Category: Archive
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Families eligible for Summer EBT program from New York State
During the summer of 2024, the State of New York will implement Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT). Summer EBT is a new federal program to help low-income households purchase food for their students over the summer when school is out of session and access to free or reduced-price school meals is not available. The Summer…
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39 seniors honored at 25th Annual Brothertown Scholarship Awards Dinner
The following students received their award(s) at the 25th Annual Brothertown Scholarship Awards Dinner on June 12, 2024 at Michael’s Four Eleven Tower. More than $47,000 was awarded to 39 senior Waterville students. The list of students is below the slideshow. Alexis Kitchen Adrian “Pal” & Lovina Staring Memorial Award $250 Logan Baker Andrew &…
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MPS dismissing early on June 20, building cooling plan in place due to forecasted heat
Due to forecasted extreme heat, Thursday, June 20 will be an early release day at 11:10 a.m. for all students at Memorial Park Elementary School (MPS). MPS students were also released Tuesday, June 18, at 11:10 a.m. School will not be in session on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. All MPS staff will…
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Three candidates seeking two open seats on the board of education
On May 21, voters in Waterville will choose two district residents to serve on the Waterville Board of Education from July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2027. The vote will be held May 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bud Dorr Board of Education Room, 381 Madison St., Waterville, NY 13480. Candidates…
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Board adopts proposed 2024-25 budget
The Waterville Board of Education adopted the proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year at its April 16 meeting. On Tuesday, May 21, Waterville Central School District residents will vote on a proposed $22,297,968 spending plan for the 2024-25 school year. This proposed budget would allow the district to maintain all existing programs, services and…
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Absentee ballots to be available for annual vote
Absentee ballot voting is available. The new Early Mail Voter Act effective Jan. 1, 2024, also allows for early voting via mail without any reasons needed for voting early. You must fill out an application to vote by early voting or absentee ballot. There are separate applications for voting by early voting or absentee ballot,…
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Community Talent Show scheduled for May 10
The Community Talent Show is scheduled for May 10 at 7 p.m. at Waterville Jr./Sr. High School. It is open to all members of the community! There must be a minimum of 10 acts signed up by April 19 for the show to proceed. If you are interested in participating or if you want more…
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Waterville names top 10 seniors for Class of 2024
The Waterville Central School District named its top 10 seniors for the Class of 2024, based on academic achievement. The students were honored with a presentation in the Waterville Jr./Sr. High School Library on March 19. “All of the students are exemplary in the classroom and beyond. They are stellar representatives of themselves and the…
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Paw-sitive vibes: Meet the Waterville therapy dogs
Wilson, Ginger, Sir Arthur and Bear (pictured left to right in the photo above) are therapy dogs in the Waterville Central School District and they are some of students’ and staff members’ closest companions. Special education teacher, Debbie Nicotera, pioneered the therapy dog program in Waterville beginning in 2017 with Brewer, a yellow lab, who…
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Boys basketball wins Section III Class C title
The top-seeded Waterville Eagles boys basketball team won the Section III Class C title on Friday, March 1, with an 69-59 win over No. 2 Hamilton. The game was played at Onondaga Community College. Jackson Ruane led the Eagles with 26 points while also adding eight assists, two rebounds and four steals. Kane Patterson was the leading…
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