Taconic Hills Central School District

On behalf of the Taconic Hills IT Department:💻 Student laptop and charger distribution night for Grades 6-12 is below: Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Time: 2pm - 7pm Location: Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria Please check your email for more detailed information, including the 2024 Student Laptop Contract, and the link to purchase laptop insurance. We look forward to a successful school year!

All school supply lists for grades PK-6 are now posted to our website! 📓✏️ https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/school-supplies

Taconic Hills Jr/Sr High School (Grades 7-12) will be implementing Yondr cell phone pouches beginning this September. For more information, including frequently asked questions and the THCSD Yondr Pouch Policy, visit our website at: https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/yondr-pouch-information

We will be hosting Group & Private Swimming Lessons this month in our Aquatic Center!🏊 Complete the registration form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_7uRYcJFfGIcSMmVCOB0t_DHjpjeMDjZ/view?usp=sharing Please note that payment MUST be received by the business office at least 2 days prior to lessons in order to participate. Please contact Logan Savage, Aquatic & Fitness Center Director, at lsavage@taconichills.k12.ny.us with any questions.

Dear TH Families, Please see below important information regarding transportation for the upcoming school year. Fall bus schedules are currently being created. If you have a change of address, please contact the District Registrar at 518-325-2806 or kregina@taconichills.k12.ny.us as soon as possible. Route changes cannot be made until approved by the Registrar. If your child is NOT riding the bus this upcoming school year, please notify the Transportation Department as soon as possible. The deadline to complete the alternate pick up/drop off form is Friday, August 9, 2024. Complete the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekmT9oc1Z0Jf20AiydXMLD0GEfT04DemIhQvs6rmHVDwCiZQ/viewform -Please only complete this form if your child needs transportation to or from an address in our District other than home. -Please complete this form even if your alternate information is the same as previous years. -There is only one alternate pick up location and one alternate drop off location allotted. Please contact the Transportation Department at 518-325-2871 with any questions. We look forward to a safe & successful school year! Sincerely, Bobbie-Jo Mato Supervisor of Transportation

Congratulations to our honor roll recipients for the 4th Quarter of the 2023-2024 school year!🎖🧡 Once again, congratulations to the Class of 2024! https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/honor-roll

Please view important information regarding the 2024 Fall Athletics Season! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QZ-xJ24f6l1NFq1HHPf7-ARrV_lJQDsn/view?usp=sharing

Please be advised of our Aquatic & Fitness Center hours for this summer!☀️🏊 Monday-Friday: 6AM-7:30AM, 3PM-9PM Saturday: 9AM-1:45PM Sunday: 12PM-3:45PM

Reminder: Public use of facilities is closed during summer instruction, July 9 through August 15, 8AM-12:30PM. Thank you!

Dear Taconic Hills Community, Thank you again for your support of the school budget as well as our graduating class of 2024! Our graduation rate for this year’s cohort was 92% and we are so very proud of each of our graduating seniors! We can't do all that we do without your vote of confidence and want you to know that we deeply appreciate all of the ways that you support the work. I'm writing today to ask for you to participate in another opportunity to support the district. We are excited to announce the launch of our new strategic planning process, a pivotal initiative that will shape the future of our district. As we begin this journey, we want to emphasize the importance of your involvement in this endeavor. The updated Strategic Plan will aim to create a roadmap that not only reflects the aspects of our school that are already working well but also addresses areas in which we can make improvements. We are committed to considering your perspectives and opinions on the direction we should take. We genuinely value your input in making our updated Strategic Plan the best it can be. We encourage you to share your insights on what we are excelling at and where there's room for growth. Additionally, we are eager to hear your thoughts on what we should prioritize for the future. To participate and share your valuable feedback, please click here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/413441491 The survey platform allows you to contribute your thoughts anonymously, and you can also view and rate the feedback provided by other community members. We encourage an open and ongoing dialogue, so feel free to revisit the platform often and keep the conversation alive. Your feedback will be instrumental in guiding our future plans, so we urge you to make your voice heard. The survey will remain accessible until 7/30. Thank you for your engagement and support as we work together to shape the future of Taconic Hills! Respectfully, Lynnette Brunger Superintendent of Schools

At last night's Board of Education meeting, Class of 2024 graduate Neil Howard III was presented the Scholastic Award by Peter Sheridan, President of the Greater Capital Region Track, Field, and Cross Country Hall of Fame. Taconic Hills Class of 1974 Alum John Dunn assisted Peter in presenting this award to Neil. John set the Section II record in shotput 50 years ago, an achievement which held for 17 years. John still holds the Taconic Hills indoor and outdoor shotput records, and will be inducted to the GCRTFCC Hall of Fame this October. Congratulations to both Neil & John!🧡 Pictured left to right: Peter Sheridan, Neil Howard III, John Dunn

We are hosting Lifeguarding/CPR lessons as well as Swim Classes for July!🏊‍♀️ View the Lifeguarding/CPR Registration form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wjtJrxoeeHXGVqJFaM7Hc0-db2na22bi/view?usp=sharing View the Swim Classes Registration form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ilJwILFhzTdo9vPKniG1GFP1Qf_Mkrvd/view?usp=sharing Registration forms and payment must be received by the business office prior to participation. Please contact Robin Semp at rsemp@taconichills.k12.ny.us with any questions!

We are hiring for an LPN or RN during our Summer Programming.🧑‍⚕️ When? July 9 - August 15, 2024 Hours? Tuesdays - Thursdays, 7:30AM-12:30PM Pay? LPN $20/hr, RN $27/hr View the posting here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ebhWOqRbPa8eeuT8X3llS8FvKw9aBmVN/view?usp=sharing Complete the employment application here: https://5il.co/2nlu0

Congratulations to the last Titan Strong Certificate winners of the 2023-2024 school year!

The Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony will be livestreamed on the Taconic Hills Central School District YouTube Channel for those who are unable to attend.🧑‍🎓🧡🥳 Save the link to the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/jENUihZ70M0?si=12IOIiznHTRo0z2C

Prepare to congratulate the Taconic Hills Class of 2024!🥳 Use the QR code below to opt-in to receive notification when the photos taken by Lifetouch are published!

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 retirees!💛🥳 We are forever thankful for your contributions to our district. You all will be greatly missed, and we wish you the best in your retirements! 🧡 Congratulations to: Mary Burntitus – Teacher Aide Christine Costa – Bus Driver Frederick Jaeger – English Teacher Josephine Macchia – Food Service Worker Paula Noll – Speech Language Pathologist Lisa Mahar – Clerk Typist Tina Nelson-Dellea – Teacher Aide Susan Oles – Clerk Typist Lori Runyon – Food Service Worker Pamela Strompf – Cook Manager Melissa Wilson – Cleaner Josephine Zahn – Bus Driver

Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate Winners!

View Local Summer Food Pantry Programs & Additional Information Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IBuzj5l0j1-Dc8SRMRKi0Cuzy6YkH_a01napGFLXhXw/edit?usp=sharing

Good Evening, We have received multiple concerns regarding the high temperatures and humidity for this week. The District will remain open tomorrow, June 18, 20 and 21. A reminder that the District will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We would like to take this opportunity to remind families about our commitment to safety. The building is cooled with AC units in each classroom. We will continue to monitor temperatures during the week, and will make adjustments to PE classes, recess, and other outdoor activities if necessary. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your child’s safety in these temperatures: Provide your child with a water bottle to drink and refill at our filtered water stations Dress your child in appropriate, light, loose fitting clothing. If you wish for sunscreen to be applied to your child before going outside, please send them in with the product and a note to the school nurse stating that it is okay to apply. Students who will be taking the 4PM late buses tomorrow will be held inside until the buses arrive. A reminder that tomorrow is the last late bus run for the 2023-2024 school year. The document in the link below has information in regard to heat and its impact on individuals. More details and specifics regarding summer weather preparedness can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bkgu1zlFGisgOcuhCQUzO1639F9ZVJPW/view?usp=sharing Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our students. Lynnette Brunger Superintendent of Schools Nicholas Smith Director of Facilities II