Solvay Honored as Best Community for Music Education 5 Years in a Row:
Solvay Union Free School District’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
5th Year Awarded
The Solvay Union Free School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for the 5th consecutive year. Now in its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Solvay Union Free School District answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, ...
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Cultivating a Love for Reading:
On March 4, 2021, Solvay High School students visited Ms. Cousineau’s 4th grade class to celebrate reading! Our high school students and the 4th graders shared their favorite books with one another.
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Read Across America 2022:
Throughout the month of March, Solvay Elementary students are being challenged to read more than ever! Today, was the kicked-off in honor of Dr. Seuss's Birthday and Read Across America. Every student and teacher lined the halls and enjoyed reading a good book at the same time!
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The Addams Family comes to Solvay!:
Solvay Drama Club is proud to present this year's musical,
The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy
This story brings to life the beloved characters from the hit cartoon. With a new storyline that takes us through the trials and tribulations of love, fantastic new music that makes you want to dance, and devilishly delicious acting, you won't want to miss.
The shows are Friday March 11th at 7pm and Saturday March 12th with a 2pm matinee and 7pm show.
TICKET INFO:
SCAN TO ORDER TICKETS!
Tickets are $10 dollars for Student/Seniors and $12 for Adults.
Tickets may be purchased online at
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WATCH: Dress Rehearsal for the Solvay Elementary Sing Along!:
Students who will be leading a Solvay Elementary Sing-Along, gathered together for their final practice. Students sing some holiday classics, such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and more.
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A Visit from NYS Parks Department:
Kate and Cara from NYS Parks Department visited Mrs. Cousineau’s fourth grade class December 15th. They presented a program on animal adaptations and how animals use their senses to communicate. The students were completely engaged and loved it!
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Collaboration at its B.E.S.T.!:
In Ms Collins BEST program, fourth graders are partnered up with a first grader. Taking on the responsibility of being a big brother or a big sister, these children have worked with their younger partner on academic and social skills.
Click any image to enlarge it.
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HOLIDAY CONCERT 12/21 @ SHS:
Come out and join us for the senior high winter concert!
After a year and a half of no music, it's time we close the 2021 year with some beautiful music created by our talented students. The concert will begin at 7pm. Masks are required. As always, if any alumni are in the audience we hope you will join us!
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday - the Senior High Music Department!
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DECA Competition held at SHS:
On Saturday, December 11th, Solvay High School hosted the Region 9 DECA Competition. Approximately 200 students from nine local high schools came together to apply their academic knowledge to business cases, create solutions, and present them to volunteer business professionals.
Solvay DECA had 19 students participate in the competition. Each of the students had been preparing throughout the fall, to learn business content and to develop their presentation skills. Before the competition they had taken a DECA exam testing their business knowledge. All of the students spent time after school to be ready for competition.
Their hard work was rewarded and nine students won awards at the event. Winning 1st place awards were Maria Brusa - Accounting Applications, ...
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December Good News:
SES Gratitude Lunch
To celebrate the month of gratitude Mrs. Miczan school principal had lunch with nominees from each classroom. Shown in the picture are fourth graders eating lunch and receiving a special treat!
Zone 3 Area All State Students Honor Choir
-Matthew Hayden
-Brianna Williams
-Carissa Stachurski
-Zachery Balduzzi
-Jacob Barndollar
-Jack Haskel
-Alyssa Long
OCMEA All County Choir
-Matthew Hayden
-Brianna Williams
-Carissa Stachurski
-Jacob Barndollar
-Jack Haskell
-Alyssa Long
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Girls Volleyball Sectional Finals:
Attention Bearcats: Come support the volleyball team Saturday, 11/6, at 6pm at Phoenix Middle School as they take on the Sectional Finals!
Cost for this event is $10.00 Digital ticket required for entrance - no cash!
Purchase tickets at the link below:
https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3XbqlDJNaX2KX6c15YS9xaEN-KbqIu3k1fqEKI-wKaQEBXg2X5sJQrwdE
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Solvay Honors Nicole Halloran, Athletic Trainer:
This week is NYSATA Recognition Week. We would like to recognize and express our appreciation for all the hard work Nicole Halloran, athletic trainer, does for our students, schools, and community. She is entering her 18th year. Nicole graduated from Ithaca College. She and her husband, Shawn, daughters, Ryann and Addie live in Syracuse. Nicole is always ready to "roll up her sleeves" to help in any way she can whether it's supporting the athletic office, assessing students' injuries, or COVID testing.
Thank you Nicole!
(Pictured is Nicole and daughter, Addie, at a recent varsity football game.)
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