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
Huang, Lainhart lead Clyde-Savannah’s Class of 2025
Clyde-Savannah Central School has named Tina Huang as valedictorian and Kamryn Lainhart as salutatorian of the Class of 2025, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Huang, a standout scholar-athlete and musician, graduates with 23 college ... more
Red Jacket Schools unveil new logos, launch apparel shop
Red Jacket Schools have approved a full suite of new district logos and opened an official apparel shop, marking a major step in the Manchester-Shortsville Central School District’s rebranding initiative. The updated branding, approved by ... more
Julia Spahalski receives Susan B. Haeffner Sportsmanship Award
Watkins Glen High School senior Julia Spahalski was honored Friday with the 21st annual Susan B. Haeffner Schuyler County Sportsmanship Award during the school's academic and athletic awards assembly. The award, known as the “Susan ... more
Dr. Beth Russo marks 20 years on Keuka nursing faculty
A Keuka College alumna who began her journey as a student nurse has become a guiding force behind the school’s nationally respected nursing program. Dr. Beth Russo, Class of ’98, is celebrating 20 years as ... more
Midlakes band records graduation music with Grammy-nominated engineer
Midlakes band students teamed up with Grammy-nominated recording engineer Mark Morette for a marathon recording session that will power the music behind this year’s graduation and school events. The full-day session featured students recording several ... more
Midlakes honors respectful students of the month
Twelve Midlakes Middle/High School students have been recognized by the Physical Education departments for exemplifying respect, a core school value, during the month of May. The Students of the Month were selected across grades seven ... more
Reliant Credit Union awards $25,000 in student scholarships
Reliant Credit Union has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to 16 students through its 2025 Donald K. Rhine Scholarship program, continuing its tradition of recognizing young members who exemplify service and leadership. The scholarship, named after ... more
White, Potter move audience with Gettysburg Address recitations
Two Midlakes middle schoolers delivered powerful renditions of the Gettysburg Address during this year's local Memorial Day celebration. Emma Mae White and Rylan Potter, both members of the Class of 2029, recited Abraham Lincoln's iconic ... more
TC3 graduates 461 students at spring ceremony
Tompkins Cortland Community College celebrated the Class of 2025 with its 56th commencement ceremony on May 21, according to Tompkins Weekly. The college honored 461 graduates on its Dryden campus, marking a milestone for students ... more
Midlakes welcomes 23 juniors into National Honor Society
Midlakes High School celebrated academic excellence and leadership as it welcomed 23 new juniors into the National Honor Society during its annual induction ceremony. Held in the high school auditorium, the event recognized the 2025 ... more
Thompson Health Guild awards six scholarships to future health professionals
The Thompson Health Guild has awarded scholarships to six high school seniors pursuing careers in health care, continuing a tradition of supporting the next generation of medical professionals. The $2,000 scholarships were presented during the ... more
Keuka College named Yates County business of the year
Keuka College has been named the 2025 Mike Linehan Business of the Year by the Yates County Chamber of Commerce, honoring its long-standing service and partnership in the local community. The Chamber selected the college ... more
Dr. Anne Killen to headline ONYA’s 25th Bud to Bloom luncheon
Dr. Anne E. Killen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northeast College of Health Sciences, will deliver the keynote address at the Ontario/Yates Fund for Women and Girls’ 25th Anniversary Bud to Bloom ... more
