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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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Atrea staff members recently gathered at the Halfmoon Town Hall to begin building their professional learning community. Together, they started the important work of establishing a strong foundation for collaboration, growth, and innovation. The team is excited and eager to welcome our kindergarten students this fall!
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This week our very excited teachers and staff from Atrea screened incoming kindergartners. Our students are so excited for Atrea to open this fall!
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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.
As part of our preparation for the upcoming school year, we invite you and your child to participate in our Kindergarten Screening. Due to ongoing construction at Atrea Early Learning Center, all screening sessions will take place at Arongen Elementary School.
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.
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The Atrea Early Learning Center is located at 5 Maxwell Drive, and the school day will run from 8:20 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Children in the district who turn 5 years old on or before Dec. 1 are eligible to begin kindergarten in September.
Transportation will be provided to and from the student’s primary residence. For families who need extended care, the YMCA will offer fee-based before-school care starting at 7 a.m. and after-school care from 2:15 to 6 p.m. right at Atrea.
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Registration for the Atrea Early Learning Center is now open!
Visit our Atrea page for more information and to register.
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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.