Four Sidney CSD students recently took part in the NYSSMA Zone 8 Area All-State Festival in Cooperstown.

Talking part were Ian Moodley and Samuel Boyce in the mixed choir, Tia Tracy in the treble choir, and Isaiah Swartz playing the bass clarinet in concert band.

Great job!

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1 day ago, Sidney CSD
Sidney students who participated in Area All-State
Sidney students who participated in Area All-State
Students from the National Honor Society spent parts of this past weekend volunteering with the Salvation Army! Proud of these students for showing commitment to service and community!

Well done!

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4 days ago, Sidney CSD
Students volunteering for the Salvation Army
Students volunteering for the Salvation Army
During the annual Sidney CSD Jr/Sr HS career Day on Tuesday, presenters who were alumni and student-athletes while at Sidney CSD, gathered for a group photo. So much history in this photo!

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9 days ago, Sidney CSD
Sidney alumni student-athletes
Students from InterACT recently helped support Sidney CSD's counseling team to prepare Thanksgiving dinner boxes for students and families within our community. The boxes provide a complete meal to recipients and are donated by faculty and staff. This program started in 2020.

This year the program supported 26 families, totaling 125 people. Boxes include turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, desserts, and rolls.

Thank you to the students for helping with this important program! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.

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9 days ago, Sidney CSD
InterAct students helping pack Thanksgiving Day boxes.
InterAct students helping pack Thanksgiving Day boxes.
InterAct students helping pack Thanksgiving Day boxes.
InterAct students helping pack Thanksgiving Day boxes.
InterAct students helping pack Thanksgiving Day boxes.
InterAct students helping pack Thanksgiving Day boxes.
InterAct students helping pack Thanksgiving Day boxes.
InterAct students helping pack Thanksgiving Day boxes.
InterAct students helping pack Thanksgiving Day boxes.
REMINDER: Thanksgiving recess is from November 26-28. District offices are also closed during that time. Classes resume on Monday, December 1.

Enjoy the break!

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10 days ago, Sidney CSD
Thanksgiving recess info
Our UPK students recently celebrated the season of gratitude with a special family-style Thanksgiving lunch in the UPK hallway! The celebration was complete with festive tablecloths and handmade “I’m thankful for … “ headbands.

Students gathered around the shared tables, passed food to one another, and enjoyed a meal focused on togetherness, kindness, and community.

To the UPK team, it was more than just a lunch – it was a moment to slow down, connect, and celebrate the joy our littlest learners bring to school each day.

“Life is so busy, especially in UPK land,” teacher Mrs. Dickey said. “We forget to appreciate what matters. We were able to take time this week to reflect and discuss all the good in our lives. We are thankful!”

Mrs. Finch said “Thanksgiving is a time to give, a time to love, and a time to reflect on things in life that matter most.”

Such great work from the staff and UPK kids for creating such a meaningful experience, one filled with gratitude, friendship, and the spirit of the season.

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10 days ago, Sidney CSD
UPK in a community meal setting
Maryssa Wilson's 9th-grade marketing and product development class recently attended SUNY Delhi's Fall Flavor Showcase.

During the event, students from area middle and high schools had the opportunity to meet culinary students, as well as try both sweet and savory dishes featuring local, in-season fruits, grains, and vegetables. Students were also able to tour the kitchens and talk with Chef Smith about the Hospitality Program at SUNY Delhi.

An excellent learning opportunity!

See more photos on our Facebook page.

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11 days ago, Sidney CSD
Sidney students at the SUNY Delhi event
Time for upgrades!

The Sidney Central School District takes pride in providing safe travel for its students via district transportation. The district recently purchased new and upgraded SnapOn tools for district mechanics Jim Button and Mark Hotaling, ensuring the duo continues to have all necessary tools to keep our fleet running top notch!

“My 14 years of experience as a mechanic taught me that equipping our team with the right tools for each task ensures efficiency, safety, and consistent quality,” said Sidney CSD Transportation Supervisor Brian Knapp.

Keep up the great work, Jim and Mark!

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16 days ago, Sidney CSD
Mark Hotaling looks over some of the new tools
Unboxing the new tool sets.
Jim Button, Mark Hotaling, and Brian Knapp with the new tool sets.
Jim Button and Mark Hotaling with the new tools.

UPDATE (3:40 p.m., November 13): Phone service has been restored fully.

The Sidney Central School District is currently dealing with an issue that affects outbound phone calls. It is actively being worked on to resolve the issue, and preliminary findings indicate the issue is on Spectrum's end. Inbound calls are not affected. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

22 days ago, Sidney CSD
It's all-star season!

Congratulations to Dejah Taylor, Teagan Stanton-Helms, and Dylan Casey for earning all-star honors in Division 2 of the Section Four Field Hockey Conference!

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29 days ago, Sidney CSD
Dejah Taylor
Teagan Stanton-Helms
Dylan Casey
Hey Sidney! We have an update for the elementary school after-school enrichment program!
As we gear up for the second session of our after-school program, we've run into a good problem -- students don't want to leave!

We’ve noticed that swimming and cooking have become two of our most popular activities, and many students are asking to stay when families arrive for pick-up.

To help families plan ahead, we’ve included the swimming and cooking schedules by grade level. We hope this helps make pick-up a little easier—and gives your child a chance to enjoy more of what they love!

Session 2 begins Monday, November 10!

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29 days ago, Sidney CSD
After-school enrichment info graphic
Students in Peter Okoniewski's physical science class recently completed research projects on common over-the-counter medications. Students were tasked with researching their selected drug, providing scientific explanations on how they work, and then developing a claim and provide scientific reasoning as to whether their selected drug should remain over-the-counter or be prescription medications. Students presented their findings to the class.

Great work with some interesting facts and opinions!

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30 days ago, Sidney CSD
Students presenting their finding to the class
Students presenting their finding to the class
Students presenting their finding to the class
Students presenting their finding to the class
Students presenting their finding to the class
Students presenting their finding to the class
Sidney Federal Credit Union Financial Literacy Specialists Lilly Whitehead and Sam Harrington recently visited Carin Lee’s personal finance classes to discuss budgeting with students. The students practiced zero-based budgeting using Skittles. Students had to recognize needs and wants, and then make adjustments to their budgets based on unexpected expenses or pay raises.

Thank you to Lilly and Sam for their knowledge and insight! We also want to thank SFCU for the continued partnership with the Sidney Central School District!

See more photos on our Facebook page!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Students working in personal finance class
Students working in personal finance class
Students working in personal finance class
Students working in personal finance class
Students working in personal finance class
Students working in personal finance class
Earlier this fall, the second grade took a fun and educational field trip to Covered Bridge Farm in Unadilla. Students took a hayride, explored a corn maze, and learned about taking care of cows. Each student also had the opportunity to pick their own pumpkin to take home.

It was a great day filled with learning, laughers, and fall fun!

See more photos on our Facebook page!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Students on a trip to Covered Bridge Farm
Congratulations to the Sidney CSD trap team for winning a conference championship this fall!
Sidney competed in the New York State High School Clay Target League fall season and had two boys and one girl finish in the top three individually. Jesse Newell placed second in the boys, and Jackson Becker finished third. Lauren Hoag placed second in the girls.

Way to go!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Sidney trap team
Congratulations to Owen Mott and Kellen Begeal for finishing in the top 10 of the Midstate Athletic Conference cross country championships Wednesday at Bainbridge-Guilford.

Mott, a junior, placed third, and Begeal a freshman, finished sixth.

Congratulations!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Owen Mott
Kellen Begeal

Congratulations to Sara Ladd and Isaiah Swartz, who each participated in the 8th annual Hartwick College Honor Band this past weekend!

The band, under the direction of Hartwick's Dr. Andrew Peace (far right), the duo participated in a full day of music making with students from 28 other school districts in the Southern Tier and Central New York!

Well done!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Sidney students as part of the Honor Band.
The Class of 2026 is holding a Bingo Night as a fundraiser!

The event will be in the Jr/Sr HS gymnasium, with doors opening at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 5.

Please see the attached for more information!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Bingo night graphic
October is National Principals Month! We want to thank the wonderful group of principals we have at the Sidney Central School District for everything they do for our students and staff!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Sidney CSD group photo of principals
Sidney CSD's annual safe Halloween event is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29 in the high school!

The event is open to students in UPK-6, plus siblings younger than UPK. Please see the attached for more information!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Safe Halloween graphic