Category: District
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Fundraisers planned for MPS teacher fighting cancer
The Waterville school community is coming together to support a teacher who is fighting cancer. Meral Dahlin has served as a sixth grade and special education teacher at Memorial Park Elementary School (MPS). Dahlin has been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma. The color yellow is often used to promote awareness of sarcoma and support for…
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Spring to retire in June 2025
At the Sept. 10 Waterville Board of Education meeting, Dr. Jennifer Spring announced she will retire as the Waterville Central School District Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2025. “I thank the Board of Education and the community for granting me the privilege to lead the district for four-and-a-half years. I am very proud of…
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WCSD to restrict mobile device use with new policy, including use of Yondr pouches for grades 6-12
The Waterville Board of Education approved a new mobile device policy (Policy 5304) for all students at its Aug. 27 meeting. The district’s mission is built on educating the whole-child for personalized success with the partnership of students, staff, families and the community. Becoming a mobile device-free environment during the school day helps to achieve…
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Waterville Board of Education appoints acting Jr./Sr. High School principal
At its August 8 special meeting, the Waterville Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Steve Grimm as acting and then interim principal at Waterville Jr./Sr. High School. Dr. Grimm served as superintendent of three school districts – Lansing Central School District, Penfield Central School District and Clinton Central School District over the course…
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Waterville Board of Education appoints new MPS principal
At its August 6 meeting, the Waterville Board of Education approved the appointment of Kathy Zangrilli as Memorial Park Elementary School (MPS) principal. Zangrilli has served as an assistant middle school principal in the Oneida City School District since July 2022. She taught first grade in Oneida for 15 years and fourth grade for one…
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Community forum to discuss cell phones in our schools scheduled for Aug. 8
The Waterville Central School District is hosting a community forum to discuss cell phones in our schools on Thursday, August 8, at 6 p.m. in the Waterville Jr./Sr. High School auditorium. A panel of experts will be featured at the meeting and members of the public will be able to listen and take part in…
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District begins search process for new principals
At its July 9 board meeting, the Waterville Board of Education plans to accept the retirement of Karen Hinderling as Memorial Park Elementary School principal and the resignation of Jennifer Dainotto as Waterville Jr./Sr. High School principal. The search for new principals is underway. Hinderling, who has served as MPS principal since June 2021, has…
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2 Waterville students earn New York State Seal of Civic Readiness
Waterville Class of 2024 graduates Abigail Islip and Hanley Poyer are the first two students in the school district to earn the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. The seal formally acknowledges that a student has achieved advanced proficiency in civic knowledge, skills, mindset, and experiences. The students presented their research at the Seal…
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SLIDESHOW: Class of 2024 graduation
The slideshow below features photos from the Waterville Central School District Class of 2024 graduation. The commencement ceremony took place on June 22, 2024.
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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…