Arongen Elementary
- Mrs. Rupert and Tessie are twinning by wearing their favorite sports team for Arongen’s Spirit Day.
- Students in Mrs. Symonds’ 1st Grade Class at Arongen Elementary learned about fire safety from our local fire department.
- Students are thrilled to return to the Arongen Library and discover brand-new furniture, transforming the space into a flexible and inviting environment. This exciting update was made possible thanks to the Future Ready Grant, creating a more engaging and memorable library experience for everyone.
- The Arongen Kindness Club consisting of 4th and 5th graders cheered on the 3rd graders during school arrival for their first ever NYS Test!
- Arongen Elementary recently celebrated their third annual Cultural Awareness Celebration. The Arongen Student Council plans, promotes, and organizes the materials to encourage all classrooms to participate in celebrating their diverse student body.
- The Arongen Kindness and Compassion Club collected over 7,000 snacks during their “100 Day of School Snack Challenge”. These snacks will go to the Arongen Backpack program!
- Every Friday, Arongen celebratea Arongen Pride with different themed days. Mrs. Bernard’s students used an 80s theme!
- Arongen had magician Jim Snack as a celebration to mark the end of our PTA Partners in Reading program called “Unlock the Magic of Reading.”
- Okte and Chango students visited Arongen to visit with “Bad Kitty” author and Illustrator, Nick Bruel. Thanks to Northshire Books and the Shen Librarians for setting up the special visit.
- 5th Graders from Arongen were featured in the Fall 2023 edition of Skribblers Magazine.
Announcements:
Registration is now open for all Shen Summer Adventures Summer Camps (click to register)!
Three seats on Shenendehowa’s Board of Education are up for election on May 20, 2025– each carry a three-year term. The deadline for petitions is April 21 at 5pm (click to learn more).
In honor of Shenendehowa’s 75th Anniversary we are assembling an Alumni Choir to perform at the Celebration Events! If you are an alum of Shen and sang in any Choir, or are a current or retired Shen Music teacher, please consider signing up and joining us in celebration (click to learn more)!
NOTICE TO PARENTS OF STUDENTS ATTENDING NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Parents of students living in the Shenendehowa Central School District seeking transportation for their children who will attend a non-public school next year must submit a written request by April 1 2025. (click to learn more!)
Welcome to Arongen Elementary School
Located in the central part of the district, Arongen Elementary School is one of four off-campus schools.
It opened in 1992.
Mission:
We, the Arongen School Community, are committed to Excellence in Education. We believe that every child can learn and that we have a shared responsibility to guide and support all students to reach their greatest individual potentials. We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment where we foster respect and acceptance. Our mission is to help students create a love of learning that they will value for a lifetime.
Start & Dismissal Times:
School starts at 8:05 a.m.
AM Kindergarten dismissed at 10:40 a.m.
PM Kindergarten starts at 11:40 a.m.
School is dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
Half day dismissal at 11:15 a.m.