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Sandy Creek Elementary School students tested their knowledge and practiced their skills during a recent contest that challenged students in every class to complete the most problems. As part of a pizza party contest, each class tried to complete the most problems in their grade level on IXL, which is an innovative tool that promotes learning through the use of technology.

National HIV Testing Day on June 27 is a national awareness campaign designed to encourage everyone to know their status and get tested. Many people are living with HIV and unaware that they have the virus as many people don’t have any symptoms.

In two separate performances featuring hundreds of teachers, parents, community members and fellow peers, the fifth/sixth grade orchestra and chorus each performed several songs that pleased the proud audience.

In the final track meet of the season, Danny Hefti broke the school record in the 1500 with a time of 4:41. He fell just short of also setting a new school record in the 800.

Each student that was presented with a Student of the Month award was called down to the school’s gym to participate in the celebration, which included assorted games and snacks. During the celebration, one boy and one girl from each grade level was also selected as the EJD PE Student of the Year.

The center is located on the shore of Lake Ontario, where 1,400 acres of wetlands, woodlands and meadows are bordered by two miles of undeveloped lakeshore, Sterling Creek and Nine Mile Creek.

This summer, the Fulton Family YMCA is bringing our Girls Rock program back. This program is designed for tween girls to learn values and positive behaviors, in order to make positive life choices.

The Oswego County Health department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, certified home health care, certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.