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Join us in celebrating Shenendehowa's Class of 2026 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center! Watch the Graduation Ceremony live here.
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Shen’s 5th Annual FIRST LEGO League Explore Festival and Robot Rumble which was held at the end of April in High School West. It was our best year yet, with a total of 49 elementary teams proudly presenting their work and 7 middle school teams competing.
Join us on Friday, April 24th at High School East from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. With over 90 incredible exhibits, there is something for everyone, including robotics, chemistry experiments, birds of prey, and puppies in training.
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In a landmark decision for the Shenendehowa Central School District, the Board of Education has officially appointed Dr. Cecily Wilson-Turner as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. The appointment, confirmed at the March 24 board meeting, marks a historic turning point as Dr. Wilson-Turner becomes the first woman to lead the district since its inception.
The Shenendehowa Central School District is soliciting proposals for the purpose of collaborating with the District for the provision of a Pre-K Instructional Program (children who will be 4 years old by December 1) within the Shenendehowa School District's boundaries.
Registration for the Atrea Early Learning Center is now open!
Visit our Atrea page for more information and to register.
- Atrea
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FACS 7 teachers have been partnering with Sunmark credit union to build and improve their financial literacy module with students.
The District is now accepting applications for a Director of Transportation.
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A letter from a 5th grader in Mrs. Williamson's class to the Food Services Team.
Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts via the online survey and/or community forums. The survey closes today, so there is still time to participate!
- Superintendent Search
The Shenendehowa Board of Education is seeking interested candidates to fill a vacant board seat through June 2026.
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The 1st Annual Strides for Strength Walk-a-thon was a huge success!
The Shen Dance Team along with Real Kids Wear Pink were able to raise $1,150.00 for the American Cancer Society.
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On Oct. 31 a group of Shen bus drivers wore custom pink shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness month!
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Mrs. Hurst's 1st Graders at Karigon took advantage of an October sunny day to have an outdoor science lesson about the effects of UV sunlight.
On Tuesday, October 21, the Shenendehowa Board of Education appointed Lauren J. Gemmill, Capital Region BOCES District Superintendent, as the search consultant to find the next superintendent of schools.
- Superintendent Search