Link to article: SDA implementing Safe2Help NebraskaSep 27, 2023
In order to foster a safe environment for the students and community of Syracuse Public Schools, we are proud to say that we have officially become a Safe2Help Nebraska School. This resource will provide students, teachers, parents, and community members a secure place to anonymously report dangerous . . .
Link to article: Chess Club at the Middle SchoolMar 1, 2023
The latest craze sweeping through the 7th and 8th graders at Syracuse Middle School is chess! That’s right. Our kids are playing chess – by choice! 7th grader Spencer Noerrlinger came to Principal Farley with a request to start up a chess club and now 14-plus 7th and 8th graders are playing chess on a regular basis. The club meets four days a week before school in the gym to play and they are currently holding a tournament. These students are not only playing by using chess boards, but also playing . . .
Link to article: 3 Student created articles about their 5th Grade Field Trip!May 6, 2022
5th Grade Field Trip ( 1 ) By: Emmie Johnson Syracuse 5th graders went on a field trip to Nebraska City on Friday April 29, 2022. They took an exciting trip to the past to the Civil War, at the Civil War Museum, and enjoyed Valentino's Pizza afterward. Then, after filling themselves full of pizza and dessert, they entered a world of fire safety and artifacts at the Firefighter Museum. At the Firefighter Museum the young ones learned about . . .
Link to article: Students Compete in Greater Nebraska Science & Engineering FairApr 21, 2022
In February, twelve middle school students qualified to move on to the Greater Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair. Below are the results of the GNSEF: Zoey Sieck - Honorable Mention - Chemistry (not pictured) Drew Paulsen - Honorable Mention - Chemistry Camden Masters - 2nd - Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design (not pictured) Reagan Wilhelm - 3rd - Materials Science Brooklyn Parsons - Honorable Mention - Physics and Astronomy Addison Bates - 1st - Plant Sciences Kyle Cavanaugh - 2nd - Plant Sciences . . .
Link to article: Junior High Students Compete in Math ContestsApr 9, 2021
The 8th grade Algebra students competed in a national math contest in November. The AMC 8 (American Mathematics Contest) is a 25 question multiple choice test. The test covers a wide variety of math topics as well as logic and reasoning skills. Syracuse 8th graders have been participating in the contest for more than 20 years. This year’s school winner is Griffin Bokamper. Griffin’s name will be engraved on a plate and placed on a plaque in the middle school along with all of the previous . . .
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Link to article: We Love SDA Schools!Jan 20, 2021
As part of I Love Public Schools Day, students and staff show all there is to love about Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools.
Link to article: Middle School Virtual Open HouseAug 1, 2020
Here is the middle school virtual open house. Looking forward to seeing students on Wednesday August 12th. Mr. Tim Farley Mrs. Sallie Agena Ms. Ashley Anderson . . .
Link to article: Resources for Supporting the Emotional Well-Being of StudentsApr 12, 2020
Our lives are being interrupted by the current global situation. Families are being flooded with information regarding COVID-19 that is often hard to process. As everyone works through this information differently, you and your child(ren) may have great concern as to what the coming days will bring. It is our hope that our families will stay safe and healthy. Below you will find links to resources that may be helpful as you and your children process and navigate through these unusual circumstances. . . .
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Link to article: Middle School Students Learn Coding Basics With OzobotsMar 6, 2017
Students tried their hands at coding while working with Ozobots in the library. Ozobots are small, but smart, robots that students can program to perform a variety of tasks. These tasks can be as simple as directing the robots to speed up or slow down; or, they can be as complex as the mind can imagine. Using the robots encourages teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, which was apparent the first time students took them out of the box. While the Ozobots are currently residing in the library as part of our . . .
Link to article: 8th Grade FFA Members RecognizedJan 30, 2017
Sydney Wellsandt (left), 8th grade 4H and FFA member at the Syracuse Middle School, recently participated in the Catch-A-Calf contest at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, Colorado. Sydney was one of the lucky ones catching a calf. Sydney will receive a calf from sponsors of the stock show to raise and then return to the 2018 National Western Stock Show and exhibit in the National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf show next January. Congratulations, Sydney! Madison Kreifels . . .
Link to article: Destination Imagination is Going to Globals!We’re Going to Globals ! Two 5th grade teams, Clash of Creativity (Sam Bennett, Creighton Orchard, Ayva Swift, Caleb Dunster, Makaiya Baehr, and Logan Johnson) as well as The Brainy Bunch (Cody Damme, Katelyn Smith, Jase Voorhees, Kaida Swanson, and Jackson Nordhues), have earned the right to compete in Destination Imagination's Global Finals. This is the world's largest celebration of student creativity for teams that have achieved honors in regional and state academic . . .