REMINDER! TONIGHT! The Sidney CSD Jr/Sr High School is hosting a 7th grade engagement night at 6 p.m. August 24. The event is open to incoming 7th graders and their families. The purpose is to let students learn about 7th grade, meet their teachers, tour the school, and open lockers.
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REMINDER: The Sidney Central School District Jr/Sr High School is hosting a College Course Orientation Night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 26. This evening is open to students who are enrolled in college courses offered through Sidney High School.
The purpose of the night is:
- Introduction to Sidney college-level courses.
- Breakout sessions with course instructors.
- Support for completing the certificate of residency/affidavit notarization.
- Pick up your Chromebook for summer assignment completion.
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The purpose of the night is:
- Introduction to Sidney college-level courses.
- Breakout sessions with course instructors.
- Support for completing the certificate of residency/affidavit notarization.
- Pick up your Chromebook for summer assignment completion.
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The Sidney Central School District Jr/Sr High School is hosting two Saber Welcome Days for grades 7-12. During each of the days, we open the building to students and families to walk schedules, tour the building, practice opening up lockers, and meet with counselors.
The dates and times are:
12-4 p.m. Monday, August 31
12-4 p.m. Wednesday, September 2
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REMINDER! The Sidney CSD Jr/Sr High School is hosting a 7th grade engagement night at 6 p.m. August 24. The event is open to incoming 7th graders and their families. The purpose is to let students learn about 7th grade, meet their teachers, tour the school, and open lockers.
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The Sidney Central School District Jr/Sr High School is hosting a College Course Orientation Night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 26. This evening is open to students who are enrolled in college courses offered through Sidney High School.
Join us for an informative evening designed to help you prepare for success in your upcoming college courses.
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sidney High School college-level courses
- Meet your course instructors
- Certificate of residency support
- Chromebook pickup
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The Sidney CSD Jr/Sr High School is hosting a 7th grade engagement night at 6 p.m. August 24. The event is open to incoming 7th graders and their families. The purpose is to let students learn about 7th grade, meet their teachers, tour the school, and open lockers.
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Congratulations to Sidney CSD technology teacher Christine Race, who was honored in late June with the Sidney Rotary Vocational Excellence Award.
For 28 years, Race has served as a technology teacher at Sidney, exemplifying the Rotary ideal of “service above self.” In a letter to Rotary recommending Race, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock wrote “(Her) impact on students, colleagues, and the broader school community has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her career reflects the very essence of vocational service—dedication to one’s profession, commitment to youth, and a passion for improving lives through education.”
A dedicated educator who builds meaningful relationships with all students she serves, Bullock said “Mrs. Race consistently challenges students to think critically, problem-solve creatively, and apply real-world engineering concepts. Her classroom is a space where innovation thrives, curiosity is encouraged, and students of all backgrounds feel supported and empowered.”
She continues to positively impact students, helping them discover career pathways, develop confidence, and learn the value of perseverance and teamwork. She’s done the same by coaching a variety of athletic teams, leading with the same excellence, care, and commitment.
Bullock concluded by saying “Her unwavering dedication to education, her students, and the Sidney community make her an exceptionally deserving recipient of the Vocational Excellence Award. It is an honor to recognize her lifelong commitment to excellence and service.”
The Sidney Central School District is proud of Mrs. Race and what she means to the district and students. Congratulations once again for this wonderful recognition and award!
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For 28 years, Race has served as a technology teacher at Sidney, exemplifying the Rotary ideal of “service above self.” In a letter to Rotary recommending Race, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock wrote “(Her) impact on students, colleagues, and the broader school community has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her career reflects the very essence of vocational service—dedication to one’s profession, commitment to youth, and a passion for improving lives through education.”
A dedicated educator who builds meaningful relationships with all students she serves, Bullock said “Mrs. Race consistently challenges students to think critically, problem-solve creatively, and apply real-world engineering concepts. Her classroom is a space where innovation thrives, curiosity is encouraged, and students of all backgrounds feel supported and empowered.”
She continues to positively impact students, helping them discover career pathways, develop confidence, and learn the value of perseverance and teamwork. She’s done the same by coaching a variety of athletic teams, leading with the same excellence, care, and commitment.
Bullock concluded by saying “Her unwavering dedication to education, her students, and the Sidney community make her an exceptionally deserving recipient of the Vocational Excellence Award. It is an honor to recognize her lifelong commitment to excellence and service.”
The Sidney Central School District is proud of Mrs. Race and what she means to the district and students. Congratulations once again for this wonderful recognition and award!
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We hope everybody is having a great summer break, but we also know many places are already starting back-to-school sales. This is just a reminder that the Sidney Central School District provides general school supplies for all students in the elementary and Jr/Sr High schools.
Please see the attached for more information.
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Please see the attached for more information.
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REMINDER: Graduation information!
The Sidney Central School District Class of 2026 graduation ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Transportation Center.
Gates open at 9 a.m., and students start to lineup at approximately 9:15 a.m. The ceremony begins at 10.
If you can't attend, the ceremony will be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SidneyCSD.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
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The Sidney Central School District Class of 2026 graduation ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Transportation Center.
Gates open at 9 a.m., and students start to lineup at approximately 9:15 a.m. The ceremony begins at 10.
If you can't attend, the ceremony will be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SidneyCSD.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
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REMINDER! There is an emergency give-back day on Friday, June 26. That makes the last day for school Thursday, June 25.
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REMINDER! The Sidney CSD Class of 2026 senior parade begins at 1 p.m. today, starting at the Jr/Sr High School.
The parade will follow this route:
- Head down West Main Street
- Turn left onto River Street
- Left onto Union Street
- Left onto Pearl Street
- Right onto West Main Street and finish at the Jr/Sr High School
Be ready to cheer on the Class of 2026!
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
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The parade will follow this route:
- Head down West Main Street
- Turn left onto River Street
- Left onto Union Street
- Left onto Pearl Street
- Right onto West Main Street and finish at the Jr/Sr High School
Be ready to cheer on the Class of 2026!
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
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REMINDER! The Sidney Central School District is closed Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth. District offices are closed.
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Congratulations to seniors Joseph Travis and Sara Ladd for earning the Kingsbury Family Awards. Joseph won the scholarship for chorus, in honor of Eleanor Snow. Sara won the scholarship for band, in honor of Margaret Nichols.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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