Community

John C. Birdlebough High School alumni returned to their alma mater recently to share their college and career experiences during a panel discussion in the auditorium for an audience of current JCB 11th and 12th grade students.

Students at Sandy Creek High School interested in pursuing a post-secondary education and career in a science-related field were recently afforded an opportunity to learn more about what it takes to make their dreams a reality.

Five students and staff members of Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District took the plunge at Oneida Shores in Brewerton for the ninth annual CNY Polar Plunge, raising enough funds to enable 1.5 athletes to be a part of the Special Olympics this coming year.

Emerson J. Dillon Middle School’s Room 102 was transformed into Santa’s workshop during the school’s Polar Express shopping event just days before Christmas.

FOR Club (Friends of Rachel Club) is an extension of Rachel’s Challenge, a proactive approach to school violence and bullying which seeks to create a safe learning environment for students.

Volney Elementary School fifth graders recently held an afternoon science showcase. They displayed trifold projects full of facts about star classifications and types of galaxies.

Granby Elementary School second graders experienced Christmas of yesteryear as they recently toured the Richardson-Bates House Museum in Oswego.

Lanigan Elementary second graders embraced this month’s character education trait of empathy while on a shopping trip at their neighborhood Tops.

Students, staff members and the local community of Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District came together during the holiday season, donating gifts that will bring joy to close to 200 students in the district.