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District News
May 16th, 2013

This appreciation program will recognize past and present faculty and staff members who have exhibited unforgettable commitment and service to the children of the Sandy Creek Central School District. In order to be nominated for the Wall of Excellence, nominees must meet the following criteria and be selected by the Wall of Excellence Selection Committee:
  • Must have achieved a high level of professionalism and dedication while employed by the Sandy Creek Central School District.
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May 15th, 2013
Lani Camp - Oswego County BOCES

Sandy Creek High School Principal Maureen Shiel recently announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2013.

The Valedictorian is Isabel Grace Bray, the daughter of James Bray and Gena Rice. Isabel has enjoyed playing volleyball and taking physics with Mr. Fellows during her high school years. Outside of school she enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She wants to be known for being the best that she can be. After graduation, Isabel w... Full story »
May 15th, 2013
Lani Camp - Oswego County BOCES

The Sandy Creek Central School District is proud to announce the names of 2013 Wall of Distinction Inductees. Throughout their lives, these extraordinary people have shown a high level of professionalism, distinction, and sufficient moral character as to represent a positive role model to students in the school district. The inductees include: Evan McLean Tanner, Class of 1992 Evan lives in Waldorf, Maryland.  He is a veteran and past Army Ranger.  Evan pre... Full story »
February 21st, 2013
Lani Camp - Oswego County BOCES

The Sandy Creek Central School District, will again be accepting nominees for the "Wall of Distinction."

"Graduates of distinction" are those who have achieved a high level of prominence in their personal and professional lives and who represent a positive role model to our youth.

Candidates for the Wall of Distinction must be recommended by a citizen of the Sandy Creek Central School District.  Candidates must ... Full story »

December 6th, 2012
Amy Rhinehart - Oswego County BOCES

Technology has drastically evolved over the years to become one of the most powerful tools in education. An example of this at the Sandy Creek Central School District is the availability of handheld touchscreen tablets known as iPads.
Three mobile iPad carts, each containing 30 rechargeable tablets, were obtained through grant funds and became available for classroom use at the start of the 2012-13 school year in September. The tablets are providing educators in the District with an engagi... Full story »
November 30th, 2012
Lani Camp, Oswego County BOCES

Sandy Creek Central School District's (SCCSD) head football coach and athletic coordinator Michael Stevens has been named the Central New York Coach of the Year for Section III and Mason McNitt, a senior at Sandy Creek High School, was named to the All Star Defense Team. A committee of coaches and sports writers selected the two from the Central New York Section III teams in all divisions. SCCS Superintendent Stewart Amell had this to say about the recent announcement, "We are very proud of Mike... Full story »
November 21st, 2012

Hannah Walker was selected through audition to the NYSSMA All State Conference Symphonic Band. The All State Symphonic Band is comprised of the highest achieving students from the entire state of New York. This honor will culminate with a performance in Rochester, NY on December 2nd. Hannah was also selected as the principal French Horn at the NYSSMA Zone 5 Area All State Festival in Potsdam, NY.
June 13th, 2012
Thomas Artini, HS Band Instructor

The Sandy Creek High School Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Thomas Artini, received the highest rating possible in their category at the NYSSMA Major Festival at Fulton High School. The Band was awarded a "Gold Medal with Distinction". This honor is awarded to organizations that have demonstrated an exceptional level of technical and artistic skill on all three selections performed. This is the first time the Sandy Creek Concert Band has attended a NYSSMA Major Festival.
December 19th, 2011

Email Request The advances that have occurred in technology over the last decade have dramatically improved our level of communication and access to information. We can send or receive information better, faster and more accurately than ever before. At SCCS we are constantly seeking to improve our communication with parents and the community. Recently, the superintendent sent out an e-mail via our mass communication system (the same system which sends school closings via telephone). This... Full story »
December 19th, 2011

Sandy Creek Central School students in grades 6-12 enjoyed an uplifting and powerful message by Bob Lenz, an author and national speaker. In his message to the students, Bob stressed the Value of each person and their tremendous worth, Courage to stand up for what is right, and Respect for each other, teachers, their parents, and for the diversities that make each of us unique. Bob Lenz speaks to over 350,000 teens and parents across North America each year though school assembly programs and e... Full story »
November 14th, 2011
Cynthia S. Fagan /NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

After Pomp and Circumstance plays at graduation ceremonies, most teens experience trepidation and uncertainty about their future, and Joshua Ward, of Sandy Creek, was no different. Joshua was not likely to pursue a college degree. Instead, he was considering his options after graduating from an inclusive class at Sandy Creek High School. During his secondary school years, Joshua participated in a number of internships and work experiences, particularly Make Sense Shop, a café in Pulaski. It w... Full story »
October 11th, 2011
Debra J. Groom / The Post-Standard

Sandy Creek, NY -- In Japan, special education students never attend classes with other students. They go to a special school by themselves. "We are here to visit to see how they do inclusion," Japanese high school teacher Masahiro Nosaka said through an interpreter. "We want to see how it's done and how it's working here." "Here" was the Sandy Creek school district, which has had a total inclusion program for its special ed students since the early 1990s. At Sandy Creek, there are no s... Full story »
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