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Somers district honors more than a dozen staff for 25 years of service
Summary
At the May 5 board workshop Somers Central School District celebrated more than a dozen employees reaching 25 years of service across Primrose, SIS, SMS and SHS — including teachers, support staff, custodians and the district clerk — with presentations highlighting instructional contributions, student impact, and operational excellence.
The Somers Central School District on May 5 recognized more than a dozen employees marking 25 years of service across district schools and departments.
Recipients called out by the board included teachers, interventionists, lunchroom and custodial staff and administrative support. Individual honorees mentioned in the meeting included Caroline Kenotton (Primrose — teacher/AIS reading and math provider), Hope Seota (Primrose — cafeteria/lunch services), Stacy Jacobson (SIS — AIS/math), Cindy Rosario (SIS — reading interventionist), Celeste Dona (SMS — AIS literacy), Ron Taik (SMS — buildings and grounds), Joe Sabasano (SMS/SHS — math/science; extracurricular leader), Eric Woolsey (SHS/SMS — social studies), Melissa Wolsey and Daria Louch (SHS — science/PLTW program), Amy Bergen (SHS — social studies), Mike Sakalovski (SHS — PE), and Nancy Curado (district clerk and administrative assistant).
Speakers praised recipients’ classroom impact, mentorship, involvement in extracurricular programs (skiclub, weather club, Project Lead the Way), and behind‑the‑scenes operational contributions that support daily school functioning. The district also noted community and alumni messages of gratitude and emphasized the role these employees play in sustaining programs such as literacy interventions, music and arts offerings, and school culture.
Why it matters: Long‑service recognitions highlight institutional knowledge and continuity within district schools, and the board used the workshop to publicly thank employees and reinforce community support during Teacher and Principal Appreciation Week.
Background and next steps: The event included short speeches, applause and a reception. The district will continue to promote its arts and music recognitions in upcoming events and encouraged community attendance at spring concerts and other celebrations.
