Celebrating OCS Alum Kaitlyn Guptill ('11):
Onondaga Central Schools proudly celebrates alumna Kaitlyn Guptill (Class of 2011) for being honored by the New York State Bar Association as part of a distinguished group of local women recognized for outstanding contributions to the legal profession.
Kaitlyn has built an impressive career in law, serving in roles that include litigation and community leadership. She has also held leadership positions with the Central New York Women’s Bar Association and earned accolades such as the 2024 Beacon Award for her contributions to the legal community and mentorship of new attorneys.
Her achievements reflect the values of excellence, service, and leadership that OCS instills in its students. We congratulate Kaitlyn on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to her continued ...
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OCS Musicians Shine at OCMEA Senior High All-County Festival:
Several Onondaga Central School District students were selected to perform in the OCMEA Senior High All-County Festival last weekend, an honor that requires a successful audition and recognizes outstanding musical achievement.
Representing OCS were Ian Powell (Flute), Francesca Lasinski (Alto), and Carolyn Andino (Soprano). Andino also received special recognition as she was featured as part of a group of soloists during the festival.
We are proud of our students for their hard work, dedication, and for representing OCS so well on the All-County stage.
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Carolyn Andino Represents Onondaga at NYSSMA All-State Treble Chorus:
Onondaga Jr./Sr. High School is proud to recognize student Carolyn Andino for her outstanding achievement in being selected to participate in the NYSSMA All-State Treble Chorus , held December 4–7.
The All-State ensembles bring together some of the most talented student musicians from across New York State, selected through a highly competitive audition process. During the multi-day event, students rehearse with renowned conductors and perform in a culminating concert alongside peers from across the state.
Carolyn’s selection is a testament to her dedication, talent, and hard work, as ...
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MOW Wrestling Earns Team Championship at Dave Buck Memorial:
The Marcellus and Onondaga Wrestling (MOW) team turned in an outstanding performance at the Dave Buck Memorial Tournament held at Elmira High School, capturing the Team Championship while producing four individual champions, four runners-up, and 11 total top-four finishers. The tournament featured two all-MOW finals, highlighting the depth and strength of the program.
Individual Champions
110 lbs – Caleb Gonzalez (8–4)
• Tournament Champion
• Won championship match over teammate Egan McCoy in sudden victory (SV-1, 19–16)
• Recorded four falls en route to the title
132 lbs – Jake Burton (11–1)
• Tournament Champion
• Won finals by pin (1:58)
• Recorded three falls and ...
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Recognizing Honor Roll Students:
Congratulations Onondaga Honor Roll Students for 2025-2026 Marking Period 2:
*Indicates High Honor Roll
12th Grade Honor Roll:
Andino, Carolyn*
Baldwin, William
Boyer, Sydney*
Brasket, Avery
Brown, Maxwell*
Cannon V, Johnny
Carter, Amillia
Cox, MacKenna*
Cox, Sydney*
Crews, Alex*
Doner, Nathan*
Fordyce, Kaleigha
Halsey, Lyana*
Hill, Tessa*
Mahoney, Grace
Miller, Madilynn*
Morris, Aiden
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
Bouyea, James
Buchanan, Jadon*
Burton, Jacob*
Donze, Amani*
Doshna, Olivia*
Fiaschetti, ...
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OCS Students Inducted into Tri-M Music Honor Society:
Sixteen Onondaga Jr./Sr. High School students were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society during the 2025 OCS Winter Concert on Dec. 10.
A program of the National Association for Music Education, the Tri-M Music Honor Society is the only music honor society for junior and senior high school students in the United States. It recognizes students who have gone above and beyond both academically and musically. Candidates must be involved in a school-sponsored music ensemble for at least one semester, maintain at least an A average in music and a B average in other academic subjects. Leadership, service, and character are also important factors in the selection process.
Congratulations to these amazing and talented students!
2025 Onondaga Jr./Sr. High School ...
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Wheeler Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School Students Impress at Annual Spelldown:
Wheeler Elementary and Onondaga Jr./Sr. High School held its annual Spelldown competition on Dec. 4. Fourth- through sixth-grade students from Wheeler competed against one another, and the top four will advance to the regional qualifier in February. Seventh- and eighth-grade OCS students vied for their own spot in the top four.
Sixth-grader Gabriella Abraham won Wheeler’s event, with Abel Connelly, Yurii Kyslyak, and Jayveon McBride taking the three other spots. Eighth-grader William Crysler won the junior high competition. Andrew Millet, Jannatul Meah, and Elias Chavarria will join Crysler at the Post-Standard regional qualifier in February.
Wheeler Elementary Participants
Gabriella Abraham, 6th Grade (winner)
Abel Connelly, 6th Grade (runner-up)
Asher Cook, ...
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Wheeler Students Recognized for Achievement:
Wheeler Elementary held its Marking Period 1 awards assembly today, celebrating students who demonstrated strong attendance, positive character, and other outstanding accomplishments. These Tigers were honored for their hard work and leadership in the classroom and school community. Congratulations to all of our award recipients for setting a great example and continuing to make Wheeler proud!
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
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Environmental Club Participates in Science on Seneca:
On October 20th, students from the Environmental Club, along with Mr. Mauro and Mrs. Tehan, participated in Science on Seneca, a field program sponsored by Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Aboard a research vessel, students tested water quality, examined dredge samples, and observed plankton under microscopes. Their collected data will support ongoing research in the college’s Geoscience Department. Despite the cold winds, students enjoyed an exciting day of authentic scientific investigation.
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OCS Seniors Participate in Arcaro All-Star Classic:
OCS Seniors Maxwell Brown and David Pierce Jr. wrapped up their final football season with an appearance in the annual John Arcaro All-Star Classic. The yearly showcase invites exceptional seniors from Section III schools to play each other in a final showcase game. The blue team defeated the red team this year, 20-18.
Congratulations to Maxwell and David on a job well done!
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Wheeler 5th-Graders Present State Floats:
Wheeler Elementary’s fifth-grade students showed off their state -of-the-art float presentations on November 7, 2025.
Every student created a float presenting their chosen state. Families and friends joined them in the small gym to admire their hard work and vote on their favorites. There were two primary awards:
Most Creative Award — Sierra Bishop (#6, Connecticut) from Mrs. Bell’s class
Most Informational Award — Violet Kolodziey (#56, Delaware) from Mrs. Tobin’s class
Congratulations to all our talented students for their hard work!
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Onondaga Students Inducted to National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society:
Sixteen Onondaga Jr./Sr. High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society during the chapter’s fall induction ceremony on November 10, 2025. Twenty-six students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.
The Onondaga Central School District Chapters of National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) were established to recognize outstanding high school students. Student eligibility is based on her or his record of scholarship, leadership, character, and service at Onondaga Central School District and the communities served by the school district.
Students who demonstrate scholarship with an overall GPA of 92% or higher for 12 consecutive marking periods (2 years) are invited as candidates to join NHS and NJHS. Each member ...
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Meet the 2025-26 Onondaga Board of Education Student Representatives:
Junior Abigael Freyer and senior Maxwell Brown represent OCS students this year as Board of Education student members. Learn more about them and their involvement:
Abigael Freyer and Maxwell Brown
How did you get involved with the Student Board?
Abigael: I got involved after we had an assembly toward the end of last year. I’ve been pretty active in staying involved with the school, and I enjoy learning things and helping where I can. So, I thought this would be a good opportunity.
Maxwell: I got involved in the Student Board because my dad is on the Board of Education. I think I have a very good voice and opinion that should be heard, and I want to help my peers’ voices be heard. I’ve been around the Board ...
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Recognizing Honor Roll Students:
Congratulations Onondaga Honor Roll Students for 2025-2026 Marking Period 1:
*Indicates High Honor Roll
12th Grade Honor Roll:
Andino, Carolyn*
Baldwin, William
Boyer, Sydney*
Brasket, Avery
Brown, Maxwell*
Burton, Jack
Cannon V, Johnny
Carter, Amillia
Cox, MacKenna*
Cox, Sydney*
Crews, Alex*
Doner, Nathan*
Fordyce, Kaleigha*
Halsey, Lyana*
Hill, Tessa*
Mahoney, Grace*
Miller, Madilynn*
Mohamed, Emily
Montulli, Antonio*
Morris, Nolan
Moses, Justin*
Mulligan, Riley*
Nett, Benjamin*
Pierce Jr., David*
Prokopchuk, Vasyl*
Urbas, Joshua
Victoriano, Ryan*
Wilhelm, Zachary*
Wright IV, Howard*
Young, Christopher*
11th Grade Honor Roll:
Abbott, Payton*
Adams, Nih’Jawn
Bouyea, James
Buchanan, ...
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Celebrating OCS Alum Success: Nick Hay ('20):
Onondaga Central Schools is incredibly proud to celebrate OCS Class of 2020 graduate Nick Hay, who is currently enrolled in the Electrical Mechanical Program at Onondaga Community College. Nick recently served as a keynote speaker at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for OCC's new Micron clean room lab. This was a meaningful moment for Hay, who is excelling in his program and preparing to begin his professional career with Micron at their facility in Manassas, Virginia.
Hay's journey is a testament to the impact of hard work and determination in pursuing a career path. His success is a source of great pride for the entire OCS and OCC communities and underscores the meaningful connections between our programs and leading industry partners like Micron.
We extend ...
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OCS Student Selected for National FFA Band:
Onondaga Central Schools is pleased to recognize Ian Powell for this selection to perform with the National FFA Band at the upcoming National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ian earned this honor through a highly competitive application process held in July. Students had to submit musical experience resumes accompanied by a video audition. Ian will perform as a flute player, joining other top student musicians from across the country.
The National FFA Convention takes place Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2025. In addition to his performance commitments, Ian will have the opportunity to attend workshops and connect with college and industry representatives.
Onondaga Central Schools congratulates Ian on this remarkable achievement and looks forward ...
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OCS Senior Selected for NYSSMA All-State:
Onondaga Central Schools is proud to announce that high school senior Carolyn Andino has been selected to perform with the prestigious New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Ensemble at the 2025 All-State Winter Conference. Carolyn will join the state’s top student musicians in Rochester, New York, from December 4–7, 2025.
Each year, thousands of students audition for this honor, but only about 600 students statewide are selected to participate. The All-State bands, chorus, orchestra, and jazz ensembles represent the highest level of musical achievement among New York’s young musicians. These elite groups are conducted by distinguished guest conductors and perform in concert at the renowned Eastman Theatre and Innovations Theatre during the ...
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OCS Rated Amongst Best High Schools from U.S. News & World Report:
Onondaga Senior High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2025-2026 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released this month. The 2025–2026 Best High Schools rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 U.S. public high schools nationwide, with breakdowns by state, metro areas, districts, STEM, and charter schools. Rankings are based on third-party data from the College Board, International Baccalaureate, state education departments, and the U.S. Department of Education, compiled with RTI International.
Click here to read the full story.
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OCS Celebrates 50th Class Reunion:
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the halls of the Junior Senior High School were filled with nostalgia and laughter as the Onondaga CSD Class of 1975 visited campus. It was a delightful reunion where alumni shared cherished high school memories, inspiring stories and a few laughs sprinkled in between. The gathering was extra special, as it coincided with the Class of 1975 celebrating their 50th graduation anniversary, a remarkable milestone that added even more joy to the day.
Attendees enjoyed reminiscing about their time on campus, reconnecting with old friends and discovering how life has unfolded over the decades. Stories of past adventures and formative experiences sparked conversations that bridged generational gaps, proving that memories remain as vibrant as ever.
As ...
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Onondaga High School Ceramics Students Bring Fourth-graders’ Imagination to Life:
Onondaga Jr./Sr. High School’s ceramics class recently partnered with fourth-graders at Wheeler Elementary to create a heartwarming and imaginative project. The high school students transformed the younger students' creative monster drawings into stunning 3D ceramic sculptures, merging artistic skill with youthful imagination.
This unique collaboration began when the 4th graders were tasked with drawing their dream monsters as part of a creative exercise. These colorful and whimsical designs were then handed over to the ceramics class, where high school students worked meticulously to replicate the details in clay. Each sculpture reflected the originality and vision of the young artists, capturing their creativity in tangible form.
After weeks of work shaping, glazing ...
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