Archive for May, 2023

Congratulations Shen boys Varsity lacrosse Section 2 champions!

    Photo credit: Brian Van Sise

The Karigon community came out in full force to enjoy our Annual Ice Cream Social and Book Exchange.

The Karigon community came out in full force to enjoy our Annual Ice Cream Social and Book Exchange.  The kids loved their free ice cream and toppings, and enjoyed picking up a free book or two to enjoy at home.  Many thanks to Stewarts and Country Drive In for donating all of the ice cream and fixings […]

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!

The Shenendehowa Middle Schools Latin teachers, Ms. Griswold and Mr. Breitweiser, are proud to announce the 2023 National Latin Examination award recipients.  Of our 7th grade Latin students, 25 students placed across four award levels; 2 won Gold Summa Cum Laude, 8 won Silver Maxima Cum Laude, 9 won Magna Cum Laude, and 6 won Cum Laude.  Of our 8th grade Latin 1 students, 57 students […]

Orenda students had a blast participating in the First in Math competition at UAlbany

The state Department of Education teamed up with the company Suntex International and its First in Math program to launch New York’s first Statewide Mathematics Championship.

Karigon’s new mascot made their appearance at theFun Run presentation! 

Karigon’s new mascot made their appearance at yesterday’s Fun Run presentation!  It will be a part of our school for many years to come and we’re so happy to have a furry face to represent our Karigon motto “Together we can do it!”  Pictured here with Principal Malik Jones and Principal’s Aide Diane Stein.    

Principal Jones got to be the Star Student in Mrs. L’Amoureux’s 1st Grade class!

Unified Basketball team at the Bethlehem game.

Credit: Brian Van Sise 

The National Art Honor Society has partnered with Bensons pet Store to create dog portraits for dogs in foster care.

The National Art Honor Society has  partnered with Bensons pet Store to create dog portraits for dogs in foster care. The Mr. Mo Project is an organization which assists with fostering dogs that have special needs. Our students selected a dog and created 8″ x 10″ pet portraits. Bensons will be auctioning the portraits during a […]

Twelve students from Acadia, Gowana and Koda were recognized at the SAANYS Leaders Recognizing Leaders breakfast.

Four students from Acadia, Gowana and Koda were recognized at the SAANYS Leaders Recognizing Leaders breakfast. Congrats: Milan Brown Wyatt Rueda  Leah Sammons Maci Zeilman  Veer Arora Madalyn Hill Addison Milham-Hathaway George Smolen Sara Dedic Ralph Hoag Valeriia Povysheva  Anjali Rachamallu      

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.

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.