“It’s Alive” was on tour again and the latest stop was at the Frederick Leighton Elementary School.

Oswego High School girls’ varsity basketball players invaded the Frederick Leighton Elementary School recently.

About 20 parents of Leighton students plead with the school board not to close the school. That is just one option the district is looking at if the Education Center is sold, the board of education said. No decision is going to be made on this for a long time, they said. Much more discussion is likely and public input is encouraged, they added.

Frederick Leighton Elementary School second graders recently read their newly created writing work to kindergarten students.

A group of residents, led by Judi Kenefic, has been working behind the scenes for several years to put a new playground in place. Tuesday, the group made its plans public.

The wooden playground built in 1991 is falling apart, Kenefic said. “There’s very few pieces left and what’s there is not safe. Neighbors won’t go there anymore because it’s in disrepair and dirty.”

Frederick Leighton Elementary School was represented by several students at the recent all-county music festival.

The weather might be getting cooler, but that didn’t stop students from the Frederick Leighton Elementary School from beautifying their grounds.

The student circus continues to be one of the highlights of the year for Frederick Leighton Elementary School sixth graders.

Recently, Frederick Leighton Elementary School fifth grade teacher Tom Wiegand continued his tradition of creating a wax museum in his classroom.

There was a writer’s celebration in the second grade classroom of Michelle McManus at Frederick Leighton Elementary School.

The Fulton District Wide Storytelling Festival was held and storytellers from throughout the district showcased their talents in telling a wide variety of stories. Participants told a folktale, fairytale, myth, legend, tall tale or fable. The stories ranged from spooky legends to hilarious tales and many had a useful moral attached that provided a bit [...]

Parents: Get your social life back on track! Go out “guilt-free” and have fun knowing that your children are not just waiting for you by the TV — but are having fun too!

The following students are on the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement for the Fall 2009 semester from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
The criteria for the Dean’s Honors list is a minimum grade point average of 3.5.
Christopher Marnell Mohr — Pennellville
Joseph T. Troia — [...]

Happy New Year to all of our readers in the tri-county region!
While our Richland facility is closed until April, the society is still active with Friday afternoon hours at the Barclay Court House in Pulaski (2nd floor over DMV, 2pm until 5) or by appointment. We got off to a rocky start following our [...]