No swimming lessons June 10
The district is unable to offer swim lessons this Saturday, June 10. We apologize for this and for the late notice.
Update from the Superintendent regarding Air Quality
Please see the link below for a message from Superintendent Tom Douglas regarding air quality in our region due to smoke from the Canada wildfires. This information has been emailed/mailed to all parents and guardians.
Visit websiteBoard of Education meeting rescheduled to June 20
The June Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled from June 15 to Tuesday, June 20. This meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information on the Board of Education and for the live stream link, please click below.
Visit websiteBus Request Form due June 23
A new procedure in the district requires parents/guardians to inform the district if their child(ren) will use bus service next school year. We ask parents/guardians to submit a form for each child, whether or not they plan to use busing. Questions? Contact the Transportation Dept at 607-739-6338.
Visit websiteValedictorian/Salutatorian, Class of 2023
Horseheads High School is proud to announce Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. The Valedictorian is Anh Thu Tran, and the Salutatorian is Tess Eisner. Congratulations!
Varsity H Summer Camp Schedule
Our Varsity H Club is proud to announce the 2023 Summer Camp schedule. Please go to the link below for dates, information, and registration links.
Visit websiteAthletic Hall of Fame nominations
For more information or to nominate a graduate, coach, team, or other contributor to our athletic program for the Blue Raiders Athletic Hall of Fame, please click the link below. Nominations will be accepted through June 1.
Visit websiteBudget Vote/Board of Education Election Results
Following are the unofficial vote results for the May 16 Budget Vote/Board of Education Election: 2023-24 Budget - Passed: Yes–1,038; No–611. Purchase of School Buses - Passed: Yes–1,130, No–515. Board of Education: Warren Conklin, Katrina Ungvarsky, and Erin Schiavone win three-year terms. Image vote results will be announced at the June board meeting.
Visit websiteUpdate from the Superintendent 5-12-23
Please go to the link below for an update from Superintendent Tom Douglas. This message has been emailed to parents/guardians and mailed to those paernts/guardians without an email address in our system.
Visit websiteView the Recording of March 28 Tribute to Mr. Griffeth
On March 28, our High School Choirs and alumni presented a tribute to Mr. Chuck Griffeth, vocal music teacher at the High School from 1984 to 2002. The songs were selected by Chuck himself, and he played the piano for the final song, 'Everybody Rejoice.' View the recording at the link below.
Visit websiteSuperintendent's Update 3-2-23
Please go to the link below for the March 2023 update from Superintendent Tom Douglas. This information has been sent to parents and guardians.
Visit website2023-24 School Calendar
The Board of Education approved the 2023-24 School Calendar at their February 16 meeting. To view next year's calendar, please click on the link below.
Read more2023-24 Budget Information
For information on the development of the 2023-24 budget, please go to the link below. Included on the page are upcoming board meeting dates. All meetings are open to the public.
Visit websiteLink to Feb 7 safety presentation recording
On Tuesday, February 7, the district held a safety presentation and discussion for parents and guardians. Please go to the link below for the recording of the presentation.
Visit websiteDistrict seeks bus drivers
Join the Blue Raider Transportation team! Pay rate is $21.65/hour with CDL; drivers in training earn $15/hour. Paid training, benefits package, no weekends/holidays or summers. Applicants must be 21 years old. Fingerprint/background check, drug testing are required. Click below to apply. Questions? Email hcsdinfo@horseheadsdistrict.com.
Visit websiteDigital Resources Family Questionnaire
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires that districts send a digital resources questionnaire to parents and guardians. NYSED asks that families complete a questionnaire for each student in grades K-12. Access the questionnaire by logging in to the Parent Portal and following the instructions in the link below.
Read moreParents can opt in to text messaging for school closings/delays
We use the text-message feature through our autocall system to text parents/guardians about school closings/delays and safety alerts. Parents/guardians must opt-in to receive texts. To opt-in, text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. Note that your standard text/data rates apply. Click below for more information.
Read moreFight Flu
Click the link below for information from the New York State Department of Health on flu prevention.
Read moreLive stream home sports contests
Live stream athletic events at the District Stadium and Middle School Gym at the link below. Let's go, Blue! #raiderpride
Live Stream
Free/Reduced Meals Application
The USDA has discontinued the free meal program in schools. The district will resume the paid meal program beginning this year. Please click the link below for the 2022-23 Free and Reduced Meals Application. Questions? Contact the Food Service Office at 607-739-5601, x3671.
Visit website2022-23 School Calendar
School activities such as picture days, fundraisers, and daytime events are on each school's page. On a device, the calendar icon is at the bottom, second from left. On a desktop, the calendar is on the page's right side. The calendar at the link below shows evening activities districtwide: concerts, plays, Board and PTO meetings, school holidays, and conference days.
Read moreUpdate from the Superintendent
News
No swimming lessons June 10
06/08/2023
The district is unable to offer swim lessons this Saturday, June 10. We apologize for this and for the late notice.
Update from the Superintendent regarding Air Quality
06/07/2023
Please see the link below for a message from Superintendent Tom Douglas regarding air quality in our region due to smoke from the Canada wildfires. This information has been emailed/mailed to all parents and guardians.
Board of Education meeting rescheduled to June 20
06/06/2023
The June Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled from June 15 to Tuesday, June 20. This meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information on the Board of Education and for the live stream link, please click below.
Bus Request Form due June 23
05/31/2023
A new procedure in the district requires parents/guardians to inform the district if their child(ren) will use bus service next school year. We ask parents/guardians to submit a form for each child, whether or not they plan to use busing. Questions? Contact the Transportation Dept at 607-739-6338.
Valedictorian/Salutatorian, Class of 2023
05/26/2023
Horseheads High School is proud to announce Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. The Valedictorian is Anh Thu Tran, and the Salutatorian is Tess Eisner. Congratulations!
Varsity H Summer Camp Schedule
05/25/2023
Our Varsity H Club is proud to announce the 2023 Summer Camp schedule. Please go to the link below for dates, information, and registration links.
Athletic Hall of Fame nominations
05/22/2023
For more information or to nominate a graduate, coach, team, or other contributor to our athletic program for the Blue Raiders Athletic Hall of Fame, please click the link below. Nominations will be accepted through June 1.
Budget Vote/Board of Education Election Results
05/13/2023
Following are the unofficial vote results for the May 16 Budget Vote/Board of Education Election: 2023-24 Budget - Passed: Yes–1,038; No–611. Purchase of School Buses - Passed: Yes–1,130, No–515. Board of Education: Warren Conklin, Katrina Ungvarsky, and Erin Schiavone win three-year terms. Image vote results will be announced at the June board meeting.
Update from the Superintendent 5-12-23
05/12/2023
Please go to the link below for an update from Superintendent Tom Douglas. This message has been emailed to parents/guardians and mailed to those paernts/guardians without an email address in our system.
View the Recording of March 28 Tribute to Mr. Griffeth
03/10/2023
On March 28, our High School Choirs and alumni presented a tribute to Mr. Chuck Griffeth, vocal music teacher at the High School from 1984 to 2002. The songs were selected by Chuck himself, and he played the piano for the final song, 'Everybody Rejoice.' View the recording at the link below.
Superintendent's Update 3-2-23
03/02/2023
Please go to the link below for the March 2023 update from Superintendent Tom Douglas. This information has been sent to parents and guardians.
2023-24 School Calendar
02/17/2023
The Board of Education approved the 2023-24 School Calendar at their February 16 meeting. To view next year's calendar, please click on the link below.
2023-24 Budget Information
02/17/2023
For information on the development of the 2023-24 budget, please go to the link below. Included on the page are upcoming board meeting dates. All meetings are open to the public.
Link to Feb 7 safety presentation recording
02/14/2023
On Tuesday, February 7, the district held a safety presentation and discussion for parents and guardians. Please go to the link below for the recording of the presentation.
District seeks bus drivers
01/23/2023
Join the Blue Raider Transportation team! Pay rate is $21.65/hour with CDL; drivers in training earn $15/hour. Paid training, benefits package, no weekends/holidays or summers. Applicants must be 21 years old. Fingerprint/background check, drug testing are required. Click below to apply. Questions? Email hcsdinfo@horseheadsdistrict.com.
Digital Resources Family Questionnaire
11/14/2022
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires that districts send a digital resources questionnaire to parents and guardians. NYSED asks that families complete a questionnaire for each student in grades K-12. Access the questionnaire by logging in to the Parent Portal and following the instructions in the link below.
Parents can opt in to text messaging for school closings/delays
09/30/2022
We use the text-message feature through our autocall system to text parents/guardians about school closings/delays and safety alerts. Parents/guardians must opt-in to receive texts. To opt-in, text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. Note that your standard text/data rates apply. Click below for more information.
Fight Flu
09/19/2022
Click the link below for information from the New York State Department of Health on flu prevention.
Live stream home sports contests
09/09/2022
Live stream athletic events at the District Stadium and Middle School Gym at the link below. Let's go, Blue! #raiderpride
Live Stream
Free/Reduced Meals Application
08/12/2022
The USDA has discontinued the free meal program in schools. The district will resume the paid meal program beginning this year. Please click the link below for the 2022-23 Free and Reduced Meals Application. Questions? Contact the Food Service Office at 607-739-5601, x3671.
2022-23 School Calendar
07/12/2022
School activities such as picture days, fundraisers, and daytime events are on each school's page. On a device, the calendar icon is at the bottom, second from left. On a desktop, the calendar is on the page's right side. The calendar at the link below shows evening activities districtwide: concerts, plays, Board and PTO meetings, school holidays, and conference days.
Guthrie provides health resource to students
5/2/2018
Thank you, Guthrie Clinic, for providing free access to GoNoodle, an online healthy movement resource, to our PreK-6 students. Guthrie has partnered with GoNoodle to provide this resource to 185 schools in the region.
Update from the Superintendent regarding Air Quality
Board of Education meeting rescheduled to June 20
Valedictorian/Salutatorian, Class of 2023
Varsity H Summer Camp Schedule
Athletic Hall of Fame nominations
Budget Vote/Board of Education Election Results
Update from the Superintendent 5-12-23
View the Recording of March 28 Tribute to Mr. Griffeth
Superintendent's Update 3-2-23
Link to Feb 7 safety presentation recording
Digital Resources Family Questionnaire
Parents can opt in to text messaging for school closings/delays
Live stream home sports contests
Free/Reduced Meals Application
Guthrie provides health resource to students
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Homeless Students/Students in Temporary Housing Notice
Children and youth in temporary housing have the right to:
- Stay in the same school and get free transportation even if it is across district lines
- Immediately enroll in school without records (school, medical, or vaccination records, proof of residency)
- Get special education services immediately if the student has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Participate fully in any school activities, including before- or after-school activities
- Get support services and help with things like school supplies through Title I
- Get free school meals without filling out an application
- Get help enrolling in pre-k, Head Start, other preschool programs, and Early Intervention
- Get help applying for financial aid for college if the student is an unaccompanied youth
For assistance, please contact the Horseheads Central School District Director of Student Services at (607) 739-5601, x4300.
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