For several weeks the District has conducted an active Superintendent search. During the process the Ticonderoga Central School District has met several highly qualified individuals interested in joining the District and growing our community as Superintendent. Each candidate would have brought a variety of strengths, skills and knowledge to the position.

Ticonderoga CSD Communicable Disease & Pandemic Plan 2021

Since the CDC made their recommendations for adjusting their social distancing guidance last week, there has been much anticipation, discussion and supposition regarding a change from 6ft to 3ft of distance in the school.   

Here are the facts as of this very minute:

2021-2022 School Calendar

Families in the school district who wish to have their children enrolled in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program or Kindergarten are asked to contact the Elementary School office at 585-7400, ext. 2210.  Screening for students will take place in May. 

Children who turn four(4) on or before December 1, 2021, may attend pre-kindergarten in September 2021.  Pre-kindergarten classes will run five days per week, either mornings or afternoons, with breakfasts and lunches provided. 

Children who turn five(5) on or before December 1, 2021, may attend kindergarten in September 2021.  Children who turn six(6) on or before December 1, 2021, must attend school from the start of classes in September 2021.  Children who turn six(6) after December 1, 2021, must begin school no later than the first day of session in September of 2022. 

In order to assist schools with the decision making process for in-person students, teachers, and staff, the Pre-K to Grade 12 COVID-19 Toolkit  has been updated to reflect the Health Advisory: Quarantine for Persons Exposed to COVID-19 (12/26/20 revision)

COVID-19 CDC Guidance - When to Quarantine

COVID-19 CDC Guidance - Isolate If You Are Sick

The New York State Education Department developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. Find information about your child’s school and provide feedback: https://data.nysed.gov/parents/

COVID-19 Rapid Test Demonstration link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYM_duRNwS4 

December 15, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians: 

Should our area or school be deemed to be a Yellow, Orange or Red Zone the District would be REQUIRED to conduct COVID testing at the school to remain open for in-person instruction. 

COVID-19 Testing Consent Form

Please see the attached links for information on the 2020-2021 school year reopening plan:

Executive Summary

Reopening Plan (detailed version)

2020-2021 Amended School Calendar