To all, When I think of getting through a tough situation or time in my life, I always think about Nelson Mandela. And one quote of his sticks out to me: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Sometimes when we see a picture about preserving through hard times or read a quote about it, …
In an executive order issued on Friday, May 1, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that this year’s school budget vote and board of education election will take place on June 9, exclusively by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. The executive order establishes a timeline of actions that schools must …
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To the Weedsport Community, On May 1, Gov. Cuomo announced schools will remain closed for rest of academic year due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health situation. While I’m sure this leads to feelings of disappointment from our staff and students – especially our seniors – I want to assure you that districts leaders will …
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To the Weedsport Community and the Staff, The following is a fresh spin on the idea of perspective and the concept of viewing a glass (a situation) as half-empty (negative) or half-full (positive). Prepare to be wowed! One thing that can be a challenge these days is maintaining an upbeat perspective. Faced with trying external …
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We would like to provide our students and their families with some updates about our school events during these uncertain times. Please understand that these plans are tentative and dates may be subject to change. It is our desire to make sure that we recognize our hard working students and remain steadfast in our resolve …
The Top 10 for the Class of 2020 at Weedsport Jr.-Sr. High School is as follows: Garrett Sevier (Valedictorian), Bridget Hickey (Salutatorian), Emma Randolph, Taylor Hunter, Madison Hutson, Aubrey Ouderkirk, Jake Brown, Ahtatiana Duncan-Palombo, Joseph Wloch, and Olivia Rudick.
“Ubuntu” “Ubuntu” – try and say it……oo-boon-too…..use the oo sound as in the word ‘boo’. Having originated in South Africa, “Ubuntu” is a word that is funny to look at, as it has no other vowels other than the 3 u’s, and is cool to say. For all of its sizzle though, the word conveys …
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced during his April 16 press briefing that New York State will remain “on pause” through May 15 to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As part of this order, schools throughout the State will remain closed through and including May 15. The Governor could extend the closure again if …
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Weedsport junior basketball player Josh O’Connor was named to the All-State Fourth Team. During the season, he averaged 13.5 points per game, and led the team with 270 total points. The Weedsport boys’ basketball team earned its first Sectional championship since 1980 on March 7 with a 61-52 win over Cooperstown.
April 10, 2020 To the Weedsport Community and the Staff, If you haven’t already heard, state lawmakers adopted a state budget where overall education funding for next year is $27.9 billion; about the same as the current year. However, in light of COVID-19, two new provisions in the budget contribute to significant uncertainty for school …
