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Shenendehowa serves students in southern Saratoga County, N.Y. including the towns of Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Ballston, Malta, Stillwater and Waterford.

May 20, 2012

Superintendent: Dr. L. Oliver Robinson

5 Chelsea Place, Clifton Park, NY 12065 • 518-881-0600

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  • Skano 4th graders work with electricity activities involving alternative energy sources.
  • Shen HS students competed in the Saratoga Envirothon placing 2nd in current issues,3rd in soils and 5th overall.
  • Orenda 5th grade students at HVCC receiving Physical Education Leadership Awards.
  • Arongen award winners of the NYSAHPERD Student Leadership Award.
  • Skano students learn mean, median and mode with M&Ms.
  • The Shen Latin Department hosted seven schools in a Certamen, which is a Latin Jeopardy type game.
  • Skano students study the culture of Mexico.
  • HS student Brian Sprague was selected as the 2011-2012 Outstanding Business Education Student.
  • In honor of Earth Day, Tesago students wrote about how they would help the earth if they were Lorax for a day.
  • Arongen students won the Animal Protective Foundation 2012 Poster and Essay contest.
  • Shen HS student Katie Nolan's billboard was selected to appear on a billboard on Route 9.
  • Okte students competed in the regional and state PTA Reflections Program. The program theme was--Diversity Means...
  • Chango Student Council raised money for the American Red Cross.
  • Six Acadia Middle School students were selected as semi-finalists in the 2012 Invention Convention.
  • Shen High School students will work with local companies and organizations to revitalize Historic Lock 19 in Vischer Ferry.
  • Shatekon students researched a famous person of interest and held a wax museum.
  • Okte's Drama Club performed Annie Jr.
  • Shen H.S. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club won a number of awards at the State Leadership Conference in Rochester.
  • Shatekon’s 4th grade classes teamed-up to research NYS animals in a project called Ask the Animal!
  • Shen HS Leo club students pose with the President of Lion’s Club International, Wing-Kun Tam at the United Nations.
  • Arongen students share and eat recipes from Latin American countries.
  • HS students celebrate Earth Day with activities including a tree give away, trashion show and local organic meals.
  • Fourth graders in Arongen's afterschool science club make and race solar-powered cars.
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5/15/12 - School Budget Vote and Board Election, Gowana Gym 7 a.m. - 9p.m.

5/25 - 5/28 - No School, Memorial Day Weekend

6/2/12 - A Green and White Night, Shenendehowa Educational Foundation Fundraiser 6:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn

6/8/12 - Half Day ES, AM Kdg in Session

6/11/12 - Last day of HS classes

6/12/12-6/21/12 - Regents and local exams

6/15/12 - Half Day ES, AM Kdg in Session

6/20/12 - Half Day MS

6/21/12 - Half Day ES/MS, Last Day of School

 

6/22/12- The 2012 Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center at 1:30 p.m. Click here for important information for graduates.

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Posted 5/18/12

Vote for Shen teacher Bryan Sawyer beginning today through May 21st

Karigon teacher Bryan Sawyer, is one of 5 candidates competing to be named “Top Teacher” on the ABC morning TV show, “LIVE! With KELLY.” Mr. Sawyer appeared on TV “LIVE! with Kelly” in New Your City during the segment which appeared 5/17/12. He received a trophy and gifts. If he wins Top Teacher on May 22nd, the prizes include a $25,000 donation to the school district. People have until May 21st to vote for Bryan by clicking here.

Art Show PosterPosted 5/16/12

The Shenendehowa Art Department is pleased to present the Annual K-12 Art Show! The exhibit is housed at Clifton Park Center in the storefront which formerly housed The Cotton Market. The show is open for viewing from May 15th-May 23rd during select hours. Click here for specific hours.

Posted 5/15/12

Letter From Dr. L. Oliver Robinson, Superintendent

Thank you to the Shen community for coming out and voting on the school budget, buses, and board candidates. The budget passed by a 69% margin 3,239 Yes to 1,432 No.

That is the highest margin of victory in Shen history. It sends an overwhelming message that you as a community, residents, and the voting public cares about the provision of a high quality education to our students, as well as the leadership, governance, and ultimately the future direction of the district. [MORE]

Posted 5/2/12

Congratulations to Shen High School business teacher Joe Murphy on being appointed as the next varsity girls’ basketball coach. [MORE]

Posted 4/27/12

Congratulations to Karigon teacher, Bryan Sawyer, he is now one of five candidates competing to be named “Top Teacher” on the ABC morning TV show, “LIVE! With KELLY”. The show will be at Shen to interview him and voting will begin once again on the show's Web site (http://dadt.com/live/index.html) on May 18th! If he wins, the prizes include a $25,000 donation to the school district.