SVHS January 2023 Newsletter
Happy New Year!
I hope that your new year is off to a fantastic start! As usual, we have plenty to celebrate and be grateful for in our school community. Thank you for taking some time to read about what’s been going on at SVHS. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your continued support!
- Mr. Brian Read, Principal
(315) 839-6315
Midterms are Approaching!
On January 25, 26, and 27, we will alter our schedule in order to administer midterm examinations. Please click here to read a letter regarding our plans for this year’s midterm exams.
Welcome, Ms. Farrell!
We would like to welcome our new school nurse – Ms. Donna Farrell, RN, MA! Ms. Farrell comes to us with extensive experience in the field of nursing. We are thrilled to have her on board, and she is off to a great start! You can reach Ms. Farrell at (315) 839-6317 or dfarrell@svcsd.org.
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Seniors Participate in Job Shadowing Experience
About 20 seniors had the opportunity to partake in a job shadowing experience on Tuesday, December 20. This was made possible through our collaboration with the School and Business Alliance (SABA). Students chose 3 careers that they would be interested in shadowing, and then SABA placed them based on the availability of local employers. Students visited the Hobika Law Firm, Feast and Festivities by O'Connor's, Function Better Physical Therapy, ICON, and several other locations. Thank you to SABA for providing our students with this wonderful opportunity!
Senior Seminar Students Volunteer at Soup Kitchen
On December 14, Senior Seminar students took their annual service trip to Mother Marianne’s West Side Soup Kitchen, where they prepared and served a hot lunch and to-go dinners. They ran all of the prep and cleanup work behind the scenes and graciously visited with guests in the dining room, representing the Sauquoit Valley community so well.
Wolfspeed Representatives Visit SVHS
Representatives from Wolfspeed visited our school on Thursday, December 8. Students were able to learn about what the company does and why it matters. They also learned about the impact the company has on our community, various career options at Wolfspeed, and employee benefits.
Government Class Meets with County Officials
Our MVCC College Connection Government class recently took a field trip through a collaboration with the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Government Program. The students met Oneida County Sheriff's Deputies, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, and Oneida County Legislative Chairman Gerald Fiorini, and other county officials. The students are pictured with Chairman Fiorini.
Another Successful Concert!
Our Winter Concert was held on Wednesday, December 14 in the High School Auditorium. Congratulations to our wonderful student musicians for another outstanding performance, and thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Student Council & NHS Coordinate Stuff the Bus
Student Council and National Honor Society helped coordinate the annual Stuff The Bus Toy Drive at our high school. Thank you to the students and staff who donated over 180 toys to local families in need.
Choir Welcomes SUNY Potsdam A Cappella Group
On December 21st, the Choir welcomed SUNY Potsdam's A# Arrangement which is an all female a cappella group affiliated with the Crane School of Music for a morning performance and Q&A session. SVHS Alumna Elena Root is a member of the group. They are doing their annual Christmas tour, and the SV Fine Arts Booster funded their performance. The group offered to teach and perform a piece with our students. It was a great experience for all involved!
Holiday Spirit in the Library!
Even the big kids get visits from the Elf on the Shelf (aka Ms. Maltese) in the high school library. Thank you, Elf, for graciously sharing your holiday spirit with our students!
Art Students Attend MVCC Arts Day
Art students recently visited MVCC for Arts Day. MVCC hosted schools from around the area and demonstrated the various art degrees and courses available. They were shown their drawing & painting, sculpture, video production, photography, and animation programs while touring the facilities. You can view photos from the trip below.
Sauquoit Valley High School
Email: bread@svcsd.org
Website: http://www.svcsd.org/svhs
Location: 2601 Oneida Street, Sauquoit, NY, USA
Phone: (315) 839-6315