Skaneateles’ snow days are gone, spring days now in jeopardy

Published: 03/15/2017 @ 04:00 am

On a day like today you can bet schools here in Skaneateles are closed. But, it’s the number of snow days the school district has already used is why parents are talking. “I think there are days when they’ve could’ve come. They called it too soon. I think they should do more of practicing an hour or two hour delay... more

Syracuse mayor to give Keuka’s 109th commencement speech

Published: 03/15/2017 @ 04:00 am

Stephanie Miner, the first female mayor of Syracuse, will deliver the 109th commencement address at Keuka College on May 27. Minor was elected Syracuse’s 53rd mayor in a three-way race in 2009 and re-elected in 2013. She also has the distinction of being the first woman to lead one of New York state’s “Big 5” cities — New York City,... more

HALF DAY: Auburn students lose day off, will go back Friday as district runs out of snow days

Published: 03/15/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Auburn Enlarged City School District is out of snow days. Now, it means scheduling a day of school when the district was supposed to have it off. A half day has been scheduled for Friday, March 17th after the school had to close on Wednesday due to Winter Storm Stella. The Auburn High School and Junior High School will... more

Sen. Helming calls majority budget proposal ‘road map’ to affordability

Published: 03/17/2017 @ 04:00 am

Sen. Pam Helming (R-54th District) this week voted for the Senate Majority’s Budget Resolution calling it a road map of affordability. Helming noted that the plan rejects new taxes and fees, while making substantial investments in infrastructure and education. The plan also proposes an $8 billion groundbreaking initiative to ensure clean and reliable drinking water for generations to come. “This week... more

Latest test results: Lead levels still elevated in Ithaca City School District

Published: 03/18/2017 @ 04:00 am

According to the latest test results, lead levels are still coming back elevated in Ithaca City School District. The most recent results were from samplings taken in late 2016. It's a problem that the community has been hearing officials talk about for some time now. As those throughout the district start to raise greater concerns about the district's ability to... more

Auburn High School graduation will be at Emerson Park, school requests fee waiver

Published: 03/18/2017 @ 04:00 am

Renovations to Holland Stadium at Auburn High School is expected to begin in April, and that means the high school graduation ceremony will be held down the street. Jeff Pirozzolo, superintendent of Auburn Enlarged City School District, said he has already booked Deauville Island at Emerson Park for the June 23 graduation ceremony, but he's hoping to get a rental... more

Naples remembers life of young girl who died from the flu

Published: 03/19/2017 @ 04:00 am

People in Naples remembered the life of a young flu victim on Saturday with a party. It would have been hard to miss if you were driving down Main Street there. The reason for that party wore bright colors and a big smile. 11-year-old Madeline Barton was in Sixth Grade at Naples Elementary School when died from complications from the... more

NR-W superintendent addresses concerns in letter

Published: 04/16/2016 @ 04:00 am

Parents and guardians were addressed in a letter sent home with North Rose-Wolcott students following protests this week over the firing of a number of teaching assistants within the district. Students peacefully protested the dismissal of those staffers by organizing a sit-in, which took place on Wednesday.On Thursday, the North Rose-Wolcott Board of Education met with students to address the... more

Special BOCES program teaching students about today’s manufacturing

Published: 07/26/2016 @ 04:00 am

As the economy continues its rapid-fire changes and becomes increasingly focused and dependent on technology, so does the need for America’s workforce to become more technically literate.As the economy continues its rapid-fire changes and becomes increasingly focused and dependent on technology, so does the need for America’s workforce to become more technically literate. Read More more

Marcus Whitman CSD meeting dates set for school year

Published: 07/26/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Marcus Whitman Central School District Board of Education has announced its meeting dates for the upcoming school year. The Marcus Whitman Central School District Board of Education has announced its meeting dates for the upcoming school year. Read More more

Students explore medical fields at Newark-Wayne Hospital

Published: 08/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital’s Education Department recently hosted MedQuest Camp at the hospital for high school students interested in exploring careers in the healthcare field. Read more from the Finger Lakes Times more

Reduced lunch eligibility criteria updated in schools throughout region

Published: 08/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

Area school districts will be providing free and reduced price meals and free milk for school children. The updates allow for more flexibility among families, who struggle with school lunch cost. Read More more

Voters approve $13 million capital project for Port Byron schools

Published: 08/26/2016 @ 04:00 am

Voters approve million capital project for Port Byron schools

Residents in the Port Byron Central School District on Thursday narrowly approved a $13 million capital project aimed at infrastructure and programming. Read more from the Auburn Citizen more

Kolb: Back to school excitement fills late summer air

Published: 08/30/2016 @ 04:00 am

From the Desk of Brian Kolb… For New Yorkers, the unmistakable signs of fall are upon us; the New York State Fair is finally underway, the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course will be run this weekend and the excitement of postseason baseball and preseason football has filled the air. For children and young adults, all of this means getting... more

Eighth graders get hands-on at career carnival

Published: 08/31/2016 @ 04:00 am

Incoming eighth graders from nine of the 11 Wayne County school districts spent Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Wayne County fairgrounds in Palmyra but it wasn’t for the purpose of eating cotton candy, seeing farm animals and having fun with friends (well that actually was a part of the day). It was to attend the first-ever Wayne County Career Carnival.... more

The school year is underway at Hobart and Williams Smith Colleges

Published: 08/31/2016 @ 04:00 am

Hobart and William Smith Colleges held their Convocation on the Stern Lawn Monday, marking the beginning of the academic year and welcoming new students to the Geneva community. Read more from the Finger Lakes Times more

NYCC President to retire in August ’17

Published: 09/01/2016 @ 04:00 am

Dr. Thomas R. De Vita, chair of the Board of Trustees of New York Chiropractic College announced today that President Frank J. Nicchi, DC, MS will retire on August 31, 2017 after 36 years of service to New York Chiropractic College, with the last 17 as president. Under his leadership, the College evolved from a single-purpose college preparing doctors of... more

State police support ‘School’s Open-Drive Carefully’ campaign to keep kids safe

Published: 09/03/2016 @ 04:00 am

With school starting next week, New York State Police are encouraging drivers to support a national campaign that promotes the safety of school children. Read more from the Auburn Citizen more

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