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The Mexico Academy and Central School District recently welcomed Jennifer Stanton as its Director of Pupil Services. Her passion for helping children overcome challenges began in college when she had an internship at a pre-school for students with disabilities and immediately “loved leveling the playing field for students who have great potential.”

A few dozen Fulton City School District teachers recently attended the Oswego Writing Institute 2017 to learn current writing techniques to be more effective in their writing instruction. Several teachers also presented workshops.

Jennifer Granholm knew that joining the Mexico Academy and Central School District would be the perfect fit for her. The district’s core beliefs of putting students first, all students can learn, collaboration is essential to success and all are treated with dignity, among others, perfectly align with Granholm’s views on the importance of education.

Throughout the summer months, several MACS staff members were committed to exploring new professional development opportunities to improve their understanding of learning standards, gain personal growth, explore new curriculum and technology and collaborate, among additional professional development prospects.

Fall brings a time for new opportunities to learn, grow and make some friends along the way. That’s why Lakeside Christian Ministries is launching two new community groups in Fulton.

The Oswego City School District announced today changes to its school lunch pricing for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. Pending board of education approval, the price of elementary, middle and high school lunches will increase by 10 cents each, effective September 6.

The Greer family, performing under the name of Lindley Creek, will hold a concert at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church on August 26 at 6 p.m. Lindley Creek is an acoustic family band, showcasing beautiful bluegrass and gospel music.

Thanks to the generosity of community members and the Mexico Academy and Central School District Faculty Association, 301 Mexico students received brand new backpacks stuffed with necessary supplies to start the 2017-18 school year.