Midlakes honors hundreds of students for academic excellence
Midlakes Middle and High School has released its fourth-quarter honor rolls, recognizing students in grades 7 through 12 for outstanding academic achievement as the 2024–25 school year came to a close. Dozens of students earned ... more
Coloring book revival brings racing legacy to Watkins Glen classrooms
A beloved Watkins Glen tradition has returned, putting crayons in little hands and racing history on the page. The Watkins Glen Area Chamber, in partnership with Watkins Glen International (WGI), has revived the “Thunder in ... more
Ithaca College professor earns top national ad award
Scott Hamula, a longtime professor at Ithaca College, has received the American Advertising Federation’s highest honor for volunteer service, according to the college. He was presented with the Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award at ... more
Trumansburg Education Foundation celebrates year of impactful grants
The Trumansburg Education Foundation highlighted a successful year of innovative grant-making at a recent school board meeting, according to the Tompkins Weekly. Grants supported hands-on learning programs, student-led projects, and community partnerships, including the popular ... more
Seneca County celebrates another successful year of D.A.R.E.
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office has wrapped another year of the D.A.R.E. program, continuing its commitment to teaching students across the county how to make safe and responsible choices. This year’s program reached students in ... more
Education for Children: How to Choose a School in Cyprus
Relocating to Cyprus with a family involves more than just adjusting to a new climate and culture — it also means integrating your children into a new education system. Choosing the right school can be ... more
Watkins Glen Class of 2025 celebrates graduation
Watkins Glen High School honored 63 graduates Saturday morning during its Class of 2025 Commencement in the school auditorium. According to school officials, Kendra Fish and Olivia VanSkiver delivered heartfelt valedictory and salutatory addresses emphasizing ... more
Odessa-Montour honors graduates, mourns classmate
Odessa-Montour High School celebrated the Class of 2025 on Friday night, awarding diplomas to 41 seniors during a heartfelt ceremony in the Fetter-Brown Auditorium. Valedictorian Cara Reynolds delivered an emotional Class Message, paying tribute to ... more
Lyons teacher earns state award for inspiring students
A surprise celebration at Lyons Central School honored a teacher known for transforming young lives. According to the Wayne Times, Erica Gansz received the Educator’s Inspiring a Generation Award from New York State during a ... more
Reliant donates 72 sneakers to Sodus students
Dozens of students at Sodus Elementary School will step into summer with new sneakers, thanks to a donation from Reliant Credit Union. The credit union delivered 72 pairs of high-quality shoes to the Sodus Central ... more
Hobart and William Smith earn top marks in national rankings
Hobart and William Smith Colleges have secured national recognition for their career-focused education, with The Princeton Review naming them a Best Value College for 2025 and ranking them among the top schools in the country ... more
Top Schuyler students honored at annual dinner
The region’s highest-achieving high school seniors were recognized Wednesday at the 18th annual Schuyler Scholars dinner in Watkins Glen, according to organizers. The event celebrated students ranking in the top 10% of their class from ... more
Senator Helming invites kids to join 2025 summer reading challenge
State Senator Pam Helming is encouraging young readers across her district to take part in the 2025 Summer Reading Program, offering a fun and free way for children and teens to stay engaged with books ... more
Shannon Kelley named principal of Geneva Middle School
Geneva Middle School Assistant Principal Shannon Kelley has been appointed principal, effective July 1, the Geneva City School District announced this week. Kelley has been a part of the middle school community for more than ... more
STEM students explore racing science at Watkins Glen
Local students from iCode School in Corning got an insider’s look at the technology behind professional racing during a special visit to Watkins Glen International, according to WENY. The event coincided with the Sahlen’s Six ... more
Wayne County group awards scholarships to young racial justice leaders
Wayne Action for Racial Equality (W.A.R.E.) has announced the 2025 recipients of the Timothy Barber Scholarship, supporting Black high school seniors who promote equality and oppose racism, according to WayneTimes.com. This year’s awardees include Jayvyn ... more
Retired educator dreams of new Catholic high school
Kathy Peters, a former principal and longtime educator, hopes to establish an independent Catholic high school in the Finger Lakes region, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Inspired by what she sees as a growing ... more
Newark family pushes for graduation tribute to late student
Loved ones of Wilson Augustave Jr., a Newark student who drowned last year, are urging school officials to honor him with an empty chair at tonight's graduation, according to RochesterFirst.com. The 17-year-old was part of ... more
Soil health and climate resilience take center stage in Seneca Falls
Farmers, researchers, and conservationists will gather in Seneca Falls next month for a full-day event focused on improving soil health and climate resiliency in New York’s agricultural systems. The Rodman Lott & Son Farms Soil ... more
