Update from the Superintendent
News
Smart Schools Bond Act Preliminary Investment Plan
03/11/2024
At the March 14, 2024 Board Meeting, the Board of Education discussed and approved the Horseheads Central School District’s Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) Preliminary Investment Plan.
Swim Lesson Registration Now Open
03/01/2024
Registration for Session 3 is now open. The third session will begin April 13.
Update from the Superintendent
02/29/2024
2/28/24: Please go to the link below for an update from Superintendent Tom Douglas. Included is a change to the calendar: Monday, April 8 will now be a half day for all students. This update has been sent to parents and guardians.
Budget Information 2024-25
02/22/2024
Click on the link below for information on the development of the 2024-25 Budget, including upcoming meeting dates. All meetings are open to the public. The Budget Vote is Tuesday, May 21, from 7am to 9pm in the High School South Gym. Questions? Email hcsdinfo@horseheadsdistrict.com.
Superintendent's Update 2-1-24
02/01/2024
The Superintendent's Update for February 1, 2024 may be found at the link below. This information has been email to parents and guardians, and mailed to those who do not have an email address in our system.
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.
Parents can opt in to text messaging for school closings/delays
12/01/2023
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.
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.
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.
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.
Link to 2/7/23 safety presentation recording
02/14/2023
On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the district held a safety presentation and discussion for parents and guardians. Please go to the link below for the recording of the presentation.
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.
Smart Schools Bond Act Preliminary Investment Plan
Swim Lesson Registration Now Open
Update from the Superintendent
Superintendent's Update 2-1-24
Parents can opt in to text messaging for school closings/delays
Back to school message from the superintendent
Athletic Hall of Fame nominations
Link to 2/7/23 safety presentation recording
Live stream home sports contests
Guthrie provides health resource to students
Older news is available in the archive.
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
Single Page 2024-25 Calendar
This calendar includes district-wide events, school holidays and conference days, and evening events in our schools.
March 29, 2024
No School - Good Friday
April 1, 2024
No School
April 2, 2024
BF PTO Meeting
April 3, 2024
CS PTO Meeting (via Zoom)
April 4, 2024
RR Spring Pictures
Board of Education Special Budget Meeting - Horseheads High School, 401 Fletcher St, Horseheads, NY 14845, USA
April 5, 2024
HS Marking Period ends
April 8, 2024
Half Day, PK-12 (7-12: 10:40am | K-6: Noon | PK: 11:45am)
April 9, 2024
GR Principal Chat
GR PTO Meeting
April 10, 2024
NYS ELA Exam, 3-8
RR PTO Carnival Planning Mtg
RR PTO Meeting
April 11, 2024
NYS ELA Exam, 3-8
Board of Education Budget Mtg (if needed), HS MMC
April 12, 2024
NYSSMA Solo Music Festival, MS
MS/IS/Elem Marking Period ends
HS Report Cards
GR PTO Swim Night, HS Pool
RR Gr 2 Concert, Caf
April 16, 2024
IS Principal/Parent Chat, Caf
HS Parent Advisory Council, Main Office
IS Principal/Parent Chat, Lib
IS PTO Meeting
April 17, 2024
MS Report Cards
Board of Education Special Meeting, District Office, 143 Hibbard Rd
Music Faculty Recital, HS Aud
April 18, 2024
CS Poem in Your Pocket Day
Board of Education Meeting, HS MMC
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 ...