REMINDER!
Our Elementary Literacy Team is hosting an “I ❤️ Reading” Literacy Night on Thursday, February 12th from 5:00–7:00 PM for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade.
This will be an interactive evening where students will receive a punch card at the door. Each literacy station they visit earns them a punch, and students who visit all stations can enter to win a hoverboard or other fun prizes!
Enjoy door prizes, games, free cookies and hot cocoa, and a free book courtesy of the PTO!
Entry is FREE! Pre-register your student(s) now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemiZkykP20bsXvOJMEMNyo6VY4n_OwL_1cdPTQViIf71Yo5Q/viewform
We hope to see you there!
Please note that the February Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 18 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 11 as to not conflict with the midwinter recess.
Please update your calendars accordingly.
Thank you!
Keep up the great work, Titans!!
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The District is closed on Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Midterms and Winter Regents Exams for the Jr/Sr High School will be Tuesday, January 20th through Friday, January 23rd.
Also on January 23rd, there will be a guest chef assisting our Food Services staff to create a delicious meal of Mongolian meatballs, garlic rice, and roasted broccoli.
We have recently experienced an increase in students being dropped off in the morning earlier than permitted before the school day begins. Please be advised that students may not be dropped off prior to 7:45 a.m., as there is no staff supervision prior.
This is especially concerning during this time of year, as students are left waiting in the vestibules or even outside in cold temperatures. For the safety of all of our students, this expectation must be followed. If early drop offs continue to occur, families may be contacted directly.
To review the parking lot driving and parking procedures, please review the diagram and instructions on our website here: https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/dropoff-pickup-procedures
The topic surrounding the conversation will be attendance.
No RSVP required! Coffee and Tea will be available. We hope to see you there!
Reminders for next week, Elementary Literacy Night, PTO Ducky Valentine Fundraiser, Morning Drop Off Reminders, and more!
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Our Elementary Literacy Team is hosting an “I ❤️ Reading” Literacy Night on Thursday, February 12th from 5:00–7:00 PM for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade.
This will be an interactive evening where students will receive a punch card at the door. Each literacy station they visit earns them a punch, and students who visit all stations can enter to win a hoverboard or other fun prizes!
Enjoy door prizes, games, free cookies and hot cocoa, and a free book courtesy of the PTO!
Entry is FREE! Pre-register your student(s) now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemiZkykP20bsXvOJMEMNyo6VY4n_OwL_1cdPTQViIf71Yo5Q/viewform
We hope to see you there!
Keep up the great work!
Taconic Hills PTO "Ducky Valentines" are back!
Let someone special know that you feel like a lucky duck to have them in your life!
Each Ducky Valentine order includes a 2-inch rubber duck and a "You Quack Me Up!" Valentine card with your choice of 1 of 3 messages on the back. Both items are placed in an adorable bag to be delivered to your Valentine's classroom for Valentine's Day!
***This year Valentine's Day is on a Saturday, so the Valentine's will be delivered on Friday the 13th of February 2026!***
You may purchase a Ducky Valentine for any Taconic Hills student or faculty member from Headstart-8th Grade.
Available again this year is the “Donate A Duck” item, this is an option where you can elect to add donated ducks to your order. This feature is designed to, once again, help the PTO make sure that every child in the Taconic Hills Elementary & Middle School receives a Ducky Valentine this year!! If you can, please help us make sure that no child is left out of this fun tradition!
If you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear from you! You can reach us by email at Taconichillspto@gmail.com or on our Facebook page at Taconic Hills Elementary PTO.
Dear PreK–Grade 8 Parents/Guardians,
We would like to inform you that the half day originally scheduled on the District Calendar for Grades PreK–8 on Friday, January 23rd has been cancelled.
Students in Grades PreK–8 will now attend school for a full day on this date.
(This does not impact the schedule for Grades 9–12, who should also be attending the full day.)
In addition, students can look forward to a special lunch that day, as our food services staff will be working with a guest chef to provide a wonderful meal of Mongolian meatballs, garlic rice, and roasted broccoli.
Please mark your calendars, and thank you for your attention to this update.
Important Midterm & Winter Regents Information!!
Tuesday, January 20 through Friday, January 23 will be Winter Regents & Midterm Examinations for Jr/Sr High Students.
January 20: Students in Grades 7-12 should not attend school, UNLESS they are taking the ELA Regents, Spanish Checkpoint A Exam, Living Environment Regents, or Chemistry Regents. There will be midday transportation only for students taking an exam in the morning. Please sign your student up here by January 14 if your student is taking one of the morning exams and will need midday transportation home: https://forms.gle/tNhXnUjZ4Zm7KZbS9
January 21-23: All Jr/Sr High students (grades 7-12) should attend school. The days will be an A/B schedule. Students should report to lab classes, gym classes, etc. The 7th and 8th grade students will be taking midterm exams, as we are not doing a winter NWEA assessment.
Please Note:
- Breakfast and Lunch will be provided all four days.
- The only day with midday transportation is January 20.
- Any student grade 9-12 who is required to take a Regents exam must work with their teachers to set up a time to make up their midterm exam.
View the Midterm / Winter Regents Schedule here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y9xDjupgY7WbcjNRcjuGY4OEj5L9g794/view?usp=drive_link
Please contact the Jr/Sr High Main Office at 518-325-2840 ASAP with any questions or clarifications.
Yondr Pouch Update, Schedule change on January 23rd, Midterm & Winter Regents Exam Information, and more!
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Students are welcome to attend all athletic events. However, students must leave campus at dismissal and return at the scheduled start of the game unless they are supervised by a faculty member between dismissal and game time.
Students in grades 7 and 8 must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all athletic contests.
All high school students in attendance are required to call home at halftime to confirm transportation and ensure they are picked up promptly at the end of the game.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and accountable.
Taconic Hills Central School District is currently operating on a two hour delay today, January 7, 2026, due to weather conditions.
Breakfast will not be served. Please plan accordingly. Drive safely.
We are in need of coaches for spring athletics!
The following coaching positions are open:
- Modified Softball
- Modified Girls Track & Field
- Modified Boys Track & Field
- Varsity Boys Track & Field Assistant
Please contact Angela Webster, Athletic Director, at AWebster@taconichills.k12.ny.us if interested.
REMINDER!
Please join us for an evening of cosmic bowling while also supporting the Taconic Hills Class of 2026!
When? Saturday, January 10 at 4PM
Where? Hoe Bowl, Catskill NY
Cost? $20 per person - includes shoes & 3 games
Deadline to register is TOMORROW, January 7 at 5PM!
Click here to sign up.
No payment needed until the day of the event! Cash preferred, or a check payable to the TH Class of 2026
Food and drink will also be available for purchase.
Please email Amie Moore, Hollie Van Tassel, or Angela Webster with any questions.
Thank you for supporting the senior class!
