February 13, 2019

Hello parents, students, and community members: 

This latest edition of our High School News has some excellent advice on a variety of topics.  I hope you can read through them and share with others.  Thanks to all of our parents for providing the love and support that students need. 

As always, I am just a phone call away.  You can call the school at 869-9636 and get to either the middle or high school  Thank you very much for your support. 

Tim Houseknecht, Principal

"Breakfast in Paris"
for our Falcon Flyers

Students who achieved honor roll for the second marking period were treated to a French-themed breakfast on Monday, February 11th. Delicious foods including croissants, parfaits and waffles with fruit were served to students to acknowledge their hard work and achievements.

Congratulations!

Thanks to Mrs. Stagg, Mrs. Northrup, Mrs. Wyckoff, and Mrs. Zajac for their organizational and imaginative skills!


Great post about college and career choices
A teacher recently shared the linked Facebook post with me.  The author talks about the honor and potential financial benefits of opting out of college.  The moral of the story for me is to go for what your passion tells you to.

Commentary:Dear Mom and Dad, cool it at high school athletic events

This is a very good editorial written by Karissa Niehoff, the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations, and Robert Zayas, the executive director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

If you'd like to see a TV news story on the topic, please click here. Thanks.


5 Ways Social Media Affects Teen Mental Health

"Undoubtedly, social networking plays a vital role in broadening teen social connections and helping them learn valuable technical skills. But what impact is all of this social networking having on young teen minds? Most reports indicate that the impact can be significant." Check out this article about the five ways social media can influence teens' developing brains. 



The following stories concern the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes.  It's a problem with our youth all over the country, including in our area, and we are attempting to spread the word concerning the harmful effects of the habit. 

Tobacco use is soaring among U.S. kids, driven by e-cigarettes
Axios

Public health officials on Monday said there's a growing epidemic of tobacco products currently used by children — 4.9 million high school and middle school kids used tobacco products in 2018 up from 3.6 million in 2017 — mainly due to a growth in e-cigarette usage. Read the full story

Depression, anxiety, nicotine withdrawal: Trying to quit vaping 'was hell'--
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Thanks to Mr. Barkee
and his Foods class

It's apparent that Mr. Barkee's students are enjoying the new class. It's nice to get some samples once in a while too!





South Seneca Students Selected for Area-All State Chorus

South Seneca Middle High School's Choral Music Department is excited to announce the acceptance of two seniors, two junior, and one sophomore into Sr. High Area All-State Chorus. Please congratulate Chamberlain Bauder (Mixed Chorus, Bass, Grade 11), Sarah Corning (Treble Chorus, Alto, Grade 12), Hailey Crane (Treble Chorus, Alto, Grade 10), Madelyn Houck (Mixed Chorus, Soprano, Grade 12), and Violet Meagher (Mixed Chorus, Soprano, Grade 11) on their acceptance into Senior High Area All-State. Singers selected to Sr. High Area All-State are chosen based on their NYSSMA scores from Solo Festival the previous year. It is a great honor to be chosen among hundreds of applicants. They are picked from all the applicants in NYSSMA's Zone 3 in grades 10 through 12. Zone 3 is one of the largest zones in the state. All of the participating South Seneca students contribute much to the Choral Music Department. All participate in High School Chorus and also participate in the award-winning, select ensemble, Vocal Jazz. Singers worked with guest conductors at Binghamton University on February 1st and 2nd. All ensembles presented a concert at Binghamton University's Osterhaut Concert Hall on February 2nd.

South Seneca Senior Selected for Honors Choir Festival

Peter Trim, a senior at South Seneca Middle/High School, was selected to sing Bass II in the Honors Choir Festival at Roberts Wesleyan College this past weekend! Peter participates in Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, and Vocal Jazz at South Seneca.

Students in the Honors Choir spent the weekend studying music under the direction of Dr. Adam Potter, Director of Choral Activities and performed a concert on Sunday. Congratulations, P