Congratulations to both of our Odyssey of the Mind teams and coach Mrs. Monks! Our 7th and 8th grade team took first place and is heading to states and our 5th and 6th grade team took 2nd!!
Out of 170 photos from 18 different schools, the Lake Placid Institute selected 28 photos to be featured for their 24-Hour Photo Contest. Six of those photos were taken by our South Lewis High School students who are the 2024 WINNERS of Lake Placid Institute's "24 Hours: A Photographic Interpretation of Life in the Adirondacks" show! Congratulations to DeLana, McKenna, Jenna, Tyler, Elyse, and Hannah!
Congratulations to Weston, our Elementary Artist of the Month for February and Shannon, our High School Artist of the Month for February.
With three pins in the State tournament, Matt finished eighth! We want to congratulate this dedicated and hard-working senior!
Due to weather conditions today, Friday, February 16, 2024 South Lewis CSD will be closed. Have a great day and February recess.
Musicians of the Month for February are in! congratulations to Landon and Blake for their hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to January's HS Students of the Month - Journey D. and David G. They are both shining examples of the January character trait of Caring. This month we were specifically looking for students who give to others without the expectation of something in return.
December's High School Students of the Month - Christopher C. and Rhys S. The December character trait was the Golden Rule - these students displayed this by treating others the way they would want to be treated.
Congratulations to Mason H. and Cadence B. for being chosen November's High School Students of the Month!
Potato, potatow! 🥔 Ms. Paluck's class made their own Mr. Potato Heads by using their skills to cut out vegetable details! 🫑🥒 They look great you guys!
Due to overnight weather conditions, South Lewis CSD is on a 2-hour delay today - Wednesday, January 10, 2024. There will be no AM UPK or AM BOCES. Thank you.
Faculty members have selected five students for the December 2023 “Student of the
Month” program. This program is sponsored by the National Junior Honor Society and recognizes students who demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good citizenship in our school and community.
• Kaitlynn is the fifth-grade recipient of this award.
• Lewis is the sixth-grade recipient.
• Collin is the seventh-grade recipient.
• Leah is the eighth-grade recipient of this award.
• Lauryn is the Related Arts “Student of the Month”
Congratulations to each student and their family!
Due to weather conditions today, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 South Lewis CSD will be closed. Thank you and have a great day!
Due to weather conditions this morning, Tuesday, November 28, 2023, South Lewis CSD will be on a 2-hour delay. There will be no AM UPK or AM BOCES. Thank you and have a great day.
Isaac (#20) and Matt (#18) were selected to play in the "Mohawk Valley/Will Smith Senior Memorial Senior Bowl" presented by the National Football Foundation last Thursday held at VVS High School. They competed with and against the top seniors in the Mohawk Valley and in Section 3. Congratulations and thank you for representing South Lewis through your hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to our Artists of the Month for October!
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.