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Sunquam's Ms. Berke Creates Inspirational Hopscotch In Courtyard

When the Sunquam PTA announced its plan to revamp and beautify the courtyard, Art teacher Mrs. Berke knew she wanted to add something colorful for the students to interact with! She approached the PTA with the idea for an Inspirational Hopscotch and they loved it. With the support of the PTA, the "I Am Hopscotch" was finished this fall and is now available for students to use during their time in the Courtyard.

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600 Toys & $1,000 In Donations Collected To Support Local Children Battling Cancer

The Half Hollow Hills community's generosity made a huge impact on the KiDS NEED MoRE toy donation fundraiser organized by Hills West's Grace Sullivan, Hills East alumna Vanessa Tantillo, and their siblings. This year, they collected over 600 toys and $1,000 in donations, spreading holiday cheer to around 1,000 local children battling cancer through the KiDS NEED MoRE charity.

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"Balloons Over Broadway" Parade Held At Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt 5th graders recently read a book called "Balloons Over Broadway" that explained how the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began. The students then designed and created their own balloons and wrote persuasive letters to Macy’s explaining why their design should be included in next year’s parade. Finally, they held a parade throughout the school sharing their imaginative creations!

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Senior Experience Classes Visited By Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind

The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America's VetDogs President and CEO John Miller, a member of the class of 1992 from Hills East, visited students from the Senior Experience classes at Hills West and East to inform them about the life-changing work service dogs provide to people who are blind, have low vision, or have other disabilities, as well as veterans and first responders with disabilities. 

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9

New York State Master Teachers

 

2,500+

Students In Music Performance Ensembles

 

 

 

55

Varsity Athletic Teams

1:1

Every Student Has Their Own Mobile Device

40

Home Languages Represent Our Diverse Population

 

 

2

National Merit Scholarship Winners in 2022-2023

 

8,200

Daily Bus Stops

 

300+

Acres Of Property Maintained By The District