- Community members shared different career opportunities with Skano 5th graders at the Career Fair.
- Mrs. O’Brien’s 2nd graders celebrated their nonfiction research by sharing their writing with family members and shelving it in the Skano Library.
- Congratulations Shen boys Varsity lacrosse Section 2 champions!
- The Karigon community came out in full force to enjoy our Annual Ice Cream Social and Book Exchange.
- The Shenendehowa Middle Schools Latin teachers, Ms. Griswold and Mr. Breitweiser, are proud to announce the 2023 National Latin Examination award recipients. Click for more info!
- Orenda students had a blast participating in the First in Math competition at UAlbany
- Karigon’s new mascot made their appearance at theFun Run presentation!
- Principal Jones got to be the Star Student in Mrs. L’Amoureux’s 1st Grade class!
- The National Art Honor Society has partnered with Bensons pet Store to create dog portraits for dogs in foster care.
- Twelve students from Acadia, Gowana and Koda were recognized at the SAANYS Leaders Recognizing Leaders breakfast.
- Through a grant Mr. Week’s 3rd grade class at Orenda has been working with DEC and a program called “Trout Unlimited” to promote stream restoration in our community. They raise brook trout from the egg stage, and then release them in the spring at a permitted location.
- Shen “Best Buddies” Members participated in the Friendship Walk at Crossgates Mall.
- Students from Mrs. Renzi’s 5th grade class read books to Mrs. Losee’s 1st graders as an earned incentive in Arongen’s FUN RUN.
- Congratulations to Shen graphic design student, Katelyn Witz, whose billboard design was chosen as the winner in the anti impaired driving initiative.
- Our middle school robotics team , called the CaptiBytes, received the champions finalist award and placed second overall at the American Robotics Open Championship (AROC)!
- Come and test drive a school bus on June 2, 10 am – 12 pm!
- Karigon organized an event where 6 people donated at least 12″ of their hair and gave it to the organization Wigs For Kids.
- 2023-24 Budget Vote and School Board Election Results. Thank you to our school community for your support! Click for full details…
- Family Fun for all at the Arongen Art Show hosted by Art Educator Crystal Preston.
- Board of Education member, Gusta Miller, was invited to Carolyn Walton’s 3rd grade class at Okte to answer their questions on what it means to be a board member.
- Don’t miss our “Learn About Careers in Education” event on June 14, 6-8pm, HSE – All are welcome!
- The Shen Music Department hosted their 19th Annual jazz Festival, featuring guest artist Sharel Cassity. The concert included students in grades 6-12 and culminated in a performance with Sharel and all 100+ jazz students!
- The Shenendehowa HS Chess Club hosted a sanctioned chess tournament with over 130 attendants.
- Students from the Shen Environmental Club volunteered to work with the Historic Preservation Commission to rake and clean up the Millius Cemetery on Clifton Park Center Rd. opposite the entrance to Arongen.
- Faculty and Staff members took part in a four session custom wooden sign making course with Andy Mink and Rock Travis in the middle school technology rooms! Using their imagination and our high tech automated equipment, they designed and created custom signs. Take a look at the products they made!
- Chango Teachers and staff celebrate Autism Acceptance Month.