Shen High School

Join us for Community Conversations with superintendent, Dr. Robinson, on January 11 at 10am in the Acadia Middle School Library. This is a laid back forum to discuss education topics pertaining to Shen!
FBLA and DECA organized a toy drive for The Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center. Toys were collected from FBLA and DECA members, business students, and the girls basketball team. Thank you to everyone that donated a toy!
Members of the High School West Orchestra shared their time and talents with residents of the Summit at Halfmoon. The students performed a selection of holiday tunes and seasonal favorites.
Mary Beth Tinker, one of the plaintiffs in the significant Supreme Court case on freedom of speech rights in schools, met remotely with students in Ms. Deming-McNabb’s Global 9 Accelerated classes. Students had re-enacted the Supreme Court case and written letters to Ms.Tinker.
150 students from High School West’s orchestra, bands and choirs performed for their Winter Concert! The students all did an incredible job!
Mrs. Lavarge’s students from our new Criminal Justice class visited Judge D’Agostino’s U.S. Federal Northern District Court this week. They saw a reenactment of a sentencing hearing, met attorneys and probation officers.
TEAM 20 was awarded one of the 2024 grants from the GLOBALFOUNDRIES / Town of Malta Foundation for $ 10,000 to purchase equipment and materials for the growing number of students who participate in FIRST robotics.
Over 20 Shen high school students participated in the NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) Zone 7 Area All-State festival November 8 & 9 at Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady. Area All-State is an annual honors festival that consists of rehearsals and a performance of approximately 350 high school student musicians from 40 school districts in the Capital Region.
The Class of 2028 organized a “Stuff the Turkey” Thanksgiving food drive at HS West. Parents, students, and faculty contributed to the drive. The HS West Global and Math department sponsored 2 baskets. Six Thanksgiving baskets with a $50 gift card to purchase a turkey will be donated to CAPTAIN Community Services. Great job HS West!

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

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Announcements:

The 2023-2025 National PTA Schools of Excellence have been announced and Gowana Middle School and Shenendehowa High School are on the list (click to learn more)!

World Language Honor Society Induction – Professional Photos (click for link)

Thriving Online: A Conversation About Digital Safety – Open to Everyone – Oct. 8 at 6:30 (click to learn more)

Transitioning away from the “Plainsmen” name.

Registration is currently open for the upcoming Shenendehowa Fall 2024/Winter 2025 programs, including SAT Prep Course for high school students and Learn-to-Swim for Children and Adults and the Now offering NEW Parent/Child options (click to learn more!)

School supply lists for the 2024-25 school year are now available. Click for more information.

Professional Event Photos for 2024 by Lauren Studios can be found here!

Shenendehowa 2024-25 Budget Vote Results

The Shenendehowa Athletic department is pleased to announce the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Class. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 7th at 6 pm in the High School East Auditorium (click to read more).

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