by SOCSD Communications | Nov 10, 2020 | District Highlights
South Orangetown Middle School Enrichment and Technology teacher Andrew McIntosh partnered with Texas Tech University Assistant Professor of STEM Education Rebecca Hite, Ph.D. on research to quantify student growth in “soft skills” when working on complex engineering: Read More: Mixed-Reality Technology Study Finds Gains in Student “Soft Skills”
by SOCSD Communications | Oct 22, 2020 | District Highlights
South Orangetown Middle School technology teacher Lou Chugranis was awarded an Orange & Rockland 2020-21 Classroom STEM Grant totaling nearly $1,000 during a virtual ceremony on October 21. It is the second consecutive year that Chugranis has secured funding: Read More: O&R Awards Classroom STEM Grant to SOMS’ Chugranis
by SOCSD Communications | Apr 10, 2020 | District Highlights
To support and strengthen the connection with students, South Orangetown Middle School has introduced a social-emotional/character education tip of the day feature in its Google Classroom. Principal Chad Corey and Assistant Principal Joe Onativia are compiling: Read More: SOMS Integrates SEL Into Virtual Community
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
Nearly two dozen South Orangetown Middle School teachers and administrators gamely volunteered to have their faces bathed in shaving cream to support the National Junior Honor Society’s 7th Annual Pie-in-the-Face event to benefit Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley. “The: Read More: NJHS Raises over $1,200 for Make-A-Wish
