Elementary students help name Sidney PD’s new K-9

Elementary students at Sidney CSD recently had a special opportunity to take part in naming the new K-9 for the Sidney Police Department. School Resource Officer Jenna Nordberg talked to students about naming the new canine. Students were able to choose from five names – Odin, Hunter, Warrior Chase and Gunner.

Students also had a chance to see the newest four-legged member of the department.

Each class took the time to review their options and cast their votes.

Following the voting, the winning name with 122 votes was Chase! Sidney PD officer Royce Terry will be Chase’s handler.

Students expressed their excitement about being part of this community partnership. It also seemed like no coincidence that the young learners – especially in grades UPK-2) overwhelmingly chose “Chase,” which is a familiar favorite on Paw Patrol!

The Sidney CSD is grateful for the opportunity to connect with our local law enforcement and our school resource officer, and we look forward to following Chase’s adventures in service to our community!

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5 days ago, Sidney CSD
K-9 Chase!

REMINDER: The Sidney Central School District is holding an early dismissal drill on Thursday, October 9. Students will be released 15 minutes early.

12 days ago, Sidney CSD
Starting the first week of school, students who are current with their classwork, demonstrate appropriate behavior, and communicate an interest in furthering their study in Robotics/STEM studies have been welcomed to come to Mrs. Vaughan's class and work on independent study projects when they have available time.

Students who are participating have shown advanced levels of commitment to a task and there are currently three teams working on projects.

The Robotic Elephant was the first project started this year and Nyah Stanton-Helms, Ava French and Kennelly Snell work on it several times a week, and often multiple times in a day. This allows them to work on their daily goal of completed steps to the build.

In order to program the elephant, the students have been studying elephant movement, geographical markers that identify the type of elephant they are building, and various items of interest that will be included in the slide show that they are developing to help them with their presentation. The team's goal is to be able to present this project during the open house on October 9.

Other projects that have been started include the Lego Mini-Fig dispenser and the Lego Robotic Arm. These two projects are in the beginning stages.

The purpose of this program is to encourage students to prioritize time to complete classwork, build additional skills in problem solving, time management and teamwork while accessing available resources to learn things that match their interests in an environment that will provide appropriate challenges.

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12 days ago, Sidney CSD
Three students who are working on an independent study in STEM/robotics
Student working on an independent study in STEM/robotics
Students working on an independent study in STEM/robotics
Three students who are working on an independent study in STEM/robotics
Laptop showing instructions
Student sworking on an independent study in STEM/robotics
REMINDER: The elementary school open house is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, October 9.

Added to the event is a Halloween costume swap. Please see the attached for information.

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14 days ago, Sidney CSD
Open house information
Halloween costume swap information
Congratulations to the PRIDE Award winners in the elementary school for September!

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17 days ago, Sidney CSD
UPK PRIDE award winners for September
Kindergarten PRIDE award winners for September
1st grade PRIDE award winners for September
2nd grade PRIDE award winners for September
third grade PRIDE award winners for September
fourth grade PRIDE award winners for September
5th grade PRIDE award winners for September
6th grade PRIDE award winners for September

Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! We want to give a huge shout out to our entire O&M team for everything they do for the Sidney Central School District!

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19 days ago, Sidney CSD
Sidney CSD custodial staff
Who is feeling crayon-tastic on Twin Tuesday?

These two!

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28 days ago, Sidney CSD
Students dressed as matching crayons
We want to give a Sidney welcome to all of our new staff members! If you see them, welcome them to the district! We will be posting these on our Live Feed throughout the day, and then having one big Facebook post later today!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Molly Winn
Maryssa Wilson
Lisa Ruland
Sarah Dexheimer
Nadia Hedrington-Kemp
Wendy Peck
We want to give a Sidney welcome to all of our new staff members! If you see them, welcome them to the district! We will be posting these on our Live Feed throughout the day, and then having one big Facebook post later today!

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about 1 month ago, Sidney CSD
Linda Dickey
Danielle Umbra
Max Kniola
Lexie Jordan
Shane Marchese
What a tremendous opening day! We are so happy to have you all back, Sidney CSD!

See more photos on our Facebook page!

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about 2 months ago, Sidney CSD
First day at Sidney CSD!
First day at Sidney CSD!
First day at Sidney CSD!
First day at Sidney CSD!
First day at Sidney CSD!
First day at Sidney CSD!
During Tuesday's Superintendent's Conference Day and the opening day presentation, the Teachers of the Years (2024-25) were honored!

Congratulations to Tina Woodyshek and Mary Rajner-Morris!

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about 2 months ago, Sidney CSD
Teachers of the Year: Tina Woodyshek and Mary Rajner-Morris
REMINDER! School begins Thursday, September 4! We look forward to seeing the halls filled!

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about 2 months ago, Sidney CSD
back to school graphic
During the Delaware County Fair, the annual showmanship competition in the dairy show ring was held, including a class for VIP, which included several area school administrators and staff. Sidney CSD was represented by Elementary Principal Sean Wood! Great job!

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2 months ago, Sidney CSD
Elementary Principal Sean Wood
Welcome to our new teachers and counselors! We look forward to you becoming a part of the Sidney CSD community!

Pictured front (from left): Maryssa Wilson, Lexi Jordan, Molly Winn, Linda Dickey, Danielle Umbra, and Alex Rufer. Back (from left): Nickole Barratt, Kyle Briggs, Shane Marchese, Colby Flamensfeld, Maxwell Kniola, Ryan Cole, and Bryce VanCott. Missing: Lisa Ruland and Sarah Dexheimer.
2 months ago, Sidney CSD
New teachers and counselors for the 2025-26 school year
It's time to register!

If you are looking to register your child for the After-School Enrichment Program (students in grades K-6), registration is now live!

Please visit: https://students.arbitersports.com/sidney-central-school-district/2025-2026-ses-after-school-enrichment-session-1.

Don't miss out!

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2 months ago, Sidney CSD

It's almost time!

We're excited once again to offer our After-School Enrichment Program for students in grades K-6! The program runs Monday-Friday, from 2:30-5 p.m. when school is in session. The program provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for our learners after the school day ends.

📅 Registration opens at 5:30 p.m., Friday, August 15!

📍 Families can register through FamilyID — we’ll share the link on our website and social media when it goes live!

📞 Questions? Call us at 607-561-7701 — we’re happy to help!

Stay tuned and don't miss out on this great opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and have fun after school!

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2 months ago, Sidney CSD
Another great week of summer enrichment at the Sidney Central School District! We have one final week left and look forward to it!

Check out more photos on our Facebook page!

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3 months ago, Sidney CSD
students taking part in Week 3 of the summer enrichment program!
students taking part in Week 3 of the summer enrichment program!
students taking part in Week 3 of the summer enrichment program!
students taking part in Week 3 of the summer enrichment program!
students taking part in Week 3 of the summer enrichment program!
NOTICE:

SchoolTool will not be available Friday, July 18
3 months ago, Sidney CSD
The first week of the summer enrichment program is in the books! We loved seeing all of the smiles! We look forward to the second week!

For more photos, please visit our Facebook page!

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3 months ago, Sidney CSD
Students taking part in the first week of the summer enrichment program.
Students taking part in the first week of the summer enrichment program.
Students taking part in the first week of the summer enrichment program.
Students taking part in the first week of the summer enrichment program.
Students taking part in the first week of the summer enrichment program.
During the final weeks of the school year, Sidney Elementary held its annual Ice Cream Social/Book Fair/Art Show and had a wonderful turnout!

A great evening for students and families! For more photos, please see our Facebook page!

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3 months ago, Sidney CSD
Students enjoying the ice cream social
Students enjoying the ice cream social
Students enjoying the ice cream social
Students enjoying the ice cream social
Student holding books at book fair
Students enjoying the ice cream social
Students creating artwork
Student creating artwork