🌎 Event Highlights:
- Move and groove to eco-themed music with an instructor from a local dance company
- Enjoy a screening of “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” and design your own caterpillar to take home
- Create and decorate a bird feeder using recycled materials
- Help design and assemble a collaborative poster to be displayed at Spencertown Town Hall
- Show your Earth Day spirit by creating your own crown or badge
🎨 Plus, enjoy Earth Day inspired face painting!
Come celebrate, get creative, and take action for our planet!
When? Saturday, April 18 | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Where? Spencertown Academy Arts Center
Cost? FREE
We hope to see you there!
Spring Recess, Local Earth Day Celebration, Running Club Registration, and more!
Check out the Friday Folder for April 3, 2026!
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Please note: Due to the Spring Recess, there will be no Friday Folder next week
The District will be closed on Friday, April 3 due to Good Friday.
Spring Recess is April 6 through April 10.
Classes will resume on Monday, April 13.
We wish everyone a great & safe break. Spring is finally here!
Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate Winners! 🧡
Spring testing is right around the corner.
Please review this document for New York State Testing Dates & Important Reminders: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJAuvoo8buo4f1fN2luoN7yv6r0Rn8wN/view?usp=sharing
Taconic Hills CSD invites local businesses & agencies to participate in our upcoming Career & Trades Fair on Thursday, June 4th. This is a high-energy opportunity to bridge the gap between the classroom and real-world careers.
We are seeking industry leaders across all trades to showcase career pathways and help our 7th–12th graders visualize their future. Interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities are highly encouraged to give students a true "day-in-the-life" look at your field—plus, you'll meet your future interns and employees!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, June 4th
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
Location: Taconic Hills High School, Main Atrium
Confirm your organization's participation by May 22nd: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhyGaLXWP0Zjtpo4_pkNJteQZcwPv_J-x1h_1s9CRwcmmR5g/viewform?usp=header
#TradesCareerFair #TaconicHillsCSD #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerPathways #CommunityPartners
April lunch menu, searching for businesses for June 4 Career/Trades Fair, add Taconic Hills 26-27 important dates to your personal calendar, and more!
Check out the Friday Folder for March 27, 2026!
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The April Lunch Menu is here!
Even though it is a shorter month, it sure is jam packed with flavor!
Highlights include:
🍗 KFC Style Popcorn Chicken Bowl
🧀Cheese Stromboli
🥘 Buffalo Chicken Dip with Tortilla Chips
🍔Cheeseurger Pasta
Check out the whole menu here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wEfUwm7YQ_4xL0C4Hj3dezkDLWXZRA6b/view?usp=drive_link
Taconic Hills Jr/Sr invites all Junior Parents to a Parent Night this Thursday, March 26th at 6PM in the High School Library!
Please join our school counselors in discussions regarding what your student's senior year will look like, how our counselors can help plan, and how to help prepare at home for what your student decides after high school. Please direct any questions to Mr. Purificato at npurificato@taconichills.k12.ny.us (Last name begins with A-L) or Mr. Tramel at ctramel@taconichills.k12.ny.us (Last name begins with M-Z).
Taconic Hills ENL Department is hosting its annual Family Engagement Movie Night on Friday, March 27th! Join us for a light dinner at 5:00 PM outside of the Performing Arts Center, followed by Moana 2 on the big screen in the PAC at 5:30 PM.
All are welcome. Please RSVP to Mrs. Van Ness at MVanNess@taconichills.k12.ny.us. We hope to see you there!
Kindly note that food and drinks will be enjoyed prior to the movie, as they are not permitted inside the Performing Arts Center.
Attention Elementary Families!
Author Doreen Cronin is visiting Taconic Hills Elementary School on Friday, May 15th! If you are interested in ordering one of her books to have autographed for your child, please fill out the order form and return it to the elementary library by April 17th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Tml3rjXeNMXx3vTzHWniQBX50GCCX38KqcefCT5Wd4/edit?tab=t.0
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Flores at bflores@taconichills.k12.ny.us
Thank you!
The High School Drama Club’s performance of Hello, Dolly! took the stage last weekend!
Enjoy these photos captured by Mrs. Bauhoff, showcasing the incredible acting, singing, and dancing that brought the musical to life: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17CCDfBAbQ/
Well done all involved, and a special spotlight to Rebecca Miller for directing, choreographing, and accompanying on piano, all with a smile!
Elementary Author Visit Book Order Form, Trap Shooting Hunter Safety Course for Incoming Jr/Sr High Schoolers , Moana 2 Movie Night, Job Opportunities at THCSD, and more!
Check out the Friday Folder for March 20, 2026!
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The District Calendar for the 2026–2027 school year was approved at last night’s Board of Education meeting.
View the calendar here: https://aptg.co/Nh2ds6
Thank you to the emergency responders for their assistance conducting this drill.
March 19, 2026.
Taconic Hills Elementary School is excited to welcome newly incoming Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten families to a special Parent Night on Tuesday, April 14th from 5:00–6:00 PM! 🎨
With our theme, “Learning Through Little Eyes,” your child will explore engaging, hands-on learning stations while you both have the opportunity to meet Principal Backlund, connect with our Pre-K and Kindergarten team, and tour the elementary school.
Free pizza will be provided, and child supervision will be available during the event.
Please be sure to RSVP by April 10th using the Google Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde3PJzs_h02qCUr38MlyR230TcQRyOMDkzteBIpMQ7Eo2duQ/viewform
We hope to see you there! 🧡
