Community
Letter Wall Being Used in UPK/Phoenix 3 Preschool
Liam Campanino from the UPK/Phoenix 3 Head Start Preschool Program at the Discovery Day Care is using the letter wall in his classroom.
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Oswego Daily News
Oswego School Superintendent Proposes Closing Leighton
The students would be moved into the other elementary schools, with the sixth graders moving into Oswego Middle School. And, Leighton would then house the Education Center.
Community
Local Christian School To Host Open House
Oswego Community Christian School, 400 E. Albany St., will be hosting an informational open house on March 2, from 7 – 9 p.m. for families interested in considering enrollment of their children, grades Pre-K through 8th, for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Fulton Daily News
School Superintendents Meet With Aubertine On State Aid. The Result: ‘Not Good News’
It’s a safe bet that school superintendents did not hear what they wanted to hear when they met Thursday with State Senator Darrel Aubertine about state aid for next school year. Hannibal Superintendent of Schools Mike DiFabio summed up Aubertine’s message: “Chances of an on-time state budget are slim and the Governor’s numbers (on state aid to districts) are about the best we’re going to get.” Oswego’s superintendent, Bill Crist added the senator told everyone what they already know – “the state of the state is not good and we all will need to make some difficult decisions in the next year(s).”
Oswego Daily News
Oswego School Board Continues Working On Budget Issues
Budget discussions kick into high gear for school board. The superintendent will present his budget proposal to the board in the middle of next month. Board members say they want to keep the tax rate at zero, or even reduce it. Through all of the budget talks, the specter of staff cuts looms.
Oswego Daily News
Construction Work Gets Under Way In Oswego Schools During February Break
This year, the February break may be much shorter than usual, but that won’t stop a major work effort from getting under way in the Oswego City School District. Work will get started at Oswego Middle School, Leighton Elementary School and Fitzhugh Elementary School as well as continue at Oswego High School.
Community
Oswego School Budget Workshop Slated Feb. 16
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will conduct its third budget workshop on Feb. 16.
Community
Slots Available For 2010 – 11 Oswego School District Universal Pre-Kindergarten
The Oswego City School District is gearing up to welcome the next class of Pre-Kindergarten students. Applications for the program are now available.
Oswego Daily News
Trinity Wraps Up Catholic Schools Week
Students and staff wind up Catholic School Week celebration with ‘millionaire’ competition and a volleyball game that pitted the sixth grade against the faculty and staff. Ironiclly, the school’s sledding party was cancelled due to a lack of snow.
Community
Oswego Community Christian School Helps Haiti
The Oswego Community Christian School had a wonderful response from its students when it decided to give their “Cents for Saints†January collection to the earthquake victims in Haiti.