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The Shenendehowa Universal Pre-Kindergarten Lottery Application (2026-27) is now open and will close on Monday, 5/11/26 at 8am. To those who enter the lottery, selection letters and waitlist letters will be sent via email in late May or early June.
Join us on Friday, April 24th at High School East from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. With over 90 incredible exhibits, there is something for everyone, including robotics, chemistry experiments, birds of prey, and puppies in training.
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In a landmark decision for the Shenendehowa Central School District, the Board of Education has officially appointed Dr. Cecily Wilson-Turner as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. The appointment, confirmed at the March 24 board meeting, marks a historic turning point as Dr. Wilson-Turner becomes the first woman to lead the district since its inception.
Petitions must be received by the district clerk no later than 5 p.m. on April 20, 2026. To qualify, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the district for at least one year prior to the election, and at least 18 years old.
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Exciting news! The Shenendehowa High School Musical Company's production of Natasha, Pierre & and the Great Comet received several 2026 High School Musical Theatre Awards nominations.
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Rock Travis' DDE students visited the Department of Environment & Sustainable Engineering and College of Nanotechnology at SUNY Albany on Wednesday March 25th. They saw demonstrations of sustainability efforts as well a tour of a nanotech research center.
Shen Dance Team - SKILLS CLINIC, Sunday, April 19th, 2026 from 11:45 - 2:00pm
Gowana Green Gym, Cost $25.00
Shen Dance Team - TRYOUTS, May, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2026 (Mon-Thur), from 3:45 - 5:30pm, Gowana Green Gym.
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HSE food Service Staff is ready for St. Patty's Day!
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To conclude the 6th Grade Health course, students contribute to a 'Wall of Wins' to celebrate their personal progress.
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The High School Odyssey of the Mind club had two teams compete at the Regional Competition. Team 4 placed 2nd in the Balsa structure problem and Team 1 placed 1st in the vehicle problem and will be advancing on to the State Competition in Syracuse on March 21st.
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The Middle School Health department recently attended the NYSAHPERD Capital Zone Conference. This year's conference was full of great content that they are excited to bring back to their students and schools.
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A group of 40 HSE and HSW students representing several clubs (NAMI on Campus, Sources of Strength, Elevating Student Voices, and Student Senate) took a field trip to the Capitol for Mental Health Matters Day in Albany.
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Congratulations to our 13 business students who participated in the DECA State Career Conference in Rochester, NY last week.
In collaboration with the YMCA, we are hosting a second parent talk based on the book The Anxious Generation and the Let Grow Movement on Tuesday, March 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Clifton Park YMCA.