🌿 Honoring Indigenous People: HIP Week 2025 Arrives! 💜
The Indigenous Youth Council is excited to present HIP Week 2025 — Honoring Indigenous People!
Originally founded by the Seneca Youth Council, HIP Week continues today through the commitment of the Indigenous Youth Council and their advisor, Rachael Wolfe, with a mission to educate our district and community about the cultures, histories, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous people.
📅 Join us Monday, November 17 – Friday, November 21 as we celebrate during Native American Heritage Month. Throughout the week, the Indigenous Youth Council and SCCSD Native Services will share meaningful activities that promote respect, learning, and understanding.
✨ What to look for:
• Informational posters
• Morning announcements
• Social media features
• Website highlights
• Social dance songs during lunch periods
• And more!
HIP Week is inclusive and open to everyone — your participation is valued and appreciated. Let’s learn together, honor together, and celebrate together.
For more info or to get involved, contact: nact@salamancany.org
Honoring Heritage: Hiawatha Belt Flag Flies High at SHS
Salamanca Students Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Salamanca Student Activists and Indigenous Youth Council are proudly flying the Hiawatha Belt Flag on the student flagpole throughout the month of November.
The Six Nations Confederacy Belt, also known as the Hiawatha Belt, is a powerful symbol of unity and peace. It represents the original five nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca — united under the Tree of Peace.
According to Haudenosaunee teachings, a man known as the Peacemaker brought these warring nations together, urging them to bury their weapons beneath the Tree of Peace. This act established a lasting foundation of strength, unity, and mutual respect among the nations — values that continue to inspire communities today.
As the Hiawatha Belt Flag waves above SHS, it serves as a reminder of the enduring spirit of peace and cooperation that lies at the heart of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Thank you, Salamanca Fire Department! 🚒🔥
A big thank you to the Salamanca Fire Department for stopping by Prospect Elementary today! Our Pre-K and Kindergarten students had such a great time learning all about fire safety — and of course, enjoying the fun and excitement of your interactive presentation!
We truly appreciate your time, energy, and dedication to keeping our community safe while inspiring our youngest learners. It’s always a joy to see our local heroes connecting with the kids and making learning fun!
Thank you for all that you do for Salamanca and for bringing smiles and safety lessons to our students. ❤️👨🚒👩🚒
🌟 Congratulations, Burton Pincoski! 🌟
Superintendent Mark Beehler is proud to announce that Burton Pincoski is the first recipient of our new commemorative challenge coin! 🎉
This special recognition honors Burton for his outstanding leadership with the Farm to School and Beyond garden project and his exceptional dedication to the food service department.
Thank you, Burton, for your commitment to our students, community, and the success of these incredible programs! 👏💚
#FarmToSchool #CommunityPride #ExcellenceInService
Today, our students had an incredible opportunity to visit Syracuse University for their Native American Student Outreach Day.
They explored the campus — touring the dorms, classrooms, and even stepping inside the Dome! 🧡 They learned about the many colleges, majors, programs, and clubs available, and gained valuable insights into the college application process and financial support opportunities for Indigenous students.
It was an inspiring and educational day filled with new experiences and possibilities for the future! 🎓✨
#SyracuseUniversity #NativeAmericanStudents #CollegeVisit #HigherEducation #FutureScholars
Join us for an important event hosted by the NYS Department of Financial Services to help students and families understand how to pay for college!
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: LGI (Large Group Instruction room)
Students & Parents — come learn how to:
✅ Fill out the FAFSA
✅ Explore grants, scholarships & student loans
✅ Determine the aid you qualify for
✅ Discover helpful NYS programs
✨ Open to all grade levels – but especially important for Seniors and their parent(s) or guardian(s)!
Don't miss this opportunity to get the information you need to make college more affordable! 💼🎓
Week 3 has officially wrapped, and what a week it was! Our campers rolled up their sleeves and got creative—building birdhouses, toolboxes, and even working with woodshop machines. We snuck in some math (yes, really!) and explored the world of inventions too! 🪚🧮💡
Meanwhile, our budding artists dived into projects and even visited the Albright Knox Art Gallery for some serious inspiration. 🎨🖼️
Next up in Week 4:
🐾 Wildlife Camp
👕 T-Shirt & Poster Design
🧵 Sewing Camp
We have openings in all three!
📧 Email sschnaufer@salamancany.org to register your child for next week or get info on Week 5 camps: Zoos & Aquariums, Sewing, Messy Science, or Cooking!
👉 Check out our website to see all the fun we’ve had this summer so far. Don’t miss out -> https://www.salamancany.org/page/steam-adventure-camp
🏀👟 Week 3 of Summer Athletic Camps! 👟🏀
This week we’re spotlighting Boys Basketball and Track & Field — and we had a great turnout today! 💪🔥
Our athletes are giving it their all, putting in the work to fine-tune their techniques and take their skills to the next level. Proud of their dedication and energy!
Let’s keep the momentum going! 💯
Week 2 of STEAM camp was a blast! Students enjoyed fishing and cooking camps!
Visit our website to see more: https://www.salamancany.org/page/steam-adventure-camp
