The Great American Eclipse is taking place on August 21 (first day of school), between the hours of 1:02pm and 3:51pm. Due to the dangers associated with the viewing the eclipse, Sidney City Schools will adhere to the following guidelines that day:

• Only students with protective eclipse glasses will be permitted outside with staff supervision to observe the eclipse and the school's code of conduct will be in effect.
• Parents will have the opportunity to opt out of permitting their child to view this experience by notifying their building principal.
• Under no circumstance should students be outside (eg. recess) during this time without protective eclipse glasses.
• Students should be reminded when departing for the day that they should not gaze at the eclipse.

​​​​​​The concern is gazing at the eclipse with a naked eye for a period of time could result in damage to the retina of the eye, and may not show up until "down the road."

Sidney City Schools is exploring the possibility of starting a latchkey, or before/after school care, program for the 2018/2019 school year. Before moving forward with planning, we need to guage interest and need to ensure sustainability. Please complete the linked survey at your convenience.
This survey was also sent in a postcard format in the August 2017 Jacket Journal district newsletter. You may return the postcard to your child's school or the Board of Education Office, OR complete the online survey. 

July 5, 2017 - It's that time again - BACK TO SCHOOL! Here you will find information about school supplies, open house, registration, start dates and more. 

May 24, 2017 - At the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year, Cargill Cares approached Sidney City Schools and proposed an idea to promote attendance – a free bike at the end of the school year to every fourth grader with perfect attendance. This week, the Cargill Cares team delivered nearly 30 bikes to the four Sidney elementary schools. 

Northwood Elementary Student Council sponsored a cancer awareness spirit week last week, with each day highlighting a different type of cancer. Students sold tickets for raffle baskets with items donated by staff and generous area businesses. The students also participated in a money war, with the winning class from each grade getting to throw water balloons at various staff members. The entire school also took part in a cancer awareness walk.