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Sidney City Schools is comprised of six schools and an online learning academy.

Whittier Early Childhood Center is Sidney City Schools' in-house preschool program which serves both students on IEPs and those who are typically developing starting at age three. WECC introduces learning through play and exploration. Students have access to speech, physical, and occupational therapy supports through one-on-one and small group instruction.

Emerson Primary and Longfellow Primary serve kindergarten through second grade students. Each school has five teachers per grade level, a dedicated principal, a school counselor, and cross categorical classrooms. The two schools share teachers for physical, art, and music education. 

Northwood Intermediate serves third and fourth grade students. Unique to Northwood Intermediate, as a part of its special classes rotation, is STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and math— a hands-on science approach incorporating real world skills that transcend into all academic areas as well as beyond the classroom. Northwood teachers are also supported by a variety of academic and support staff.

Sidney Middle School serves fifth through eighth grade students. At SMS, students have more opportunities to explore their interests through elective classes like STEM, art, band, choir, orchestra, technology, Design & Modeling, and Workforce. Students are supported with dedicated intervention specialists in each grade, two school psychologists, and two school counselors. Staff is supported by an administrative team of a principal and two assistant principals.

Sidney High School serves ninth through twelfth grade students and boasts many academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities for students to succeed and engage in their school and community. 18 College Credit Plus classes and a variety of career pathways sets our high school students up for success. Sidney High School students looking for career technical education attend Upper Valley Career Center in neighboring Piqua, OH.

Sidney City Schools recognizes that no two children learn the same; Jacket Virtual Academy is an online learning community open to students in grades 5-12.

Other alternative education opportunities are available for students who require it.

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Sidney City Schools recognizes the importance of early childhood education. 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. 

Sidney City Schools’ preschool program is housed at Whittier Early Childhood Center. Serving both students on IEPs and those who are typically developing starting at age three, WECC introduces learning through play and exploration. Students with disabilities attend preschool for free, while those who are typically developing pay tuition on a sliding scale. 

The dedicated staff at Whittier Early Childhood Center has earned and maintains a Step Up to Quality 5-Star distinction through the state of Ohio. 

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Sidney City Schools has reached a 1:1 device status, where every student has a school-issued device to use. 

At the primary level, though there is one device per student, those devices are kept at school. At the intermediate school level, devices mostly remain at school with some chances for them to be taken home depending on the situation. In middle school, students are issued a device at the beginning of the year to keep and use between school and home; this practice continues through high school. 

Being 1:1 with devices has allowed greater access to technology while preparing our students to succeed in the ever-changing, and increasingly-technological, world.

Many educators and education experts stress the importance of college and career readiness in students, particularly at the high school level. Sidney administration and teachers have worked to institute this important concept into the curriculum at SHS.

Sidney High School partners with Edison State Community College to offer college courses on the Sidney High School campus through Colleges Credit Plus. More than 18 College Credit Plus courses are available at Sidney High School. Students are also able to take classes off school campus on the college campus of Edison State Community College or online. Sidney High School counselors work directly with Edison State to ensure student success. 

Our students have access to programs, activities, and services that allow them to achieve success in the classroom, on stage, at the game, and in the community. 

We are proud of our many curriculum offerings, as well as the great accomplishments of our students. Check out the ways students are active in our school community!

Sidney City Schools is proud to offer Latchkey care to Sidney families with children in grades kindergarten through 5th.

Families can get affordable, supervised before and after-school care for district students enrolled in grades K-5 for the school year. Drop-in rates and inclement weather cancellation rates are available.

Latchkey operation hours are before school from 5:30 AM to the start of school and after school until 6:30 PM. Students are transported to and from school by the district. Full-time (AM and PM) or part-time (AM only or PM only) care is available.

We promise to devote our time and effort to ensure that children are safe, happy, and cared for in a positive environment.

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