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In an effort to better prepare students for futures in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM careers, State Senator Patty Ritchie has delivered $12,500 in special funding to enhance programs based in those subject areas in Jefferson and Oswego County schools.

Teachers from throughout the region are encouraged to attend the professional development opportunity “Teaching Writing, Teaching Writers” on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 in the Marano Campus Center at SUNY Oswego.

Several Fulton City School District varsity athletes received honors during the fall season for their many accomplishments. Athletes were recognized for both team and individual skills in their sport.

As a new year approaches, the Fulton City School District asks for family support to help Fulton students improve school attendance. The promotion of good attendance habits at every age and grade level will help students be successful as they grow.

Students in Fulton City School District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten program made the holiday season merry and bright for hundreds of people who packed the G. Ray Bodley High School auditorium for the recent UPK Holiday Sing-a-Long.

Conceptualized by Principal Jeff Hendrickson, the Lanigan Congress seeks to teach students how to take ownership of school rules and to better understand how government works.

Students in grades one through six at Fairgrieve Elementary have served up reading success. The school’s 2016-2017 Accelerated Reader program theme is pizza.

Both Raider robotics teams – 6911A Bucky Raider and 6911B Last Minute Rookie – received tournament champions trophies and were awarded the excellence award at the 3rd annual Liverpool VEX Robotics Competition at Liverpool High School.

Videoconference technology recently allowed Granby Elementary School sixth graders to explore the Greek mythology collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.