Congratulations to Sidney CSD’s Riders of the Year!
Each bus driver selects a rider of the year for their bus. Students receive a certificate, a plaque, and a framed photo. They were all honored and celebrated at a luncheon held at the transportation center.
A wonderful accomplishment!
See more photos on our Facebook page!
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Each bus driver selects a rider of the year for their bus. Students receive a certificate, a plaque, and a framed photo. They were all honored and celebrated at a luncheon held at the transportation center.
A wonderful accomplishment!
See more photos on our Facebook page!
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Sophomores Layla Bhatti and Chloe van der Sommen attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) this past weekend at the University at Albany.
HOBY is a leadership opportunity founded by former actor O’Brian in 1958. The organization’s mission is to inspire youth from around the world to pursue lives of leadership, service, and innovation. Since its beginning, more than 500,000 students have participated in leadership seminars. HOBY has programs in all 50 states, as well as 20 countries.
The weekend’s events included participation in informative workshops and activities with other high school ambassadors from across the state, as well as community service projects.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SIdneyCSD
HOBY is a leadership opportunity founded by former actor O’Brian in 1958. The organization’s mission is to inspire youth from around the world to pursue lives of leadership, service, and innovation. Since its beginning, more than 500,000 students have participated in leadership seminars. HOBY has programs in all 50 states, as well as 20 countries.
The weekend’s events included participation in informative workshops and activities with other high school ambassadors from across the state, as well as community service projects.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SIdneyCSD
The annual Ice Cream Social/Art Show/Book Fair at Sidney Elementary will be held from 4-6 p.m. June 18 at the ES pavilion. Please see the attached for more information!
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We are heading into the home stretch for the school year! Please see the attached for information about the annual Sidney CSD elementary Moving-Up Ceremony!
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Happy Monday morning!
As we enter June and the school year starts to speed up, something else is going on!
Get ready for a summer full of fun, learning, and adventure! Sidney’s Summer Enrichment Camps (grades K-6) and Sports Camps (grades 3-8) will open for registration at 5:30 p.m. today! Slots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait!
The following links will open at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 1:
Summer Enrichment (grades K-6): https://students.arbitersports.com/sidney-central-school-district/sidney-csd-summer-enrichment-2026
Sports camps (grades 3-8): https://students.arbitersports.com/sidney-central-school-district/sidney-csd-summer-sports-camps-2026
Please see the attached fliers for more information. We’ve included a Q&A to help you through the process. Please be sure to sign your child(ren) for both programs separately if you’d like them to attend both programs.
If you need help, call us at 607-561-7701.
We can’t wait to make this summer one to remember!
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Four Sidney CSD elementary art students were honored for having their work published in the Catskill Area School Study Council publication “Kites and Kings.”
Congratulations on a job well done and for your amazing work!
Grade 2: Kennedy Debiew
Grade 4: Cole Godek
Grade 4: Ellie Beauchat
Grade 5: Nevaeh Ortiz
The publication has been distributed since 1975. This year, 17 schools were represented.
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Congratulations on a job well done and for your amazing work!
Grade 2: Kennedy Debiew
Grade 4: Cole Godek
Grade 4: Ellie Beauchat
Grade 5: Nevaeh Ortiz
The publication has been distributed since 1975. This year, 17 schools were represented.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
REMINDER! Friday, May 8 is a give-back day. There is no school! Enjoy the long weekend!
Please see the attached for more information about other give-back days and other days off the rest of the year.
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Please see the attached for more information about other give-back days and other days off the rest of the year.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Tri-M cleans up section of Route 8
The Tri-M Music Honor Society recently cleaned up its section of State Route 8. Tri-M cleans a section of Route 8 twice per year as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program.
As always, a great job to make sure that section looks good!
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
The Tri-M Music Honor Society recently cleaned up its section of State Route 8. Tri-M cleans a section of Route 8 twice per year as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program.
As always, a great job to make sure that section looks good!
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
March is celebrated as Music in our Schools Month. In Sidney, it's celebrated with a Showcase Concert, but now there's even more ways this month is being celebrated.
Through a music educator journal, Sidney music teacher David DeSiro found an initiative called “Fill the Chair,” which promotes music education, and he said he thought it would be a good match to do it with Sidney CSD’s junior and senior high school band members.
With this initiative, students were asked to think about one or two words in response to the prompt “What would you miss if you weren’t in band?” Students then began writing their responses on one of the chairs in the band room – and the responses were powerful. Some of the responses included creativity, community, friends, family, and joy.
Junior Keegan Goble, a junior who plays the baritone saxophone, wrote “inspiration.”
“The band has inspired me to write my own music,” he said as to why he chose his word.
There’s still room on the chair for more words. The chair now represents a student’s place in the band.
“We’ll do this every year until there isn’t room,” DeSiro said. “Then we’ll start another chair.”
Through a music educator journal, Sidney music teacher David DeSiro found an initiative called “Fill the Chair,” which promotes music education, and he said he thought it would be a good match to do it with Sidney CSD’s junior and senior high school band members.
With this initiative, students were asked to think about one or two words in response to the prompt “What would you miss if you weren’t in band?” Students then began writing their responses on one of the chairs in the band room – and the responses were powerful. Some of the responses included creativity, community, friends, family, and joy.
Junior Keegan Goble, a junior who plays the baritone saxophone, wrote “inspiration.”
“The band has inspired me to write my own music,” he said as to why he chose his word.
There’s still room on the chair for more words. The chair now represents a student’s place in the band.
“We’ll do this every year until there isn’t room,” DeSiro said. “Then we’ll start another chair.”
The Sidney Central School District is looking to elevate its already strong tradition of health, physical education, athletics, and community involvement.
Come join our team!
Sidney is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Wellness. Preferred applicants certified in Health and PE with an SDL or SDA certificate. Sidney offers a competitive salary, based on experience.
For more information, please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/sidney/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration.
Please view a video about the job at: https://youtu.be/7gNZedaSr-Y.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Come join our team!
Sidney is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Wellness. Preferred applicants certified in Health and PE with an SDL or SDA certificate. Sidney offers a competitive salary, based on experience.
For more information, please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/sidney/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration.
Please view a video about the job at: https://youtu.be/7gNZedaSr-Y.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
The Sidney Central District welcomed Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Stewart from Broome-Tioga BOCES on Friday morning to model the “Read Like Us” strategy.
Read Like Us is a research-based approach designed to strengthen students’ reading fluency—helping them read accurately, smoothly, and with expression. Teachers from grades 4–8 joined the lesson to observe and learn with the students.
During the session, students and Mrs. Townsend explored the poem “Black and White and Yellow and Red” through whole-group, partner, and independent reading. Students also practiced summarizing their thinking by creating a 10-word “gist,” building both comprehension and confidence.
Sidney CSD is incredibly proud of our seventh-grade students for demonstrating respect, integrity, and determination through the lesson. Their engagement and participation truly reflected #SidneyPRIDE.
Also, a special thank you goes to Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Stewart for sharing their time, expertise, and passion for literacy with our school community.
#SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Read Like Us is a research-based approach designed to strengthen students’ reading fluency—helping them read accurately, smoothly, and with expression. Teachers from grades 4–8 joined the lesson to observe and learn with the students.
During the session, students and Mrs. Townsend explored the poem “Black and White and Yellow and Red” through whole-group, partner, and independent reading. Students also practiced summarizing their thinking by creating a 10-word “gist,” building both comprehension and confidence.
Sidney CSD is incredibly proud of our seventh-grade students for demonstrating respect, integrity, and determination through the lesson. Their engagement and participation truly reflected #SidneyPRIDE.
Also, a special thank you goes to Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Stewart for sharing their time, expertise, and passion for literacy with our school community.
#SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Students in Catherine Hull’s Law and Government class spent the semester learning about law, as well as both criminal and civil court cases, and the trial process in the courtroom.
The annual mock trial was held Monday, with two sides arguing a murder case in front of Sidney CSD teacher Wayne Allen, who served as judge. In the end, a jury of students found the defense as the winner, finding the defendant not guilty.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
The annual mock trial was held Monday, with two sides arguing a murder case in front of Sidney CSD teacher Wayne Allen, who served as judge. In the end, a jury of students found the defense as the winner, finding the defendant not guilty.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Registration for Session No. 4 of the Sidney Elementary after-school enrichment program is now open! Registration runs through March 30.
Session No. 4 begins on Monday, April 13, following spring break. This program continues to run at no cost to families, Monday-Friday, from 2:30-5 p.m. on days when school is in session.
You can register at: https://students.arbitersports.com/sidney-central-school-district/2025-2026-ses-after-school-enrichment-session-4
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Session No. 4 begins on Monday, April 13, following spring break. This program continues to run at no cost to families, Monday-Friday, from 2:30-5 p.m. on days when school is in session.
You can register at: https://students.arbitersports.com/sidney-central-school-district/2025-2026-ses-after-school-enrichment-session-4
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We are hiring!
The Sidney Central School District is seeking a 12-month secretary. Hours for the position are 7:30-4 p.m., with starting pay at $16.54 per hour, based on experience.
Please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/sidney/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical.
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The Sidney Central School District is seeking a 12-month secretary. Hours for the position are 7:30-4 p.m., with starting pay at $16.54 per hour, based on experience.
Please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/sidney/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
REMINDER: Friday, March 13 is a conference day, and Monday, March 16 is an instructional holiday. There is no school for students on either day. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Brrrr! Though this weekend will be cold, if you are still looking to get out of the house for something to do, we have something for you!
Come on up to Sidney CSD and catch the Drama Club’s production of “The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre.” Can you figure out this “whodunnit” mystery?
Show times are 7 pm. on Friday February 6, and Saturday, February 7; and at 2 p.m. Sunday. February 8. All performances are at the Sidney CSD Jr/Sr HS auditorium.
Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
Come support this amazing production!
You can also see more photos on our Facebook page!
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Come on up to Sidney CSD and catch the Drama Club’s production of “The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre.” Can you figure out this “whodunnit” mystery?
Show times are 7 pm. on Friday February 6, and Saturday, February 7; and at 2 p.m. Sunday. February 8. All performances are at the Sidney CSD Jr/Sr HS auditorium.
Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
Come support this amazing production!
You can also see more photos on our Facebook page!
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Congratulations to Sidney students who took part at the recent All-County Winter Festival at Oxford!
Students from Sidney took part in the junior and senior choir, the jazz ensemble, and the elementary band!
Great job!
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Students from Sidney took part in the junior and senior choir, the jazz ensemble, and the elementary band!
Great job!
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Middle school physical education teachers Mrs. Jones and Mr. Kennedy recently brought back a fun lesson -- the parachute! Middle schoolers had a blast enjoying this throwback elementary PE activity!
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It’s National School Counseling Week!
The Sidney Central School District is lucky to have six amazing counselors to help guide our students! Thank you to Jody Gravelin (Jr/Sr high school), Melinda Webster (Jr/Sr high school), Clara Tanner (Jr/Sr high school), Erin Nordenhold (elementary), Meghan Smith (elementary), and Lisa Ruland (elementary) for everything you do for our students and district!
If you see our counselors, makes sure to thank them for all that they do!
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The Sidney Central School District is lucky to have six amazing counselors to help guide our students! Thank you to Jody Gravelin (Jr/Sr high school), Melinda Webster (Jr/Sr high school), Clara Tanner (Jr/Sr high school), Erin Nordenhold (elementary), Meghan Smith (elementary), and Lisa Ruland (elementary) for everything you do for our students and district!
If you see our counselors, makes sure to thank them for all that they do!
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD #NSCW26
REMINDER: The Sidney CSD Drama Club will present the mystery/comedy play "The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre" from February 6-8.
Shows on February 6 and 7 are at 7 p.m., and the February 8 show is at 2 p.m. All performances are in the Jr/Sr HS auditorium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
Shows on February 6 and 7 are at 7 p.m., and the February 8 show is at 2 p.m. All performances are in the Jr/Sr HS auditorium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
#SidneyPRIDE #SidneySabers #SidneyCSD
