Taconic Hills Central School District

Please note that effective July 1, 2025, regular Board of Education meetings will now begin at 6:00 PM.
Thank you for your attention to this change.

The Taconic Hills District Wide Safety Plan for the 2025 - 2026 school year is available for public comment though July 31, 2025. There will be a public hearing on August 13, 2025 at 5:30PM in the Board of Education Room regarding the plan. View the proposed plan here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TZSaOzoAUGXn26ys1_sGk42z6TpGBstw/view?usp=drive_link Please submit your comments here: https://forms.gle/kCAP27N5cQzxBQ5R9

The Taconic Hills District Wide Safety Plan for the 2025 - 2026 school year is available for public comment though July 31, 2025.

There will be a public hearing on August 13, 2025 regarding the plan.

View the proposed plan here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TZSaOzoAUGXn26ys1_sGk42z6TpGBstw/view?usp=sharing

Please submit your comments here: https://forms.gle/kCAP27N5cQzxBQ5R9

Congratulations to the last Titan Strong Certificate recipients of the 2024-2025 school year!

REMINDER! This is the last week of school, and there are a ton of celebrations planned! Due to the heat, ALL Ceremonies will take place in the Performing Arts Center. Tuesday, June 24th at 9AM: 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Wednesday, June 25th at 9AM: Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony Wednesday, June 25th at 1PM: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Thursday, June 26th at 9AM: Pre-Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony Friday, June 27th at 6PM: Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony If your student is being recognized on any of these dates, we hope to see you there to celebrate!

Information Regarding the Heat Index: Week of 6/23/2025☀ We want to assure you that school will remain open over the next two days. Our campus is equipped with air conditioning, and we are taking careful steps to keep students and staff safe and comfortable during this period of extreme heat. Please help us by encouraging your child to stay hydrated throughout the day. A helpful guide is to take 10 gulps of water every 20 minutes. Here are the precautions we have in place: - Hydration: Students will be encouraged to drink water frequently. Please consider sending them with a refillable water bottle. - Lights Off When Possible: Classrooms will keep lights off to reduce heat where natural light allows. - Cool Spaces: We are encouraging students and staff to stay in areas with fans or air conditioning as much as possible. - No Outdoor Recess: There will be no outdoor recess today to avoid any risk of heat exhaustion. - Dismissal Adjustments: All students will board buses at 2:40 PM today and tomorrow. This slight change allows us to move quickly and reduce the amount of time students spend waiting on a non-moving bus in the heat. Bus windows will remain open to allow for airflow, and we are ensuring that drivers stay hydrated and alert. Our goal is to get students safely on the road as efficiently as possible. Calendar Reminder: The end-of-year calendar remains unchanged. Full days of school for Monday 6/23, Tuesday 6/24, Wednesday 6/25. Thursday 6/26 is a half day and the last day of school. All end of the year ceremonies will be inside in the PAC. Please enter through the PAC doors. A separate notice will be sent out with the ceremonies and events this week. Should there be any updates or schedule adjustments, we will communicate with families as soon as possible Awareness – Not Alarm: Please keep an eye out for signs of heat-related illness and contact our health office if your child shows any of the following symptoms: Heavy sweating, Weakness or nausea, Headache, Muscle cramps, Pale, clammy skin We appreciate your partnership in keeping students safe and healthy. Thank you for your continued support as we wrap up the school year with care and caution Sincerely, Lynnette Brunger Superintendent of Schools

Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate Winners!

Last Friday was Senior Field Day!☀️🧡 Students got together to team up and play games as a class together, one last time. Check out the fun here! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1454uhUdHFV35B_d56b-5EHk6YUxDBBtT?usp=sharing

Dear Families, The application for the 2025-2026 Taconic Hills Before & After School Program is now open! Please note that space is limited, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to secure a spot for your child. If you have any questions, please contact us at beforeandafter@taconichills.k12.ny.us. Application Link: https://forms.gle/mF4dcTGQYABwC8pW8

We had a wonderful time at the 8th grade Science Fair Thursday! Congratulations to the winners who worked very hard on their projects. The Winners are, in alphabetical order: 💠The Amount of Crystals From the Ice Pack vs the Temperature by Sophia Banker and Braelyn Miller 🦃Which Shot Is Better for Turkeys; 4 Shot vs 8 Shot vs 2 Shot? by Gavin Buchinsky and Hunter Puff 🌱What Grows While You Play? by Kameryn Conklin 🌧The Effects of Acid Rain on Our Plants by Bentley Jennings Also, congratulations to the students who received Honorable Mention for all of their hard work: 🌸Sweet Pea Flower Growth and Plant Fertilizer by Jaxson Buttner and Landyn Limoges 🎶How Music Effects Your Mood by Emma Genito 📚Does Studying Help? by Anna Martin and Brooklynn Lopez 🐟What Kind of Bait Catches the Most Fish? by Logan Pace Congratulations to all who participated!

Congratulations to the "Principal for a day" Raffle winners from the Taconic Hills Elementary PTO! Brystol Delaney has replaced Mrs. Backlund for today in grades PreK-2, while Candice Roberts has replaced Ms. D'Amico in grades 3-6.🧡🥰

The Senior Class Trip was June 2-4 to Pocono Valley in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Check out all the fun they had here! https://photos.app.goo.gl/3kDDFcLVFmYrJTyi9 Shoutout to Senior Class Advisors Angela Webster and Fred Hutchinson for providing the Class of 2025 with memories that will last a lifetime!

Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate Winners!

Today, the 5th Grade traveled to Howe Caverns! This underground adventure was the perfect way to dig deeper into their recent studies of Earth’s surface, including topics like erosion and calcification. ⛏ Thank you to Mrs. Jause for sharing these photos! It looks like the day really "rocked"!

The Taconic Hills Little League is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser! When? Saturday, June 7 from 8AM - 11AM Where? Copake Memorial Park Cost? $10 for Adults, $5 for Kids 12 and under Please contact Ryan Proper at rproper7@gmail.com with questions or if you would like to buy tickets. Thank you for supporting our players!

Dear Grades 7-12 Parents/Guardians, Please review the June 2025 Exam Schedule for Grades 7-12: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_RDa2j9uLFRThqIsjlitDeQeHHWke7dN/view?usp=sharing Note that sections are color coordinated according to grade level, as well as for Regents Exams. Please review special notes at the bottom regarding half day transportation on certain dates. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the High School Main office at 518-325-2840 as soon as possible. Sincerely, Dr. Mike Teator & Darby Dellea Jr/Sr High Principal & Assistant Principal

Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate Winners!

View the results of the 2025 - 2026 Budget Vote & Board Member Election here: https://5il.co/3gumj

📣 REMINDER Tomorrow, May 20, is a big day in our District – full of opportunities to engage, learn, and celebrate! 🗳️ Annual Budget Vote & Board Member Election 🕛 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Veterans Community Room Your vote matters! 📚 Elementary Learning Fair 🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Elementary Library Bring the whole family for an evening of hands-on learning, creativity, and tasty treats! 🎶 Grades 9–12 Spring Concert & Art Show 🕖 7:00 PM | Lyle G. Hamm Performing Arts Center Enjoy an inspiring showcase of our students’ musical and artistic talents! We hope to see you at one — or better yet, all of these events!

Congratulations to the Honor Roll Recipients for the 3rd Quarter of the 2024-2025 school year! Well done, Titans!🧡 https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/honor-roll