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G. Ray Bodley High School seniors Caleb Almeter and David Tallents were recently named the top two students of the Class of 2016. Almeter was named valedictorian after he achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of 102.3 and Tallents was named salutatorian after he obtained an overall GPA of 100.677.

Academic achievements of G. Ray Bodley High School students were highlighted during the 34th annual academic awards evening. Principal Donna Parkhurst called the event “the highlight of the year” for the freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors who have excelled in their knowledge and who are leaders in the community.

Paul V. Moore High School senior Ryan McCarthy returned to his elementary alma mater, Millard Hawk Primary School, to share with current students how embodying the school’s character education traits can help them succeed.

John C. Birdlebough High School symphonic band and wind ensemble members showcased their musical talents for a packed auditorium during their recent spring concert. Staple high school pieces and challenging arrangements were wonderfully performed by the symphonic band, while wind ensemble members beautifully executed arrangements based on popular movies.

For each grade level, the school recently hosted grandparent days where students enjoyed a meal and conversation with their grandparents and other adult role models.

Fairgrieve Elementary School students recently collected monetary donations to support sick and injured children at the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse.

Volney Elementary School library media specialist Sarah Fay commended students for their commitment to reading throughout the school year.

The event began with a lion (Preston Lacey), zebra (Myla Wojtaszek) and tiger (Brayden Jessie) peering into the audience as the second grade classmen sang “It’s a Jungle Out There” dressed as cheetahs, monkeys, hyenas and elephants.

As part of a Family and Consumer Science sewing unit, Alexis Centrone (Oswego City School District), Kaylee Lewis and Shaun Huggins (both from Mexico Academy & Central School District) recently completed a project-based learning activity where they sewed bags and stuffed them full of goodies for children battling health issues.