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				<title><![CDATA[Walk with a Doc - May 30th from 10:00 AM -Noon]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Universal Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration Now Open for 2026-27 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s time to start thinking about registration for the 2026-27 school year. If you are a Hammond Central School District resident and have a child who will be 4-years-old on or before Dec. 1, 2026, they are eligible to attend our full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scrub Club Inspires Future Health Care Leaders in Hammond]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hammond community members approve proposed 2025-26 budget, elect one board of education member.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to the Hammond community for your continued support of our school district!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 11:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tuesday, May 13th - Budget Hearing & Regular Board of Education Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 pm - Budget Hearing & Regular Board of Education Meeting]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 00:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elementary Spring Concert - Thursday, April 23rd at 1:00 pm]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The date for our Spring Elementary Concert has been changed to Thursday, April 23rd at 1:00 pm. We hope you can join us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Capital Project Announcement - Playground Closure]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Construction of our $6.7 million capital project, which was voter-approved in May of 2023, is beginning! Due to the nature of the work being done, our playground will be closed beginning on Monday, April 28th.  During construction, we will not be able to use the playground to make way for the clearing and paving of the perimeter walking trail, as well as window replacements, siding, and stonework that will be completed throughout the summer.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTSO Carnation-Grams for Valentine's Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PTSO is selling Carnation-Grams again this year for Valentine’s Day to be delivered on Friday, Feb. 13th! They are $2.50 each and you can add a heart-shaped lollipop for an additional $1.00. If you need an order form, pick one up in the office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hammond is CLOSED today, Jan 15th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Jan 15th, Hammond Central is on a 2 hour delay, No morning BOCES.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Elementary Winter Concert is today at 1:00 pm. ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Elementary Winter Concert is today at 1:00 pm.
ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED.
Doors will open at 12:45 pm for the concert.
The concert will be posted to our Facebook page for those who are not able to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Devils Day - Early Dismissal, Today, Friday April 11th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a reminder that we will be dismissing at 11:30 AM today, Friday, April 11th. Please call the Main Office with any dismissal changes by 11:00 am.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Penguin Patch - Coming December 8th-12th!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to be hosting the Penguin Patch Holiday Shop again this year. Your student(s) will have so much fun secretly shopping for Christmas gifts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Request for Proposal Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Registration is now open for Hammond's UPK program!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are a school district resident and have a child who will be four-years-old on or before December 1, 2025, your child is eligible to attend our full-day universal pre-k program. The UPK program can help your child develop important skills that will help them succeed in kindergarten and beyond. 
If you have questions concerning registration, you may call the Main Office at (315) 324-5931 ext. 26100 or email Mrs. Niles at tniles@hammondk12.org.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Delay Time Change]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our delay schedule will be changing from a 90-minute delay to a 2-hour delay moving forward for the rest of this school year and beyond.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hammond Hometown Heroes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Submit a veteran that you would like to be recognized to the Veteran Banner Committee with the Hammond Historical Museum]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 5th at 1:00 PM.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Rossie Community Center will be holding their 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 5th at 1:00 PM.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Cross Blood Drive - March 24 from 11:30-4:30]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Hammond National Honor Society Blood Drive is March 24 from 11:30-4:30, the need is urgent! Sign up today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MySchoolBucks - Pay for Student Meals Online]]></title>
				<link>http://www.hammondk12.org/apps/news/article/1962804</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Hammond Central School District uses MySchoolBucks, an online payment system for collecting meal and student fee payments from families. MySchoolBucks gives parents the convenience and flexibility of one account to securely pay for all of their student meals and more with a credit card, debit card, or electronic check.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:26:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[12 NOON DISMISSAL TODAY - Thurs. Feb 6th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the weather we will be dismissing at Noon today. If any special arrangements are needed for your Red Devil(s) please contact Mrs. Niles in the Main Office (315) 324-5931 x26100, please leave a message if the line is busy.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Now Hiring!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are now hiring for a Certified Secondary Science Teacher & a Custodial Worker/Bus Driver.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[It's time to sign up for Black Lake Fish & Game Association Youth Archery!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starts Monday, January 6th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Are You Eligible For Child Care Assistance?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps eligible families with some or all of the cost of child care. CCAP is administered by the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services with funding and support from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:53:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024-25 Budget Passes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 21, Hammond Central School District residents voted to approve the district’s 2024-25 proposed budget with 58 voting in favor and 18 voting against the $9,777,953 spending plan for the 2024-25 school year. The proposed plan calls for a $254,706 increase in spending over the current year’s budget.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 09:15:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Skateboards, roller blades and scooters are not permitted on school grounds.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:10:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lunch Accounts are On-Line!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[My School Bucks is an app to monitor and load monies onto your student(s) lunch account. Read full story for link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:11:58 -0400</pubDate>
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