Sixty-One Students Inducted into National Honor Society:
Sixty-one Skaneateles High School students were recently inducted into the National Honor Society based on their outstanding scholarship, leadership, service and character. As they crossed the stage, inductees were congratulated by High School principal Greg Santoro, current NHS members, and NHS advisor Mary Lou Ingram.
After all inductees were seated on the stage, they recited the NHS pledge:
“I pledge to maintain my high scholastic standing, to hold as fundamental and worthy an untarnished character, to endeavor intelligently and courageously to be a leader, and to give myself freely to others. So doing, I shall prove myself worthy of a place in the National Honor Society.”
Inductees are:
Leonard Anna
Francesca Arias
Sophia Aureden
Alexis ...
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2022 CNY Scholastic Art Winners Announced:
12 Skaneateles art students recently had artwork recognized in the CNY Scholastic Art Awards. Students receiving recognition were Libby Raymond, Torri Garrett, Lily Coleman, Grace Mayer, Maggie Lootens, Emma Whipple, Vivian Carroll, Ellie Springer, Caitlin Day, Regan Barnes, Collin Morrissey, and Charlotte Carroll.
The artwork will be on display at the Onondaga Community College Whitney Building until March 4. Due to COVID-19, there will be no awards ceremony this year.
Check out our students' impressive pieces in the slideshow below!
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Sweetheart Dance to be Held Friday, March 18:
The Skaneateles XC & Track Boosters can’t wait to bring back the Sweetheart Dance! Please note the new date is Friday 3/18. Details including information on purchasing tickets will be coming out shortly!
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Updated Guidance from Onondaga County Health Department- January 13, 2022:
1/13/2022
Dear Skaneateles family,
Yesterday the Onondaga County Health department updated rules and regulations with regard to isolation and quarantine orders in schools. Below are 2 important links that describe these changes and include a flowchart to help families and schools determine the appropriate course of action in a variety of different circumstances.
Document : http://www.ongov.net/health/documents/IsolationQuarantineGuidance.pdf
Flowchart : http://www.ongov.net/health/documents/IandQFlowchart.pdf
Note:
The latest guidance allows fully vaccinated individuals (students, teachers, and staff), who have been exposed to an individual with COVID-19 to continue to attend or work at school regardless ...
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Purchase Tickets to See Your Skaneateles LakeTrotters Take on the Harlem Wizards:
The Middle School PTC is excited to bring the Harlem Wizards back to Skaneateles on Wednesday, March 2nd in the high school gym. Grab your tickets now to watch your favorite teachers and principal take on the Harlem Wizards! Tickets can be purchased here: https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/193461?fbclid=IwAR0fg0vVwAC2AGzEfD5KwTzawTTcMBOFPVgKIMVQ0hU8BpU5ubt1VghMIcw
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New Varsity Soccer, Football Coaches Poised to Continue Success of Skaneateles Athletics:
At a recent Board of Education meeting, two experienced and dedicated individuals were appointed as new varsity coaches of two successful Skaneateles Athletics programs. Longtime boys’ varsity soccer assistant coach Pete O’Connor was promoted to head coach of the program, while highly-regarded newcomer Jay Steinhorst was named as varsity football coach.
O’Connor had most recently served as the varsity assistant coach of the boys’ soccer team. During that tenure, the Skaneateles soccer program amassed over 200 wins, six Section III championships, five NYSPHSAA regional championships, and three NYSPHSAA State championships. Prior to O’Connor’s experience with the varsity team, he was the head coach of the boys’ junior varsity soccer ...
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Juniors Interested in a Medical Career Invited to New Visions Junior Information Day:
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is hosting a Junior Information Day on February 16 for the New Visions Medical Professions program. Juniors are invited to attend the Information Day and, if interested, would attend this program during their senior year. If you are looking for a future in the medical field, New Visions may be the right fit for you! For more information or to sign up, please contact your school counselor!
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Alumni Career Day Slated for Wednesday, December 22:
On Wednesday, December 22, the high school will host an Alumni Career Day assembly.
Alumni Career Day consists of a panel of former students presenting to the junior and senior class in the auditorium. Our alumni will share their experiences post high school and the career path they chose to pursue. Following the assembly, the alumni will gather in the library to have a more intimate discussion for any interested students.
Please sign up for that in the library or email Mrs. Michel gmichel@skanschools.org . A list of speakers and their bio can be found at the link below for a preview.
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PERFECTION: All Nine Varsity Fall Sports Teams Achieve Scholar-Athlete Recognition:
All nine Skaneateles varsity fall sports teams were recently named as New York State Public High School Athletic Association scholar-athlete teams. To receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75 percent of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90.00. Congratulations to all!
More info: https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2021/6/8/scholar-athletes.aspx
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Photo Gallery: Middle School Student Council Holiday Shopping Spree:
On Wednesday, December 8, we took our annual trip to Target for the Middle School Student Council Holiday Shopping Spree! Students worked in groups to get gifts that will go to local groups like Vera House, Make a Wish, Spafford Food pantry, Peace Incorporated, East Hill Elementary, Hillside Children Center, Skaneateles Outreach, Casey's Place, Advocates, Franklin Elementary, Van Duyn Elementary, Seneca Street Elementary, Minoa Elementary, Dr. King Elementary, and our own schools.
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COVID-19 Reminder for Parents:
Please read a COVID-19 reminder to parents at the following link: http://www.skanschools.org/tfiles/folder3138/COVID-19%20Reminder%20update.pdf
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Cosette's Cards: A Fifth-Grade Student's Watercolor Card Company:
Fifth-grade student Dawson Lynn is making a difference in the Skaneateles community with her incredible artistic talent and dedication to her watercolor card company, Cosette's Cards. You may have seen some of her cards on display at local businesses who have purchased them, but it's not just about that for Dawson- she donates 10% of her sales to animal shelters in honor of her dog, Cosette.
Learn more about this State Street student's passion for her artwork and company!
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Middle School Celebrates National Junior Honor Society Class of 2026:
Skaneateles Middle School held its National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 15, marking the Middle School’s first official event in the newly renovated auditorium.
Middle School Principal Michael Caraccio and NJHS advisor Kelly Gunderson praised the inductees for their incredible academic achievements throughout their Middle School careers. To be inducted, students needed to achieve a cumulative grade point average of 93 percent.
Speeches were given by students Lucy Fleckenstein (President), Jackson Bone (Vice President), Eva DeJesus (Treasurer), Monica Pohl, and Audrey Bombard. Each student talked about the five pillars of NJHS- scholarship, citizenship, leadership, service, and character.
Students recited the NJHS ...
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Love of Movies, History Inspired State Street Student’s Winning Halloween Writing Contest Entry:
When fourth-grade student Luke Moore came home from school one day in October, he asked if anything exciting had happened. He was told: “Yes, something very exciting happened today!”
Luke had been named as the winner of the annual Bruce Coville Halloween Story Contest in the grades four and five category. Every year, Coville writes the beginning of a Halloween story and students are invited to write the ending. Moore’s entry was judged by a panel of reporters, editors, and photographers at syracuse.com and was selected from among 400 entries across Central New York.
Luke spent about a week writing the ending and estimated that he went through three drafts before submitting his final entry. So how did he come up with the idea for the ending?
“I ...
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Community Members Invited to Join ParentSquare:
View the instructions at the link below to sign up for Parent Square. If you already have an account as a parent of a student in the district, you do not need to sign up for this group.
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Board of Education Announces Search Process for Vacancy:
At its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Board President Michael Kell announced that he and his family are moving out of the area, resulting in a vacancy on the Skaneateles Central School District Board of Education.
During its “process review” segment at the November 2, 2021 Regular Meeting, the Board discussed appointing one of the finalists from the September-October 2021 board member search process.
As a reminder, when an unexpected vacancy occurs on any board of education, the school board’s options are to: 1) leave the seat vacant until the next election; 2) hold an election; 3) ask the community to apply and interview for the vacancy; or 4) appoint a board member until the next election.
President Kell will remain ...
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