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The Math Medic Foundation is hosting its second annual Pi Day Pi K!
Participants can run, walk, or bike 3.14 kilometers (about 1.95 miles) on March 14th from 10 am - 12pm at the track on campus or virtually.
![Interested in working for Shen? Attend a Walk In Wednesday on 1/7, 2/11, or 3/18 at the District Office!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767707055/shenetorg/p3zzmppxxvs69ucnbmnt/WalkinWednesdayFlyerJan-Mar.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767707055/shenetorg/p3zzmppxxvs69ucnbmnt/WalkinWednesdayFlyerJan-Mar.pdf","width":360}])
We're hiring! Join us for a Walk In Wednesday.
![Gowana's 2nd Annual Cultural Showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770311471/shenetorg/ojfetfvnvezcesya1vha/IMG_8430.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770311471/shenetorg/ojfetfvnvezcesya1vha/IMG_8430.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770311471/shenetorg/ojfetfvnvezcesya1vha/IMG_8430.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770311471/shenetorg/ojfetfvnvezcesya1vha/IMG_8430.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770311471/shenetorg/ojfetfvnvezcesya1vha/IMG_8430.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770311471/shenetorg/ojfetfvnvezcesya1vha/IMG_8430.jpg","width":2200}])
Gowana Middle School celebrates our students and families at their 2nd Annual Cultural Showcase.
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Gowana Team 6-2 travelled to Egypt VR style! They visited the Nile River, the pyramids, ancient temples, and the Valley of the Kings.
Gowana Middle School Pride Awards were distributed to students who showed one or more of the following traits: kindness, contributed to our school, responsible citizenship, or high academic standards.
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7th grade students having a blast using virtual reality welding equipment to explore the career path.
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Quinn, the Middle School therapy dog, spreading holiday cheer to Middle School students.
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Gowana students show Holiday Spirit on Ugly Sweater Day!
![8th Grade Technology Students Launch Rockets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765807308/shenetorg/zcdtr4s4xfdgwm6aazgu/IMG_1549.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765807308/shenetorg/zcdtr4s4xfdgwm6aazgu/IMG_1549.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765807308/shenetorg/zcdtr4s4xfdgwm6aazgu/IMG_1549.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765807308/shenetorg/zcdtr4s4xfdgwm6aazgu/IMG_1549.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765807308/shenetorg/zcdtr4s4xfdgwm6aazgu/IMG_1549.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765807308/shenetorg/zcdtr4s4xfdgwm6aazgu/IMG_1549.jpg","width":2200}])
Mr. Symonds' 8th grade classes discovered how ignition, propulsion, guidance, and recovery systems work by doing model rocketry.
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Over Thanksgiving Break a group of Shen Staff attended and presented at the NYSCATE Conference.
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The Gowana Student Council attended the Regional Industry Seminar Food Show held by the NYS School Nutrition Association at the Desmond December 11th.
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As the holiday season approaches, Shenendehowa students are stepping up to support their peers through a districtwide initiative to address food insecurity. The Backpack Program Capstone Team is excited to announce Fill-a-Bus, a one-day donation event designed to help ensure that all students have access to essential food items during this time of year.
A group of Civics Capstone students made of up Samantha's friends and classmates are hosting a gold basketball game to raise funding and awareness for the Melodies Center; the sole provider for Pediatric Cancer and blood disorders treatments in the Capital Region.
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The Gowana Student Council with the toys they collected for Toys for Tots last week. They collected 51 new toys for Toys for Tots and also $575 from students, faculty and staff for Gowana Givers.
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Registration for the Atrea Early Learning Center is now open!
Visit our Atrea page for more information and to register.
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