- 1st graders is Mrs. Symonds’s class enjoying 4H Ozobots workshop. They learned to sync their Ozobot and program them to go trick or treating!
- Mrs. Hurst’s 1st Graders at Karigon took advantage of an October sunny day to have an outdoor science lesson about the effects of UV sunlight.
- Skano families share the culture and traditions of Diwali with 2nd and 4th graders. Students tried on traditional Indian jewelry and attire, experienced sand art, created diyas, enjoyed puzzles, rangoli coloring, and activity sheets.
- Mr. Symonds’ and Mr. Dettelis’ 8th grade Technology classes visit Mr. Verhagen’s Construction 2 class to observe. Eventually the 8th graders will build a scaled cross section of a small house in full detail.
- Navigating Screen Time, Social Media, & Purposeful Play in the Era of Phone Free Schools was a huge success! Click here for the resources from the event, and to view the photo gallery.
- Skano students have fun raising money for the Skano PTA at the annual Dolphin Dash run.
- Join us for the Strides for Strength – Walkathon on Sunday, November 2nd from 10:30 am until 1 pm at the Shen Stadium Track. All are welcome! Register online or at the door day of!
- Karigon School Resource Officer Deputy Martin visited our afternoon kindergarten classes to highlight the importance of police helpers in our community. The students had the opportunity to ask questions, become more familiar with our school resource officer, and try out the siren and horn on his car too!
- Mr. Verhagen’s Construction 1 and 2 students are about to lift their first wall of the modular home.
- Students in Mrs. Olmsted’s math class practice angle relationships by doing the “Transversal Dance!”
- Tri-Building 8th graders enjoyed attending Career Jam at HVCC.
- Our District Office staff celebrated their school spirit on Friday for Homecoming!
- On October 8th the Shenendehowa boys golf team won the Section 2 Class A Team Championship at the Fairways of Halfmoon golf course. This gives them a second sectional title in back to back years. Congrats to head coach Scott Louis and the boys golf team!
- Koda Team 7-2 took a field trip to Liberty Ridge Farm!
- Chango Elementary students had the opportunity to hear from firefighters on fire safety day.
- Karigon’s Bucket Filling Week included Tie Dye Day to remind us that, just like the colors in tie-dye, kindness connects us all!
- Acadia Team 6-2 took a trip to Ellm’s Farm last week!
- Mr. Giagni and Mrs. Keegan’s class reviewing the Orenda Motto and ratifiying it on Constitution Day.
- Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!
- Mrs. Plouff’s art students hard at work practicing cursive writing with growing consistency.
- Student constructed modular home is now up for bid!
- Get Your Tickets for the Shen Ed Foundation Green & White Gala on November 1st. Click here for more information!
- Mr. Whitton’s Auto 1 students are working on tires this week!
- Chango students cheered on the participants of the Albany Ride for Missing Children.
- Arongen staff celebrates a return to school with our Arongen Pride Shirts! Good luck everyone and have a great year!