Author/Illustrator Visits Wheeler:
Author and illustrator David Covell visited Wheeler Elementary; visiting authors help promote literacy and the writing process with students.
According to a 2019 report by the National Literacy Trust, students who participate in author visits are twice as likely to read above their age level. For reluctant readers, meeting an author can offer a fresh perspective on writing and storytelling, motivating them to dive into books.
Covell’s children's book “Run Wild” was selected as a 2018 Best Illustrated Book by The New York Times and The New York Public Library. “Run Wild” is an exquisite and kid-friendly reminder of how wonderful life can be beyond doors and screens. Covell also shared his latest book “Gather Round.” ...
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OCS FFA Members Win 3rd Place at National FFA Convention:
From October 21 - 26, Onondaga Central FFA Members Ian Powell and Francesca Lasinski attended the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, IN. They represented New York in the National FFA Agriscience Fair competition and won 3rd place in the Division 2 Environmental Services and Natural Resource Systems category.
In addition to competing and being recognized for their achievement, Powell and Lasinski had the chance to participate in a multitude of opportunities along with 70,000 other FFA members from around the nation. They toured Purdue University, the Ohio State Department of Agriculture, attended leadership workshops and networked with representatives from the agriculture industry.
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OCS Teacher Liz Bort Accepted to the NYS Master Math Teacher Program:
Congratulations to Teacher Liz Bort on being accepted to the NYS Master Math Teacher Program.
The NYS Master Teacher Program network consists of outstanding teachers recognized for their dedication to providing the most innovative STEM education to their students, their commitment to professional growth, and their enthusiasm for sharing their successful practices with colleagues in their schools, districts, and regions.
The New York State Master Teacher Program is a vibrant professional network of more than 1400 outstanding public school K-12 STEM teachers throughout the state who share a passion for their own STEM learning and for collaborating with colleagues to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
To learn more, check out the NYS Master Teacher Website: ...
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Students Learn from German-American Partnership Program:
This past August, Herr and Frau Solan from OCS High School accompanied ten OCS students to Germany and Ireland on a German-American Partnership Program (GAPP) exchange.
Onondaga has been doing this exchange with Lessing Gymnasium (a secondary school) in Uelzen, Northern Germany for decades. Mr. Solan, the high school German teacher, has continued this tradition since starting at OCS in 2016, giving to this point more than thirty of our OCS students a unique opportunity to live for a short time with a German family and attend school in Germany.
During their time in Germany, OCS students were accompanied on an extensive itinerary of castle and museum visits, unique dining experiences and opportunities to see and experience Germany and German culture firsthand. They spent time in the ...
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OCS Art Featured at NYS School Boards Association Exhibit:
Six OCS students will have artwork displayed in the 2024 New York State School Boards Association Exhibit. The virtual slideshow link is available, OCS students are on slides 444 through slide 449.
OCS students who participated are:
Alaina Kelsey, Grade 12 - ceramic characterized container
Daelyn Cousineau, Grade 12 - ceramic food sculpture
Ella Donath, Grade 12 - ceramic characterized container
Jasmine Taylor, Grade 12 - block print
Cindy Chen, Grade 12 - charcoal self-portrait drawing
Sylvana Adams, Grade 12 - block print
Congratulations to our student artists!
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Fire Club Visits South Onondaga Fire Dept.:
The OCS Fire Club met with the South Onondaga Fire Department to explore emergency medical services (EMS) patient packaging techniques.
Students had the opportunity to experience wearing and administering a Kendrick Extrication Device (KED), which is used to stabilize a patient's head and neck during an emergency situation.
In addition to the KED, the students also learned about the uses and functionality of different types of backboards. Backboards are essential for safely transferring and transporting patients who may have sustained spinal or other injuries.
The OCS Fire Club has grown significantly this school year, with 55 students from seventh through 12th grade signed up to participate.
The club offers students the chance to explore various first responder ...
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Accepting Applications for Wall of Distinction:
The Onondaga Central School District is currently accepting nominations for the Wall of Distinction. Nomination forms are available online or by calling Janet Ferris at (315) 552-5020. All nominations must be submitted by the first Friday in the month of June and may be mailed, emailed or returned to the high school office. Please address them in care of Janet Ferris, 4479 South Onondaga Rd. Nedrow, N.Y. 13120 or by email jferris@onondagacsd.org; cc: tmumford@onondagacsd.org.
The Onondaga Central School District Wall of Distinction was created in 2012 for the purpose of recognizing and honoring graduates of Onondaga Junior Senior High School. An advisory committee considers nominated graduates who have achieved a high level of prominence in their personal and/or professional ...
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Wheeler Curriculum Night Showcases Student Work:
Wheeler Curriculum Night was a huge success, with cars lining down the parking lot and the street. Students smiled as they showed off their work in the hallways and showcased their classrooms. We hope the families that came out felt welcomed and enjoyed the book fair. View more pictures on our Facebook page.
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District Celebrates 100% Passing Rate on June 2024 Math Regents Exams:
We are thrilled to announce that all students who took the Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2 Regents exams in June 2024 achieved a 100% passing rate. This remarkable accomplishment reflects the dedication, hard work and academic excellence of both our students and the outstanding math department.
A special congratulations goes to Mr. Melfi, Mrs. Bort and the rest of the math department for their tireless efforts in preparing students for success, as well as the entire OCS staff who have played a role in preparing our students for this level of rigor. Their commitment to fostering the necessary support has truly paid off.
This achievement not only highlights the strength of our math program but also underscores the collaborative spirit between teachers, students and parents. We are ...
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OCS Students Attend Senator Schumer's Press Conference:
OCS students Jordan Cheek and Colton Cummings got the chance to attend a press conference with Senator Schumer announcing two bills; one is aimed at better protecting children online and the other is designed to hold technology companies accountable for algorithms that track children.
For more information on these bills, follow the links below:
https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/about/issues/kids-online-safety-act
https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-and-cassidy-reintroduce-coppa-20-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-online-privacy-of-children-and-teens
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Recognizing Honor Roll Students:
7th Grade Honor Roll Students:
Adams, Kara J
Brooks, Jansen
Luton, Willa
Gemmell, Aeliana
Crysler, William
Hudson, Bryce
Nelson, Shane
Conway, Callin
Burns, Madison S
Vonderweidt, Jeannette
Bergman, James P
Cox, Bryson
Batschelet, Grace
Cox, Sophie
Berger, Charlotte
Kudlick, Samantha
Hunt, Carter R
Sicignano, Vincent
Murphy, Austin
Bey-Wright, Epiphany ...
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OCS Students Place in CNY Rocket Team Challenge:
On Saturday, June 1, Onondaga Central School District freshmen Mariana Frazier, Sydney Fiaschetti and Abby Freyer placed second in the senior (high school) division of the MOST CNY Rocket Team Challenge.
The CNY Rocket Team Challenge is an annual student STEM competition in model rocketry. Teams of four to eight students design and assemble a model rocket kit provided by the MOST.
On competition day, teams submit their rocket for judging on the quality of their construction, knowledge of the subject, how well they estimated their trajectory and whether or not their “eggstronaut” survived its ride into the sky.
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Wheeler Students Journey Through the Stars:
Students at Wheeler Elementary got a starlit experience thanks to the Starlab Portable Planetarium that travels to schools and is used as a hands-on laboratory for discovery.
Fourth-grade classes each took turns throughout the day entering the planetarium that was setup in the gym for an interactive presentation. Planetarium Specialist John Clancy took each class on a journey through the planets and stars, a fully immersive experience of the solar system.
Students saw the night sky as it appears in real life, with the advantage of having Clancy point out constellations and planets throughout the presentation, which aligns with New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science and Technology.
The planetarium program is made possible through OCM BOCES.
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Thank You Voters:
Thank you to the Onondaga Central School District Community for the overwhelming support in passing the 2024-25 Budget propositions.
The Budget Vote Results are as follows:
Proposition 1: The budget passed by a count 210 to 62 .
Proposition 2: The transportation vehicle proposition passed with 202 to 65 .
Proposition 3: The library proposition passed with 197 to 75 .
Congratulations to Michael Kobasa and Noelle Relles, both were re-elected to serve 3-year terms.
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OCS Rated Amongst Best High Schools from U.S. News & World Report:
The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings were released in April, and OCS Jr./Sr. High School was among them. The Best High Schools rankings, available online only, are produced in conjunction with RTI International, a global research firm. U.S. News receives AP and IB data directly from the College Board and International Baccalaureate for use in the rankings.
Read the full story here: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-york/rankings/syracuse-ny-45060
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OCS Student Art on Display:
OCS student artwork is on display this spring through the Feats of Clay Exhibition at the Everson Museum and the Baltimore Woods Nature Center gallery.
The Feats of Clay Exhibition on display at the Everson Museum April 13 through May 4 precedes an all-day event on May 3, where teamwork and sportsmanship are imperative in a friendly competition of the arts. The school who wins the day’s events will house the trophy, a work of art itself, and add something significant to it.
Feats of Clay is coordinated by CiTi Arts-in-Education and is supported by the Everson Museum of Art, Clayscapes Pottery and the Independent Potters Association.
The Student Art Show coordinated by the Baltimore Woods Nature Center on display May 4 through May 31 is a unique display of nature art by ...
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