Dear Parent or Guardian:
On Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 8:45 AM the District will be conducting an emergency evacuation drill involving all UPK-12 students and staff. The purpose of the drill is to familiarize South Lewis students and staff with procedures to be used when evacuation of the building and/or campus is necessary. The New York State Education Department recommends school evacuation drills as part of the New York State Commissioner's Regulation 155.17 and the United States Federal Government Homeland Security Act (HSA) of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-296, 16 Stat.
The general plan for the drill will include:
• Informing staff and students that this activity is a drill and not a live event.
• A building fire drill and/or lockdown may be utilized during the drill.
• When directed to do so, students and staff will be moved to "safe zones" identified at each building. The safe zones may include gymnasiums, cafeterias, athletic fields, the bus garage, or other on-campus locations. School administration and staff will review the drill with students and staff at each "safe zone" and/or relocation site.
• In previous years we have had students and staff load buses as if they were being evacuated from the campus to an alternative off-campus site such as a local fire hall. However, for the purpose of the drill this year, the students will not be loaded onto buses and/or brought to an alternative location.
• The drill will conclude and students will return to their buildings and classrooms to resume the normal day.
We would like to thank you and your child(ren) for your cooperation in helping to make this drill a success. I would encourage you to discuss with your child(ren) to take the drill seriously and to use it as a learning experience. The safety of our students is of great importance. This drill will help us be prepared should a real situation take place that requires a lockdown, internal movement, building or campus evacuation, and/or cooperation and communication with emergency services/personnel. Lastly, please be aware that your access to our campus and your child will be restricted during the drill from approximately 8:45 - 9:30 AM. Therefore, we ask that on Thursday, October 19th you plan accordingly for any on-campus needs or visits between 8:45 - 9:30 AM.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child's building principal or me.
Sincerely,
Douglas Premo Superintendent of Schools
FALCONS ON THE RUN THURSDAY NIGHT RACES BEGIN TONIGHT!
SEPTEMBER 14, 21, & 28
OCTOBER 5 & 12
Where: Meet on the elementary playground
Time: 5:00 pm Registration
Ages: Pre-K to 6th grade
Cost: Free
Courses: Race I = 400 meters @ 5:20 pm
Race 2 = 1000 meters @ 5:30 pm
Race 3 = 1 mile @ 5:45 pm
Each racer can choose ONE of the three races.
Open to all students who reside in South Lewis District.
Please wear sneakers & clothing appropriate for running.
Go Falcons!
It's a big day here at South Lewis! After weeks of driving hither & yon and to & fro; parking uphill, downhill, and parallel; stopping completely and yielding cautiously; signaling left & right and proceeding straight-through, steering hand-over-hand and at positions 10 & 2, these Driver Education students are ready to drive home the point that they are fully prepared to be in the driver's seat! Congratulations to all and to their instructors, Mr. Bush and Mr. Lyndaker, for another successul summer session! See you down the road!
Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center is hiring two positions for the South Lewis After School Program for the 2023-24 school year. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, planning, and leading activities for elementary students, and supervising children while maintaining NYS Office of Children and Family Services School Age Child Care licensing regulations. The program hours and planning hours are 2 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. nightly when school is in session. Students are welcome to apply and must be 16 years of age. Please call Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center at 315-376-9414 to inquire or send a cover letter and resume attention to Debbie Murphy at Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center, 5780 Brookside Circle, Lowville NY 13367.
⚽️ Our on-campus summer soccer clinic, hosted by the Utica City Football Club was a great success! 35 participants focused on ball handling, footwork, skills, and drills. Thank you to the Utica Football Club, and South Lewis Coaches for your time and dedication, and thank you to our students and families for taking part and making this experience possible.
Look at these South Lewis high school students: Living their best lives and making the most of the summer! Shown here are a few students learning the art of the English language with Mrs. Duell, and one student who is getting back to basics by studying life on a cellular level with Miss D'Ambrosi. Keep up the great work, everyone!
These high school students know the benefits of summer learning: some are exploring the science of our living environment with Mrs. Kaiding, and others are learning the basics of good health and well-being with Mr. Bernard. Thank you, students, for staying motivated during the summer months, and thank you, educators, for keeping our students on the path of educational success. "Together we can do great things."
Catch our very own Andrew Krokowski, Transportation Supervisor, on WWNY Channel 7 News tonight! He'll be sharing the success of the South Lewis Transportation Department as a winner of Transfinder’s inaugural Top Transportation Teams award. Congratulations again!!
It's all fun and games until someone.... No, really, it IS all fun and games at South Lewis Summer Recreation. Just look at these kids having fun and playing games! Groups can enjoy activities in the gym, swimmers can splash around in the pool, young artists can explore their inner O'Keeffe or Dali, and all can learn a thing or two about a thing or two from the wise and wonderful Ms. Carrie Gunn, Summer Rec Director extraordinaire. Seriously, what a great way for our young Falcons to spend the summer. Thanks to everyone who makes this happen for our community.
We have an opening for a Modified Boys Soccer Coach. Please contact
Athletic Director Chris Villiere
at 315-348-2600 or via email at CVILLIERE@southlewis.org if interested.
Deadline is Friday, July 21, 2023.
The Lewis County Dairy Princess Committee Needs your help!
Volunteers are needed to serve dairy products during the Lewis County Fair,
July 18-22 2023. This is a great community service opportunity!
4 Hour shifts
10am-2pm,
2pm-6pm,
6pm-10pm
Contact Windy Klossner
315-286-5478 or
Windy.klossner@yahoo.com or Facebook Messenger
LET YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURE BEGIN!
Enchanted Forest/Water Safari tickets are now available in the South Lewis Attendance Office. Stop in to see us today and get your ticket to FUN for the low, low price of $35.00!
This just in...
South Lewis CSD Transportation Department has been named one of the Top Transportation Teams in North America by Transfinder and School Bus News magazine!
Transportation Supervisor, Andrew Krokowski, states "The team at South Lewis is much more than a team - each member brings their own unique dynamic to the table that makes our team more like a family! This award only further reinforces the outstanding dedication our team strives for to provide safe and efficient transportation to the students of South Lewis CSD. I couldn't be prouder of the team I have the luxury of working with every day!"
Superintendent, Douglas Premo, stated "We have long known that the Transportation Team at South Lewis CSD is among the very best. Being recognized by Transfinder with this award is both well-deserved and extremely humbling. The entire South Lewis community and family could not be more proud of the work this group does each day to safely, effectively and efficiently transport our students each day."
Winners of this award were selected solely on the anonymous survey response of their teams, with those districts scoring the highest in employee satisfaction receiving the Top Transportation Teams designation. The teams were comprised of all transportation personnel who answered survey questions that covered a variety of areas including: Morale within the department, leadership, safety, and benefits.
Supervisor Krokowski will be traveling to Reno, NV, this summer, to be featured on a leadership panel at the "STN Expo" to discuss what makes a Top Transportation Team.
Transfinder created this award in response to the inspiring leadership schools demonstrated while dealing with the challenges created by the pandemic.
GO FALCONS!
Over 95 high school teams featuring more than 1,200 student-athletes, participated in the 2023 New York State High School Clay Target League’s 2023 State Tournament! Teams were split up according to their division, shooting either Saturday or Sunday. Saturday was our day to shine! Our JV team stepped up and took 3rd in the division and South Lewis Trap Team placed 11th overall. 😎 Congratulations!
Attention: CLASS OF 2024
I know that we are just now preparing for the graduation of the Class of 2023 and that this year's Regents exams still loom on the horizon, BUT it is not too early for the members of the Class of 2024 to start thinking about their senior portraits and yearbook materials. Please see the attached important information from the yearbook advisors.
On May 31, South Lewis administration and members of the South Lewis Lions Club honored 21 members of the Class of 2023 who earned the distinction of South Lewis Lions Club Scholars. These students have remained on the honor roll for at least 75% of their first three years in high school and are now headed toward bright and honorable futures after graduation on June 24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Congratulations to these students and to ALL of the soon-to-be-graduated members of the South Lewis Class of 2023.
Section 3 held its Track and Field state qualifier event at Cicero, North Syracuse. South Lewis' Brynn won the overall 2000 steeplechase in 7:14.48, which was a new personal best. In the 3000 meters, Bernard placed 3rd overall and 1st in division 2 in 10:34.77. Brynn had a personal best time of 10:07 in the event which qualified her for the state championships but went for the win in the race. The state championships are in Middletown this coming Friday and Saturday and we wish her the very best!!
Also competing for the Falcons was Mallory who placed 3rd in the division 2 3000 with a time of 10:48.35! Along with the 4x800 relay team of Aiden, MacCoy, Mitchell, and Michael. The team ran great placing 7th and anchor Michael ran a 7-second personal best time of 2:16! In the pole vault, Shelby tied her season's best height at 8'6" and Mitchell vaulted 10 feet. Fantastic work everyone!! #WeAreSouthLewis
Ledges Golf Course would like to offer free green fees for all
students interested (12-18 years of age). This year there will be
special requirements to receive those free green fees. We will
require each student to participate in a class that will focus on the
etiquette of a golf course and provides some instruction with golf
coaches. This is being asked in order to foster a better golf
experience for everyone. If you have any questions, please contact
us at (315)513-4213 or ledgesgolfcourse@yahoo.com.
Classes - (only 1 class required)
Friday, May 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Friday, June 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Bring clubs if you have them. Meet at the driving range.
* If you are currently on the golf team, you are
not required to attend.
South Lewis Reading Rockets take 3rd place at the North Country Library System's Regional Battle!! The team went up against 10 other schools, being quizzed on numerous assigned books. All the reading, quizzing, and dedication really paid off. Congratulations!
Congratulations to XAVIER GIBSON and to CHLOE KRAEGER who are the most recent SOUTH LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH.
Both students are members of the freshmen class and fill their time with sports and extra-curricular activities. Xavier is a football player and a member of the track & field teams. Xavier also had a rather memorable, comical performance in this year’s high school musical. Thanks for those chuckles! Chloe plays soccer and softball and was a key player on the varsity volleyball team this past winter. She is also a member of GAA and knows the value of hard work and the importance of being a part of a team.
We appreciate these young people and their willingness to share their time and talents with the South Lewis community. Keep up the good work!
