Onondaga Among County's Best in Algebra:
The numbers are in, and Onondaga Senior High School is at the top of the class for Algebra.
The high school was one of two schools in the county to reach 100 percent proficiency levels on the Algebra II Regents exams in 2024-2025 school year. The other was Fabius-Pompey Middle School/High School.
Read more in the Syracuse.com story here.
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Recognizing Honor Roll Students:
Congratulations to the following students for their achievements for the 2025-2026 Marking Period 6 Honor Roll.
7th Grade Honor Roll
Marking Period 6
GPA of 85 & higher
* Indicates High Honor Roll
Antone, Azalea*
McCarthy, Christopher
Brooks II, Marcus (Atreyu)*
Meah, Jannatul*
Burton, Wyatt*
Montulli, Isabella
Campbell, Zoey*
Moore, Avery
Chavarria, Elias*
Morris, Logan*
Clute, Adin
Nelson, Avery*
Crill, Alana*
Ochsner, Aleeah*
Cummings, Weston
Owens, Amirah
Donegan, Kendall*
Palmer, Eva*
Doshna, Amelia
Parker, Hunter*
Dougher, Ivy* ...
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Andino Shares Artistic Magic Through Mural Project:
Just days before class president and valedictorian Carolyn Andino walked across the stage to accept her diploma, she shared one final gift with Onondaga Jr./Sr. High School: a mural framing one of the auditorium doors.
The project, created through Mrs. Passetti’s Painting and Drawing II class, was both a challenge and a triumph for the new graduate. Each year, students in the class are asked to complete a large-scale project, which may include painting a mural somewhere in the school. The only stipulation is that it must be finished before the end of the marking period, or the student must commit to completing it after class.
What was originally expected to take about six weeks turned into a nearly five-month project for Andino, who began painting in February and continued ...
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Fifth Graders Blast Off During Challenger Learning Center Field Trip:
Our fifth-grade students recently traveled to the Challenger Learning Center in Rochester for an immersive, hands-on space mission experience.
Before the trip, students connected with Challenger Learning Center staff through a video conference to learn more about their upcoming mission. They also had the chance to design and vote on a mission patch, helping build excitement and pride ahead of the field trip.
Once at the center, students took on roles such as scientists, engineers, communications specialists and astronauts. Working together, they tackled challenges, solved problems, analyzed data and made key decisions during a realistic space mission simulation.
The Challenger Learning Center staff created an engaging and personalized experience for students, incorporating ...
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Onondaga Board of Education Selects Next Superintendent of Schools:
After a five-month search that included input from a wide range of district stakeholders, the Onondaga Central School District Board of Education has selected Robert S. Montgomery, an assistant superintendent in the neighboring Marcellus Central School District, as its next superintendent of schools.
Montgomery will succeed Onondaga Superintendent Rob Price, who is retiring July 10 after leading the district for the past 13 years.
Onondaga Board of Education President Mike Kobasa said he and his fellow board members “are proud to welcome Robert Montgomery as our next superintendent and look forward to the leadership he will bring to our students, staff and community.”
“This process reflected the importance of community voice, transparency, and collaboration,” ...
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Onondaga Senior Receives German American Society of CNY Scholarship:
Onondaga senior Riley Mulligan was honored Monday, April 27, by the German American Society of CNY for her dedication and hard work in German over the past several years.
Riley received a monetary scholarship to help support her out-of-pocket college expenses. She will attend the University of Vermont in the fall and plans to major in Animal Sciences.
During the awards night, hosted by the German American Society of Central New York, guests enjoyed traditional German food and dancing. Riley was recognized alongside two other German students from districts in the Syracuse area who also received scholarships.
Congratulations to Riley on this well-deserved honor!
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OCS Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Class of 2026:
Onondaga Central School District is proud to recognize Carolyn Andino as valedictorian and Sydney Boyer as salutatorian for the Class of 2026.
Carolyn Andino, daughter of Lisa and Tom Andino, will graduate with a weighted cumulative grade point average of 100.41. She earned this distinction while completing a rigorous academic program, including 12 college credits at Tompkins Cortland Community College and 14 at Onondaga Community College. She earned scores of 3 on the AP World History exam and 4 on both the AP United States History and AP English Language and Composition exams, and will challenge the AP Government and Politics and AP Psychology exams in May 2026.
Beyond academics, Carolyn is deeply involved in the arts. She has performed in leading roles in school productions, ...
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2026 OCS Senior Awards and Breakfast:
The Class of 2026 seniors were recognized Tuesday morning during a senior breakfast and awards ceremony. Congratulations to all of our seniors!
Athletic Awards
Earl Fletcher Sportsmanship Award:
Antonio Montulli
Tessa Hill
Tiger Pride Award:
Jack Burton
Emily Mohammed
Varsity Club Distinguished Athlete Award
Christopher Young
Justin Moses
Nolan Morris
Riley Mulligan
OCS Perseverance Award
Nathan Doner
Aaron Hall
MacKenna Cox
Three Sport Athlete Recognition Award
Maxwell Brown
David Pierce Jr.
Section III Scholar Athlete Award
David Pierce Jr.
Sydney Cox
Barb Olson Competitive Spirit Award
Maxwell Brown
Madilynn Miller
Most Outstanding ...
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2026-2027 Budget Results:
Dear Stakeholder,
I want to extend gratitude to each of you for your incredible support, hard work, and dedication throughout this budget vote and trustee elections. Our community turned out to make their voices heard, and we could not have achieved these positive results without you.
Thanks to your support, we secured vital passing votes for our major propositions and successfully elected two representatives to the Board of Education.
Here is a summary of the final election results:
Proposition Results:
Proposition 1: Budget PASSED: 376-129
Proposition 2: Library: PASSED 377-131
Proposition 3: Gasoline Buse: PASSED: 407- 96
Proposition 4: Electric Buses: FAILED (Obsolete due to Prop 3) 129-373
Board of Education Election ...
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OCS Students Selected for Baltimore Woods Student Art Exhibition:
Student artists from all three Onondaga Central School District buildings will be featured in the upcoming student art exhibition at Baltimore Woods Nature Center.
The exhibit will run through May 29 and will showcase artwork created by students from across the region.
Students selected to participate in the exhibition include:
From Mrs. Ryan’s classes:
- Kensley Kolwaite, Grade 3, Wheeler
- Archer Finlay, Grade 5, Wheeler ...
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OCS Student Artists Selected for Salt City Select Exhibition:
Several talented student artists from Onondaga Central School District have been selected to participate in the inaugural Salt City Select juried art exhibition, a new regional showcase organized by OCM BOCES.
The exhibition will be held at the Everson Museum of Art from May 16–24 and will highlight outstanding student artwork from across the region. A public reception celebrating the artists will take place on May 21 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
The following OCS students were selected to exhibit their artwork:
- Sydney Fiaschetti, Grade 11 –
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OCS Physics Students Visit Cornell University’s Center for Nanofabrication:
Students in the OCS college physics class recently had the opportunity to explore the world of nanotechnology during a visit to Cornell University on Friday, April 17.
Accompanied by Mr. Sharpsteen and Mrs. Tehan, students toured the Center for Nanofabrication and participated in hands-on experimentation while learning about the groundbreaking research taking place in the field of nanotechnology.
Throughout the visit, students discovered how nanotechnology is helping shape the future of medicine, information systems, nanorobotics, and medical treatment. The group also entered Cornell’s nanofabrication cleanroom, one of the best-equipped research and development cleanrooms ...
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OCS Students Earn Impressive Scores at NYSSMA Solo Festival:
Eighteen OCS student musicians participated in the NYSSMA Solo Festival at ESM High School this spring, earning impressive scores and showcasing their musical talents through vocal and instrumental performances.
Participating Jr./Sr. High School students included:
- Abigael Freyer, Grade 11, Soprano
- Clara Braun, Grade 8, Soprano
- Ian Powell, Grade 10, All-State Flute Audition
- Francesca Lasinski, Grade 10, Clarinet and Alto All-State ...
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OCS Superintendent Recognized with State Leadership Award:
The New York State Council of School Superintendents has announced the recipients of the 2026 NYCOSS Excellence in Leadership Awards, recognizing outstanding leaders across New York State in the areas of community improvement, innovation, school culture, and district growth.
On April 20, 2026, Onondaga Central School District Superintendent Rob Price was honored with the Positive School Culture Champion Award.
The award recognizes leaders who foster supportive, inclusive, and inspiring learning environments for students, staff, and their broader school communities.
Congratulations to Mr. Price on this well-deserved honor.
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Meet the 2026-2027 OCS BOE Candidates:
Danielle Bishop
Danielle and her spouse Tim live on Bussey Road with their two children. Their children attend Onondaga Central School. Maddison is in 2nd grade, and Mason is in UPK. Danielle is a graduate of Onondaga Central School. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminology/Criminal Justice.
Danielle is committed to advocating for the needs, rights, and well-being of children and families by ensuring their voices are heard and supported in a professional and ethical manner. Danielle was previously employed at McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center for 7 years, now currently employed as a
Caseworker for Onondaga County.
Having once been a player in South Onondaga Apple Valley league, Danielle now takes pride in coaching tee ball and assisting with coaching Rookies Team 1. ...
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Four OCS Seniors Commit to Colleges for Athletics:
Four Onondaga Jr./Sr. High School seniors officially signed to continue their athletic careers at their respective colleges as part of a College Decision Day celebration. This commitment marks the next step in their academic and athletic careers. Onondaga Central Schools commends these student-athletes and looks forward to their continued success.
Howard Wright IV
Erie Community College
Basketball
Sydney Cox
Onondaga Community College
Basketball
Christopher Young
D'Youville University
Sprint Football
Justin Moses
D'Youville University
Sprint Football
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OCS Student Alex Crews Inducted into National Technical Honor Society:
Onondaga Central School student Alex Crews was recognized for academic achievement, technical skill, and leadership as he was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a ceremony held at the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College.
Crews, a Construction Technology Year 2 student, was among 155 students from 17 school districts honored during the ceremony.
To earn membership in NTHS, students must be recommended by their instructor, demonstrate academic excellence in their Career and Technical Education coursework, and exhibit strong attendance, leadership, and citizenship.
During the ceremony, students participated in a symbolic candle-lighting ceremony, took the NTHS oath, and received purple honor cords to wear at graduation in June as a symbol of their ...
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Recognizing Honor Roll Students:
Congratulations Onondaga Honor Roll Students for 2025-2026 Marking Period 4:
*Indicates High Honor Roll
12th Grade Honor Roll:
Andino, Carolyn*
Baldwin, William*
Brasket, Avery*
Brown, Maxwell*
Carter, Amillia
Cox, MacKenna*
Cox, Sydney*
Crews, Alex*
Doner, Nathan*
Fordyce, Kaleigha*
Halsey, Lyana*
Hill, Tessa*
Mahoney, Grace*
Mckee, Tucker*
Miller, Madilynn*
Montulli, Antonio
Morris, Nolan*
Moses, Justin*
Mulligan, Riley*
Nett, Benjamin*
Pierce Jr., David
Prokopchuk, Vasyl*
Urbas, Joshua*
Wilhelm, Zachary*
Wright IV, Howard*
Young, Christopher*
11th Grade Honor Roll:
Abbott, Payton*
Adams, Nih'Jawn
Donze, Amani*
Doshna, Olivia
Fiaschetti, Sydney*
Fikes, William*
Fox, Olivia* ...
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OCS Music Educator Elected to OCMEA Board of Directors:
Onondaga Central Schools is pleased to share that music educator Hal Meyer has been elected to the board of directors for the Onondaga County Music Educators Association (OCMEA).
OCMEA advocates for quality music education, supports educators, and expands opportunities for students through collaboration and community engagement. Meyer’s selection highlights his dedication to music education and his impact on students both at OCS and beyond.
Congratulations to Hal on this well-deserved recognition!
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