We are writing to inform you about an ongoing discussion regarding the possibility of a merger for our football program. At last evening’s Board of Education meeting, we continued the conversation from our December meeting about the future of our football program.

As you may know, Weedsport has experienced declining student enrollment over the past 25 years. Several years ago, this led to the transition from 11-man football to 8-man football, as fielding an 11-man team was no longer feasible. This trend mirrors what many small school districts in upstate New York are experiencing. In light of these challenges, we are considering a potential football program merger with Jordan-Elbridge. Please take a moment to review the rationale and details related to this proposal by visiting our Football Merger FAQ.

At this time, we are still in the discussion phase, and no decision has been made. We are committed to involving our students and community in this dialogue. 

To that end, we will be scheduling a meeting with our students in the near future and hosting a virtual community listening session at 6:00 PM on January 22.

During the listening session, we will provide an overview of the proposed merger and invite questions and comments from the community. This will be an excellent opportunity for everyone to get the facts and share feedback.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our exceptional school district. A link to the virtual meeting will be posted on our website and shared through ParentSquare on the morning of January 22.