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!
Check out the Friday Folder for January 9, 2026!
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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!
- The Aquatic & Fitness Center is closed for tonight
- Athletic practices will be held from 3PM-5PM, but there will be no 5:15PM buses. Athletes needing the bus will need to take the 4PM bus home.
- There is NO practice for Varsity or JV GIrls Basketball
- The Varsity Boys Basketball game v. Hawthorne Valley at 5PM is still on for today
- Athletic Contests: Varsity Girls Basketball game has been rescheduled for January 7th at 6pm at Taconic Hills, JV Girls Basketball game has been rescheduled for January 7th at 5pm at Albany Leadership. Varsity Bowling vs Chatham has been rescheduled for January 7th at 4:15pm at Hoe Bowl, Modified Wrestling at New Lebanon has been postponed
The Before & After school program will remain open, as well as extra curriculars and after school help until 4PM. The 4PM after school buses will still be running.
Thank you for your understanding.
Rate of pay: $20.36/hr
10 month position, summers and school breaks off
Check out the posting here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tVggJXPMXBrqIlRizUOmIXAy5Tlmq9sD/view?usp=drive_link
Complete the application here: https://5il.co/2xg9b
Please contact Jeff Simons, Interim Jr/Sr High Principal, with any questions at JSimons@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Gabriella, a Copake resident and member of Scouting America Troop 2752, successfully completed her Eagle Scout Board of Review on December 22, 2025. The rank of Eagle Scout represents years of dedication, leadership, and service.
For her Eagle Scout project, Gabriella planned and led the installation of a gazebo and prayer space honoring local veterans, raising more than $12,800 through community support to bring the project to completion at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Copake Falls.
In addition to earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Gabriella has earned an impressive 80 merit badges and will receive multiple Eagle Palms in recognition of her continued commitment. We are incredibly proud of Gabriella and congratulate her on this remarkable achievement.
The January Lunch Menu is here!! New year, new lunches!
Some highlights include:
🌶️ Chili con Carne with cornbread
🥔 Loaded baked potato bar
🌮 Chicken Fajitas
🍖 Mongolian Meatballs with garlic rice
View the whole menu here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_O3XD87xF7l2sWa-pc7T7nRp9_u4C6tE/view?usp=drive_link
The World Famous Harlem Wizards are coming back to Taconic Hills!
When? Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time? 6:00 PM
The Harlem Wizards are a high-energy, comedy basketball team known for amazing trick shots, high-flying dunks, nonstop audience interaction, and great basketball as they take on Orange Crush!
Purchase your tickets here: https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/craryvilleny02-07-26-06-00pm/
Here are some photos from early December, when we had our first snow day. After the first big snow of the year, the students always get to enjoy a fun snow sledding day!
Thank you to Mrs. Rothvoss for sharing!!
We usually post our students and all the great things happening across the district, but these photos taken by Mrs. Bauhoff’s students say a lot about our staff!! Staff volunteered to wear the ugly sweaters created by the fashion design class, and then photography students held a photoshoot! Great teamwork, great relationships, and proof that work can be fun!
Senior Class Bowling Fundraiser, Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts "Nutcracker", FASNY Super Saturday, and more!
Check out the Friday Folder for December 19, 2025.
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Please note that the next edition of the Friday Folder will be on January 9, 2026. Happy Holidays!
On Tuesday morning, our leadership team hosted a holiday breakfast for all faculty and staff. They both provided and served items to all, giving back to all those who play a role in helping our students succeed and positively impact their lives.
It was also a great opportunity for staff to get together and mingle before the winter recess. A huge thank you once again to our incredible faculty and staff!
Congratulations to 1st Grade Teacher Alexandra Guzzi on receiving tenure at tonight’s Board of Education Meeting!
A Taconic Hills Class of 2018 graduate, Mrs. Guzzi holds certifications in Literacy, Early Childhood Education, and Childhood Education. We are so grateful to have her as part of the Titan Family!
Congratulations, Alex! 🎉🧡
Pictured left to right: Primary Principal Laura Backlund, Elementary Teacher Alex Guzzi, Superintendent Lynnette Brunger, Board of Education President Bonnie Torchia
