Weedsport Jr.-Sr. High School is celebrating the top ten students of the Class of 2023! Congratulations to all of our seniors; we will miss you! The top ten students are pictured below representing the colleges and universities they will attend next year. From left to right, they are: Antonio Tortorello, Ryan Dates, Morgan Flask, Jenna …
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The Weedsport Central School District calendar for the 2023-24 school year is now available. You can download the calendar here, or find it on the calendar page of our website.
Weedsport Elementary students are topping off a successful month of donations with a sweet treat for the entire Weedsport school community! Each year, Weedsport’s Elementary Student Government Organization discusses ways to achieve a positive school climate and ways to help in our own community. This year’s members were very dedicated to helping animals. After researching …
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Sixth graders took on a March Madness themed STEM challenge in the Jr.-Sr. High School gymnasium on March 24th. The goal was to switch up how a free throw is shot, and calculate how that impacts a player’s overall shot percentage. Students started by attempting ten normal free throws to get a baseline shot percentage. …
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Tenth grade biology students were treated to an in-school field trip as they participated in a DNA Electrophoresis lab. Electrophoresis is a process in which enzymes are used to break up DNA into fragments, which are then put into a gel solution and studied. “If you watch CSI, you see them using this technique; it’s …
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Weedsport Central School District will be purchasing new technology for classrooms as New York State has approved the District’s second Smart School Investment Plan submission. The state’s Smart Schools Bond Act allows funds to be allocated to school districts for the purpose of improving learning and opportunity for students. Weedsport will receive $231,650 for the …
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The Weedsport Central School District will posthumously induct Clinton Eddy Goodwin into its Sports Hall of Fame. Goodwin was a Class of 1969 graduate and was heavily involved in extra-curricular activities during his time at Weedsport. Goodwin was a class representative, a member of the band, marching band, honor society, chemistry club, and debate team, …
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Congratulations to Makayla Foltz and Jenna Guzzo for being named valedictorian and salutatorian of their class! Makayla Foltz is the valedictorian for the Class of 2023. Makayla said while at Weedsport, she’s learned the importance of working hard to get the results you want. “Giving your best always pays off,” said Makayla. “Even if your …
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Seventh and eighth graders were treated to a special, hands-on science lesson with a guest speaker. Dr. Robert K. Druger, MD, an eye physician and surgeon, facilitated a two hour session for all students in both grade levels. Their learning involved: Anatomy and function of the eye Diseases of the eye Solutions to proper eyecare …
Five out of six Weedsport winter sports teams are being recognized by NYSPHSAA as Scholar-Athlete teams this year. To reach Scholar-Athlete status, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90. The girls bowling, boys and girls basketball, swimming and diving, and volleyball teams all reached the …
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