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School library system presents annual awards
The Oneida/Herkimer School Library System (SLS), a service of the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, held a virtual recognition ceremony on Thursday, June 3, in place of its annual End of Year Meeting … more
ROME SCHOLARS — Dozens of members of the Rome Free Academy Class of 2021 received scholarships and awards at the annual Rome Dollars for Scholars ceremony. Receiving awards to assist them on their college journeys are, from left: Rebecca Dailey; Myia Wright; Alyssa Battin; Mallory Tikalsky; Nathan Creekmore; Elena Davis; Emily Brement; Holly Turner; and Ellie Pomales.
Despite pandemic, Rome Dollars for Scholars assists local students
Rome Dollars for Scholars held its 37th annual award ceremony on Thursday on the lawn of the Rome Art and Community Center. A total of $57,200 was distributed to 60 Rome students, with scholarships … more
Holy Cross Academy to offer driver’s education class
ONEIDA CASTLE — The Holy Cross Academy, 4020 Barrington Road, will offer driver’s education classes in July. Students must be at least 16-years-old, and must complete 24 hours of driving time … more
Adirondack names ‘93 grad as new superintendent
BOONVILLE — The Adirondack Central School District has introduced Kristy Williams McGrath as its new superintendent.  McGrath a 1993 graduate of Adirondack Central High School, was an internal … more
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Adirondack schools to offer new UPK programs
BOONVILLE — The Adirondack Central School District will offer full-day universal pre-kindergarten to 4-year-olds at the Boonville Elementary and West Leyden Elementary schools for the 2021-22 … more
Alaina Sprole, daughter of Scott and Cindy Sprole, Oswego Street, Camden, has been accepted at Nazareth College, Rochester, where she will double major in dance and business. She is a senior at Camden High School.
College acceptances — June 9, 2021
Virtual session to highlight health info tech program
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College will host a virtual information session about its Health Information Technology (HIT) AAS degree program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. The session, which … more
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New Remsen board of ed member aims to represent community
REMSEN — Jeannie Scouten, of Remsen, recently discussed her thoughts and goals upon her election to the Remsen Central School District’s Board of Education. What led you to run for a board of … more
A GRUMPY GOOD TIME — Ethan Vernold stars as Shrek in the Rome Free Academy production of Shrek The Musical. Despite a host of challenges from COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, creative solutions by cast, crew and school officials will allow the show to go on — with audiences able to tune in via livestream.
RFA thespians make their mark
What declares that spring is here just as loudly as high school lacrosse games or college acceptance letters is the time-honored tradition of talented high school students staging the annual … more
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PURRFECT READING PARTNER? — Ridge Mills first-grader Jeylani Mam gets ready to do some reading with her pet cat, Jocelynn, dubbed the ‘Reading Cat’ by Rome educator Tom Gates. Jocelynn will drop whatever she’s doing when it comes time for reading instruction, and, according to Gates, Mam and the girl’s mom, Janny Thong Thip, the cat has helped the hard-working youngster improve — and enjoy — her reading.
‘Reading Cat’ motivates, encourages Rome first-grader
“It’s the first time I’ve ever had a cat show up to a reading group,” chuckled Tom Gates, a special educator at Ridge Mills Elementary School in Rome of Jocelynn, the pet cat of his … more
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MVCC offers virtual session on Health Information Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College will host a virtual information session about its Health Information Technology associate’s degree program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16. The session, which will … more
Westmoreland Board of Ed cancels June 8 meeting
WESTMORELAND — The Westmoreland Central School District’s Board of Education has canceled its scheduled meeting for Tuesday, June 8. The board will meet next on Tuesday, June 22. Agendas and … more
PROGRAMMED FOR SUCCESS — The Rome Free Academy Black Knights Robotics Team recently competed in the Vex Robotics World Championship Competition, hosted virtually from Dallas, Texas. During the three-day event which featured more than 500 teams, RFA went 3-0 on day one of competition and 3-1 on day two. The Black Knights placed third in their subdivision of 19 teams, which earned them a spot in the single elimination rounds on day three. With their alliance team from Ohio, the Black Knights made it to the semifinals in their subdivision, before being eliminated. From left: Antonio Cicci; Dominick Cangialosi; Jon Denton, club president; and Albert Bangs, faculty adviser. Team member Nick Smolinski attended the photo shoot virtually, via the laptop held by Cicci.
RFA Robotics Team programmed for success
CHANDNI DESAI
RFA senior receives Manfred Scholarship
Chandni Desai, a senior at Rome Free Academy, has been awarded the 2021 Robert D. Manfred Scholarship. As a result, she will receive up to $40,000 toward the cost of her college education. The … more
DeDominick named Holland Patent interim superintendent of schools
HOLLAND PATENT — Holland Patent Central School Board of Education temporarily appointed Cynthia (Cyndi) B. DeDominick as the interim superintendent of schools at its June 1 meeting. DeDominick will … more
Birnie Bus Company suspends sports shuttle for RFA practices and home games
Birnie Bus notified Rome Central School District last Thursday that it would no longer provide shuttle buses to transport student-athletes to practices and home games. Rome Black Knights and their … more
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A GRUMPY GOOD TIME — Ethan Vernold stars as Shrek in the Rome Free Academy production of Shrek The Musical. Despite a host of challenges from COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, creative solutions by cast, crew and school officials will allow the show to go on — with audiences able to tune in via livestream.
RFA to present ‘Shrek the Musical’
Rome Free Academy will present Shrek The Musical tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. via online streaming. Tickets are $10.00 and are available at ShowTix4U.com. More information regarding the … more
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Three retirees receive emeritus status at HCCC
HERKIMER — The Herkimer County Community College Board of Trustees approved emeritus status for three retiring employees, effective September 1, 2021. Emeritus status is an honor granted by the … more
MVCC announces new hires, promotions and retirements
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College announces the following new appointments, employee title changes, and promotions as approved by the Board of Trustees at its recent meetings: Patricia … more
MVCC begins 21-Day Diversity, Equity and Inclusion challenge
UTICA — On Tuesday, Mohawk Valley Community College launched its first 21-Day Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Challenge to help raise awareness and understanding about the community in which we … more
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