South Seneca Central School District

Please note for arrival and pick up as the school year begins next week! #foreverfalcons

We can't believe it, but the new school year is almost here.

One of the most exciting parts of the summer has been welcoming a number of new staff members who are joining the Falcon family this fall. Today was new staff orientation day.

We are thrilled to introduce the following educators and staff:


Elementary School

Ashley Albro – 5th Grade Teacher

Nicholas Bedell – Band

Lana Blum – Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Ashley Chambers – 3rd Grade Teacher

Vicki Gavidia - ES nurse

Alison Musa – Occupational Therapy

Emily Sturdivant – Teaching Assistant

Yessenia Vargas – Special Education


Middle & High School

Colleen Kenney – Associate Principal and Athletic Director

David Grant – Middle School Counselor

Bridget Hickey – Long-Term Substitute, Social Studies

John Lewis – Long-Term Substitute, Music

Thea Bell-Matereau – Nurse


District Staff

Mitch Perry – Transportation Supervisor

John Taylor – Transitioned from Cleaner to Groundskeeper

Denny Wolfe – Co-Lead, CTS Department

Brandon Swanson – Co-Lead, CTS Department

Micheal Austin - CNYRIC LAN Technician (M-W)

Brad Keller - CNYRIC LAN Technician (Th-F)

Please take note! #foreverfalcons

Update: The Middle/ High School Main Street
driveway is now open. There will be additional parking updates
coming out later in August for the start of school

"We’re proud to support our families by providing school supplies for every student—from Pre-K to 12th grade. It’s one way that we can collaborate to help set up students for success from the very first day of school. We are excited to offer this opportunity." — South Seneca Superintendent Kyle Colunio 🙌💛🖤

We love to see Falcons in the news! Way to Hunter!! #foreverfalcons

https://tompkinsweekly.com/articles/tst-boces-groton-legion/

Looking for plans this weekend?

The Between the Lakes Community Service Players will present the Tony Award winning musical comedy Something Rotten! to benefit the Ovid Fire Department on July 24th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 pm at the South Seneca High School Auditorium on Main Street in Ovid, NY.

Tickets are $12 General Admission, $10 for Students/Seniors and are available at the door. Advance sale tickets are available at www.zeffy.com/ticketing/something-rotten

Read more about the show here: https://www.southseneca.org/article/2313575

We are still looking for some coaches for the upcoming school year! #foreverfalcons 💛🖤

We are hiring for vacancies of three full-time bus drivers.

You can apply here: https://seneca-portal.mycivilservice.com

We hiring for two positions at our Elementary School —an Annual Instructional Substitute for grades PK-5 and an Elementary Instrumental Music Teacher.

For the Annual Instructional Substitute for grades PK-5, apply here: https://olasjobs.org/job-details/SSEN0351727-0000

For the Elementary Instrumental Music Teacher, apply here: https://olasjobs.org/job-details/SSEN0351728-0040

We are hiring an Elementary Registered Nurse.

You can apply via the link below: https://olasjobs.org/job-details/SSEN0351914-0049

Our last — but not least — Honor Rollers of the year. Our "Falcons in the Middle"! #foreverfalcons

We are hiring an Associate Principal in Grades 6-12.

You can apply via the link below: https://olasjobs.org/job-details/SSEV0351370-0061

We hope the South Seneca community is having an incredible holiday weekend! 🙌🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Good afternoon South Seneca Students, Staff, Parents and Community, With the school year newly over and our graduates planning for their next steps, our focus is already turning toward the upcoming 2025–2026 school year. We’d like to take a moment to inform you about two important statewide changes that will take effect on September 1, 2025, and how our district is preparing to implement them. 🌡️ Classroom Temperature Limits – Effective September 2025 - New legislation mandates that classroom temperatures be monitored and must not exceed 88°F. The district is currently assessing our facilities and operational plans to ensure full compliance with this requirement. On particularly hot days, we may need to shift to half-day schedules or other alternatives. Should such changes be necessary, we will communicate them with families well in advance and with clarity. 📵 Ban on Internet-Connected Personal Devices During the School Day – Effective September 2025 - Also beginning in September, a new statewide ban will restrict the use of personal internet-enabled devices—such as smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets—during instructional hours. School-issued technology used for educational purposes will still be allowed. However, all personal devices with internet access will need to be turned off and stored away throughout the school day. We are in the process of crafting a district policy in response to this law and would value your input as part of our community. Please take a moment to complete a short survey to share your thoughts and help guide our planning 👉 Cell Phone Ban Survey https://forms.gle/dahDZLXYEZ51cF748 (if you would like a paper copy, they will be available in the district office for pickup starting July 7th) We appreciate your continued partnership and support as we work to ensure a strong and successful start to the new school year. With appreciation, Kyle Colunio Superintendent South Seneca Central School District

These Falcons ended the on a ROLL! #foreverfalcons

It's been over a week since the Class of 2025's graduation, but we are still celebrating them!

Here is our annual Graduation Newsletter!

https://www.southseneca.org/article/2294012

📢📢📢Summer Parking Update for Ovid Campus📢📢📢

As part of our ongoing commitment to campus improvements, we’ll be adjusting the traffic pattern on the Middle/ High School campus for the summer due to construction. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to create safer, more efficient parking areas on our Ovid Campus.

Magicians? Ice cream? Smiles? Yeah, our Elementary School has been ending the school year in STYLE. 🙌🙌🙌 #foreverfalcons