District News
How SOCSD Communicates
Our District uses a variety of tools to communicate with our families, staff and community:
- SchoolMessenger: This email and robocall system is used to share important information regarding school programs, services and news.
- Parents/guardians of current students and staff are automatically subscribed at the start of each school year. Not receiving emails from your child’s school or from the District? Contact your child’s school directly.
- Community members may sign up to receive emails about District news, too! Register via the Community Communications List.
- Google Calendars: School events, holidays, Board of Education meetings and other key dates are posted on our District and school Google calendars, which are displayed on the District and building homepages. For information on how to subscribe to updates and sync calendars with mobile devices, view the Google Calendar Quick Reference.
- Web and Social Media (commenting guidelines below):
- Web: www.socsd.org
- District notices and District/community events are posted on the e-Backpack webpage.
- Facebook: @SouthOrangetownCSD | @SOCSDFEC | @TZHSCounseling
- Instagram: @SouthOrangetownCSD | @Tappan_Zee_HS | @soms_strong | @CottageLaneES | @WOSnews | @TZeeAthletics
- YouTube: SOCSD Communications | SOCSD Events | TZHS Counseling
- Twitter: @SouthOrangetown | @Tappan_Zee_HS | @SOMS_News | @CottageLaneES | @WOSnews | @TZeeAthletics
- Web: www.socsd.org
- SOCSD Update: This print newsletter is produced two to three times each year and mailed to all South Orangetown residents. View the archive on this webpage.
- School Communications Information:
Top Stories
SOMS Student Council a Platform for Voice and Choice
South Orangetown Middle School students take an active role in shaping school culture and programming through Student Council — an open forum for discussions centered on the conception, planning and implementation of school-wide initiatives, events and: Read More: SOMS Student Council a Platform for Voice and Choice
NYSED Awards TZHS Silver Seal of Biliteracy Badge
The New York State Education Department has awarded Tappan Zee High School with the Silver Seal of Biliteracy Badge for graduating students who have earned recognition based on high proficiency in English and at least one other world language over the past three: Read More: NYSED Awards TZHS Silver Seal of Biliteracy Badge
TZ Fall Sports Teams Receive NYS Scholar-Athlete Distinction
Each of our fall season TZ varsity athletics teams have been named as New York State Scholar-Athlete Team selectees! Following the conclusion of the 2021-22 fall sports season, all nine teams have received the New York State Public High School Athletic Association: Read More: TZ Fall Sports Teams Receive NYS Scholar-Athlete Distinction
NJHS Donates Collected Items to Service Members and Veterans
This morning, South Orangetown Middle School National Junior Honor Society officers Maksim G., Nicholas M., Jaywon C., Kayleen Y., and Esther H. presented members of the Rockland County Marine Corps League with collected items from their Holiday Packages for the: Read More: NJHS Donates Collected Items to Service Members and Veterans
Celebrating Traditions, CLE Practices Gratitude
“Communities Create Traditions” has been the character education theme of the month at Cottage Lane Elementary School and classes throughout the building have been engaged in thoughtful projects connected with Thanksgiving. “Showing gratitude is a Cottage Lane: Read More: Celebrating Traditions, CLE Practices Gratitude
Food Service Menu Update
Sent via SchoolMessenger on November 23, 2021 Dear South Orangetown Families and Staff, The District’s food service vendor has notified us of nationwide supply chain issues that have resulted in unexpected changes to recent school menu items. Read the: Read More: Food Service Menu Update
Commenting Guidelines
South Orangetown Central School District shares information with students, parents, educators, community members, alumni and the general public via its social media feeds. We welcome your comments, but reserve the right to remove postings that:
- Violate the law or urge others to do so
- Contain profanity or vulgar language
- Violate the privacy of students, staff or community members
- Easily identify students/staff in defamatory, abusive or generally negative terms
- Contain remarks that are slanderous, racist, homophobic, sexist or likely to offend
- Advertise products or services
The District’s social media account administrators reserve the right to not post or remove any comments at any time, for any reason.
Social media accounts are only monitored during regular business hours. Responses to posts made outside of business hours may be delayed.