Category: Elementary School
-
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…
-
MPS playground work complete thanks to grant, community and staff
Work to improve the playground at Memorial Park Elementary School (MPS) was completed during the summer of 2023, thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Barton Fund. The district applied for the grant in May and it was notified in July of the award. The mulch at the playground was replaced with twelve inches of…
-
3 Waterville teachers recognized by The Positivity Project
Three Memorial Park Elementary School teachers were recently recognized by the Positivity Project (also known as P2) for what they bring not only to the classroom but to the world. Sabrina Denton, Karrie Moskal and Kristen Pumilia were nominated by Jody Thomas, the Positivity Project Leader at MPS. All three teachers have been recognized for…
-
Students narrow mascot name choices to 4, public vote scheduled for May
Waterville Central School District students in grades 7-12 narrowed down the list of eight potential new mascot names down to four during the week of April 17. The committee overseeing and advising the district’s transition to a new mascot, team name and logo recommended eight names: Bobcats, Eagles, Hawks, Huskies, Purple Storm, Tigers, Wildcats and…
-
Free and reduced price lunch applications now available online
The application for free and reduced price lunches (FRPL) is available online. In addition to meals, other benefits include: Children from homes that meet federal income income guidelines are eligible for free or reduced price meals. There is still time to complete the online application for the 2022-23 school year. If you have already been approved for FRPL…