by SOCSD Communications | Mar 6, 2020 | District Highlights
Distinguishing between fact and “fake news” can be a real challenge, even for digital natives. At South Orangetown Middle School, Library Media Specialist Kimberlee Landgraff trains students in the Research and Debate Explore class to sharpen their critical thinking: Read More: SOMS Students Challenge Fake News
by SOCSD Communications | Mar 6, 2020 | District Highlights
Congratulations to the Tappan Zee High School Academic League Team and Advisor Steve Sherman for placing third among eight schools at the Rockland County Invitational yesterday! The “college bowl”-style competition spans topics ranging from curriculum-based math,: Read More: Academic League Places Third at County Invitational
by SOCSD Communications | Mar 4, 2020 | District Highlights
To support new teachers, counselors and psychologists in their first year in South Orangetown, Director of Staff Relations Joseph Lloyd and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Brian Culot developed a four-session professional development series: Read More: Workshop Series Supports New Staff
by SOCSD Communications | Feb 28, 2020 | District Highlights
Rockland County Board of Elections representatives Rikki Kramer and Gianna DiMarsico walked Tappan Zee High School seniors through the voter registration process during social studies classes today. Students learned about selecting a political affiliation and how: Read More: Voter Registration Prepares Seniors for Civic Participation
by SOCSD Communications | Feb 11, 2020 | District Highlights
Sixth-grade Technology students have spent the past few weeks collaborating on a design challenge: Construct a balsa wood bridge that can sustain the most weight possible. The hands-on engineering project deepens students’ understanding of the basic physics of bridges: Read More: At SOMS, A Physics Test for Bridges
