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  • New logos for Waterville Eagles selected by students

    Members of the Waterville Jr./Sr. High School Student Council selected new logos to represent the Waterville Central School District. The logos come after Eagles was selected as the new mascot for the school district in a May vote involving students, parents and guardians, staff, alumni and community members. Jr./Sr. High School students unveiled the logos on Dec.…


  • Waterville students learn about shared civic responsibility

    On Jan. 11, juniors and seniors at Waterville Jr./Sr. High School had the opportunity to learn about civic responsibility as they listened to New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller during his visit to the school. Miller shared insights from his tenure as an elected official, answering student questions in an effort to amplify student voices.…


  • Waterville board appoints assistant treasurer

    The Waterville Board of Education appointed Morgan Screeder to the position of assistant treasurer at its meeting on Dec. 12. Screeder earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from SUNY Empire State College. Her hiring comes after Cynthia Amarosa was recently appointed to oversee the WCSD business office. “I am excited to work with Morgan in…


  • Senior Sam Jones awarded $180,000 NROTC scholarship

    A Waterville Jr./Sr. High School student, senior Sam Jones, was awarded a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship worth $180,000 on Dec. 11. Jones was recognized at an in-school ceremony where remarks were given by U.S. Marine Corps Captain Daniel Stuckart and Sam’s father Tim Jones, who is also a member of the Waterville…


  • Remembering Brewer: Waterville mourns loss of pioneering therapy dog

    It is with profound sadness we inform you that Brewer Nicotera, the Waterville Central School District’s pioneering and much beloved therapy dog, passed away Dec. 5 after battling cancer. His family, Debbie, Steve and Andrew Nicotera, were by his side. Brewer served as a member of the Waterville staff for six years and was the…


  • Waterville Central School District to celebrate 150 years

    May 2024 will mark 150 years since what is now known as the Waterville Central School District was recognized by the New York State Board of Regents. As part of the celebration, the district will host a ceremony on May 16 at 9:30 a.m. to officially commemorate this milestone. “Education has been central to Waterville…


  • MPS hosts Veterans Day celebration

    On Nov. 9, Memorial Park Elementary school honored veterans by hosting the MPS Ride and Run for Veterans. Donations were collected to benefit Clear Path for Veterans and Waterville American Legion Post 0092. Clear Path for Veterans offers support for veterans and their families, addressing the challenges they may encounter. The gymnasium was transformed into…


  • Inclement weather plan for 2023-24

    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…


  • Waterville Jr./Sr. High School students to perform “Shrek: The Musical”

    Waterville Jr./Sr. High school students will perform “Shrek: The Musical” in March, Jr./Sr. High School vocal director Tayler Kochan announced on Oct. 23. Kochan announced the selection in her classroom to cheering students. “Our students will have a lot of fun with the production of “Shrek: The Musical.” I look forward to the strengths of…


  • Waterville football team recognized by NYSSBA for ‘empathy, care and thoughtfulness’

    The Waterville Central School District varsity football team was recognized Oct. 20 by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA). The team was presented with a banner recognizing its “empathy, care and thoughtfulness shown by singing happy birthday to (and) dining with a younger student and paying forward a monetary gift to restaurant staff.”…