G. Ray Bodley High School student Ethan Wright has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. He was recognized for his outstanding academic promise demonstrated by a top performance on the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Several Fairgrieve Elementary School students were recently named Golden Spoon Award recipients because they exceeded expectations in the school cafeteria. Principal Jean Sampsell recognized the students during a Morning Express program, where their peers, teachers and guests applauded their efforts.
Fire safety was in focus Oct. 24 at Fairley Elementary School, as kindergartners learned various fire prevention techniques. Members of the Hannibal Volunteer Fire Department were on hand to provide students with tips and advice to reduce the risk of fire.
Academic excellence was in the spotlight at a recent Phoenix Central School District Board of Education meeting, as high school student Brian Breen was recognized for his performance on the PSAT exam.
Emerson J. Dillon Middle School eighth grade studio art students recently traveled to the Everson Art Museum in Syracuse where a docent showcased special exhibitions, the museum’s permanent collection, architecture highlights and ceramic pieces.
Mayor Billy Barlow recently visited the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation’s Mexico campus and came away extremely impressed with the various fields of study offered throughout the organization.
A Most Improved Award has been given to each Fairgrieve Elementary School student recognized by his or her teaching for making academic and/or behavioral strides in their classroom throughout the month of October.
One year after reading “Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail” for the 2015-16 Battle of the Books event, current Fairgrieve Elementary School fifth graders knew exactly who the school’s recent guest was.
As part of the Memory Project, eighth grade studio art students transformed photos of Peruvian orphans into hand-drawn portraits intended to help the children feel loved and to spread kindness throughout the world.
The Phoenix girls’ varsity volleyball team scored a big win for breast cancer research during its recent “Dig Pink” volleyball match. As part of its fundraising effort, the team offered a $2 serving competition between the second and third sets.
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