More than 160 students in the Sharon Springs Central Schools are using iPads on a daily basis. That’s more than half of the student population. The one-to-one iPad program, which was piloted during the 2012-13 school year, has now grown to include every student in grades 6-12 and one wireless cart for the primary grades. […]
Sharon Springs fifth grade students had the opportunity to work with an extraordinary guest this past fall. “Ricky the Robot” visited from the Capital Region BOCES’ Northeastern Regional Information Center Model Schools Program. Students used special software and their math skills to create a program for “Ricky” to execute. They had to measure in meters […]
Earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it was making permanent the flexibility that schools were granted last year relating to meat, meat alternatives (such as cheese), bread and grain portions for students. Before the changes were initially made in February 2012, schools were required to adhere to strict daily and […]
Students in grades 8-12 performed the rockin’ musical “Happy Days” in mid-November.
Amid a growing clamor for change, the New York State Board of Regents adopted several measures meant to improve the implementation of the Common Core Learning Standards at its meetings Feb. 10-11. Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded with a call for any changes to await legislative recommendations from his recently appointed Common Core panel. Sharon Springs […]
The Sharon Springs Central School District website has a fresh new face. This new site offers many of the same features visitors are used to — and more. Some of the new features include: Academics — Find important information, such as a link to the district’s NYS Report Card, Common Core Learning Standards, and the iPad […]
Sharon Springs CSD is now offering a free e-mail newsletter and companion website called, “Parent Today.” This new communications tool is designed to help build a stronger bridge between families and the classroom, and it’s packed with research-based information that empowers parents and supports teachers. Parent Today addresses four “chapters” of a child’s life – […]
The district is once again offering text notifications for school closings, delays and early dismissals. Complete the attached form (PDF) if you wish to sign up for this service or if your cell phone number has changed recently. If you no longer wish to receive electronic messages from the school, please contact Mrs. Brown at 284-2267.
