Four Weedsport teams earn scholar-athlete honors for fall

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association recently recognized four sports teams from the Weedsport Central School District as scholar-athlete teams for the fall sports season. The teams include football, field hockey, and boys’ and girls’ cross country. This is the first time that all of the teams were recognized in a season …

College art courses at Jr.-Sr. High School gaining popularity

Weedsport Jr.-Sr. High School junior Jamison Daly wants to eventually become an art teacher, and she feels the college art courses at the school are helping her on her way. “This is a great experience. We get to do a lot of hands-on work and I’ve learned some fantastic new skills,” she said. “And our …

Physical science students create cars during hands-on project

The 40 students in Andrew Roberts’ physical science class recently stepped out of class and received some hands-on experience in the wood shop. He collaborated with technology teacher Alicia Flinn and charged students to create balsa wood cars powered by a rubber band. The students (in grades 11-12) then measured acceleration and applied various physics …

Weedsport wins second straight 8-man football title

For the second year in a row, the Weedsport football team won the 8-man football title with a 68-44 win over West Canada Valley in the Carrier Dome. The win capped off a perfect season for the Warriors. Aidan Mabbett scored three touchdowns as the Warriors rolled to a 40-22 halftime lead.  

Weedsport names student-athletes of the month

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 cross country team – Nash Hertlein “Nash has improved his time by almost 4 minutes in the 5K race. He was committed to running over the summer and displays perseverance. Nash’s dedication …

Weedsport branch of the NJHS inducts 26 new members

The Weedsport branch of the National Junior Honor Society inducted 26 new members during a ceremony at the Jr.-Sr. High School on Nov 6. The new members include: Mia Ada, Elena Amodei, Lauren Amodei, Ava Blaisdell, Liza Brown, Nolan Carner, Timothy Cherry, Adrihanna Collins, Trinity Davis, Lauren DeJohn, Alexandria Docteur, Matthew Freunscht, Ethan Gilfus, Evan …

Living environment students get hands on experience during various activities

The approximately 60 students in John Lawler’s living environment class at Weedsport Jr.-Sr. High School have been getting hands-on experience through various scientific investigations since the first week of school. Lawler separated students into groups where they’re planning and implementing an investigation that culminates with a scientific paper due in February. The topics include the …

Former Weedsport teacher entering Performing Arts Hall of Fame on Oct. 28

Former Weedsport teacher Christine James will enter the Weedsport Performing Arts Hall of Fame during the 23rd Annual Performing Arts HOF concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. James taught for a total of 22 years in the district. James has produced the Weedsport Jr.-Sr. musical for the last 11 years, with the “Sound of …

Weedsport buses earn 100 percent pass rating after state inspection

A recent inspection of the Weedsport Central School district buses by the New York State Department of Transportation resulted in a 100 percent passing rating. A total of 19 vehicles were inspected, and the inspections (a total of 42) were performed between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019. According to the DOT, the statewide …

Student-athletes of the month

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 cross country team: Landon Kepple “Landon was the top performer throughout the beginning of the season highlighted by finishing 52nd out of 345 runners at the McQuaid Invitational.” Girls’ varsity cross country …

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