We had an incredible turnout for our HS/MS Open House last night. From the pulled pork fundraiser dinner, to lots of hugs and smiles, a great time was had! #foreverfalcons
Dear South Seneca Community,
After more than 30 years now in our district, I have reached my retirement year, and I am writing today to let you know I will step down as Superintendent on March 7, 2025. Retirement will allow me to address a few lingering health issues, and to spend time with my family more than I have been able to do while on the job.
I will work hard in the months ahead to ensure a smooth transition to my successor, and to position the district well to handle the challenges of an uncertain state budget situation. We will continue to move in a positive direction for our facilities and energy plan, and the team we have in place will carry that work forward expertly. I have full confidence in them.
It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve this community for three decades as a teacher, a principal, and for twelve years as superintendent. I carry countless memories of interactions with former students and colleagues here that I will cherish forever. The campuses themselves look very different from when I began back in 1994, and I never tire of seeing the community take advantage of all we have to offer in the district, including use of the track we built together in 2017.
Programmatically, we’ve transformed our student experience to meet the changing landscape of the 21st century, and we continue to offer new pathways to success for graduates, even while we work tirelessly to bring meaningful and high quality opportunities for them during their PK-12 years. We’ve responded to the need for better safety, security, and wellness in our buildings, and we navigated our way through a global pandemic as a community.
Most of all, I remain impressed again and again to see the way the community takes care of one another, in good times and bad. I’ve done my best every day I’ve been here to contribute to that effort myself, and I know South Seneca will continue to thrive under new leadership after I am gone, because it’s a foundation of what exists here in this district. I’ve worked extensively around the state in my career, and I always want people here to know: South Seneca is special! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the chance to be part of our long history.
Steve
Come on out to the Elementary School for its Open House on Monday, September 16 from 6 to 7 PM #foreverfalcons
Come on out tonight! #foreverfalcons
Learning collaborative skills and exploring our own interests in 6th grade.
It's been 23 years, and we will never forget.
Students kicked off the year in US History with a fun, collaborative activity! In groups, one student drew while the others described an image from the board. Fantastic teamwork and communication in action!
Please take note! #foreverfalcons
MSHS Extended Day sign ups are now OPEN! We are excited to offer new opportunities this year - lots of options for Middle and High School students! You can sign up here: https://forms.gle/A42BUMLvQWGkqiSu7
Week 2 is in full swing, and our students are already showing growth and excitement! 🚌📚 Proud of all the effort from our students and staff! 💪🍎 #ElementaryLife #BackToSchool #Teamwork #LearningTogether #ForeverFalcons
Come on out! #foreverfalcons
📸📷 FIRST WEEK FUN. 📷📸 #falcondays #foreverfalcons #highschool #middleschool
If yesterday's Senior Sunrise was any indication, the Class of 2025 is going to have an incredible year! #foreverfalcons
September 4:
This afternoon one of our buses returning from TST BOCES was hit by a car, whose driver was attempting an unexpected U-turn without warning. The accident occurred on Route 96 just south of Cayuga Medical Center. It is important to note that state troopers found no fault with our bus driver during this incident.
All students on the bus were medically released by emergency personnel at the scene, with two of our students being seen at CMC after they bumped their heads during the collision. Families have been contacted and an alternate bus is transporting the rest of the students home.
As always, we urge drivers to remember that the new school year is beginning, and to be aware and extra cautious around school buses.
Back like we NEVER LEFT. These Falcons are ready to have the best school year ever. #foreverfalcons 🙌📸📷🙌
It was first day back for all staff today, including our first-year employees, and they couldn't be more excited and ready for students to join them tomorrow! #foreverfalcons 🙌👌
Happy Labor Day! We hope everyone soaks up the last moments of summer and enjoys a well-earned day off — every hard worker out there deserves it! #foreverfalcons
Here is the latest Capital Project Update Newsletter, which includes how ongoing constructing will impact the beginning of the school year, mainly via temporary main entrances.
You can also find the newsletter online here: https://www.southseneca.org/article/1734361
You can also find a digital version of the wall calendar on our "For Parents" page on our website here:
https://www.southseneca.org/page/for-parents
Nothing says a new school year is right around the corner like New Staff Orientation day. Please welcome our newest Falcon faculty members! They can't wait to see students soon! 🙌🙌 #foreverfalcons
