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South Seneca awards undergraduates and inducts 12 into National Honor Society

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South Seneca awards undergraduates and inducts 12 into National Honor Society
Dozens of South Seneca High School students were recently recognized for their active participation and extraordinary academic performance throughout the 2016-2017 school year. Students in grades nine through 11 received honors during the annual Undergraduate Awards ceremony in the school’s auditorium. Teachers commended their stellar students for their commitment, courage and character displayed all year. Guests filled the auditorium and... more

South Seneca students inducted into NHS

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South Seneca students inducted into NHS
Scholarship, service, leadership and character exhibited throughout school and the community led several South Seneca students to become inducted into the high school’s chapter of the National Honor Society. A recent ceremony was held in the high school auditorium where Principal Tim Houseknecht said he was impressed with the 12 inductees’ attitude, school spirit and academic accomplishments that prepared them... more

Five of the BEST events happening in the FLX this weekend

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Five of the BEST events happening in the FLX this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend with family or friends? The Finger Lakes is loaded with events on Saturday and Sunday, which will give everyone an opportunity to get out and enjoy the springtime festivities that come with living in the region. Whether you’re interested in wine, crafts, arts – or are looking for a parade – the Finger... more

Super speller aims h-i-g-h: Wayne Central eighth-grader will compete in the National Bee

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Super speller aims h-i-g-h: Wayne Central eighth-grader will compete in the National Bee
Anyone who saw Charley Wiggins win the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March at Hobart and William Smith Colleges witnessed a confident young man who revels in the competition. While Wiggins remains confident heading into the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., he also realizes he will be up against the best of the best in what has arguably... more

Canandaigua teacher passes away unexpectedly

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Canandaigua teacher passes away unexpectedly
The Canandaigua Central School District unexpectedly lost one of their own on May 30th, according to school officials. Todd Feldman, who was a social studies teacher with the district, passed away. Additional counseling personnel will be at the high school over the next several days, as students, faculty and the community grieves. Funeral arrangements will be announced when they’re set,... more

Eighth grader from Ontario out in second round of National Spelling Bee

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Eighth grader from Ontario out in second round of National Spelling Bee
A local student was eliminated from the National Spelling Bee during the second round. Thirteen-year-old Charley Wiggins, of Ontario, was asked to spell the word “ocotillo.” Charley gave the incorrect answer of “ocatillo.” Ocotillo is a plant indigenous to the southwest U.S. Several other students were eliminated in the second round for misspelling words such as wobbulator, malfeasance, and sirenomelus,... more

Joe Biden delivers impassioned speech to Cornell students (full video)

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Joe Biden delivers impassioned speech to Cornell students (full video)
Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden came clean on why he decided to come to Cornell University during the start of his speech at the Senior Convocation ceremony Saturday. “I have to admit the real reason I came today – I love ice cream,” Biden said, referencing the new Big Red, White and Biden ice cream produced... more

GALLERY: Memorial Day program successful at Midlakes Primary School

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GALLERY: Memorial Day program successful at Midlakes Primary School
On Thursday, May 25th Midlakes Primary School first graders remembered the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces during its 30th Annual Memorial Day Program. Students carried flags and flowers, presented the history of Memorial Day, and recited poems to honor our nation’s brave men and women. They also sang patriotic songs, including “This Land... more

Port Byron students tie ribbons as tribute to fallen Vietnam War soldiers

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Port Byron students tie ribbons as tribute to fallen Vietnam War soldiers
Cars along Route 31 in Port Byron drove noticeably slower upon reaching the sight of 25 Dana West Junior-Senior High School students tying yellow ribbons to a fence Friday morning. The ribbons set up along the Port Byron Central School District’s campus fence are meant to honor the 4,126 New York state soldiers who died in the Vietnam War. The... more

Port Byron students tie ribbons as tribute to fallen Vietnam War soldiers

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Port Byron students tie ribbons as tribute to fallen Vietnam War soldiers
Cars along Route 31 in Port Byron drove noticeably slower upon reaching the sight of 25 Dana West Junior-Senior High School students tying yellow ribbons to a fence Friday morning. The ribbons set up along the Port Byron Central School District’s campus fence are meant to honor the 4,126 New York state soldiers who died in the Vietnam War. The... more

Wayne-Finger Lakes Special Olympics draws hundreds of athletes from across region

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Wayne-Finger Lakes Special Olympics draws hundreds of athletes from across region
For the second year in a row North Rose-Wolcott Central School District hosted the Wayne Finger Lakes Region Special Olympics Track and Field competition, a huge event that draws some 600 students from across the region’s 25 school districts within Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. Held Friday, May 12th at North Rose-Wolcott High School the weather was perfect, sunny and breezy, for... more
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