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.
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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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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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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!
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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!
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SFCU and Sprout visited Sidney CSD on Thursday morning during the 3-6 monthly PRIDE awards!
SFCU visited as part of the Lil’ Sprout Savings Club. The club is for students in grades 3-6 and helps teach students about financial literacy. Students can open an account with SFCU and can make deposits of $50 or less right at school.
Three of five students who earned this certificate this month were at the PRIDE assembly and were presented with Lil’ Sprout Super Saver certificates! Congratulations!
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SFCU visited as part of the Lil’ Sprout Savings Club. The club is for students in grades 3-6 and helps teach students about financial literacy. Students can open an account with SFCU and can make deposits of $50 or less right at school.
Three of five students who earned this certificate this month were at the PRIDE assembly and were presented with Lil’ Sprout Super Saver certificates! Congratulations!
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At the beginning of December, Stephanie Straub’s high school painting class visted each of the three UPK classrooms to work with the students on holiday crafts.
During the crafting sessions, the high school students were tasked with engaging in conversation with the UPK students to get to know them better, and ultimately to leave with a list of 2-3 favorite things for each UPK student.
High school students then took their lists back to class and created a painting for each of the UPK students based on those lists – and what they shared during the visits. The painting class, which consists of 12 students in grades 10-12, ended up creating 40 paintings (one for each UPK student).
Before break, the painting class returned to the UPK classrooms to deliver their paintings as a small gift before Christmas. UPK students enjoyed the paintings and made cards fr the high schoolers to thank them for the artwork.
What a great job!
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During the crafting sessions, the high school students were tasked with engaging in conversation with the UPK students to get to know them better, and ultimately to leave with a list of 2-3 favorite things for each UPK student.
High school students then took their lists back to class and created a painting for each of the UPK students based on those lists – and what they shared during the visits. The painting class, which consists of 12 students in grades 10-12, ended up creating 40 paintings (one for each UPK student).
Before break, the painting class returned to the UPK classrooms to deliver their paintings as a small gift before Christmas. UPK students enjoyed the paintings and made cards fr the high schoolers to thank them for the artwork.
What a great job!
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All Sidney CSD after-school activities are canceled/postponed for Friday, December 19.
The community concert will still be held from 7-10 p.m. in the Jr/Sr high school auditorium.
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The community concert will still be held from 7-10 p.m. in the Jr/Sr high school auditorium.
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UPDATE: 8:35 a.m., Friday, December 19: Phones within the district are now working. Thank you!
Original post: At this time, the Sidney Central School District is unable to make or receive external phone calls. We are actively working on resolving this and will update as soon as more information is available.
All Sidney CSD after-school activities are canceled/postponed for Wednesday, December 10. This includes the after-school enrichment program. The 5-12 band concert has been postponed until Thursday, December 11.
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Spirit Days for the elementary school is coming up! Check out this graphic for the details!
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Congratulations to the PRIDE Award winners in the elementary school for November!
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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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Enjoy the break!
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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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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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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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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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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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It was a great day filled with learning, laughers, and fall fun!
See more photos on our Facebook page!
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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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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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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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