Shen High School

The Shenendehowa Jazz Ensemble received awards for Outstanding Saxophone Section, Outstanding Trombone Section, and Outstanding Rhythm Section at the Regional Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival.
A huge congrats to our Shen Colorguard Team! The guard competed this past week at the World Championships. Starting with 55 units, making it to semis as part of a group of 36 and then finals with the top 15. They received the SILVER medal with a final score 95.4! Way to go!
High School Students in Construction 1 and Construction 2 continue working hard on the student-built modular home- which is now up for auction (click for more!)
Our winter student athletes were recognized by the board for all their hard work!
We’re Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence this May 17, 2025! Save the date for our upcoming Shen Anniversary Celebration! Click here to learn more!
Animator, Hsiang Chin Moe, met with the High School Animation classes to speak about being an animator!
FBLA and DECA organized a toy drive for The Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center. Toys were collected from FBLA and DECA members, business students, and the girls basketball team. Thank you to everyone that donated a toy!
Members of the High School West Orchestra shared their time and talents with residents of the Summit at Halfmoon. The students performed a selection of holiday tunes and seasonal favorites.
Mary Beth Tinker, one of the plaintiffs in the significant Supreme Court case on freedom of speech rights in schools, met remotely with students in Ms. Deming-McNabb’s Global 9 Accelerated classes. Students had re-enacted the Supreme Court case and written letters to Ms.Tinker.
150 students from High School West’s orchestra, bands and choirs performed for their Winter Concert! The students all did an incredible job!

Welcome to Shen High School

Shenendehowa High School is comprised of two buildings: East and West. Both are located on the main campus of Shenendehowa. Students in grades 10-12 attend the East Building and students in grade 9 attend the West Building.

Mission:

In accordance with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Graduate, the high school community will pursue the highest levels of academic and personal achievement, as well as civic responsibility, cultural awareness and character development.

Start & Dismissal Times:

School starts at 8:06 a.m. (HSE) & 8:04 a.m. (HSW)
School is dismissed at 2:40 p.m (HSE) & 2:35 p.m. (HSW)

HS East Key Phone Numbers:

Attendance: (518)881-0312
Nurse: (518)881-0311
Counseling Center: (518)881-0313

HS West Key Phone Numbers:

Attendance: (518)881-0332
Nurse: (518)881-0331
Counseling Center: (518)881-0333

Applications now open for UPK 2025-26 (click to learn more!)

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Announcements:

The Shenendehowa Jazz Ensemble received awards for Outstanding Saxophone Section, Outstanding Trombone Section, and Outstanding Rhythm Section at the Regional Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival.

Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on mental health and substance use prevention to speak at Shen on April 24th at 6:30pm (click for more).

We’re Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence this May 17, 2025! Save the date for our upcoming Shen Anniversary Celebration! Click here to learn more!

Registration is open for Shen’s Community Education Spring Classes!

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!)

The 2023-2025 National PTA Schools of Excellence have been announced and Gowana Middle School and Shenendehowa High School are on the list (click to learn more)!

World Language Honor Society Induction – Professional Photos (click for link)

Thriving Online: A Conversation About Digital Safety – Open to Everyone – Oct. 8 at 6:30 (click to learn more)

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