Six SHS Students inducted into National Honor Society:
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On Tuesday, April 16 Solvay HS had 6 students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. The 2024 Inductees are:
Alexis Carter--Laboratory Technician
Delaney Kaszubinski--Welding Technology
Maranda Leggett--Laboratory Technician
Anna Love--New Vision Medical Professions
Kristine Manabo--Laboratory Technician
Ian Ridgeway--Heavy Equipment Repair, Operation and Diesel Technology
Congratulations to all!
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SMS Students attend National History Day Competition:
On Sunday, April 14, nine 8th grade students participated in the NYS Contest for National History Day at SUNY Oneonta.
The students were Peyton Bean, Katie Brusa, Julian Chesler, Lila Law, John Lotito, Liam Mulderig, Ashlynn Oliver, Chris Schlosser, and Andi Van Slyke. Our students competed against over 300 students from schools around the state.
They represented Solvay well and have a lot to be proud of! Thank you to Ms. Rolince and Mr. Sgroi for chaperoning!
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Solvay wins " Best Communities for Music Education" distinction for year 7 in a row!:
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. This is the seventh consecutive year that Solvay has received this distinction.
Now in its 25th year, the "Best Communities for Music Education" designation is awarded to school districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement to provide music access
and education to all students. Congratulations to our dedicated students, teachers, administrators, and community members!
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Bearcats make History at CNY Regional History Day:
On Saturday, March 23, SMS Bearcats made history at CNY Regional History Day held at OCM BOCES. Each year there is a theme for History Day that students have to do a project based upon. This year's theme was Turning Points in History.
Students have worked in their NHD class since October on these projects.
Out of ten 8th grade students who participated, nine advanced to the New York State Contest for National History Day, at SUNY Oneonta, on Sunday, April 14th. Congratulations!
The judges were very impressed with our students and their projects.
Andi Van Slyke got 1st place for her Individual Website on Onondaga Lake and its Transformation through History.
Katie Brusa got 1st place for her paper on The Northern Securities Trustbust ...
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Award Winning Illustrator London Ladd visits Solvay:
Children's book illustrator and award-winning artist London Ladd visited the district last week with presentations at each of the schools. In this visit sponsored by the Library Media department, students learned about Ladd's unique art style, the process of publishing a children's book, and the importance of never counting yourself out. At the high school, students in Kim McGraw's art classes created self-portraits in Ladd's style. At the elementary and middle school presentations, Ladd drew collaborative sketches with student volunteers.
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Mamma Mia 3/1 & 3/2:
Are you tired of the cold weather?
Do you want to party on the beach in Greece?
Do you want to bop along to some of the greatest disco hits of all time?
Then come out and see Solvay High School Drama Club's production of MAMMA MIA!
Shows take place Friday March 1st at 7pm and Saturday March 2nd at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are $10 cash only.
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Key Club Volunteers at Christmas Bureau:
Key Club and Solvay Athletics once again volunteered at The OnCenter for the Salvation Army Christmas Bureau. The Bearcats assisted in setting up the stations, some were personal shoppers and others were box carriers and crowd control! It’s a great day to be a Bearcat!
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Veterans Day Celebration @ SMS:
2023 Veteran's Day Celebration
On November 8th, Solvay Middle School staff, students, Veterans, and active duty members participated in a Veterans Day Celebration. The celebration was started with a school wide flag raising ceremony outside conducted by the Fort Drum Color Guard, accompanied by Mr. Campbell, our band teacher.
Following the flag raising, there was an assembly held in the auditorium to celebrate and honor our Veterans. First, the colors were presented by our visiting Color Guard and select choir students performed the National Anthem, directed by chorus teacher Mrs. Perun. Eighth grade students Andi VanSlyke and Julian Chesler were selected to read their essays inspired by the freedoms we enjoy in America.
Mr. Jeffrey Harris, a dedicated Bearcat ...
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