SCCS Falcons Logo:
March 20, 2025
Dear SCCS School Community,
The SCCS New Logo Committee is excited to introduce our Falcons image! This updated design will gradually be incorporated at SCCS over the next few months, with full implementation of the name, logo, and related imagery (as seen below) beginning on July 1, 2025.
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November 21, 2024
Dear SCCS Friends and Families,
The election results are final and the new Southern Cayuga school mascot is the Falcons .
Falcons 555 votes
Knights 305 votes
Special thanks to Peter Bakija and the volunteers from the senior class for manning the polls. Thank you to the 860 people who voted yesterday.
Take ...
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SCCS Musical 2025:
March 24, 2025
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Musical Working! Kudos to all involved on a great show!
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Superintendent's Update:
March 11, 2025
Dear SCCS Staff, Parents, and Students,
On March 6, 2025, the Southern Cayuga Board of Education appointed Michael Hoose of Cortland, New York, to serve as the interim superintendent beginning July 2025. Mr. Hoose currently holds the position of interim superintendent at the Cato-Meridian Central School District. Additionally, the Board of Education appointed Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Superintendent Brian Hartwell to lead the search process for a new permanent superintendent of schools.
Phase Two of the 2023 voter approved capital project commenced on February 10, 2025. I’m pleased to report that upgrades are 80% complete in the high school foyer and the main doors are accessible once again. Thank you for your patience. Renovation work ...
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Capital Project Update:
The 2023 voter-approved capital project is now underway. Southern Cayuga Schools have partnered with RSA Architects and C&S Construction Management to implement a $15.5 million capital improvement initiative. To expedite the roof replacement, the project has been divided into two phases. Phase 1 includes the replacement of the main building roof as well as the roof on the bus garage. I am pleased to report that the roofing portion of the main building is nearly complete. The sunny fall weather helped to keep things moving and four of the five roof sections are now finished. Remaining roof work will now focus on the pool and locker room areas that were damaged during a storm last winter.
Phase 2 of the capital project is currently awaiting state approval. ...
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SCCS Budget 2024-25 Budget Brochure:
The Southern Cayuga Central School District residents will vote on a $19,914,840 budget proposal for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, May 21, from 7 am to 9 pm in the District Office. Voters will also select from three candidates for two open seats on the Board of Education, consider additional propositions including the purchase of school buses/student transportation vehicles, and an increase in taxpayer support for the Aurora Free Library and the Hazard Library Association. Select the image below for access to the complete Budget Brochure 2024-25 content.
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SCCS Budget Update #3:
While progress has been made in securing foundational aid for schools, the finalization of the agreement between the legislature and the governor remains pending. The district extends sincere gratitude to community members who engaged with their local representatives, as it appears these efforts have postponed the elimination of the ‘Hold Harmless’ provision. Your calls and emails have truly made a difference.
Discussions continue at the state level, with the current focus on potentially deferring this challenging decision to the 2025-2026 school year. This delay aims to provide school districts with additional time to prepare for the future loss of state revenue. Looking ahead, there is anticipation of a reduction in state aid, reflecting New York State's shift ...
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State Budget Proposal 2024:
On January 16, 2024, Governor Hochul put forth a state budget proposal that includes a reduction in foundation aid to over 300 school districts, mainly small rural districts, across New York State. This proposal by the governor translates to a significant 30% cut for Southern Cayuga CSD, amounting to $2.2 million over the span of two years.
In 2023-2024, Southern Cayuga CSD received $7,264,241 in foundation aid. However, the governor's proposed budget for the next year suggests a reduction to $6,171,953. This first year budgetary adjustment is driven by the introduction of a new state aid formula and the elimination of the 'hold harmless' provision. Previously, this provision guaranteed that all school districts would receive no less than the amount of aid they ...
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Congratulations!:
There's exciting news at Southern Cayuga! On Friday night, January 12, Junior Charli Bennett (#11) made history by setting a new SCCS basketball scoring record (1262) for total varsity career points in a spectacular 66-36 victory over Candor. Heading into the game, Charli was only 32 points away from tying the record and 33 points away from claiming it as her own. In an incredible display of skill and determination, she scored an impressive 34 points against Candor, securing her position as the all-time basketball scoring leader at Southern Cayuga. Charli tied the record in the fourth quarter with a successful free throw, and less than a minute later, she clinched the title with a layup, bringing her total to 1262 points.The previous record was established at 1260 career points by Catherine ...
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SCCS Fall 2023 Newsletter:
The Southern Cayuga District Newsletter is one of many ways to stay in touch with the latest Southern Cayuga CSD news, events, and education-related timelines. Information is posted in the District Newsletter to ensure our School Community is provided with current news. The newsletter is published 4 times throughout the school year. Please click the image below to review our Fall 2023 Newsletter.
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McCarthy Breaks Nineteen Year Drought:
February 26, 2025
McCarthy Breaks Nineteen Year Drought
By Alena Liddle
Nearly 20 years after the last Southern Cayuga athlete qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Indoor Track and Field Championships, SCCS Junior Cennedi McCarthy will compete at the State Championships on March 8, 2025 at Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Staten Island. McCarthy qualified to compete in the women’s high jump with a jump of 5’3” at a meet earlier this season.
According to longtime SCCS Track and Field Coach Bill Mullarney and SCCS Athletic Director Colton Gregg, the last time a Southern Cayuga athlete qualified for the state meet was when Chris Hilliard competed in the 55 hurdles in 2006.
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Sheils to State Tournament:
(2/18/25) - Congratulations to Evan Sheils (Grade 10) on qualifying for the NY State Wrestling Tournament in Albany, NY, which will take place from February 28 to March 1. SCCS partners with Lansing to offer wrestling to our students. During the 2024-25 season, Evan competed for Lansing at 131 pounds and amassed a 36-10 record, an amazing accomplishment.
At the conclusion of the season, Evan placed 2nd at the sectional qualifier last week and entered the Section 4 Boys Wrestling Championships as the 7th seed. Held on February 16 at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, NY, the tournament saw Evan win his preliminary match before falling to the #2 seed in the quarterfinals. Undeterred, he battled back, defeating the #3, #4, and #5 seeds to secure 3rd ...
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FFA Update -- District 7 LDE Results:
February 10, 2025
We are extremely proud of the members who participated in the District 7 Leadership Development Events (LDE) Contest at Owego- Apalachin Central School District on Saturday, February 8. Below is a list of members who placed as TOP 10 individuals or TOP 3 teams of their events:
Conduct of Chapter Meeting
3rd Place - Brody David, Landon Hauptfleisch, Bree Harvatine, Maggie Hastings, Kyleigh Johnson, Colleen Kilcer, and Jillian Rejman.
Senior People In Agriculture
1st Place - Emma Bailey
2nd Place - Audrey Larsen
7th Place - Talia Pallokat
HM - Deirdre Hastings
Senior Prepared Public Speaking
2nd Place - Sophia ...
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SCCS Winter Concerts:
SCCS Winter Concerts 2024
Please click the links below to watch the concerts...
Elementary Concert
Jr High School Concert
Sr High School Concert
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Southern Cayuga Students Excel on 2024 NYS Math/ELA Exams:
November 22, 2024
Southern Cayuga Students Excel on 2024 NYS ELA and Math Assessments
We are thrilled to share that Southern Cayuga students in grades 3–8 have once again achieved outstanding results on the 2024 New York State ELA and Math assessments. Their performance not only places them as top achievers in Cayuga County but also highlights their excellence among the over 50 school districts in the Central New York (CNY) region. This year’s achievements reflect significant progress and are a testament to our students’ hard work and dedication.
Below is a chart showcasing CNY school proficiency results:
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our students for their remarkable accomplishments. Additionally, we express our deep ...
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Upcoming Planetarium Shows:
November 18, 2024
Hello SCCS Community,
The following shows are upcoming at the SCCS Planetarium. If you have any questions, please email Heather Snyder, Planetarium Coordinator ( snyderh@southerncayuga.org ).
Nov 25 (Community Show): On Monday, November 25th , we will be hosting a double feature, click on this link for more information. At 5:30 pm we will show 'Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter' followed by 'The Dark Matter Mystery – Exploring a Cosmic Secret'. Between the two shows, we will have a short discussion and display of November's constellations. Click on this link to RSVP.
Dec 17-19: Polar Express for EH students and families. Click on ...
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Superintendent Summer Update:
The conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year at Southern Cayuga signifies a notable transition for our district. With the conclusion of federal COVID-19 funding this summer, we are reverting to pre-pandemic staffing levels, resulting in an overall reduction of ten positions. This adjustment presents us with the challenge of achieving our goals with fewer resources. Over the past three years, the additional federal funding has been instrumental in supporting our efforts to mitigate learning loss due to pandemic-related closures.
As part of our fiscal realignment, Southern Cayuga will undergo a restructuring of our administrative team, reducing the number of building administrators from three to two positions. Luke Carnicelli will continue to lead as principal at the high school, while Caitlin ...
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