Taconic Hills Central School District

Who's the teacher? Career/Future Job day students dressed as their favorite art teacher, Ms. Kipniss. Pictured from left to right Emma Genito, Kameryn Conklin, Mrs. Kipniss, Hailey Hilton & Rubi Maldonado

Taconic Hills topped Watervliet, 3-0, in Monday’s Patroon Conference girls volleyball match. The Titans won by scores of 25-21, 25-20, 25-14. For Taconic Hills, Izzy Bosko had 6 assists, 5 aces and 4 digs, Kersten Keeler contributed 10 aces and Skylar Waterhouse had 5 digs and 4 kills. https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/sports/local/local-roundup-smith-greenville-stand-out-at-patroon-medalist-tournament/article_b140a4b9-f00c-5a75-a130-5bb7468494da.html

Titan Football defeated Coxsackie-Athens 60-0. Landon Halsted was the star of the game completing seven passes for 165 yards and 3 touchdowns, rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown, and returned a punt 65 yards for a TD. The Titans host Cairo-Durham/Catskill next Friday. https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/sports/local/titans-defeat-c-a-for-1st-home-victory-halsted-with-5-tds/article_52823f2e-23ca-11ec-afd0-f7c26255b609.html

The Taconic Hills Central School District is currently seeking a qualified Music Teacher. Applicant must have NYS certification in subject area of instruction. More info is available on our website https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/employment

The Taconic Hills Central School District is currently seeking a qualified Art Teacher. Applicant must have NYS certification in subject area of instruction. More info is available on our website https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/employment

Sophomore Delana Bonci scored the lone goal of the game for the RPI field hockey team on Sunday and was honored as the Liberty League Rookie of the Week https://rpiathletics.com/news/2021/9/27/field-hockey-delana-bonci-named-rookie-of-the-week.aspx

The Taconic Hills Central School District is seeking a full-time cleaner to work in our Maintenance Department. https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/employment

TH grades 6-12 won 1st place for student artwork at the Columbia County Fair this year and Ava Friedrich won the student artist award. All of the artwork is currently on display in the Jr. Sr. High School Atrium with our 1st place ribbon. Great job to our students and Art Department!

The Taconic Hills Varsity Football team will honor their beloved coach, Bobby Bailly, Jr. On Friday, September 24th at 6:30pm at the Taconic Hills Football field, prior to the first home game of the season, the team will pay tribute to Bobby.

Reminder: Parents are encouraged to provide their child with a face mask prior to sending them to school. We encourage students to also bring a spare mask. Disposable face masks are available if students forget their mask, but they are in short supply. Thank you!

The Taconic Hills Arts and Humanities and E- Fund are currently accepting applications from students, teachers, administrators, and community members for initiatives that enrich the educational experience of students in the Taconic Hills Schools. Applications are due September 22, 2021. Possible proposals include projects such as independent study, extracurricular activities, new programs, library resources, visiting speakers or professional development. New projects are encouraged! The funds make awards up to $1,500 per project. For more information or to apply https://www.berkshiretaconic.org/bReceivebNonprofitsIndividuals/SearchApplyforGrants/TaconicHillsArtsHumanitiesTaconicHills.aspx

Columbia County Sheriff David Bartlett dropped off cases of cloth masks for adults and students. Pictured are (left to right) Captain Louie Bray, Taconic Hills SRD Jerry Rowell, Superintendent Neil Howard, and Sheriff David Bartlett.

Taconic Hills 4, Hudson 0 CRARYVILLE — The Taconic Hills girls varsity soccer team recorded their first win of the season with a 4-0 decision over Hudson in Monday’s Patroon Conference action. The Titan back line of Tori Burger, Maura Conway, Samantha Henderson and Tatyana Hoffman gave a stellar defensive effort. Mikayla Silvernail had the shutout in net for the Titans. Emma Rose Merchant had a goal and two assists for the Titans. Madeleine Dennis had a goal and an assist, Jacqueline Arre and Addison Halla each scored a goal and Riley McDonald and Isabelle Hamann each had an assist.

Quarterback Tyler Peck ran for three touchdowns and passed for one to lead Taconic Hills to a season-opening 34-0 victory over Rensselaer in a Class C South Division game. Peck had scoring runs of 14, 3 and 29 yards and threw a 35-scoring pass to Aaron Bonci. Bob Burns added a 25-yard scoring run. Peck finished 5 for 5 passing for 80 yards. He added 46 yards on the ground on three carries. Burns led the Titans’ ground attack with 95 yards on six carries. Nate Baird added 27 yards on three carries, Landon Halsted had 16 yards on two carries and Dillon Simmons nine yards on three carries. Bonci had two catches for 53 yards and Burns snagged two receptions for 19. Shane Kraus led the Titans defense with two solo tackles, five assists and two sacks. Charlie Beck had two solos, two assists and two sacks; Burns four solos and four assists; Baird three solos and two assists; Connor Simmons two assists and 1/2 a sack; Ryan Nielsen one solo, one assist and 1/2 a sack; Bonci two solos and two assists; Halsted two solos; Ryan Walsh one solo and two assists; Chase Mellan two assists, Kris Gardella two assists; Mark Bhagwandin one assist. Taconic Hills (1-0) travels to Watervliet on Friday at 7 p.m. Tim Martin

The Taconic Hills Central School District is in the process of seeking approval for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway. This pathway will allow our students to graduate with a high school diploma that has a CTE designation, thus increasing their employability profile to potential employers and enabling the students to market their skillsets for further technical training. We are holding a public forum by Zoom for community members to participate. This forum will be September 14, at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating in this forum, please contact Sandra Gardner at sgardner@taconichills.k12.ny.us or 518.325.2800 X 2324 Sandra J. Gardner, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Taconic Hills Central School District

The Taconic Hills field hockey team won its season opener, blanking Ellenville, 3-0, in Thursday’s Mid-Hudson Athletic League contest. Jennie Beck gave the Titans a 1-0 lead in the first period when she scored off an assist from Rylee Jause. Marilyn Rowe made it 2-0 in the third period, scoring of an assist from Brianna Shetsky. Shetsky wrapped up the scoring with an unassisted goal in the fourth period. Taconic Hills outshot Ellenville, 13-0, and held a 6-0 edge in penalty corners. Grace Alvarez didn’t have to make a save in recording the shutout for the Titans. Ellenville’s Jillian Schaub turned away 10 shots. https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/sports/local/local-roundup-th-field-hockey-wins-opener/article_cf26ea91-bcef-5c6a-a237-2daa0b425d64.html

Aquatic & Fitness Center to Reopen Monday 9/13/21 All patrons using the pool and fitness center must be vaccinated.  Please use the link below to provide a photo or scan of your vaccination card. The Excelsior Pass is only valid if is shows proof of vaccine. Once your card is verified, you will receive a link to reserve your time slot at the pool or fitness center. https://forms.gle/UVE6Zknmoy5mndX79 Due to a shortage of lifeguards and fitness attendants, we will only be open M-F from 6-7:30 am. The website will be updated as soon as we are able to open for additional hours.  Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we reopen our facilities. 

Due to the conditions in the county, Open House for 2021 will be held as a virtual event on Thursday, September 16th from 6-8PM. We will send links to parents early next week.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Welcome Back to all of our TH Students and Staff. We are so excited to see everyone for the new school year!

On August 29, 2021, we lost a member of our Taconic Hills community. Robert Bailly, lovingly known to so many as Coach Bailly or Bobby, was a Taconic Hills graduate and also an integral part of the Taconic Hills coaching staff for numerous sports. The Taconic Hills Football Team has created a fundraiser in honor of Bobby. Proceeds will establish a scholarship in Bobby's honor. https://www.customink.com/fundraising/bobby-bailly