Karigon Elementary
- Shenendehowa seniors and Karigon alumni, Sophia Spiegel and Ana Adams, complete their final Girl Scout service project by donating supplies to the Karigon Health Office during their senior walkthrough. Thank you to Girl Scout Troop #2058 for your generosity and commitment to your community.
- First graders at Karigon had a fantastic time celebrating the end of the school year with their annual Camp Karigon! The school grounds were filled with laughter as students played fun games and enjoyed activities with their friends. Camp Karigon was a special day to remember, filled with friendship and fun!
- Karigon held its last Best Buddies event of the 2025-26 school year. Students had a ball spending time together doing crafts, dancing, rock climbing and enjoying some sweet treats together. Best Buddies International is an organization that promotes building one-on-one relationships, and we have a thriving community of support and inclusion here at Karigon!
- Karigon held their 2025 Literacy Night and Ice Cream Social where students and families came together to celebrate reading.
- Shen’s 75th Anniversary Celebration was a huge success! Click to view our photo gallery.
- The Shenendehowa Central School District Art Show is on display at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library starting 5/22 until 5/28.
- Karigon hosted the Echo Dance Team for a high-energy performance filled with positive messages and lots of FUN! Our Together We Can Do It assemblies are to enhance healthy habits while engaging our students in a meaningful way and this assembly rocked our socks off!
- Karigon’s favorite bagpiper, Mr. McCarthy, graced us with the gift of music as we entered the building, creating a truly memorable atmosphere on Saint Patrick’s Day.
- Karigon 1st Graders in Mrs. Hurst’s class celebrated National Donate Life Day by wearing blue and green to raise awareness about organ donation.
Announcements:
First graders at Karigon had a fantastic time celebrating the end of the school year with their annual Camp Karigon! The school grounds were filled with laughter as students played fun games and enjoyed activities with their friends. Camp Karigon was a special day to remember, filled with friendship and fun!
Karigon held its last Best Buddies event of the 2025-26 school year. Students had a ball spending time together doing crafts, dancing, rock climbing and enjoying some sweet treats together. Best Buddies International is an organization that promotes building one-on-one relationships, and we have a thriving community of support and inclusion here at Karigon!
Karigon held their 2025 Literacy Night and Ice Cream Social where students and families came together to celebrate reading.
NOTICE: June 20th Print Calendar Correction for Kindergarten
Welcome to Karigon Elementary School
Karigon is one of four K-5 elementary schools located on the main campus. It is connected to Orenda Elementary School sharing a cafeteria/auditorium. It opened in 1968.
Mission:
To Join together. Together we can do it!
Start & Dismissal Times:
School starts at 8:05 a.m.
AM Kindergarten dismissed at 10:40 a.m.
PM Kindergarten starts at 11:40 a.m.
School is dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
Half day dismissal at 11:15 a.m.