Cast and crew are ready to present Mary Poppins, Jr., at the PAC this weekend. The Voorheesville Middle School Drama Club production features the talents of students working as a team both onstage and backstage. Set in 1910 England, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins Jr. features favorite characters, including the Banks family, Bert, and, …
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VCSD is launching an initiative to amplify student voices on the district’s Instagram account. As part of this program, members of the Student Government Club will have the opportunity to craft and share engaging social media posts, giving students a platform to share their school experiences with the community. Superintendent Frank Macri says it’s …
The VCSD Modified Football Team is celebrating an undefeated season. Coach Michael Stuart says the achievement is the result of a lot of perseverance. “Our team did their best to improve every day and competed hard week in and week out,” said Stuart. “The program had big wins over the course of the season thanks …
Emily Grace Michaud, a senior from Voorheesville, aspires to a career working in a construction union. “I hope to do framing, definitely something hands-on and working with wood,” she said. “I like working with wood. I actually chose building trades because I want to go into the industry and there aren’t a lot of women …
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Voorheesville Elementary School is now in its second month of integrating the McGraw Hill reading and writing program, Wonders. This K-5 ELA program emphasizes the five pillars of the science of reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Text Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. As part of daily instruction, students are engaging in close reading, analytical writing, and …
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VCSD is unveiling a new motto to reflect the values of the school community: BIRDS – Be Inclusive, Responsible, Determined, Strong. Superintendent Frank Macri says the meaning of the BIRDS motto came from the students themselves. “In the spring of 2022, the District Advisory Committee (a shared decision-making group composed of staff, students, and parents) …
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Dear Parents and Guardians, VCSD is considering reintroducing the Odyssey of the Mind program. An information meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. in the elementary school library. Odyssey of the Mind aligns closely with our mission to support students by fostering their potential for scholarship, curiosity, critical thinking, and …
On Oct. 10, David Lawrence’s Sports in Society class virtually hosted Cortland State’s Head Football Coach, Curt Fitzpatrick, as a speaker. Fitzpatrick discussed the longstanding rivalry between Cortland State and Ithaca in the world of football and its effect on the community. The session taught students about the emotional and psychological dynamics behind athletic rivalries. …
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During Fire Prevention Month, the New Salem Fire Department conducted a special visit with grade 1 students at VCSD. Emergency vehicles were on display as firefighters delivered important fire safety messages. The students learned about procedures like “stop, drop, and roll” and the significance of smoke alarms. Students had the opportunity to observe the firefighters …
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Clayton A. Bouton has a Picture Day for grades 9-11 scheduled with Upstate Images on Nov. 2. Retakes are scheduled for Dec. 8. It’s easy to order pictures if you choose to. Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and use code NY2000423. Upstate Images has also provided a QR code which can be found below. The preorder site …
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