Taconic Hills Central School District

REMINDER!

The district offers families in grades 6-12 the opportunity to purchase laptop insurance for their student's device.

Insurance coverage provides peace of mind, ensures a quick and hassle free service, and helps students stay focused on their learning without interruption.

Coverage options:
- Lenovo 11E (Grades 7-12) for accidental damages: $46
- Lenovo 11E (Grades 7-12) for accidental damages & theft/loss protection: $80
- Lenovo 300E (Grade 6) for accidental damages: $38
- Lenovo 300E (Grade 6) for accidental damages & theft/loss protection: $64

The deadline to purchase insurance for this school year is October 31, 2026.

Purchase Insurance Coverage here: https://gpo.worthavegroup.com/gpo/taconichills/

The 2026 Burger-Laverack TH Alumni Soccer Game & Chicken BBQ is Sunday, September 27th! ⚽🍗All proceeds will be donated to Dollars for Scholars toward scholarships in honor of Justin Burger and Fred Laverack IV.

The soccer game begins at 1PM, and the Chicken BBQ is at 4PM.

BBQ tickets ($15 each) and t-shirts ($15 each) are available.

Checks should be made out to Community Scholarship Fund or CSF.

Contact Ryan Proper (rproper@taconichills.k12.ny.us) to purchase BBQ tickets or t-shirts.

We want to provide a quick update regarding the yearly wall calendars provided to our families. Each year, we work with LifeTouch, who coordinates printing through a third-party vendor. This year, we were notified that the printing company they use has gone out of business, and LifeTouch is currently working to secure a new printing company.

We hope to have the calendars available for our students by October 1 and apologize for the inconvenience.

In the meantime, if you would like a printable monthly calendar to keep at home, you can access it here: Printable Monthly Calendar

Thank you for your understanding.

Welcome Back, Titans!

Open House, School Tax Information, the Taconic Hills CSD App, and more!

Check out the first Friday Folder of the 2026-2027 school year here: https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/friday-folder

The Friday Folder is a weekly link to our website highlighting upcoming events, important information, and district celebrations.

To stay up to date with the most current news & events, follow us on Facebook or Instagram!

Attention Families:

This is an important notice that morning drop-off does not begin until 7:50 AM.

Students are not permitted to be dropped off or left unattended on District property before 7:50 AM. Staff supervision does not begin prior to this time, and leaving students unattended creates a significant safety concern.

We ask that families plan their mornings accordingly and arrive no earlier than 7:50 AM for student drop-off. This is a safety requirement and must be followed. Families who repeatedly drop students off prior to 7:50 AM may be contacted by District administration.

Please also follow the attached designated driving routes and the following procedures:
• District speed limit is 10 MPH.
• All student drop-offs must occur through the designated Elementary or Jr./Sr. High School drop-off loop. Do not pull into the parking lot or drop students off near the flagpole.
• If you have an appointment or need to walk a younger child into the building, please use the South Parking Lot near the softball fields on the Elementary side.
• Stay alert and avoid distractions. For the safety of everyone, please do not use cell phones or other electronic devices while navigating the drop-off lanes.

We appreciate your cooperation in following these procedures. These expectations are not optional and are necessary to maintain a safe arrival process for our students and staff.

Happy Labor Day, Titans! ☀️

Enjoy one last day to relax and recharge for the new school year, because the first day of school is TOMORROW, September 8th! 📚

We are so excited to welcome back all of our students and staff!

Families! We want to see those first-day faces! Email your student’s back-to-school photos to webmaster@taconichills.k12.ny.us so we can share them with our community! 📸

See you all tomorrow for the beginning of another year filled with learning, growth, memories, and success! 🧡

School tax bills were mailed on August 31, 2026.

Payments may be made without penalty now through September 30, 2026.

In-person payments are accepted at the District Office on weekdays from 8:00 AM–2:30 PM. Please note that payments will not be accepted between 12:00–12:30 PM during lunch break.

Beginning October 1, 2026, a non-negotiable 2% penalty will be applied to all payments received through November 2, 2026.

Online payments are available and may be made at any time.

If you believe you may qualify for a property tax exemption, please contact your Town Assessor for more information.

For additional information about school tax collection, please visit our School Tax Information webpage: https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/school-tax-information

Please contact Alexandria Rose, Tax Collector at taxcollector@taconichills.k12.ny.us or 518-325-2815 with any questions.

Attention Parents & Guardians!

Taconic Hills CSD is continuing to use the Rooms feature within the Taconic Hills CSD App to make it easier for families to stay connected with our schools.

Through Rooms, you can communicate directly with your student’s teachers, coaches, extracurricular advisors, and more! We’ve recently added both Health Offices, allowing you to connect directly with our school nurses as well.

This Sunday, you will receive an email invitation to join your student’s Rooms. Make sure you have the Taconic Hills CSD App downloaded and updated so you don’t miss out!

Stay connected, and stay informed!

Download the Taconic Hills CSD App on iPhone.
Download the Taconic Hills CSD App on Android.

The Board of Education adopted the revised Code of Conduct for the 2026–2027 school year at last night’s Board of Education meeting. We want to highlight some of the key updates and expectations for the upcoming school year.

Students must be in “Good Standing” to participate in athletics, clubs, extracurricular activities, and certain student privileges, including on-campus parking and senior-specific activities. Students who do not meet these expectations may lose eligibility until they demonstrate sustained improvement.

What Does “Good Standing” Mean?

A student in Good Standing demonstrates consistent attendance, positive behavior, and academic responsibility.

To remain in Good Standing, students must:
- Maintain at least a 95% attendance rate during each marking quarter
- Have no more than three tardies and/or early dismissals per marking quarter
- Have no more than two disciplinary referrals per quarter
- Maintain academic eligibility, with no failing or incomplete grades in more than one subject
- Follow the District Code of Conduct and demonstrate appropriate behavior

Eligibility does not reset when a new athletic season or extracurricular activity begins. Attendance and eligibility are monitored throughout the school year.

Other Important Updates
- Backpack & Bag Policy (Grades 6–12): Backpacks and bags carried throughout the school building must be fully clear/see-through. Non-clear bags must be stored in student lockers immediately upon arrival. An example of an acceptable clear backpack can be found here: https://a.co/d/09R9IDr5
- Attendance & Activities: Students must be present and on time for the full school day to participate in or attend after-school activities, athletics, clubs, and events, unless they receive prior administrative approval.
- Personal Electronic Devices: In accordance with Bell-to-Bell cell phone requirements, students may not use personal electronic devices during the school day. Students in Grades 7–12 are expected to leave devices at home or secure them in a Yondr pouch. Students in Grades 6 and below are expected to leave devices at home or secure them in their lockers or cubbies.
- Grades 7–12 Bathrooms: All bathrooms will be reopened for students in Grades 7–12. We will closely monitor the condition and use of these facilities throughout the school year. In the event of vandalism or intentional destruction, Building Administration will work to identify and address the students responsible rather than implementing restrictions that affect the entire student body.

These updates are intended to provide clear, consistent expectations while supporting attendance, academic responsibility, positive behavior, and participation in our school community. While we have established clear expectations and accountability, we also want to recognize and celebrate students who consistently meet those expectations. Throughout the school year, we will continue to reward and recognize positive behavior, good attendance, academic effort, and responsible choices. Our goal is to create an environment where students understand what is expected of them and feel encouraged and supported in making positive choices.

The full 2026–2027 Code of Conduct is available for review here: https://aptg.co/rh61x2

We are looking for girls in grades 7–9 interested in participating in Modified Soccer or Modified Field Hockey! ⚽🏑

Our Modified Girls Soccer and Modified Field Hockey teams each need just 4–6 more participants to complete their teams.

This is a great opportunity to try something new, learn new skills, make new friends, and be part of a team.

The Superintendent wants you! She’s looking forward to seeing you show off your skills at a game coming soon on a field at Taconic Hills. Girls can do it! 🧡🌟

Who’s up for the challenge? 💪🏼Practices Start on Monday, August 31!

Register your student here ASAP: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/taconic-hills-athletics-registration-2026-fall-season

School tax bills will be mailed on August 31, 2026.

Payments may be made without penalty from September 1 through September 30, 2026.

In-person payments are accepted at the District Office on weekdays from 8:00 AM–2:30 PM. Please note that payments will not be accepted between 12:00–12:30 PM during lunch break.

Beginning October 1, 2026, a non-negotiable 2% penalty will be applied to all payments received through November 2, 2026.

Online payments will be available beginning September 1, 2026 and may be made at any time.

If you believe you may qualify for a property tax exemption, please contact your Town Assessor for more information.

For additional information about school tax collection, please visit our School Tax Information webpage: https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/school-tax-information

Please contact Alexandria Rose, Tax Collector at taxcollector@taconichills.k12.ny.us or 518-325-2815 with any questions.

We’re kicking off the new school year with a menu packed with delicious flavors and exciting options! 😋

This month’s highlights include:
🌎 Honduran-Inspired Flavor-Packed Meal
🥡 Classic Chinese Takeout Chicken
🧇 Chicken & Waffles Brunch

There’s something delicious waiting for everyone! You won’t want to miss what’s cooking in September! View the full menu here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tbp6lQJRBmHKAhYf5y1rTAcg2KgmMEnA/view?usp=drive_link🍽️✨