Update from the Superintendent
News
Seeking bus drivers
12/05/2023
Paid training, benefits package, no weekends, holidays, or summers; must be 21 years old; fingerprint/background check/drug testing required; $15 per hour for training; $23.15 per hour with CDL. Apply in person at 143 Hibbard Rd or online at the link below. Questions? hcsdinfo@horseheadsdistrict.com.
District residents ask to submit census information
11/21/2023
The district is conducting a census of all homes in the district. Please submit your information at the link below. Questions? Email hts@horseheadsdistrict.com.
Pool currently closed
11/08/2023
Our pool at Horseheads High School is currently closed for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. Families who have signed up for swim lessons should have received an email with information on refunds/registration for second session. Questions? Call 607-739-5601, x4254.
Thank you, Board of Education
10/30/2023
October is traditionally Board of Education Appreciation Month in New York State. We thank our Board of Education for volunteering their time to serve our district, and for working so hard for the students, staff, and community. A thank-you video is at the link below. #raidergratitude
Update from the Superintendent
10/12/2023
10-25-23: Please go to the link below for information for families about Make a Difference Day October 28 and the district census. This information has been email/mailed to parents and guardians.
Please complete this questionnaire
10/03/2023
New York State requires districts to send a digital resources questionnaire to parents/guardians. Please help us meet this state requirement by completing a questionnaire for each child in grades K-12. Access the questionnaire by logging in to your Parent Portal account and following the directions at the link below.
Fight Flu
09/30/2023
Click the link below for information from the New York State Department of Health on flu prevention.
Back to school message from the superintendent
08/31/2023
The link below is a message from the superintendent with back to school information and required notifications. The message has been emailed to parents and guardians and mailed to those without an email address in our system. School begins Tuesday, September 5.
Links to school supply lists
08/14/2023
For a link to our school supplies page, please click below. Questions? Contact your school or email us at hcsdinfo@horseheadsdistrict.com. School begins for all students on Tuesday, September 5. See you soon!
Seeking cleaners
08/10/2023
The district is seeking full-time cleaners: 12-month positions, 40 hours/week, paid holidays, training, vacation/sick/personal leave, health/vision/dental insurance, New York State retirement, salary as per contract. We also seek substitute cleaners. Questions? Call 607-739-5601, x4401. Link to apply is below.
Class of 2023
07/11/2023
The Class of 2023 graduated on a sunny June 21. To view the graduation ceremony, click the link below. Congratulations and best of luck, Class of 2023! #raidergrads #raiderpride
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
District residents ask to submit census information
Update from the Superintendent
Please complete this questionnaire
Back to school message from the superintendent
Athletic Hall of Fame nominations
View the Recording of March 28 Tribute to Mr. Griffeth
Link to Feb 7 safety presentation recording
Parents can opt in to text messaging for school closings/delays
Live stream home sports contests
Guthrie provides health resource to students
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607-795-2044
or
1-800-305-4984
Report a concern, rumor, bullying incident, or any safety issue anonymously and confidentially, 24 hours a day.
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.
Full Online Calendar
Single Page 2023-24 Calendar
This calendar includes district-wide events, school holidays and conference days, and evening events in our schools.
December 11, 2023
BF Spirit of Giving
GR Holiday Shoppe
CS Winter Gr 4 Chorus Concert
December 12, 2023
BF Spirit of Giving
GR Holiday Shoppe
HS Orchestra Concert, Aud
December 13, 2023
BF Spirit of Giving
GR Holiday Shoppe
BF Winter Gr 4 Chorus Concert
December 14, 2023
BF Spirit of Giving
Board of Education Meeting, IS
December 15, 2023
BF Spirit of Giving
HS Report Cards
MS Winter Dance/Open Gym
RR Gr 4 Chorus Concert, Caf
December 18, 2023
IS Gr 6 Concert, Caf
December 19, 2023
HS Parent Advisory Council, Main Office
IS Gr 5 Concert, Caf
December 20, 2023
MS Progress Reports
HS Choir Concert, Aud
December 22, 2023
No School - Winter Recess
December 25, 2023
No School - Winter Recess
December 26, 2023
No School - Winter Recess
December 27, 2023
No School - Winter Recess
December 28, 2023
No School - Winter Recess
December 29, 2023
No School - Winter Recess
January 1, 2024
No School - Winter Recess
January 2, 2024
No School - Winter Recess
January 3, 2024
CS PTO Meeting (via Zoom)
The Horseheads Central School District offers educational programs without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, or disability. Inquiries regarding this policy may be made to Caitlin DeFilippo, Co-Civil Rights Compliance Officer; Anthony Gill, Co-Civil Rights Compliance Officer; or Kelly Squires, Section 504 Coordinator, Horseheads Central School District, One Raider Lane, Horseheads, NY 14845, (607) 739-5601. Learn more ...