Disaster Action Team volunteers from the American Red Cross of Central New York provided assistance to 24 people from five families who were displaced from their homes by three fires this week in Oswego, Onondaga and Cayuga counties.
The Manor at Seneca Hill held its annual party for residents and their families. Providing entertainment during the afternoon was Elvis, portrayed by Tom Gilbo.
With a focus on volunteer service, students at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation recently donated their time doing a variety of tasks to benefit the community. The Exceptional Education program offered students a chance to volunteer by participating in activities such as making greeting cards, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, making blankets and packing food boxes for those in need.
Fifth graders at Lura M. Sharp Elementary School in Pulaski wrote letters to Santa recently, but not to ask for presents for themselves. Their letters were selfless acts to help benefit the Central New York Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the Macy’s “Believe” Campaign.
Pulaski Senior High Chorus and band gave a stellar performance at the Holiday Concert
The Student Leadership group at John C. Birdlebough High School in the Phoenix Central School District recently hosted a luncheon for Senator Patty Ritchie as a way to honor the senator for her exemplary leadership qualities. Upon her arrival at the school, Ritchie was greeted by Superintendent Judy Belfield, Assistant Principal Patrick Fitch and several students within the Student Leadership group.
With the holiday season in full swing, the Hannibal Central School District is doing its part to ensure students have food to eat and gifts under the tree on December 25. In collaboration with local businesses, organizations and community members, the school district recently hosted its sixth annual Christmas Bureau Carnival at Dennis M. Kenney Middle School.
Although Halloween is just a distant memory, that didn’t stop a group of zombies from invading Hannibal High School recently for the annual senior play. “Attack of the Zombies” kept audience members entertained and on the edge of their seats during the two-night run. Playing on the zombie theme made popular through network television hits such as “The Walking Dead,” nearly 30 senior classmen took the stage for the performances.
The Exceptional Education program at CiTi teamed up with Oswego County Opportunities to bring the gift of warmth to nearly a dozen youth in need throughout the area. Students in grades seven through 12 worked alongside their teachers as they followed directions and learned about generosity to create and donate 10 blankets to OCO programs that aid homeless youth.
In the Sandy Creek Central School District, elementary school children recently learned lessons about generosity and giving to others as they perused the Santa Shop. The shop had plenty of gifts for the children to buy for their parents, siblings and other family members.
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