St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence in Oswego is nearing completion of construction on a project that has added physical improvements to the residence and uses new technologies to enhance the Memory Care at St. Francis program. The memory care program serves residents with early to mid-stages of a dementia-related illness like Alzheimer’s disease.
Looking to prepare students for the next chapter of their lives, Kimberly Sparkman is excited to join the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation as the new Dean of Students for Career and Technical Education. Originally from upstate New York, Sparkman said she is excited to return to the area after several years of teaching downstate.
The district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning has 20 years of experience in education, as she began her career as a special education teacher before a natural progression to administrative roles. She arrived at MACS two months ago, having come from Chenango Valley Central Schools where she served as the assistant superintendent of schools and director of personnel.
High school guidance staff and administrators welcomed students and their parents to the building and offered some tips to help the freshmen embark on a successful high school career.
The Oswego City School District has completed the majority of the work involved in moving its central offices to Frederick Leighton Elementary School and district officials say it’s “business as usual” following the effort. The offices of Curriculum, Personnel, Special Education and Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey are now operational within Leighton’s east wing. The Business Office is expected to complete its move in the coming weeks.
Fairley Elementary School was bustling with activity prior to the start of the school year. Kindergartners toured the building and reunited with classmates during an ice cream social.
With just a few weeks into his new role as the Mexico Academy and Central School District’s Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, David Gryczka already knows he’s going to have one of the best school years yet. Gryczka came to MACS with several years of student and athletic administrative experience and 16 years of experience as a coach for various sports.
The First Congregational Church UCC of New Haven will observe its 200th anniversary this September, with a number of celebratory events. The church will commemorate the anniversary with a Harvest Weekend Celebration beginning the evening of September 16.
The Oswego Elks will hold its annul Big Bucks Party on October 1. We will have a 50/50 raffles during the day also we will be having a Chinese auction. The party is open to the public.
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.”
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