April 2025

End of Q4 Progress Report: 5/16/25

June Regents Exams: 6/11/25, 6/17/25, 6/18/25, 6/20/25-6/25/25

End of Q4: 6/16/25

Class of 2025 Graduation: 6/20/25

A Day / B Day Rotation

Health Education Symposium - This event will be hosted by the Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center, Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Albany Medical College, and Russell Sage College. The event will include a panel discussion that includes various professionals in the healthcare industry. There will also be an opportunity for students and parents to ask questions about the profession, educational experiences, admissions to any of the programs, and more. Please see the flyer below for more information or click here.

The Clarkson University Horizons Program

This week long, overnight summer camp is designed for middle and high school students to explore the STEAM fields in a fun atmosphere. The program will run July 13th - July 18th. More information, as well as the application, can be found here.

Splash! at Cornell

Students in grades 7-12 have the opportunity to explore their interests on the Ithaca campus and take classes taught by Cornell undergraduate students. Class registration is on a first come first serve basis and can be found on Cornell's website. Take a look at the course catalog here! The registration fee of $25 includes a full day of classes, a t-shirt, and lunch! See the flyer below for more information.

Employment Opportunities

Amigos Cantina is looking for a busperson who will help support the serving staff. Applicant must be at least 16 yrs old, have no conflict with school sports, and be available Tuesday through Friday (starting at 3:15 pm). Ideally, the applicant is available to work during the summer months as well. If interested, please fill out an application here or stop by Amigos to pick up an application.

Gavin Park Summer Camp is looking to hire fun and energetic people who enjoy working with children. The camp is for children entering grades 1st - 9th and it is an excellent opportunity for those who are interested in working with children. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and be available to work the entire length of the camp (July 1st - August 15th; no camp on Friday, July 4th). Please see the flyer below for more information.

The State University of New York (SUNY) will be offering various workshops throughout the spring for students/families. Take a look at the the options below:

Which SUNY Are You?
Wednesday, April 9 at 5:30PM

NYS Dream Act
Saturday, April 12 at 10:00AM
Saturday, April 12 at 11:30AM (Spanish)

SUNY College Fairs
Multiple Dates

FAFSA Completion Workshop
Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00PM

Unified Basketball Information

The 3rd year of Schuylerville Unified Basketball will begin in April. Coach Mehan and Coach Jorgensen are looking for players to fill out this years roster as the team takes on opponents from the Foothills/Adirondack League. If you are interested in being part of the team, please sign up below. There will be a few practices in April (22nd, 24th, and 29th) during 10th period and there will be 6 games (May 1st, May 2nd, May 6th, May 8th, May 13th, and May 15th), plus Sectionals the week of May 19th. The coaches are looking for anyone and everyone who is interested. Even if you can't make every game or practice, you can still be part of the squad. Interested students will need to be signed up on FAMILY ID. Coaches will add those who sign-up to the mailing list, Google Classroom, and Parent Square to share more information as the season gets underway. Please see Mr. Mehan in Computer Services (HS Room 224) if you have any other questions.

AP Testing Information

If you are scheduled to take an AP test in May, please see the schedule below. If you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Bean in Student Services.

2025-2026 Scheduling Updates

Over the past few months we have been busy meeting with students to discuss courses for next year, as well as plans for after high school. A copy of course requests will be mailed home during the 4th Quarter for students and families to review/make changes. Please reach out to your counselor with any questions!

Distance Learning Classes for the 2025-2026 School Year

We would like to inform you of the following Distance Learning courses we anticipate will be in our schedule next year! Some of our course offerings have changed since scheduling meetings! Please see your counselor if you are interested in adding any of the following courses to your schedule for the 2025- 2026 school year!

• Adirondack History (1/2 credit; semester 1 class)
• AP/SUPA Psychology (through Syracuse University or AP credit)
• Astronomy (1/2 credit; semester 1 class)
  
• Business Communications (option of college credit through FMCC - BUS 137)
• Current Events in Sports & Society
• Female Activism in America
• Film Studies (1/2 credit; semester 2 class)
• History of the American Social Justice Movement (1/2 credit, semester 2 class)
• History of American Sport
• History of World War II (1/2 credit; semester 2 class)
• History of the Holocaust (1/2 credit, semester 1 class)
• Marine Science
• Meteorology (1/2 credit; semester 1 class)
• Modern Cosmology (1/2 credit; semester 2 class)
• Music in Our Lives
• Principles of Business (option of college credit through FMCC - BUS 101)
• Speech & Debate (1/2 credit; semester 1 class)
• Sports & Society
• Theoretical Physics (1/2 credit; semester 2 class)

Upcoming College & Military Visits

A representative from the following college will be on our campus to meet with interested students. Please be sure to stop by Student Services for a pass if you are interested in meeting with this representative:

• Keuka College - April 9 @ 11:30 am (please use this link to register for this specific visit)

Volunteer at The Way!

Raise money for your class by volunteering at The Way (a gently used clothing store located at 17 Ferry St. in Schuylerville). More information can be found below:

• Students may volunteer Friday 3-5:30, Saturday 8:30-11, or Saturday 11-1:30
• Two to four students at a time can sign up for a shift using Signup Genius
• Volunteer hours will be tracked at the store
• For every student who works 2 hours, The Way will donate $5 to the class they are representing
• The Way will tally up the amount and donate the money to the school once per quarter

College in the High School at HVCC

Hudson Valley Community College is once again offering high school students going into their junior or senior year the opportunity to earn college credit this summer - up to 8 credits, including textbooks, at NO COST!! HVCC will be offering a webinar, Blueprint for Student Success, that will cover all aspects of summer registration and be followed by a Q&A. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please join. Be sure to register in advance! The Blueprint for Student Success will outline how the Summer 2025 College in the High School program works and they will answer any questions about the program. For more information, including a list of course offerings, please visit HVCC's website here.

Advanced Registration is required!

Note: Webinars will be about 45 minutes, depending on the Q&A.

April 3rd at 7pm EST: https://hvcc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zWiS1tGMSMCXfHjhy6oKkA

April 25th at 3pm EST: https://hvcc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ewop0DLRQ-FciB7H7yoyA

May 12th at 7pm EST: https://hvcc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VafMIO9_Qq6FxaPv7zaZWQ

June 3rd at 3pm EST: https://hvcc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XsITRbjkTAmAHxO1R4mVlg

June 25th at 11am EST: https://hvcc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jdqOitdVT3GFDZlaisXelw

Future Plans Day

Show Schuylerville High School where you will be heading in the fall by wearing apparel that represents your college/university, branch of the military, employment, or any other post-graduate plan on Thursday, May 1st! Also, please bee sure to complete the Post Grad Info Form so we know about your updated plans for next year and where to send your final transcript!

Scholarships

There are a variety of scholarships offered to graduating students! Please be sure to look over the scholarships we have most recently be notified of, but don't forget about the numerous scholarship opportunities from previous newsletters. Visit our Scholarship Page on the District website for a full listing of scholarship opportunities.

• American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship: eligible applicants must be seeking to continue their education with the goal of becoming a practicing civil engineer. Applicants must intend to enroll in an ABET accredited Civil Engineering curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree. More information, including the application, can be found here. Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Ralph E. McKernon Memorial Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a Washington County resident, graduating in June 2025, accepted by an accredited two or four year college, and be pursuing a field of study related to civil engineering or vocational trade in construction or heavy equipment machinery. Please see Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien for an application by April 11th.
• Saratoga County Medical Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a graduating high school senior from Saratoga County whose intent is to further his or her education in a health-related field; the scholarship is based on a student’s academic performance, extracurricular activities, an essay, and a letter of recommendation (from a teacher or counselor). To apply, please submit: a resume/curriculum vitae, a copy of grades, a list of extra-curricular activities, and a letter of recommendation. Particular attention will be paid to an essay expounding on the student’s ideas regarding the answer to the following question: Should individuals, either adults or guardians of minors, be allowed to refuse common vaccinations, such as the measles vaccine? The application materials may be forwarded to Dr. Gregory Pinto at: 414 Maple Avenue, Suite 200; Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Deadline: April 30. 2025
• Old Saratoga Historical Association Scholarships: eligible applicants must be attending a two or four year college in the fall and complete a 600-word essay on: "The role Philip Schuyler played in the development of Old Saratoga (Schuylerville)" OR "How living in an historic village or area has influenced my life." More application information can be found here. Deadline: May 15, 2025
• Nightingale Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a senior who is enrolled full time in a NYS accredited baccalaureate RN nursing program beginning in the Fall 2025. More information can be found here. Deadline: July 1, 2025
• Firefighter Training LLC Buell Strong Memorial Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a high school senior, pursuing a degree or certification in fire science, emergency medical service (EMS), or public safety, and demonstrate community service. The application and more information can be found here. Deadline: May 30, 2025
• Richard Eglin Memorial Scholarship: this scholarship will be given to one or more Schuylerville High School seniors who are eligible for graduation and who have signed enlistment paperwork for the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or R.O.T.C. program prior to the application deadline. More information, including the application, can be found here. Deadline: June 6, 2025
• Dollars for Scholars: our local chapter of Dollars for Scholars awards various scholarships to graduating seniors. The Schuylerville online application can be found here and is now officially open. Once you are on the home page, click on the ‘Students and Parents’ tab at the top of the page. Find the Student and Parent Login, click on the blue Login. This will open the Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars Student Center. You should see ‘Don’t have an account yet? Create one here.' After clicking on that link, find Schuylerville Junior-Senior High School, under ‘High School Name’ and click on the blue link that reads ‘Choose This School.' You will then be directed to several pages of info that students need to fill in…only those with asterisks are required. Deadline: May 16, 2025

Decision Day

With May 1st (Decision Day) just around the corner, are you still unsure about which college is the best choice for you? The questions below (courtesy of Siena College) could help with your decision:

1. What do you see as your next step?
2. What do you have left to do before you make your decision?
3. When you think about making your decision, what are you worried about most?
4. Which schools are on your final list and why?
5. If you had to choose today, what might be a reason or two you would pick (School Name)?
6. If you had to choose today, what might be a reason or two you wouldn't pick (School Name)?
7. Run me through how you’re going to be making your decision and who is going to help you decide.

Interested in keeping your Chromebook after you graduate?

Every year, Schuylerville High School allow seniors to take their Chromebooks with them after graduation at NO CHARGE. The only thing asked of seniors is that you fill out this form, letting Computer Services know your plan to keep the device. If you intend on returning your device, you can drop it off to Computer Services (Mr. Mehan or Mrs. Schambach) before your last day on campus. Any devices not collected or signed off to keep will be locked on June 23rd. Your school accounts will remain open until August 1st, 2025.

Upcoming SAT/ACT Testing Information

The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) National testing dates during the 2024-2025 school year. The cost of the SAT is $68. The ACT has a basic fee of $55.50, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $70.25). If the cost of these tests presents a hardship, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please check with Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien.

SAT Test Dates (Registration Information)

May 3, 2025 (April 18, 2025)

June 7, 2025 (May 22, 2025)

**Be sure to take advantage of free Official SAT Practice at Khan Academy®. Become more confident on test day by taking practice test!

ACT Test Dates (Registration Information)

June 14, 2025 (May 9, 2025)

July 12, 2025 (June 6, 2025)*

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.

Changes to the ACT

The ACT is being redesigned to be shorter and more flexible for test takers starting in 2025.

What’s Staying the Same?

• The ACT will still be scored on a 1-36 scale.

• If you took the test before 2025, your score remains valid.

• The Writing section remains optional, and most colleges do not require it.

• No new content is being introduced. The test will still assess the same subjects, just in a different format.

What’s Changing?

• The ACT is being shortened by 70 minutes, reducing the total number of questions from 215 to 171. This means students will have more time per question, making the test more manageable.
• The Math section is also changing, now offering four answer choices instead of five.
• Flexible Science Section and Testing Format
• One of the biggest changes is that the Science section is now optional:

1. Paper-based test takers must still complete the Science section.

2. Online test takers (April, June, and July 2025) can choose to skip it.

3. By September 2025, both online and paper test takers will be able to opt out.

Students will also have the option to take the ACT online or on paper, but online testing must be done at an official ACT test center. It can’t be taken at home.

Scoring and Superscoring Remain the Same

• The composite ACT score (1-36) will still be based on English, Reading, and Math.

• If students take the optional Science section, they will receive a separate STEM score (an average of Math and Science).

• Superscoring remains, allowing colleges to consider the highest scores from different test dates.

It's College Search Season ...

Now’s a great time to start (or continue) planning for your future beyond Schuylerville High School. One user friendly tool is the BigFuture® College Search tool. As you use this platform, you can be automatically entered into a scholarship contest through BigFuture Scholarships for completing certain tasks! Be sure to check it out!

College Visits

The spring and summer usually present great opportunities to explore more about college campuses. While there is always an option of touring a campus virtually, nothing really beats stepping foot on a campus, in person! In an effort to make the most of your visit, try following the steps outlined below (Source: LINK For Counselors):

• Be prepared: do your research about the school before hand to learn about what they have to offer you as a student (academic programs, housing, extracurriculars, etc.)
• Gather information while you wait: check out the campus newspaper, brochures, and bulletin boards around campus as you wait to get started with your tour
• Be inquisitive: your tour guide will likely be a current student on campus, so ask them questions (What made you select this campus? What has been your most memorable experience here? What made you want to stay at this campus and not transfer? What direction do you plan to head after graduation?)
• Keep track of your takeaways: after your tour, quickly make a note with your top pros/cons of the school (consider size, diversity, sense of safety, cleanliness, facilities, etc.)

You're Almost Halfway Through High School! Now What?

With your final two years of high school on the horizon, it's a great time to start thinking about what your future might look like. In October 2025, we plan to administer the PSAT (Preliminary SAT). If you want to take the PSAT, you will need to register with Student Services in the fall (more information to follow). The PSAT is a great way to practice the actual SAT. By taking the PSAT, you will have free personalized access to very useful college/career planning tools and SAT prep guides, such as Khan Academy and Big Future. We also recommend taking the SAT in the spring of your junior year and again the fall of your senior year. If you are currently a student with an IEP or a 504 Accommodation Plan and would like to use your accommodations on the PSAT or SAT, please contact your counselor to make sure you have already applied for your accommodations.

For those of you who applied to a CTE program at BOCES or an Early College program through SUNY Adirondack for next year, please make sure to keep up with your grades and attendance as the school year comes to an end!

Your First Year of High School is (Almost) Under Your Belt!!

It's hard to believe your first year of high school has come and is almost gone! Looking back on your transition to high school, how do you feel it went? Are there things you should do differently as a 10th grader? Did you regularly attend your classes? What activities were you able to get involved in? Take some time to self-reflect ... it will help as you move forward with your academic career!

If your 9th grade year did not go as well as you had hoped, there is time to redeem yourself! Showing colleges/universities/trade schools/employers an upward trend of academic success is so very important. On the other hand, if your 9th grade year went exactly as you had planned, it's important to continue with your strong academic performance over the next three years of high school!

For those of you who are interested in attending a CTE program at BOCES in 11th and 12th grade, please make sure you are performing to the best of your ability and that you are attending school on a regular basis. Stayed tuned for more information about a visit to BOCES during the second semester of your 10th grade year.

Administrative Assistant

• Mrs. Lyon
• (518) 695-3255, x 2239

School Counselors

• Mrs. O’Brien (Grades 10 - 12, A-K)
• Ms. Bean (Grade 9; Career Education & AP Coordinator)
• Mrs. Rust (Grades 10 - 12, L-Z)