Sidney High School is a comprehensive college-prep-oriented public high school. The school year is divided into two semesters with four 9 week grading periods. The school day runs from 7:25 AM to 2:50 PM. Vocational students have the opportunity to attend the Upper Valley Career Center (UVCC) for vocational programs with several vocational programs also housed at SHS. Sidney High School is State accredited in Ohio by the Ohio Department of Education and is a member of the Miami Valley League and Ohio High School Athletic Association in athletics. All boys and girls sports are Division 1 with the exception of football, which is Division 2.

Sidney High School has 55 professionally trained certified staff members plus an additional 5 certified teachers who teach UVCC satellite vocational programs. Approximately 66% of the teaching staff have master's degrees with over half of these having additional post-graduate work beyond the master's level.

Sidney High School's average enrollment is 980, with around 100 students attending the Upper Valley Career Center. The average graduating class size is approximately 250 students.

Students at Sidney High School have access to approximately 15 College Credit Plus (college-level) and Advanced Placement courses offered on campus. Additionally, students may take classes at Edison State Community College. 

Sidney City Schools offers more than 70 extracurricular activities for students from 6th grade on. Sports include football; boys & girls soccer; boys & girls basketball; boys baseball; girls fastpitch; boys & girls tennis; co-ed track; co-ed bowling; boys & girls swimming; co-ed cross country; girls volleyball; boys wrestling; weightlifting; cheerleading; marching band; and golf. Clubs include Academia, Art Club, Breakfast Club, Business Professionals of America, Chess Club, Drama Club, FCCLA, Foreign Language Club, FFA, Key Club, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Student Government, and others.

The Sidney City School District serves the City of Sidney and the Villages of Port Jefferson and Maplewood. Sidney Middle School is a building that serves students in grades 5-8. The school year is divided into two semesters, with four 9 week grading periods. The school day runs from 7:30AM to 2:45PM. Students are able to earn high school credit in Physical Education and Algebra. SMS is accredited in Ohio by the Ohio Department of Education and is a member of the Miami Valley League and Ohio High School Athletic Association in athletics.

Sidney Middle School has 64 professionally trained, certified staff members, and 25 classified staff members. Approximately 77% of the teaching staff have master's degrees with about half of the staff with master's degrees having additional post-graduate work beyond the master's level. 

Sidney Middle School is a climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility that opened its doors in 2004. The building is designed in three wings, which house each grade level in a separate area. SMS is home to four advanced technology computer labs, a full media/library center, and dedicated special education classrooms to meet the needs of all students. The facility offers two large gymnasiums, a weight room, three full-size music rooms, modern science labs, and a tiered auditeria with stage, sound system, and production lighting.

Student clubs include Breakfast Club, Student Council, Battle of the Books, and Yearbook. Sports include football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, wrestling, track, fastpitch, baseball, and cheerleading. Student activities include: Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, incentive programs, music concerts, and Student Council sponsored after-school dances. 

Sidney Middle School staff provide opportunities for students to explore and deepen college and career knowledge and skills necessary for academic planning and goal setting. Workforce Academy, in partnership with local business and industry, is offered to all 7th- and 8th-grade students.  

The Sidney City School District serves the City of Sidney and the Villages of Port Jefferson and Maplewood. Emerson Primary and Longfellow Primary Schools serve students in grades K-2. The school year is divided into two semesters, with four 9 week grading periods. The school day runs from 8:50AM to 3:45PM.

Emerson Primary School has 21 professionally trained and certified staff members. Approximately 92% of the teaching staff has master’s degrees, as well as additional post-graduate work beyond the master’s level.

All students participate in music, art and physical education programs with trained specialists. Emerson is equipped with a computer lab, 2 Chromebook carts, and an iPad cart to work on technology education. Students also have access to a variety of additional programs including access to non-denominational religious education (conducted off-site through an outside organization), Talented and Gifted education opportunities, ELL (English Language Learners), and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

All students have access to specialized interventions and services including a special education inclusion environment, speech therapy, counseling/guidance services, occupational and physical therapy, psychology services and full Title I services. Emerson also has a strong volunteer program, allowing members of the community to work with teachers and students in the classroom.

The Sidney City School District serves the City of Sidney and the Villages of Port Jefferson and Maplewood.  Emerson Primary and Longfellow Primary Schools serve students in grades K-2. The school year is divided into two semesters, with four 9 week grading periods. The school day runs from 8:50AM to 3:45PM.

Longfellow Primary School has 25 professionally trained and certified staff members. Approximately 88% of the teaching staff has master’s degrees, as well as additional post-graduate work beyond the master’s level.

All students participate in music, art and physical education programs with trained specialists. Each elementary building is equipped with a computer lab to work on technology education. Students also have access to a variety of additional programs including access to non-denominational religious education (conducted off-site through an outside organization), Talented and Gifted education opportunities, ELL (English Language Learners), student council, Big Brothers Big Sisters.

All students have access to specialized interventions and services including a Special Education inclusion environment, speech therapy, counseling/guidance services, occupational and physical therapy, psychology services and full Title I services in every building. Each building also has a strong volunteer program, allowing members of the community to work with teachers and students in the classroom.

Early childhood education lays the groundwork for the development of a lifelong learner. As educators, it is our goal to support the whole child by providing learning opportunities in all areas of development including social-emotional skills and academic foundations. Children develop an excitement for learning through a play-based, multi-sensory approach and meaningful interactions with others.

We strive to provide a fun, safe, and exciting culture that encourages students to take risks, problem-solve, and move toward independence. Our program provides learning experiences that incorporate student interests and address individual needs. Additionally, we believe that our relationships with students and families are central to the advancement of each child’s development.

Our intent is to build a strong beginning for future learning and empower children to reach their highest potential.

Preschool classes run Monday through Thursday. 

• Morning Session - 9:00AM - 11:45AM
• Afternoon Session - 1:00PM -  3:45PM

The school will be open Friday by appointment only. 

Children living in the Sidney City School district who are between the ages of 3 and 5 who are determined eligible for special education services through a multi-factored evaluation process receive preschool services free of charge. We welcome all children with disabilities. Transportation is provided according to the child’s IEP.

In addition, we offer the preschool opportunity for typically developing children. Typically developing children can attend for a monthly fee and parents are required to provide transportation. Registration for the next school year will begin in March. Openings are limited and acceptance of typical children will be on a first come, first served basis with completed online registration and paid registration fee - there is no residential requirement for typically developing children.