Dear Taconic Hills Community,
We want to inform you that the Taconic Hills Aquatic Center will remain closed through October 31st as we complete important upgrades and maintenance to our HVAC system.
Our goal is to reopen on November 1st, just in time for the start of the swimming sport season. We understand this may be an inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we carefully complete this project. To accommodate our valued community members, all community memberships will be extended by one month. The Fitness Center remains open.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Aquatic Center soon!
October Lunch Menu, Code of Conduct Update, News from the PTO, and so much more!
Don't miss the Friday Folder for September 26, 2025: https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/friday-folder
To stay up to date with current news & events, follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaconicHillsCSD
We are hiring for a Jr/Sr High School Psychologist!
Benefits include:
- competitve salary
- summers & school breaks off
- ongoing professional development opportunities
- health insurance
- NYS retirement benefits
Apply on Taconic Hills CSD OLAS today! https://olasjobs.org/taconic-hills-csd
The October 2025 Lunch Menu is here!
Get ready for a SPOOK-tacular month packed with delicious meals, including:
🍟 Loaded Potato Wedge Bar
🌮 Walking Tacos
🍝 Baked Ziti
Plus, don’t miss National School Lunch Week from October 14–17, when students can taste their way around the world with these international favorites:
🥘 Sweden: Swedish Meatballs with Gravy & Mashed Potatoes
🥡 China: Honey Soy Chicken with Stir-Fry Noodles & Vegetables
🌯 Mexico: Chicken Fajitas with Peppers & Onions + Street Corn 🌽
🌭 Germany: Bratwurst with Braised Red Cabbage & German Potato Salad
View the whole menu here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wlcr6GYLz8YNfM57BmWjFwdc3JHcrDLD/view?usp=sharing
Tune in to News10 at 4:10 PM for a special feature on Taconic Hills and one of our most inspiring alumni, Imelda Muller (Class of 2009), who was recently selected as one of NASA’s newest astronaut candidates!
Taconic Hills 2009 graduate, Imelda Muller, has been selected as one of NASA’s newest astronaut candidates, launching her on a path toward space exploration. Muller, who grew up in Copake Falls, credits her roots at Taconic Hills High School as the start of a journey that has taken her from Columbia County classrooms to the global stage.
After graduating from Taconic Hills, Muller pursued a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Neuroscience at Northeastern University and went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She joined the U.S. Navy, where she trained as an Undersea Medical Officer and served at the Navy’s Experimental Diving Unit, overseeing groundbreaking research in diving medicine and supporting high-risk operations. Along the way, she earned commendations for her leadership, clinical excellence, and teaching.
Muller’s medical career continued at Johns Hopkins University, where she was completing her anesthesia residency when NASA announced her selection in 2025. She began astronaut training this fall, a rigorous two-year program preparing candidates for missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, and beyond.
Outside of medicine and military service, Muller has long been passionate about endurance sports, scuba diving, and outdoor adventures. She has competed as an elite triathlete on the U.S. Military Endurance Sports team and represented the Navy in national competitions.
Her story is one of perseverance, service, and inspiration - a reminder to Taconic Hills students and families that big dreams can take root in a small community and reach all the way to the stars.
📺 Watch the full story on News10 at 4:10 PM
🔗 Read more from NASA here: https://www.nasa.gov/people/nasa-astronaut-candidate-imelda-muller/
Dear Taconic Hills Families & Staff,
I am writing to inform you that the school will conduct a required emergency response drill within the next week. Before our drill, staff will talk to students about procedures, explain what to do, and why their actions are important. After the drill, staff will reassure students that they are safe. This drill is conducted to ensure that, in the unlikely event of a dangerous situation, our school community is prepared and knows how to stay safe.
You can help us practice and prepare for our drills. During the drill, we respectfully ask for your support:
Please do not come to the school campus.
Please do not call the school offices.
Please do not contact students or staff members via cell phone or social media.
After the drill, you can support your child by helping them understand why we practice and prepare by conducting drills.
Please remember that conducting these safety drills can help maintain our schools as a safe place to learn and work.
Please make sure that your contact information is always current.
Please remind your student that any concern regarding safety within our school should be immediately reported to a school staff member.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Lynnette Brunger, Superintendent of Schools
Nicholas Smith, Director of Facilities II
Congratulations to this week's Titan Spotlight athletes!!
GO TITANS!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p8zh7Sers-aSKDIMUed-ocX0V03DjHhI/view?usp=drive_link
Burger-Laverack Alumni Soccer Game, Senior Walkthrough & Homecoming Date Change, TH Spirit Wear Store, and more!
Check out the Friday Folder for September 19, 2025.
To stay up to date with current news & events, follow us on Facebook!
Attention PK-6 Families!
Please be sure to turn in your book orders for Kate Messner by this Friday, September 19th.
If you have any questions, please email Beth Flores at bflores@taconichills.k12.ny.us.
Thank you!
Book Order Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jt34jOxNzUxIUzUyLk74RqW5-RLaYQ42CkQaOAYZhdU/edit?usp=sharing
Join us for the 2025 Pumpkin Run on October 18th from 10AM - Noon at the field next to the Elementary Playground.
Chek out the races for toddlers through Grade 6 students! Every child who runs will get to pick a pumpkin to bring home!
There will be temporary tattoos, face painting, and much more!
Sign up to participate here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIglozw6Xps06j-0GZOzX9x-DhbaWtY7uUexVxkHj1TU9Tqg/viewform
The Taconic Hills Spirit Wear Store is now OPEN! 🎉
The best part? Our store is available 24/7 year-round, so there’s no deadline to place your order!
✔️ Fast shipping: Orders ship directly to your home in just 5–7 business days.
✔️ Endless options: Customize your gear with your name, sport, design, and more.
✔️ Huge selection: Choose from hundreds of products and recognized brands (underarmour, lululemon, Nike, Adidas, etc.)
✨ To celebrate the grand opening, enjoy 20% off all purchases for the next month with the code SPIRIT20 at checkout!
You can always find the store by visiting our district website! Click the “Spirit Store” button located underneath the drone footage on the district homepage.
Show your Titan pride and start shopping today! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/craryville/taconic-hills-central-high-school
Dress in costume & come to the school to receive some Halloween goodies from your favorite TH staff member! There will also be Pow Wow games and face painting for all ages.
There will also be a bake sale, raffle prizes, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, and so much more!
Each child will also receive a free book! There is a $5 entry fee per child to help support and sustain this event for our community.
Dear Taconic Hills Families & Staff,
I am writing to inform you that the school will conduct a required emergency response drill within the next week. Before our drill, staff will talk to students about procedures, explain what to do, and why their actions are important. After the drill, staff will reassure students that they are safe. This drill is conducted to ensure that, in the unlikely event of a dangerous situation, our school community is prepared and knows how to stay safe.
You can help us practice and prepare for our drills. During the drill, we respectfully ask for your support:
- Please do not come to the school campus.
- Please do not call the school offices.
- Please do not contact students or staff members via cell phone or social media.
After the drill, you can support your child by helping them understand why we practice and prepare by conducting drills.
Please remember that conducting these safety drills can help maintain our schools as a safe place to learn and work.
Please make sure that your contact information is always current.
Please remind your student that any concern regarding safety within our school should be immediately reported to a school staff member. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Lynnette Brunger, Superintendent of Schools
Nicholas Smith, Director of Facilities II
We'd like to remind families that there is no student supervision in the early morning, so students should not be dropped off at the District prior to 7:50AM. When dropped off, students are to wait in the Main Entrance vestibules until the buses arrive. From there, students are to walk to the PAC Entrance to being their day.
This procedure helps us streamline our entrances, create a welcoming environment where all students come in through the same area, and ensure students are not entering behind staff members.
For driving and parking meaures, please view the diagram and instructions on our website here: https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/dropoff-pickup-procedures
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and smooth arrival for all!
The 2025 Burger-Laverack TH Alumni Soccer Game & Chicken BBQ is Sunday, September 28th!
The soccer game begins at 1PM, and the Chicken BBQ is at 4PM.
BBQ tickets ($15 each) and t-shirts ($15 each) are available.
Checks should be made out to Community Scholarship Fund or CSF.
Contact Ryan Proper (rproper@taconichills.k12.ny.us) to purchase BBQ tickets or t-shirts.
The district offers families in grades 6-12 the opportunity to purchase laptop insurance for their student's device.
Insurance coverage provides peace of mind, ensures a quick and hassle free service, and helps students stay focused on their learning without interruption.
Coverage options:
- Lenovo 11E (Grades 7-12) for accidental damages: $46
- Lenovo 11E (Grades 7-12) for accidental damages & theft/loss protection: $80
- Lenovo 300E (Grade 6) for accidental damages: $38
- Lenovo 300E (Grade 6) for accidental damages & theft/loss protection: $64
The deadline to purchase insurance for this school year is October 31, 2025.
Purchase Insurance Coverage here: https://gpo.worthavegroup.com/gpo/taconichills/
The Annual Burger/Laverack Soccer Game & Chicken BBQ, Trunk or Treat/Pow Wow/Touch a Truck, Permanent Titan Spirit Wear store, and more!
Check out the Friday Folder for September 12, 2025 here: https://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/page/friday-folder
To stay up to date with current news & events, follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TaconicHillsCSD
More details and sign up information will be released soon.
