Category: Schools

Mrs. LaValley’s class at North Rose-Wolcott High School has been performing acts of kindness throughout the district. On March 26, they took their giving spirits out into the community, visiting Wayne County Public Health’s offices in Lyons to drop off care packages ... MORE

With the massive rise in demand of online learning courses, there couldn’t have been a better time for digital course creators. If you are a subject matter expert, creating an online course focused on your area of expertise can help you earn ... MORE

If we can rewind to last year as area high schools wound down their academic year, we remember the many programs or initiatives that highlighted the outgoing senior classes who would graduate under less than ideal circumstances. In Seneca Falls, Mynderse Academy ... MORE

Finger Lakes Community College will host the creator of History Happy Hour for a look at the lives of fascinating women on Monday, March 29, at 7 p.m. Maya Rook’s online talk to mark Women’s History Month will be accessible through a ... MORE

Finger Lakes Community College will host an online talk on efforts to protect the hellbender salamander on Thursday, March 25, at 6 p.m. Emilly Nolan, a Buffalo native who recently completed master’s degree research at Tennessee State University, will talk about the ... MORE

For many students, preparing for college begins during their freshman year of high school. The four years you spend in school are designed to ready you for higher education, from participating in extracurricular activities to concurrent enrollment classes. Once you reach your ... MORE

Finding a good college is a time-consuming and thorough process. Those who aspire to enroll in college get prepared for application procedures long before graduating from school. It is understandable since education plays a pivotal role in our lives. College gives plenty ... MORE

Susan Hasenauer has taken over as superintendent of schools in the Newark Central School District. It’s a big move, but one that she says will be all about keeping the district ‘moving forward’. “Teachers and administrators everywhere have had to pivot quickly ... MORE

One of the most needed skills for any student is knowing how to manage time effectively. The more you can organize your time, the easier it becomes to do everything you need. Everyone’s day has 24 hours, so knowing how to manage ... MORE

The Finger Lakes Community College Foundation is accepting online scholarship applications from current and new students through May 2. The Foundation distributes about $165,000 annually in scholarships created by local residents and organizations. Amounts range from $250 to full tuition. New scholarships ... MORE

The Campbell-Savona Central School District has named a new superintendent. Ann Meccariello served as a principal in the Cooperstown School District until being named superintendent in Campbell-Savona. There will be a transition period between April 1 and May 1. That’s when Meccariello ... MORE

When you’re in college, you’ll want to take some steps to ensure you and your belongings stay safe. Whether that’s protection from sickness, theft, or other issues, these steps can help you have a great time while staying safe. Consider Telehealth Part ... MORE

Finger Lakes Community College will celebrate Women’s History Month on Wednesday, March 10, with a virtual talk exploring the life of a local suffragist and scientist whose discoveries laid the foundation for climate research. Eunice Newton Foote, who grew up in Bloomfield, ... MORE

The superintendent of the Watkins Glen School District is retiring. The Odessa File reported that Greg Kelahan will step down as soon as a replacement is found. That is expected to happen over the next six months. His family plans to remain ... MORE

Keuka College has joined forces with the pharmacy school ranked #1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report to form a new collaborative agreement providing students the opportunity to earn a doctor of pharmacy degree. A memorandum of agreement has ... MORE