The Weedsport Central School District had already implemented a plan to increase its fund balance even before a recent audit by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli designated the district as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Weedsport had a “no designation” status the previous two years, which is the best rating a …

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For the first time in about 40 years, Weedsport has fielded a bowling team. The 22-member team calls Rainbow Lanes in Weedsport home, and many students, parents and staff agree about the positive effects the team has had on the community. Amy Nemec – whose twin sons Zach and Alex play on the team – …

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Weedsport junior basketball player Suzie Nemec was named the Toyota High School Athlete of the Week from CNY Central and the WSYR NewsChannel 9 Athlete of the Week. Nemec broke the single game scoring record with a 43-point performance at Little Falls and led her team to a 66-57 victory on Jan. 4. The former …

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Weedsport Jr.-Sr. High School has announced its student-athletes of the month. They are as follows and include quotes from his/her coach. Boys’ Varsity Basketball – Alex Murray “For the start to his senior season, Alex has found a valuable role off the bench for the squad. He does his best work on the defensive end …

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For the second year in a row, all four of Weedsport’s basketball teams won their respective championships in the 47th Annual Cayuga County Holiday Basketball Tournament. It also marked the second clean sweep in school history. The boys’ varsity team defeated Union Springs 78-57 in the championship game, stretching their tournament championship streak to four. …

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Five Weedsport Jr.-Sr. High School students selected to perform in the treble and mixed chorus at the 2020 Senior High School Area All-State Music Festival at Ithaca College on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The selections for the treble chorus include Ann Benson, Sydney Manchester, and Olivia Rudick. The members of the mixed chorus are …

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The entire student body of Weedsport Elementary gathered in the gymnasium in early December to learn all about coding during an Hour of Code event. The day started with a presentation by STEM teacher Lisa Mabbett and BOCES instructional technology coach Nina Baker, and followed with activities broken up by grade level. The Hour of …

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Numerous athletes from Weedsport were named to the All-League teams for the fall season. They included: Field hockey (first team): Aubrey Ouderkirk, Suzie Nemec, Mariah Quigley, and Emma Stark; (second team) McKenna Holmes, Morgan Flask, and Christina Jackson; (honorable mention) Jocelyn Kepple and Bridget Hickey. Cross Country boys: (first team) Landon Kepple; and (second team) …

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The Weedsport varsity football team captured its second consecutive Sectional title this year (and capped off an undefeated season) and earned recognition from the Board of Education at its regular meeting in December. Weedsport also finished tied for first place with Oakfield-Alabama in the overall 8-man state football rankings. Weedsport finished 8-0 on the season …

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More than 10 third grade students from Weedsport Elementary have had their short stories selected for publication in the book, “Spooky Sagas.” Library media specialist Aja Hahn conducted a writing activity with the students in October and submitted the works for publication. When it’s published, a copy of the book will be sent to the …

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