Taconic Hills Central School District

Anyone interested in becoming a candidate for the Board of Education of the Taconic Hills Central School District may download a packet of information including nominating petitions from the Taconic Hills Website or request one from the District Clerk. https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/school-board-election-information This year we have two (2) five-year terms commencing on July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2027 to succeed Board Member, Ronald Morales, and Board Member, Alicia O’Rourke whose term will expire on June 30, 2022, one (1) two-year term commencing on July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2024 and one (1) one-year term commencing on July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2023. Please return your petition and all other requested documents by April 18, 2022 until 4:00 p.m. to the office of the District Clerk. When you return your petition, you may want to consider making an appointment with the Superintendent of Schools to discuss the roles and responsibilities of a school board member. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Goodacre at DistrictClerk@taconichills.k12.ny.us .

Reminder: The Taconic Hills Central School District has a Superintendent's Conference Day scheduled for March 18, 2022. No classes will be in session.

Congratulations to Sophomore Neil Howard III, who placed 5th at Nike Nationals in the pentathlon. Neil has had an exciting March leading into the outdoor track season finishing T2 in the Pole Vault and a 9th place finish in the Long Jump at the NYSPHSAA/NYS Federation Championships. Great job Neil! https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/ https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=29

Taconic Hills is seeking a School Psychologist. Come join our team! Apply on OLAS https://www.olasjobs.org/jobs?keyword=®ion=03

Looking for a SummerJob? Summer Youth Employment CG Workforce NY is accepting applications for SummerYouth Employment. Six week summer job Earn 13.50/hour Work in Columbia and Greene Counties For more info call or text Rebecca at 518-751-6372

In celebration of Read Across America staff are selecting their favorite book and showing up as Mystery Readers to share their book with elementary school students.

UPDATE: All Taconic Hills CSD after-school activities, programs and events are CANCELED for tonight due to weather conditions. Please use caution if you need to be out on the roads.

Best of luck to Neil Howard III as he competes this weekend in Pole Vault and Long Jump at the State Indoor Track & Field Championships in Staten Island, NY. Best of luck Neil! https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=29

Middle School Yearbooks are on sale now! Buy one today at the link below... https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1026225/Taconic-Hills-Junior-High-School/2022-Yearbook/2021080404173765370/CATALOG_SHOP/

Taconic Hills is seeking a French, Special Education and Business & Marketing Teacher. Apply on OLAS https://www.olasjobs.org/jobs?keyword=®ion=03

Today, Governor Hochul announced that, while the indoor mask mandate for business will end tomorrow, masks will still be required in certain settings, including schools. The Governor also indicated that test kits will be sent to students prior to the winter break (for use prior to returning to school on Monday, February 28). In early March, the state will make an assessment on mask protocols in schools based on the latest metrics. This includes cases per 100K, percent positivity, hospital admissions, pediatric hospitalizations, vaccinations, and global trends. The state is currently drafting proposed guidelines (if the mask mandate were to end) based on feedback from state education groups. Earlier this week, school superintendents throughout our BOCES region sent a letter to New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett advocating for the DOH to work with our school districts to chart a clear path forward. The full letter can be viewed here. https://www.questar.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/02.07.22-NYSDOH-letter.pdf

Good evening. The Taconic Hills Central School District will be closed Friday February 4th due to weather conditions. Please use caution if you need to be on the roads.

We are looking for Varsity Assistant and Modified Boys and Girls Track & Field coaches for the 2022 season. Dates: March 14th – May 30th Coaches must have the following: Finger print clearance through NYSED First AID CPR AED for coaches (NYSED approved courses only) Child Abuse and School Violence certificate DASA certificate Concussion course for coaches Contact Angela Webster awebster@taconichills.k12.ny.us with any questions.

On Saturday, two Science Research seniors (Ellie Yang and Imogen Drake) presented at the sub-regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium competition. I am very proud to announce that they both placed 2nd in their divisions. They will both be going on to the regional competition in March at UAlbany. Since 2015 (when we first had seniors to compete) we have had 7 students place at this competition. We also compete at the Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair in March (at RPI- first attendance 2016). This is a larger competition where students are competing against the entire group (80-100 students) for awards and placements. At that competition we have had one student place 3rd overall, one place 4th overall, and have won other individual awards each year (a total of 11 individual awards). I am very proud of the hard work and dedication our students have shown over the years. If you see Imogen or Ellie in the hall, please congratulate them and wish them well in the next phase. Linda Hopkins Science Teacher

Don't forget to order your Taconic Hills Booster Club Spirit Wear – shipped directly to your house...Deadline is this Thursday, February 3rd! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/DPvSgcVXt5

Attention Students Grades 7th thru 12th You’re invited to join Audubon for a free virtual Youth Climate Summit series—a unique opportunity to learn about climate science and create change in your school and community through a Climate Action Plan. Discover how you can make a difference for the future. View the Flyer https://5il.co/14xdh

The Taconic Hills Central School District’s food service department is looking to hire substitute food service helpers. Anyone interested in applying may fill out an application online at https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/employment

Bo Burns and Colin Brackett won their matches by pin, but Taconic Hills dropped a 58-18 decision to Maple Hill in Patroon Conference wrestling action on Senior Night at Taconic Hills High School. Burns needed just 50 seconds to defeat Devyn Feliz, while Brackett took just 45 seconds to pin Adam Place. https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/sports/local/local-roundup-th-wrestlers-fall-to-maple-hill/article_564f0bad-45c4-5826-9d15-e0d6c34711dd.html

The Society of Women Engineers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (R.P.I.) invites parents/guardians and their children in grades 3 to 5 to attend Virtual Exploring Engineering Day (EED). EED is a FREE half-day program that introduces children to the field of engineering through fun hands-on activities led by college students studying engineering. Children who enjoy solving puzzles are sure to enjoy this program, as well as learn how engineers make our lives easier, safer, healthier, and fun! Exploring Engineering Day will take place through an online platform on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Register for Exploring Engineering Day 2022 at https://forms.gle/tqkYnCNvtwdBejn3A

Kindergarten Registraion is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Children that are turning 5 years old on or before December 1, 2022 and are residents of the Taconic Hills Central School District are eligible to register. Please use our online portal for your safety and convenience. Kindergarten Registration Students who are currently in our Pre-K class are automatically placed on the registraion list. Call or email: Terri Hoffman, Registrar 518-325-2801 thoffman@taconichills.k12.ny.us