Shen High School

2025 STEM & Health Discovery Night!
11th grader, Sonia S., is headed to the National Shakespeare Recitation Competition after winning the Albany Branch Competition (click to vote and support her in the National Competition)!
The High School International Field Trip to Peru during April break, taken at Machu Picchu. The students had an incredible experience, engaging enthusiastically with the local culture and putting their Spanish skills to great use in conversations with the people they met.
Keith Collins, Director of Clifton Park Halfmoon EMS, delivered a presentation to the Careers in Patient Care class, taught by Nate Chin. Following the presentation, his team provided students with a tour of the ambulance rig and expose students to the life-saving equipment used in emergency medical services.
Back in February, High School Latin students travelled to Florence, Siena, and Rome, Italy to study ancient and renaissance history and art.
The Shenendehowa Jazz Ensemble received awards for Outstanding Saxophone Section, Outstanding Trombone Section, and Outstanding Rhythm Section at the Regional Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival.
A huge congrats to our Shen Colorguard Team! The guard competed this past week at the World Championships. Starting with 55 units, making it to semis as part of a group of 36 and then finals with the top 15. They received the SILVER medal with a final score 95.4! Way to go!
High School Students in Construction 1 and Construction 2 continue working hard on the student-built modular home- which is now up for auction (click for more!)
Our winter student athletes were recognized by the board for all their hard work!
We’re Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence this May 17, 2025! Save the date for our upcoming Shen Anniversary Celebration! Click here to learn more!

Welcome to Shen High School

Shenendehowa High School is comprised of two buildings: East and West. Both are located on the main campus of Shenendehowa. Students in grades 10-12 attend the East Building and students in grade 9 attend the West Building.

Mission:

In accordance with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Graduate, the high school community will pursue the highest levels of academic and personal achievement, as well as civic responsibility, cultural awareness and character development.

Start & Dismissal Times:

School starts at 8:06 a.m. (HSE) & 8:04 a.m. (HSW)
School is dismissed at 2:40 p.m (HSE) & 2:35 p.m. (HSW)

HS East Key Phone Numbers:

Attendance: (518)881-0312
Nurse: (518)881-0311
Counseling Center: (518)881-0313

HS West Key Phone Numbers:

Attendance: (518)881-0332
Nurse: (518)881-0331
Counseling Center: (518)881-0333

Applications now open for UPK 2025-26 (click to learn more!)

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Triniti Echols (Flag Football) and Macy Zeilman (Lacrosse) were both nominated as the Times Union’s Athlete of Week! Vote for these athletes and their outstanding performances here.

2025 STEM & Health Discovery Night!

9th grader, Bhuvika, took first place at the tenth annual Albany Regional Brain Bee after defeating two opponents in two additional tiebreaker rounds.

11th grader, Sonia S., is headed to the National Shakespeare Recitation Competition after winning the Albany Branch Competition (click to vote and support her in the National Competition)!

The High School International Field Trip to Peru during April break, taken at Machu Picchu. The students had an incredible experience, engaging enthusiastically with the local culture and putting their Spanish skills to great use in conversations with the people they met.

In March all High School Latin students took the National Latin Exam. Students who placed will be awarded at their respective awards night (click here for the list of students who placed for the 2025 year)!

Back in February, High School Latin students travelled to Florence, Siena, and Rome, Italy to study ancient and renaissance history and art.

The Shenendehowa Jazz Ensemble received awards for Outstanding Saxophone Section, Outstanding Trombone Section, and Outstanding Rhythm Section at the Regional Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival.

Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on mental health and substance use prevention to speak at Shen on April 24th at 6:30pm (click for more).

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