News Archive
2025-26 Budget 05/08/2025
Read the Budget Newsletter to learn about the 2025-26 budget and Board of Education candidates running for office. The newsletter will be mailed to all residents.
More Information: 2025-26 Budget 05/08/2025
Candidate Forum 05/07/2025
The district will host a Board of Education Candidate Forum on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the High School Auditorium. During the forum, candidates will be asked a series of questions. The community is invited to submit questions that will be grouped by theme and asked by a student moderator during the forum. Submit questions using the link below.
More Information: Candidate Forum 05/07/2025
2025-26 Busing Form 05/06/2025
As we prepare for the 2025–26 school year, we ask that all families submit a Bus Form by May 31. Bus routes will be locked in by June 30. Notifications will be sent in August through the My Ride K-12 App.
More Information: 2025-26 Busing Form 05/06/2025
Varsity H Camps 04/14/2025
Registration for Summer 2025 Horseheads Varsity H camps is now open.
More Information: Varsity H Camps 04/14/2025
2025-26 Budget 02/27/2025
Click on the link below for information on the 2025-26 Budget. The Budget Vote is Tuesday, May 20, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the High School North Gym.
More Information: 2025-26 Budget 02/27/2025
Spring Sports 02/18/2025
Spring sports registration has begun. Before you register, the student-athlete must have gotten a physical less than one year prior to the beginning of the sport season to be eligible to participate in that season.
More Information: Spring Sports 02/18/2025
Swim Lesson Registration Now Open 02/07/2025
Registration for Session 3 of K-6 swimming lessons at Horseheads High School is now open! The $30 fee can be paid with cash or check, and registration closes March 23.
More Information: Swim Lesson Registration Now Open 02/07/2025
Closed - Feb. 6 02/06/2025
All Horseheads Central School District schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 6, due to icy road conditions.
More Information: Closed - Feb. 6 02/06/2025
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration 01/14/2025
Do you have a child who is currently four or five years old, and have not yet informed the district? Please email hcsdinfo@horseheadsdistrict.com so that we can send information on pre-kindergarten/kindergarten registration. Please include the child’s name, birth date, parent(s)’ name(s), address, and phone.
More Information: Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration 01/14/2025
Winter-Spring Athletic Pass 12/05/2024
Don’t miss your chance to get your purchase your Athletic Passe for the 2024-25 Winter and Spring Seasons. Adult yearly athletic passes will be sold online, the Athletic Office, and at each first home competition for a limited time at $30. Student/Senior Citizen/Veteran yearly athletic passes are free.
More Information: Winter-Spring Athletic Pass 12/05/2024
Winter Sports 10/18/2024
Winter sports registration has begun. Before you register, the student-athlete must have gotten a physical less than one year prior to the beginning of the sport season to be eligible to participate in that season.
More Information: Winter Sports 10/18/2024
2024 Hall of Fame Inductees 10/04/2024
Congratulations to our alumni who were inducted into the Hall of Fame during Homecoming! The inductees include Rick Gryska, Chris Honness, Shanetha McLaurin, Rob Phillips, and Doug Wiley.
More Information: 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees 10/04/2024
09/01/2024
Looking to pay your school taxes? Learn more about how to pay via mail, in-person or online and the deadline for payment.
My Ride K-12 App 07/08/2024
The HCSD Transportation Department is proud to announce it is enhancing student safety and security by implementing a new mobile app that allows families and students to look up bus route information and receive real-time alerts.
More Information: My Ride K-12 App 07/08/2024
Class of 2024 07/01/2024
Congratulations, Horseheads High School Class of 2024! To watch the recording of the 2024 graduation ceremony, click the link below.
More Information: Class of 2024 07/01/2024
2024 Summer P-EBT Information 06/10/2024
Beginning in 2024, New York State will launch Summer EBT, a new program that provides low-income families with food benefits to help buy groceries during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals. Most eligible children will receive Summer EBT food benefits automatically; however, some may need to apply.
More Information: 2024 Summer P-EBT Information 06/10/2024
Senior Walk Registration 06/03/2024
Graduating Horseheads High School seniors are invited to attend the Horseheads Senior Walk on Tuesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m. Please complete the form to RSVP.
More Information: Senior Walk Registration 06/03/2024
Class of 2024 06/02/2024
We are pleased to announce that Abby Johns is the Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Nathan Zhou is the Class of 2024 Salutatorian. Congratulations, Abby and Nathan on this remarkable accomplishment! Click the link below to learn more about upcoming class events, including graduation.
More Information: Class of 2024 06/02/2024
Budget Vote & Election Results 05/21/2024
View the May 21, 2024 Budget Vote and Election results.
More Information: Budget Vote & Election Results 05/21/2024
Board Officers Message 05/20/2024
The President and Vice President of the Board of Education have released a message in response to an article published by Empire Center of Public Policy.
More Information: Board Officers Message 05/20/2024
2024-25 Budget Newsletter 05/18/2024
Read the newsletter to learn more about 2024-25 budget and board candidates.
More Information: 2024-25 Budget Newsletter 05/18/2024
Candidate Forum 05/17/2024
The district hosted a Board of Education Candidate Forum on May 14. Watch the recording below.
More Information: Candidate Forum 05/17/2024
May 15 Special Meeting Cancellation 05/15/2024
Warren Conklin, Board of Education President, shares a message regarding the cancellation of the May 15 Special Meeting.
More Information: May 15 Special Meeting Cancellation 05/15/2024
Busing Form 05/10/2024
The Transportation Department has opened the 2024-25 Busing Form. The bus form helps the Transportation Department determine the schedule and routes.
More Information: Busing Form 05/10/2024
2024-25 Budget FAQs 04/16/2024
The district has compiled frequently asked questions about the budget process and the proposed 2024-25 budget.
More Information: 2024-25 Budget FAQs 04/16/2024
District Calendar Update 04/16/2024
Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, May 28 will now be a day off from school for all students and teachers since the district has not used all emergency/snow days.
More Information: District Calendar Update 04/16/2024
Pre-K registration is still open 04/16/2024
The district is still accepting Pre-K registrations for the 2024-25 school year. To be eligible, a student must turn four on or before December 1, and the student's primary residence must be in the district.
More Information: Pre-K registration is still open 04/16/2024
'The SpongeBob Musical' March 14-16 03/13/2024
The High School Greenroom Players proudly present 'The SpongeBob Musical' March 14, 15, and 16 at 7 p.m., with an additional Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets now available: $15 adults, $12 students/senior citizens
More Information: 'The SpongeBob Musical' March 14-16 03/13/2024
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.
More Information: Smart Schools Bond Act Preliminary Investment Plan 03/11/2024
Capital Project Community Update 03/05/2024
Parents, guardians, and community members are invited to our Capital Project Community Update event on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Horseheads High School Cafeteria.
More Information: Capital Project Community Update 03/05/2024
Swim Lesson Registration Now Open 03/01/2024
Registration for Session 3 is now open. The third session will begin April 13.
More Information: Swim Lesson Registration Now Open 03/01/2024
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.
More Information: Update from the Superintendent 02/29/2024
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.
More Information: Superintendent's Update 2-1-24 02/01/2024
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; $15.50/hour for training; $23.90/hour with CDL. Apply in person at 143 Hibbard Rd or online at the link below.
More Information: Seeking bus drivers 12/05/2023
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.
More Information: Back to school message from the superintendent 08/31/2023
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.
More Information: Seeking cleaners 08/10/2023
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
More Information: Class of 2023 07/11/2023
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.
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!
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.
More Information: Athletic Hall of Fame nominations 05/22/2023
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.
More Information: Budget Vote/Board of Education Election Results 05/13/2023
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.
More Information: 2023-24 School Calendar 02/17/2023
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.
More Information: Link to 2/7/23 safety presentation recording 02/14/2023
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
More Information: Live stream home sports contests 09/09/2022
Senator Gillibrand visits Center Street 03/16/2021
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Center Street Elementary School Monday, March 15 to talk about a bill expanding community schools aid. Center Street would be eligible for these funds, which would be included in the next federal stimulus package. Read more at the link below.
More Information: Senator Gillibrand visits Center Street 03/16/2021
A message from the Transportation Department 04/24/2020
Please click the link below for a message to students from our bus drivers and Transportation Department staff during this extended dismissal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Take care, everyone!
More Information: A message from the Transportation Department 04/24/2020
Thank you for the dictionaries, Horseheads Elks! 02/01/2020
We thank the Horseheads Elks BPOE 2297 for once again donating dictionaries to all of the third-graders in the district. The Elks have donated these wonderful dictionaries for many years, and we are so grateful. The students get so much use out of them. Thank you, Horseheads Elks, for helping our students #ExploreEmpowerExcel!
Required physicals 09/01/2019
New York State requires that all public school students have a physical when they enter grades pre-k, kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. We also require physicals for all new students and athletes. If you have questions, please contact your school nurse.
More Information: Required physicals 09/01/2019
Teacher Appreciation Week 05/08/2019
On this Teacher Appreciation Week and all year long, we are grateful for our teachers and for all they do for our students, schools, families, and community. Thank you, teachers!
Parent Portal URL 09/04/2018
Use the "Visit website" link below to get the Parent Portal.
More Information: Parent Portal URL 09/04/2018
Guthrie provides health resource to students 05/02/2018
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.
Students shine at regional spelling bee 03/21/2018
Horseheads students dominated this year's regional Scripps Spelling Bee March 17. Congratulations to 6th-grader Kris Patel, 1st place; Nathan Zhou, 2nd; Nathan Kim, 3rd (tie); Bhavi Patel, 5th; Dominick Marino, 11th (tie); and all who participated.
Senator O'Mara secures state funds for Sing Sing Road project 10/02/2017
We thank New York State Senator Thomas O'Mara for securing $230,000 in this year's state budget for a construction project on Sing Sing Road. The project will improve safety for motorists driving into our Middle/Intermediate School complex and to those driving on Sing Sing Road during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. Construction is expected to get underway in Spring 2018 and be completed during the summer of 2018.
More Information: Senator O'Mara secures state funds for Sing Sing Road project 10/02/2017
Girls Swimming and Diving hands Ithaca first dual meet loss in 28 years 09/20/2017
Congratulations to our Girls Swimming and Diving Team on their win against Ithaca September 19. The meet is Ithaca's first loss in a dual meet in 28 years and Horseheads' first win against this tough team since the 80s. Junior Maddy Rogan had four wins, including a pool record and state-qualifying time in the 100 Freestyle. Freshman Sophia Verkleeren had three wins, and senior Elise Keister had two wins. Big #raiderpride.
Our New Mission: Explore Empower Excel 09/20/2017
Last year, our Education Committee - parents, students, teachers, support staff, administrators, businesspeople, senior citizens - worked some 50+ hours to look at our district's mission and vision and update it to reflect our current work and what we want for our students, district, and entire school community. Our new mission is simple: Explore -- Empower -- Excel.
New accounts needed for Payschools 09/06/2017
The Horseheads district uses the PaySchools online meal payment program. The company has now created PaySchools Central and no longer supports the old platform. As a result, parents using PaySchools must now set up a brand new account in PaySchools Central. We apologize for this inconvenience, but we believe the new site has upgrades and improvements that will be useful to you. Any funds currently on your account will transfer to the new account. Please click the link below for information on how to create a new account. If you have questions, please call (607) 739-5601, x3671 or email sblunt@gstboces.org.
More Information: New accounts needed for Payschools 09/06/2017
New Drop-off/Pick-Up Procedures at Middle/Intermediate Schools 08/22/2017
We are working to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion in the Middle/Intermediate School parking lot and on Sing Sing Road. As a result, we have instituted changes to morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures at the two schools. Parents, please click the links for a letter and maps outlining the changes at each school. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. If you have questions, please email us at hcsdinfo@horseheadsdistrict.com.
Intermediate School Drop-off/Pick-Up Procedures
Middle School Drop-off/Pick-Up Procedures
Seeking school bus drivers 02/03/2017
The district is seeking school bus drivers. We offer paid training, benefits package, no weekends/ holidays or summers. Applicants must be 21 years old. Fingerprint/ background check and drug testing are required. Apply at the Transportation Department, 601 Sayre Street (off Thorne St.), Horseheads; call 607-739-5601, x4505; or email hcsdinfo@horseheadsdistrict.com.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram 01/26/2017
Get up-to-date information about our district on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. On Facebook, the district and each of our seven schools have pages. Please “like” them to get the information on your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @HhdsSchools. Thank you!
Students entering grades 7 and 12 must have meningococcal vaccine 03/02/2016
Parents...beginning in September, all students entering 7th and 12th grade) must have the meningococcal vaccine in order to attend school. Please click the link below for more information from the state regarding this new requirement.
More Information: Students entering grades 7 and 12 must have meningococcal vaccine 03/02/2016
Substitutes Needed 09/17/2015
We are in need of substitutes in various areas, both instructional and non-instructional. Download substitute teacher or non-instructional substitute application at our website: www.horseheadsdistrict.com. Applications can also be obtained at our Human Resources Office (south wing of Horseheads High School), 1 Raider Lane, Horseheads, NY 14845. Questions? Call 739-5601, x4212, or e-mail hcsdinfo@horseheadsdistrict.com.
Thank you, Veterans 05/19/2014
On Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and every day, thank you, veterans. Please watch our video by pressing the 'click here' button below.
More Information: Thank you, Veterans 05/19/2014
Parent Portal 01/30/2014
Thank you for visiting our website. On a mobile device, the Parent Portal is available by clicking on the menu icon (bottom left of screen), then Featured Links. You can also access the Parent Portal by clicking below.
More Information: Parent Portal 01/30/2014