It might be a snow day, but let's hear it for all these excelling Falcons! #foreverfalcons
Conditions this morning have persisted to make morning travel dangerous. South Seneca will be closed Thursday, February 6.
The Board of Education Executive Session Meeting will take place as scheduled later tonight.
With snow and icy conditions forecasted through the early morning hours today (Thursday, February 6), South Seneca will operate on a two hour delay. Stay safe everyone!
Here are our HS Staff and Students of the Month for January. Let's hear it for these Falcons! #foreverfalcons
Our High School students had an unforgettable time at Greek Peak Waterpark for Falcon Day yesterday! Huge shoutout to our Sources of Strength group for planning this community building experience for students and staff. A special moment? Waterpark staff told us, "This has to be the best high school group we have ever had!" We couldn’t be prouder of our Falcons for representing our school so well!
Exciting news! Our 5th graders are starting the D.A.R.E. program! This important initiative helps students make safe, responsible choices while building confidence and leadership skills.
High School students and staff delivered baked goods, prepared by Rylee’s Diner, to thank the responding departments for their incredible efforts during last week’s devastating fire. Grateful for our community heroes!
The Board of Education will meet on February 6 at 6pm in the District Office conference room. The Board will immediately go into executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of the Superintendent of Schools. This is the only agenda item.
Take note! #forverfalcons
We'd like to give a huge THANK YOU to Honeoye Central School. They gave all these donations to help our community after last week's fire. They also made cash donations and gift card donations. We are beyond thankful!
There is a lot of great donation information and options in this article for the victims of the Ovid fire:
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/01/23/ovid-will-return-dozens-of-organizations-step-up-as-community-charts-path-forward/
Donations for victims of the fire in Ovid last night can be made at the following locations (according to what you're donating).
***Please note donations to school locations must happen during school hours. ES: 8 to 2:30, MS/HS: 7:30 to 2:30
As Ovid begins the recovery process after last night’s devastating fire, there will be no school today for South Seneca. The High School will communicate the rescheduling of today’s Regents Exams soon. Tonight’s meeting of the Board of Education will still happen as scheduled.
We are thankful for the first responders-- and everyone else-- who worked through the night to support those in need, and we will begin communicating today about supports that continue to be available.
With early morning wind chill temperatures forecasted to be at dangerous levels, South Seneca will be operating on a two hour delay Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
All planned Regents Exams for high school students will be administered taking the delay into account, meaning start times may be adjusted. Please look for Parent Square notices from Ms. Horton for details.
January 21, 6:30pm
We are aware of the ongoing fire in downtown Ovid this evening, and will be doing all we can to support those affected. We are so thankful for our community of first responders, and have them in our thoughts tonight.
Congratulations to the South Seneca Choral Music Students who attended the STMEA All-County Chorus Festival on January 17th and 18th.
Middle School Students who attended are:
Ava Carpenter (Alto, 7th Grade), Chloe Cooper (Alto, 8th Grade), Emery Erickson (Baritone, 8th Grade), Reese Holmberg (Baritone, 8th Grade), Sophia Jennings (Soprano, 8th Grade), Elana Michael (Soprano, 7th Grade), Auburn Mitchell (Alto, 8th Grade), and Emily Williamson (Alto, 8th Grade).
High School Students who attended are:
Kayleigh Banfield (Alto, 9th Grade), Grayson Booth (Bass, 12th Grade), Jacob Borst (Bass, 12th Grade), Sylvia Brock (Soprano, 12th Grade), Brooke Butler (Soprano, 11th Grade), Hannah Drexler (Tenor, 11th Grade), Brooke Jennings (Soprano, 9th Grade), Darbee Johnson (Alto, 11th Grade), Quinn Kempf (Tenor, 9th Grade), Addison Kiser (Alto, 9th Grade), Vyvynn Powell (Soprano, 12th Grade), and Molly Stirlen (Alto, 11th Grade).
Students worked with guest conductors, Mr. Holden Maiorana (MS) and Ms. Rebecca Saltzman (HS), over a two day period, which culminated in a Concert at Lansing Middle School on January 18.
An extra shoutout to Kayleigh Banfield for being featured in a solo and Sylvia Brock and Hannah Drexler’s small group participation in the closing piece for the HS, “Dance in the Graveyards.”
In the past two weeks, students in local history had the opportunity to hear from Craig Williams and Carrie Smalser about the Willard Aslyum. Craig Williams is a retired NYS Museum employee with years of experience researching Willard and Carrie is a lifetime Ovid resident that grew up in and around Willard. Both brought a wealth of experience and knowledge that gave the students insider perspectives into the lives and stories that came from the Willard Campus.
Dr. Martin Luther King changed the world. So can you. #MLKDay
Congratulations to these sixth graders for being accepted into the STMEA(Seneca Tompkins Music Educators Association) Elementary All- County Band. It's an honor that is well deserved.
Our Kindergarteners finished their natural bird feeder houses! They learned about caring for wildlife and honed their building skills. #EarlyLearning #EcoFriendly #OutdoorEducation
