Archive for January, 2022
1/31/22 Notification of Positive COVID-19 Cases. More info…
The purpose of this communication is to inform you that the Saratoga County Public Health Department notified that individuals associated with the District tested positive for COVID-19. The positive COVID-19 reported cases are as follows: Acadia Middle School: 3 confirmed cases Arongen Elementary School: 1 confirmed case Chango Elementary School: 1 confirmed case Gowana Middle […]
Updated information on expiration dates for CareStart COVID-19 Home Test Kits…
Parents and Guardians, For those of you who received CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Home Test Kits from the district, we just received notification surrounding their expiration dates. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was reviewing these tests to determine their efficacy for an additional 90 days. The purpose of this communication is to inform you that the FDA […]
1/31/22 – Why does Shen not have a theater program? How do we make our “theater club” become a program? – Parents, Students and Teachers
A. Thank you for submitting the questions related to the importance of musical theater and drama at Shenendehowa. There is currently no credit bearing option offered in theater which means any opportunity that is offered is considered extra-curricular. We may look to add theater courses to the HS Program of Studies in the future and if […]
1/28/22 – Where can schedules for school delays and half days be found? – Student
A. You can find all school schedules/delays, etc. here: https://www.shenet.org/about-us/school-schedules/.
1/28/22 – Why, if none of the Language Departments are allowed to do international travel in the 21-22 school year, is the Science Department still allowing the trip to Belize during Feb. 2022? – Parent
A. With all the international trip cancellations in 2020 and 2021, this trip between the Science Department and LOTE Department, together, re-applied for this 2022 trip and was approved. High School Science and Spanish students are participating. If you have further questions, please contact the Deputy Superintendent’s Office at 518-881-0640.
1/24/22 – Will the school be providing sport physicals for Spring sport clearance? My doctor is booked until May 2022. – Marlene Sweet, Parent
A. We will not. Athletics only provided physicals during the summer and this has been suspended the past two years due to COVID. Please contact the Athletic Training office for assistance at 518-881-0600 ext. 61588.
1/21/22 – Why are some Regents such as Global in January vs. June the end of the year? And if January exams were canceled, does that mean students won’t be taking a Global Regents? – Parent
A. As it stands right now, the June 2022 NYS Regents schedule does include Global History. Here is the link to the full schedule in June: http://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/june-2022-regents-examination-schedule.
Website Redesign Survey | Looking for community feedback to help improve the Shenendehowa Website. Click for survey link…
With an eye on continuous improvement throughout all district communications, Shen is looking into an upgrade to the current shenet.org website. With an increased emphasis on accessibility and quick access to all district communications and news, it is imperative that we hear from you, our stakeholders, on what you’d like to see in a new […]
1/19/22 – What age can you drive a bus? – Student
A. New York State bus drivers must be 18 years of age. Bus drivers that drive interstate must be at least 21 years of age.
