Update from the Superintendent
News
Swim Lessons
09/22/2023
The district will hold three sessions of swim lessons this school year, with Session 1 beginning October 28. Cost per session is $30 payable by cash or check. Register for Session 1 by October 14 at the link below. Questions? Email cdetaeye@horseheadsdistrict.com.
Pay School Taxes Online
09/01/2023
Please go to the link below to pay your school taxes online. Taxes may also be paid at any branch of the Chemung Canal Trust Company. Taxes may be paid without penalty up to September 30. If you have questions, call 607-739-5601, x4207.
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.
Free/Reduced Meals Application
08/10/2023
We are pleased to report that our application to the USDA for the Community Eligibility Provision has been approved. As a result, meals for grades PK-8 will be free this year. For grades 9-12, please click the link below for the 2023-24 Free and Reduced Meals Application. Questions? Contact the Food Service Office at 607-739-5601, x3671.
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
High School Health Office Summer Hours
07/06/2023
The Horseheads High School Health Office is open Wednesdays from 9am to noon during the summer for working papers and other health needs. If you have questions, please email ctournour@horseheadsdistrict.com.
District image vote winner
06/21/2023
We are pleased to announce the winner of our district image vote. The winner was selected by majority vote of district students, residents, and alumni May 16. We will begin use of this image with the start of the 2023-24 school year. Please note that it is not to be used without the consent of the district. Thank you, voters!
Superintendent's Update 6-14-23
06/14/2023
Please go to the link below for an update from Superintendent Tom Douglas. This information has been sent to parents and guardians.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Back to school message from the superintendent
Free/Reduced Meals Application
High School Health Office Summer Hours
Superintendent's Update 6-14-23
Update from the Superintendent regarding Air Quality
Valedictorian/Salutatorian, Class of 2023
Varsity H Summer Camp Schedule
Athletic Hall of Fame nominations
Budget Vote/Board of Education Election Results
View the Recording of March 28 Tribute to Mr. Griffeth
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
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.
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.
September 27, 2023
BF/CS Book Fair
IS PTO Ice Cream Social
September 28, 2023
BF Book Fair
CS Picture Day
IS Fall Book Fair
GR Title I Info Night, Library
GR Open House
September 29, 2023
IS Fall Book Fair
Districtwide Raider Day - wear Raider gear or Raider Blue
BF Book Fair
Homecoming Football Game, Stadium
September 30, 2023
RR Fun Run
RR Fall Festival
HS Homecoming Dance, MS
October 2, 2023
HS Marking Period ends
IS Fall Book Fair
October 3, 2023
BF PTO Meeting, Library
October 4, 2023
CS PTO Meeting (via Zoom)
October 5, 2023
GR Fall Picture Day
BF Family Fall Festival Fun Night
HS Parents' Night
October 6, 2023
Beginner Strings Night, IS Caf
October 7, 2023
Sounds of the Southern Tier Marching Band Home Show, Stadium
October 9, 2023
No School - Columbus Day
October 10, 2023
HS Report Cards
GR Principal Chat
IS PTO Meeting
GR PTO Meeting
October 11, 2023
MS Progress Reports
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 ...