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Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District has named the valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2016 graduating class: Allayna Frank and Sage Bartlett.

The Upstate Freshwater Institute and SUNY ESF are working with a statewide database to identify factors associated with a recent proliferation of harmful algal blooms.

Great Lakes Research Consortium Grants Investigating vitamin B deficiency in fish, harmful Algal Blooms, DNA testing of aquatic food web

The Great Lakes Research Consortium has awarded $44,819 for research projects that will investigate vitamin B deficiency in Lake Ontario fish, analyze a dataset on harmful algal blooms in nearly 200 lakes in New York State, and test DNA-based barcoding as a way to more accurately analyze the Great Lakes food web.

Millard Hawk Primary Second Graders Moving Up to CSI

Second graders recently celebrated the end of their time at Millard Hawk Primary School with an afternoon of fun and games. The annual Second Grade Fun Day brought all five classrooms together during the last weeks of school to challenge one another in tug-of-war, three-legged races, water relays and other activities.

Walk-A-Thon Raises Money For Golisano Children’s Hospital

Hastings-Mallory Elementary School students continue to make a difference in the lives of local sick and injured children through their participation in the school’s walk-a-thon fundraiser.

Character Education Carnival Celebrates Cole Students

A.A. Cole Elementary School students were recently treated to a carnival night for having exhibited positive character traits throughout the 2015-16 school year. The event featured fun and games in the courtyard, kid-friendly karaoke, a photo booth, balloon animals, glittery tattoos and drawings for themed baskets to take home.

More than $200K in Scholarships Awarded to APW Seniors

More than $200,000 in scholarships were awarded to this year’s seniors at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District; the students were recognized at their annual Senior Awards Night.

Magician Captivates Students with Ecology Lesson

Students of Hastings-Mallory Elementary School learned the importance of protecting the earth’s environment during a presentation by “Dumpster Doug,” a magician and illusionist who advocates for recycling, resource conservation and more.

40th Anniversary Brings New Attractions to Sterling Renaissance Festival

“This year, Ren Fest 40 will be the biggest and most thrilling season yet,” said Doug Waterbury, owner of Sterling Renaissance Festival. “We’re debuting a brand-new, three-story venue, two new musical acts, and several highly anticipated performing acts.”

Central Square Students Launch Weather Balloon Near Space

Fifth grade A.A. Cole Elementary students launched a weather balloon near space to an altitude of over 50,000 feet, nearly ten miles. The weather was bright and sunny, a perfect day for liftoff.

Fairgrieve Elementary Holds Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

First grade students at Fairgrieve Elementary School celebrated reading in style with their favorite “best buddy” at the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. The event was a well-deserved reward for their hard work in school this year.