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Go Beyond the Bell
Step Up for Schools
Community Champions for Public Education
Community Champion Award Submission
Congratulations to our Honorees
Stories
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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
November 17, 2023
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES

Project SEARCH Interns Excelling in Real World Careers

Andrew Soucier
November 17, 2023
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Project SEARCH Interns Excelling in Real World Careers

Interns in Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES’ Project SEARCH are hard at work at the U of R Medical Center, where they will experience several different job rotations around the hospital this year.

Andrew Soucier
November 17, 2023
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES

Scientists and Artists of the Future at BOCES 2 Today

Andrew Soucier
November 17, 2023
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Scientists and Artists of the Future at BOCES 2 Today

Teacher Stephanie Sekaz and her OT Amanda introduced the class to the world of inquiry and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) with an exercise for their five senses.

Andrew Soucier
November 17, 2023
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES

Fitness Buddies Help Each Other Grow

Andrew Soucier
November 17, 2023
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Fitness Buddies Help Each Other Grow

At WEMOCO Career and Technical Education Center, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES CTE Exercise Science students learn about exercise physiology, training, anatomy and nutrition to enter the workforce or continue their studies after high school.

Julia Cameron
March 20, 2023
Spencerport CSD

Spencerport Model UN attends 51st Annual Model United Nations Conference at St. John Fisher University.

Julia Cameron
March 20, 2023
Spencerport CSD
Spencerport Model UN attends 51st Annual Model United Nations Conference at St. John Fisher University.

Fourteen students in the Spencerport Model United Nations Club, joined together with hundreds of other students from 28 different schools across New York State last weekend to participate in the 51st Annual Model United Nations Conference at St. John Fisher University.

Tagged: Leadership

Julia Cameron
March 20, 2023
Spencerport CSD

RIT celebrates student artwork with display and awards

Julia Cameron
March 20, 2023
Spencerport CSD
RIT celebrates student artwork with display and awards

The Rochester Institute of Technology College of Art and Design annually showcases artwork by area high school and middle school students during an exhibition called, Start Here.

Tagged: Art

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD

Webster Thomas Students Repurpose Cardboard into Art

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD
Webster Thomas Students Repurpose Cardboard into Art

A group of Webster Thomas High School students have converted discarded cardboard into a colorful work of art!

Tagged: Art

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD

Cereal Drive Creates Domino Effect

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD
Cereal Drive Creates Domino Effect

Little things can lead to a chain reaction that affects so many in positive ways. This is at the heart of the cereal drive that recently took place at Plank Road South Elementary School. 

Tagged: Community Service

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD

RPD Presents Do the Right Thing Awards to Two Spry Students

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD
RPD Presents Do the Right Thing Awards to Two Spry Students

Congratulations to Nicholas C. and Abigail B.! In December 2022, Rochester Police Department held its annual Do the Right Thing Award Ceremony during which the two Spry Middle School students were among the honorees!

Tagged: Awards

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD

Lost and Found Items Find New Homes Through Class Project

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD
Lost and Found Items Find New Homes Through Class Project

Throughout the school year, the lost and found in each Webster CSD school accumulates numerous items that are never claimed. Cori Horn’s class at Willink Middle School found these items a new home.

Tagged: Community Service

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD

Teachers Teach Teachers at Webster CSD

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD
Teachers Teach Teachers at Webster CSD

Teachers Teach Teachers made a triumphant return to Webster CSD

Tagged: Professional Development

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD

Schroeder Senior Awarded Academic Honors from National Program

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD
Schroeder Senior Awarded Academic Honors from National Program

Congratulations to Sean Bascoe for being selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee!

Tagged: Awards

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD

WSHS Teacher Attends Prestigious International Conference

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Webster CSD
WSHS Teacher Attends Prestigious International Conference

Webster Schroeder High School physics teacher Stephanie Metz-Miller spent part of her summer in Switzerland… at the CERN Conference!

Tagged: STEM

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Gates-Chili CSD

Paul Road Panthers use robots to bring maps to life

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Gates-Chili CSD
Paul Road Panthers use robots to bring maps to life

Globes and maps aren’t the only tools being used for geography lessons. Students and teachers are working together to harness the power of technology for important social studies units.

Tagged: Innovative learning

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Gates-Chili CSD

The sounds of school spirit

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Gates-Chili CSD
The sounds of school spirit

For nearly 10 years, the sidelines of Gates Chili winter athletic contests have featured an important group of students who are not there as athletes: the Gates Chili High School Pep Band.

Tagged: School Spirit

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Gates-Chili CSD

Signed, sealed and delivered by Armstrong Stars

Julia Cameron
March 14, 2023
Gates-Chili CSD
Signed, sealed and delivered by Armstrong Stars

Friday afternoons at Neil Armstrong Elementary School have become synonymous with celebration.

Tagged: Innovative learning

Elizabeth Murray
March 14, 2023
East Rochester UFSD

ER Schools teams up with Fire Department for smoke detector distribution

Elizabeth Murray
March 14, 2023
East Rochester UFSD
ER Schools teams up with Fire Department for smoke detector distribution

The East Rochester Alumni Foundation partnered with the East Rochester Fire Department at the end of October to provide smoke detectors to second grade students.

Tagged: Community Partners

Elizabeth Murray
March 14, 2023
East Rochester UFSD

ER Elementary receives Primary Project Certification

Elizabeth Murray
March 14, 2023
East Rochester UFSD
ER Elementary receives Primary Project Certification

East Rochester Elementary School has been presented with a Primary Project National Certification from the Children’s Institute. Primary Project is a national evidence-based program that helps children in Pre-K through third grade adjust to school, gain confidence, social skills, and focus on learning.

Tagged: Innovative learning

Elizabeth Murray
February 28, 2023
Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD

Welcome to the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District!

Elizabeth Murray
February 28, 2023
Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD
Welcome to the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District!

Check out this great video for a VIP tour of the HFL Family!

Tagged: Open House

Elizabeth Murray
February 27, 2023
Churchville-Chili CSD

Sharing Skills, Practicing Leadership

Elizabeth Murray
February 27, 2023
Churchville-Chili CSD
Sharing Skills, Practicing Leadership

While many have contributed to the continued success of Churchville-Chili Middle School’s Career Connections program, one group has special importance: student volunteers from the senior high school.

Tagged: Volunteer

Elizabeth Murray
February 27, 2023
Churchville-Chili CSD

History Experienced First-Hand

Elizabeth Murray
February 27, 2023
Churchville-Chili CSD
History Experienced First-Hand

Fourth graders at Churchville-Chili’s Chestnut Ridge School learned the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and then designed their own fanciful parade balloons.

Tagged: History

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