Month: November 2024
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Waterville students learn importance of civic engagement
Two Waterville Central School District students recently learned about Oneida County government through a hands-on 4-H Government Program 101. The program is organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and Oneida County Youth Bureau for students to understand the organizational structure of county government, the importance of civic engagement, and the multitude of government-related…
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2024-25 Inclement Weather Plan
The Waterville Central School District has established weather-related protocols regarding school closure, delays, early dismissals, remote learning, or the cancellation of after school and evening activities. The district uses several methods to communicate this information with parents and community members. In the event that the district must activate its inclement weather plan, parents and community…
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Three students recently attended New York state’s first-ever Youth Agriculture Leadership Conference
Waterville Jr./Sr. High School students Cooper Patterson, Nathan Jones, and McKenna Furner applied and were chosen to attend the New York State Youth Leadership in Agriculture Conference that took place in Albany on Nov. 13 and 14. The conference was hosted by Governor Kathy Hochul’s office and included youth from FFA, 4-H, the National Society…
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Students recognized with Highest Honors, High Honors, Honors Achievement and Outstanding Attendance for first marking period
Students were recognized with Highest Honors, High Honors, Honors Achievement and Outstanding Attendance for the first marking period for the 2024/2025 school year. Highest Honors achievements are for students with weighted grades of 97%+. High Honors achievements are for students with weighted grades of 94%+. Honors achievements are for students with weighted grades of 90%+.…
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Waterville’s Danny Casatelli wins Section III Class D title
A Waterville Central School District student has made a historic victory. Junior Danny Casatelli has become the first Jr./Sr. High School student to win the Section III Varsity Boys Cross Country Class D individual title. The Section III Championship meet was held Nov. 9 at Mount Markham High School, where Casatelli earned the title with…
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Waterville Central School District proposes capital project to address facility needs
Waterville Central School District residents will have the opportunity in February to vote on a capital project proposal designed to address critical facility needs, such as adding conditioned air to MPS and replacing the Jr./Sr. High School’s roof which is beginning to fail and sections are leaking. The total cost and final scope of work…
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Students take on ‘Heroes Challenge’ to support local veterans
For the fourth consecutive year Memorial Park Elementary School (MPS) hosted a celebration of veterans. This year’s theme was MPS Heroes Challenge: Overcoming Obstacles for our Heroes. Students, faculty, staff, members of the local legion, veterans from Harding Nursing Home and Clear Path for Veterans representatives participated in the school wide event that took place…
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Principal Zangrilli: Her first three months
Since joining the Waterville Central School District in August, Kathy Zangrilli has quickly earned the trust and respect from the Memorial Park School community as its new principal. With over 18 years of experience in education, Zangrilli brings both energy and a strong commitment to student success. She previously served as an assistant middle school…
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Welcome Dr. Heather Keith!
Waterville Central School District is pleased to announce Dr. Heather Keith as the new Jr./Sr. High School school counselor. Dr. Keith is a native of Waterville and a graduate of WCSD. Dr. Keith moved to New Jersey to complete her master’s degree in professional counseling at Monmouth University. She remained in New Jersey until this…
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Waterville Jr./Sr. High School students to perform “Legally Blonde: The Musical”
Waterville Jr./Sr. High School students are set to bring the excitement of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” to the stage later in this school year. Vocal director Tayler Kochan announced the big news on Oct. 30 to a classroom of students erupting with cheers. “Our students will have a lot of fun with the production of…