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Our Philosophy

It is our challenge that the students of our District become caring, contributing members of the community, the nation, and the world.
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Spring Saturday tennis clinics starting on March 22

Spring Saturday tennis clinics will be starting on March 22nd at the high school tennis courts from 11:00 a.m. to noon. This clinic will be free of charge and open to children from 6 to 12 years told. Please register by sending an email to amadelbue@gmail.com with student’s name, age, school and parent’s contact information. Looking forward to seeing your kids on the courts!

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Save the date for third annual Wizard Wellness Expo

We will be hosting our 3rd Annual Wizard Wellness Expo on Tuesday May 27th! Walk through our gallery of stations featuring activities and information related to all things wellness: arts & crafts, coping strategies, health & nutrition, drug prevention & more! Stations will be presented by both local community resources & partners as well as our own district clubs & programs.

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Success Center

The District promotes the social and emotional health for all students, faculty, staff and community members. The District provides resources and virtual steps of action for use.
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District News

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students video chat with other fifth graders in Panama

Little Britain Elementary fifth grade teacher Christine Nimmo is teaming up with former student Stephanie Hince on a cross-cultural learning initiative known as The Panama Project.

Now serving in the Peace Corps, Ms. Hince is teaching environmental conservation at Escuela La Colorada de Los Santos in Panama. She recently reached out to Ms. Nimmo to launch a series of video calls between their classes. 

Round Hill Odyssey of the Mind team.

The halls of Round Hill Elementary School were lined with students holding hand-made signs with words of encouragement to support their classmates who competed in the Odyssey of the Mind State Finals. The two teams, led by Teaching Assistant Maritza Cesani and Teacher Kimberly Acevedo, had a great finish to their season, with Ms. Cesani’s team placing third out of 17 teams.

students test out robot on course

Students at Little Britain Elementary are proving that STEM learning can be both playful and impactful. Through the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) initiative, students of all ages are gaining advanced technology skills while strengthening their creative and critical thinking abilities.

WHS mock trial team at Quarterfinals and Semi Finals competition.

On Saturday, April 5th,  the WHS Mock Trial Team competed in the county Quarterfinals and Semi Finals competition.  The team went 2-0 again, defeating Valley Central in the quarterfinals and Monroe-Woodbury in the semi finals.  In both trials, the defense team led WHS to victory winning both the verdict of the case and the points in the competition.

Recipient posing with BOE and superintendent for March Making a Difference Award.

The Making a Difference Award recognizes the many examples of individual teachers, aides, drivers, safety, and other District staff who are making a difference in the lives of our children throughout our buildings. This week, Superintendent Dr. Larry Washington, along with Board of Education President Sharon Williams and Vice President Robin White, delivered the Making a Difference Award to each March recipient. 

SUPA students give presentation to fifth grade class

Fifth grade students at Taft Elementary got their blood pumping Monday morning while participating in a special heart health study led by Washingtonville High School junior Sophia Zupancic. As a member of the Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) program, Sophia is conducting research aimed at improving heart screening processes for young athletes.

March 2025 making a difference graphic.

There are so many examples of individual teachers, aides, drivers, safety, and other District staff that are making a difference in the lives of our children throughout our buildings. It is time to recognize these special individuals. Nominations are open April 1st and will close April 15th. To nominate an individual for the Board of Education Making a Difference Recognition: Click Here