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November 7, 2022
Churchville-Chili CSD
Elizabeth Murray
Getting Personal with the Past

Churchville-Chili has been integrating experiential learning (learning by doing) into required middle school science curriculum for several years, offering engaging enrichment experiences. This year, the district is expanding the initiative into social studies with lessons that encourage scholars to put themselves in the places of the people they are studying.

 Getting Personal with the Past
Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD

A Living Wax Museum

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD
A Living Wax Museum

A Living Wax Museum held in Ms. Falker's 2nd grade class at Taylor Elementary School featured historical and current leaders, celebrities, and athletes.

Tagged: History

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD

The Best Ride in Town

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD
The Best Ride in Town

Deb Vane has been driving a Spencerport school bus for 11 years. Her bus looks like all the other buses on the outside, but the colorful assortment of hood ornaments suggests something special inside.

Tagged: Bus, School Spirit

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD

Future publishers at Bernabi

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD
Future publishers at Bernabi

Bernabi Elementary School honored 17 first and second graders on Nov. 30 during an official book signing party

Tagged: Art, Writing

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD

Pre-Kindergarten Program Reaches Spencerport’s Youngest Learners

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD
Pre-Kindergarten Program Reaches Spencerport’s Youngest Learners

Spencerport Central School District launched a pre-kindergarten pilot program in the fall of 2020 at one elementary school and now, three years later, the pre-K program serves 108 students across all four elementary schools. 

Tagged: Instruction, Preschool

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD

Spencerport Alumni Wins Emmy

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD
Spencerport Alumni Wins Emmy

Class of 2018 alumni Scottie Berry was awarded a Lone Star Emmy.

Tagged: Awards

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD

Winning Awards in The Stock Market Game

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Spencerport CSD
Winning Awards in The Stock Market Game

Two fifth-grade teams at Canal View placed in the top three of the Stock Market Game for our region.

Tagged: Awards

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Pittsford CSD

“I Am Pittsford Schools”: Our Staff

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Pittsford CSD
“I Am Pittsford Schools”: Our Staff

 Last year, Pittsford Central School District released a video highlighting the diversity of backgrounds that make up the student body at Pittsford Schools.

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Pittsford CSD

Take a Look at Teaching: Students Explore a Career in Education

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Pittsford CSD
Take a Look at Teaching: Students Explore a Career in Education

 The Take a Look a Teaching (TALAT) club, available at both Mendon and Sutherland High Schools, offers the opportunity for students to learn about education as a profession and help them decide if teaching is a good career choice for them.

Tagged: Teachers, Workforce development

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD

Spry Middle School Hosts 9/11 Freedom Flag Raising Ceremony

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD
Spry Middle School Hosts 9/11 Freedom Flag Raising Ceremony

Spry Middle School hosted a special 9/11 flag raising ceremony in partnership with the Freedom Flag Foundation.

Tagged: Community Service

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD

Students Earn Regional, State Honors Ensemble Recognition

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD
Students Earn Regional, State Honors Ensemble Recognition

Two students who were selected to represent Webster at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference All-State in Rochester, held November 30-December 3.

Tagged: Music

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD

Seventh Graders Treated to Lesson in Apple Genetics

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD
Seventh Graders Treated to Lesson in Apple Genetics

Kate Orbaker's literacy classes at Webster CSD’s Spry Middle School were treated to a brief introduction to apple genetics by Dr. Susan Brown, head of Cornell University's apple breeding program at the university’s AgriTech Orchard in Geneva, NY.

Tagged: STEM

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD

Mentors, Investors Sought for Young Entrepreneurs Program

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD

In the spring, Webster Schroeder and Webster Thomas high school students participating in the YEA! program pitch their ideas to local investors in a Shark Tank style.

Tagged: Workforce development, Careers

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD

Webster Teachers Association Hosts Fall Into Reading Festival

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD

The Webster Teachers Association (WTA), WTA CARES, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) partnered with Webster Central School District and Webster Central PTSA to give away 40,000 FREE children’s books to students, educators, and classrooms during WTA’s Fall Into Reading Festival, held earlier this year.

Tagged: Reading

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD

GeoTech Students Construct Community Connections

Andrew Soucier
February 19, 2024
Webster CSD
GeoTech Students Construct Community Connections

GeoTech offers select Webster CSD high school students the opportunity to explore math, science and technology through hands-on learning by combining elements of geometry and construction.

Tagged: Community Service, Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Andrew Soucier
February 18, 2024
Webster CSD

Willink Lego Robotics Team Wins Engineering Excellence Award

Andrew Soucier
February 18, 2024
Webster CSD
Willink Lego Robotics Team Wins Engineering Excellence Award

Congratulations to Willink Middle School's Lego robotics team for taking first place for Engineering Excellence at the First Lego League qualifier at McQuaid Jesuit High School on December 16! 

Tagged: STEM

Andrew Soucier
January 17, 2024
Webster CSD

Webster CSD Announces Historic Formation of Webster Lakers Hockey: First Girls Section V Varsity Team

Andrew Soucier
January 17, 2024
Webster CSD
Webster CSD Announces Historic Formation of Webster Lakers Hockey: First Girls Section V Varsity Team

The first-ever Section V girls varsity hockey team, the Webster Lakers!

Tagged: Sports

Mary Doyle
January 12, 2024
Churchville-Chili CSD

Students Explore the Night Sky in the StarLab

Mary Doyle
January 12, 2024
Churchville-Chili CSD
Students Explore the Night Sky in the StarLab

Students at each of the elementary schools and at the middle school had the opportunity to experience the StarLab this October.

Tagged: Science

Mary Doyle
January 12, 2024
Churchville-Chili CSD

High School Students “Dig” a Healthy Lifestyle

Mary Doyle
January 12, 2024
Churchville-Chili CSD
 High School Students “Dig” a Healthy Lifestyle

High school students participated in the annual Red Ribbon Week Volleyball tournament this October to raise awareness of the importance of living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

Tagged: Sports

Mary Doyle
January 12, 2024
Churchville-Chili CSD

Sixth Graders Explore STEM

Mary Doyle
January 12, 2024
Churchville-Chili CSD
Sixth Graders Explore STEM

Sixth graders have been exploring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) within the classroom, with lessons focused on bioplastics and the enviroscape.

Tagged: STEM

Andrew Soucier
November 17, 2023
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES

BOCES 2 Programs Continue to Serve Young Adults

Andrew Soucier
November 17, 2023
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
BOCES 2 Programs Continue to Serve Young Adults

A recent adventure was offered by folks from the Genesee Country Village & Museum. Experts in historical costume presented a hands-on chocolate making experience with real cacao beans.

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