Incoming freshmen are welcomed with a BBQ on their first day at SHS.
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Taxing
"In preparation for its important financial decisions regarding the 2010-11 school budget, the Scarsdale Board of Education has held community meetings, most recently on October 5, 7, and 15, to discuss program and resources."
Volleyball
"In the spirit of October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the SHS Varsity volleyball team hosted a tournament on October 3 to raise money for breast cancer research."
Little Sales Add Up
"The SHS chapter of Free the Children (FTC) raised $2000 in a community-wide tag sale on September 26."
Love in this Club Fair
"The commons was extra busy during 5th period on September 23, 24, and 25 as upperclassmen recruited freshmen to SHS clubs."
Hartsdale Fire
"A fire in Hartsdale caused significant damage to local businesses on Saturday, September 19."
Less Money, Mo’ Problems
"The budget process for the 2010-11 school year has been accelerated, with planning meetings scheduled for autumn rather than early winter."
SHS PTA and Counseling Office Host First College Night for Juniors
For the first time, the PTA and the SHS guidance department hosted Junior Night on June 1.
School Budget Passes by Big Margin
The community approved the proposed 2009-2010 school budget in a vote on May 19.
Junior Class Blood Drive Breaks Records
On April 23rd, the Junior Class Government hosted the annual SHS blood drive.
SHS Walk for Cambodia
On April 18 during the SHS carnival, about 25 sophomores in Johnson's and Minchillo's classes participated in the walk for Cambodia.
Opening of School Schedule Revised... Again
News that the first day of classes would be on a Tuesday, as opposed to Wednesday, and that it would be a full day, as opposed to a half-day, proved premature.
Nicholas Kristof Speaks at Joint SMS/SHS PTA Meeting
Scarsdale students and adults alike gathered in the SMS auditorium on March 18 to hear two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof speak about his work.
Members of SHS Band Travel to Europe
Over spring break, a select group of students and faculty journeyed to Europe for an entirely different and unique type of vacation.
SHS Participates in Spanish Language Exchange Program
The SHS World Language Department has organized a Spanish exchange program.
AskAnything Hosts Freshmen Day
AskAnything, an SHS program created last year, hosted "Freshmen Day" on March 31.
Teen Violence Coalition Presents Skit
On March 9th, members of the Drama Club performed a skit for the freshman class on March 9 to raise awareness of dating violence.
WIFI COMING TO SHS
By May, SHS will have several WiFi access points.
’09 Boasts Record Early Admissions
The class of 2009 had the best early decision admission rate of any SHS class in at least 10 years.
Inauguration Day at SHS
On January 20th, the social studies department arranged workshops in celebration of President Obama's inauguration.
2009-2010 Budget Report
The school district is looking at ways to reduce spending in the current year and minimize any budget increase for 2009-2010.
SHS Sustainable Garden’s Greenhouse Destroyed
The SHS Sustainable Garden Club’s greenhouse did not survive its first winter.
Parents Voice Prom Concerns
Principal John Klemme and about 40 parents of seniors discussed this year's prom at a PTA meeting on November 12.
A New Chapter for the SHS Library
The SHS library changed its layout in late October to minimize noise and provide a better working environment for students.
Election Night
The social studies department hosted a party for students to watch election-night returns in the little theater on November 4.
Khmer Rouge Survivor
Arn Chorn–Pond, who survived the Khmer Rouge by impressing officials with his self–taught ability to play the flute, spoke to students about his experiences as a child in Cambodia under the regime.
Fundraising Magic Show
For the second straight year, the senior class government hosted a magic show in the high school auditorium on October 24.
Junior Precalc Causes Schedule Conflicts
Students enrolled in the 444 Pre-Calculus (PC) course were informed of a schedule change reducing the number of sections.
Klemme, PTA Address Senior Drinking
SHS Principal John Klemme sent an e-mail to parents of SHS seniors to address concerns about student behavior.
Homecoming Leads to House Debate
For the second year in a row, SHS's annual homecoming dance was marked by low student turnout.
Facebook Used as Discussion Forum
SHS students have been expressing their political beliefs and organizing themselves on the popular social networking website, Facebook.
Campaigning for Obama in PA
Members of SHS club the Blue Initiative traveled down to Pennsylvania to help campaign for Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Election Fever in the Classroom
Social Studies teacher Adam Weisler and his AT US Government and Economics class had a debate/pizza party.
Elevator Built to the Music Tower
A new elevator will provide handicap accessibility to the fourth floor music tower, which is currently connected only by stairwell.
Breezeway to be Completed
Construction on the breezeway connecting gyms III/IV is slated for completion in late October or early November.
Fitness Center Renovation
An overcrowded and deteriorated fitness center prompted the administration to invest in three new fitness rooms.
Brook Project to Reduce Flooding
Scarsdale Village has nearly completed a construction project to reduce flooding in the SHS brook.
Mice Infestation at All–Time High
SHS Principal John Klemme has warned that the rodent infestation has come to a head.
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