Yesterday was Steve Zielinski's last day as South Seneca Central School District's Superintendent after more than 30 years of extraordinary service. While it might have been his last day as superintendent, I think we ALL know he'll be a FALCON FOREVER! Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Steve! #foreverfalcons
If you haven't heard our Boys' Basketball team is moving on!
The South Seneca Falcons boys' basketball team has made the sectionals finals this year. They are playing on this Friday, March 7 at 5 PM They are playing at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester. Please come out and support our team!
Please come and support the varsity boys basketball team tonight, Monday, March 3 for their Sectional semi-finals matchup vs Wheatland- Chili.
The game is being played at Newark high school and starts at 6 PM. The address is 625 Peirson Ave, Newark, NY 14513
We strongly encourage purchasing digital tickets in advance. The cost for digital tickets is $7.30, and they can be purchased ahead of time for your convenience. If you are unable to purchase a digital ticket, cash tickets will be available at the door for $8.00.
Link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3336038
LET'S GO FALCONS!!🏀💛🖤🏀
South Seneca Central School District is currently accepting applications for a Building Maintenance Mechanic.
Visit our employment page to apply: https://www.southseneca.org/page/employment
All of our middle schoolers and high schoolers were ready to see off Barrett David in Falcons style. Good luck, Barrett!!! 🙌📸💛🖤
A Capital Project Update from Superintendent Steve Zielinski:
STMEA’s Middle School All-County Band Festival took place at Ithaca High School on January 25th.
Participating districts included Dryden, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, South Seneca, and Trumansburg. The Middle School Honor Band was guest conducted by Ms. Nina Savasta of Oxford Academy & Central School. These students all spent many hours after school hours preparing their music for their honors band rehearsals and performance.
The following students participated in the Middle School Honor Band:
Kennedy Basher (Oboe, 8th), Paul “Trey” Brock (Baritone Saxophone, 8th), Isabella Cotto (Trombone, 8th), Emery Erickson (Tenor Saxophone, 8th), Reese Holmberg (Alto Saxophone, 8th), Alice Huang (Bass Clarinet, 8th), Sophia Jennings (Clarinet, 8th), Elana Michael (Trombone, 7th), Auburn Mitchell (Percussion, 8th), Danielle Nelson (Bass Clarinet, 7th), Nadja Paparone (Clarinet 8th), and Emily Williamson (Trumpet, 8th).
Let's hear it for these Falcons!
We hope everyone is staying warm and having a great break! #foreverfalcons
Here is a statement from your next South Seneca Central School District Superintendent Kyle Colunio. He can't wait to meet and work with the Falcon community starting March 8, 2025! #foreverfalcons
The South Seneca Central School District Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Kyle Colunio as the next superintendent of schools, effective March 8, 2025.
Following an extensive and thoughtful selection process that included essential input from the community, Mr. Colunio emerged as the ideal candidate to lead the district into the future.
Read more here: https://5il.co/37nvh
Let's hear it for our Honor Roll Falcons in the Middle! #foreverfalcons
The Board of Education will meet on February 6 at 6pm in the District Office conference room. The Board will immediately go into executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of the Superintendent of Schools. This is the only agenda item.
Take note! #forverfalcons
We'd like to give a huge THANK YOU to Honeoye Central School. They gave all these donations to help our community after last week's fire. They also made cash donations and gift card donations. We are beyond thankful!
There is a lot of great donation information and options in this article for the victims of the Ovid fire:
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/01/23/ovid-will-return-dozens-of-organizations-step-up-as-community-charts-path-forward/
Donations for victims of the fire in Ovid last night can be made at the following locations (according to what you're donating).
***Please note donations to school locations must happen during school hours. ES: 8 to 2:30, MS/HS: 7:30 to 2:30
Congratulations to the South Seneca Choral Music Students who attended the STMEA All-County Chorus Festival on January 17th and 18th.
Middle School Students who attended are:
Ava Carpenter (Alto, 7th Grade), Chloe Cooper (Alto, 8th Grade), Emery Erickson (Baritone, 8th Grade), Reese Holmberg (Baritone, 8th Grade), Sophia Jennings (Soprano, 8th Grade), Elana Michael (Soprano, 7th Grade), Auburn Mitchell (Alto, 8th Grade), and Emily Williamson (Alto, 8th Grade).
High School Students who attended are:
Kayleigh Banfield (Alto, 9th Grade), Grayson Booth (Bass, 12th Grade), Jacob Borst (Bass, 12th Grade), Sylvia Brock (Soprano, 12th Grade), Brooke Butler (Soprano, 11th Grade), Hannah Drexler (Tenor, 11th Grade), Brooke Jennings (Soprano, 9th Grade), Darbee Johnson (Alto, 11th Grade), Quinn Kempf (Tenor, 9th Grade), Addison Kiser (Alto, 9th Grade), Vyvynn Powell (Soprano, 12th Grade), and Molly Stirlen (Alto, 11th Grade).
Students worked with guest conductors, Mr. Holden Maiorana (MS) and Ms. Rebecca Saltzman (HS), over a two day period, which culminated in a Concert at Lansing Middle School on January 18.
An extra shoutout to Kayleigh Banfield for being featured in a solo and Sylvia Brock and Hannah Drexler’s small group participation in the closing piece for the HS, “Dance in the Graveyards.”
Dr. Martin Luther King changed the world. So can you. #MLKDay
🎶 Elementary School/Middle School/High School Winter Concert Recordings! 🎶
The South Seneca Central School District Music Department is thrilled to share our large ensemble recordings from our Winter concerts! Join us as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and musical achievements of our incredible students! All videos are posted on the South Seneca Music Department YouTube channel.
High School Winter Concert (December 11, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjAFq7dan51yAj_2bZj5fjJqNLiN9BBJr
Middle School Winter Concert (December 17, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjAFq7dan51xCh20OcZSK2yLshJrVJIf9
Elementary School Winter Concert (December 18, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjAFq7dan51xonJdh999u558d3M4IydcB
We hope that you enjoy and we greatly look forward to performing again this Spring!
-Mrs. Jennifer Braun & Ms. Ariana Robbins (elementary school directors)
-Mrs. Kyla Perry & Mr. David Turken (middle/high school directors)
