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“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 …
On April 7, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) officially canceled this year’s Regents examinations that were scheduled for June and announced new graduation requirements. The graduation requirements students ordinarily must meet in order to earn diplomas, credentials and endorsements were adjusted so that students will not be adversely impacted by the absence of …
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Dear Parent/Guardian, In an effort to keep our school community informed please see the following regarding some of the latest topics to impact many of our stakeholders. SCHOOL CLOSURE EXTENDED Governor Cuomo has extended the closure of schools and nonessential businesses until April 29th to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. For clarity of …
April 2, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian, With school closed, our food service providers have been diligently working together to provide meals for students in our District. It has been wonderful to see the employees and community pulling together for a common good in such trying times. As this fluid situation continues to evolve, we will expand …
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Dear Parent/Guardian, It is hard to believe that school has been closed for more than two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic. I’m so proud of the work our staff has done during this challenging time. So, as we now head into April, I wanted to provide some updates as it relates to instruction, the …
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Congratulations to Suzie Nemec for being named the Player of the Year in the OHSL Patriot League. Emma Stark was also named first team all-league and Sarah Carroll, and Mariah Quigley made second team. Other all-league players include: (boys’ basketball) first team selections Aidan Mabbett, Jake Brown, and Josh O’Connor; and second team, Joel Blumer, …
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Dear Parent/Guardian: Although school is closed, instruction continues and the Weedsport staff continues to serve student needs. Here are the top five things you might have not known. Instruction continues; virtually: To date we have handed out more than 180 Chromebooks and chargers to students in grades 1-12. Students are actively using the Chromebooks for …
