our service people and how Skaneateles remembers the day with a parade and ceremony.
Later in the afternoon the annual Skaneateles Middle School Memorial Day Assembly took place in the Skaneateles High School auditorium, honoring more than 30 Skaneateles ...
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