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Katie Fittipaldi, an Alexander Technique instructor at the Eastman School of Music, visited all four Shen high school orchestras. Katie worked with the students on incorporating awareness, balance, relaxation and imagination into their playing.

Katie Fittipaldi, an Alexander Technique instructor at the Eastman School of Music, visited all four Shen high school orchestras. Katie worked with the students on incorporating awareness, balance, relaxation and imagination into their playing.

The Business Department held their annual “Shen Speaker Days” event. They hosted 15 dynamic guest speakers from the Capital Region. 

The goal with Shen Speaker Days is to expose students to possible career opportunities and demonstrate that many times careers take time to develop. Students enjoyed hearing advice and stories from professionals that work in various business fields. Thanks to the following professionals for sharing their stories: Mellysa Colman – Colman Media Dan Demarco – […]

Through dedicated volunteerism and fundraising, UNICEF club members raised over $1300 for UNICEF USA. These funds will support children in need around the globe. 

The High School Partnership Team (HSPT) planned and coordinated a Week of Giving in April. The week was a great success! Throughout the week we saw students, faculty, staff, administration, parents, and community members come together to give back in a host of different ways!

The High School Partnership Team (HSPT) planned and coordinated a Week of Giving April 22-26. The week was a great success! Throughout the week we saw students, faculty, staff, administration, parents, and community members come together to give back in a host of different ways: – Many food pantry donations from both individuals and groups […]

Students from the technology department participated in the 36th annual programming contest on Friday, April 12th at Siena College.

Students from the technology department participated in the 36th annual programming contest on Friday, April 12th at Siena College. 23 students from Shen competed in the competition with 2 gold teams placing 9th and 10th out of 30 teams. A great evening of coding, pizza and fun was had by over 400 students.

HSE hosted a Job fair for the students.

HSE hosted a Job fair for the students.

Four seniors from the National Art Honor Society painted a cedar tree on a large canvas for the Student Center (click to read more).

Four seniors from the National Art Honor Society painted a cedar tree on a large canvas for the Student Center. They chose a cedar tree because of the traits of cedar wood: it bends without breaking, adapts to change, endures harsh conditions and is long-lasting, its beauty comes in many hues, it blocks out noise, […]

Team 20, the Shenendehowa Robotics Team competed this weekend at the Hudson Valley FIRST Regional Robotics Competition. There were 48 teams mostly from Long Island and the Greater NYC area. There were a few teams from the Capital Region, one team from Turkey, and one team from the American International School in London.

Team 20, the Shenendehowa Robotics Team competed this weekend at the Hudson Valley FIRST Regional Robotics Competition.  There were 48 teams mostly from Long Island and the Greater NYC area.  There were a few teams from the Capital Region, one team from Turkey, and one team from the American International School in London.  

Congratulations to the Shen colorguard Varsity and JV teams who traveled to a regional competition in Salem, MA and placed 1st in their respective divisions.  

Congratulations to the Shen colorguard Varsity and JV teams who traveled to a regional competition in Salem, MA and placed 1st in their respective divisions.  

Students at HSE had unique, cultural experience by attending a performance by Saakumu Dance Troupe! Based out of Medie, Ghana, the troupe is dedicated to introducing audiences to traditional and contemporary West African dance and music.

Students at HSE had unique, cultural experience by attending a performance by Saakumu Dance Troupe! Based out of Medie, Ghana, the troupe is dedicated to introducing audiences to traditional and contemporary West African dance and music. IMG_3063