Exceptional effort in the classroom, academic excellence and character were in focus during a SPARK Award ceremony at John C. Birdlebough High School in mid-April. Nearly three dozen students received recognition through the awards program for the third marking period.
St. Luke Health Services in Oswego will host a workshop featuring Dr. Renante Ignacio, who will discuss advance care planning and advanced directives. The workshop will take place on May 10 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Riverview Room at St. Luke. The workshop is free of charge and the public is invited to attend.
A month-long lesson on the American Revolution recently culminated in a living history museum at Michael A. Maroun Elementary School. Students in Aimee Brooker’s fourth grade class studied key figures, battles, dates and other historical events tied to the Revolutionary War.
The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with district students displaying their artwork in the commons area of the building for our annual “Art in the Atrium.”
To paraphrase a classic movie, “The woodlands are alive with sound of music,” bird songs of course, and the music is enchanting! On May 4 at 7 p.m. (rain date, May 5), delight in an evening concert along woodland trails of the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center.
Nearly two dozen John C. Birdlebough High School students were honored recently for their leadership and volunteerism during the President’s Youth Service Awards ceremony. The 21st annual event, held at the Phoenix Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5540, recognizes students who have dedicated their time to serve the community.
Oswego County’s very own Regional Market is collaborating with Tobacco Free Network of CNY to launch this venue as tobacco free to benefit the health of vendors and customers, as well as keep the grounds free of tobacco litter.
In the final Oswego County Academic Youth League competition, biology was under the microscope in the event. Students in teams of 8-10 from eight school districts in Oswego County came together to showcase their knowledge in the field of biology. For the season – Mexico was the overall champion.
The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown chapter of the National Junior Honor Society inducted 11 new members at a special ceremony held on April 12 at the school.
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