OCSD Accepting Applications for Pre-K:
The Oswego City School District is accepting applications for Universal Pre-K classes for the 2024-2025 school year. The program is free to all children residing within the district and who turn 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2024.
There are eight half-day sessions and one full-day session. The half-day sessions are offered in Kingsford, Minetto, Fitzhugh and Riley elementary schools. Morning session is 9-11:30 a.m. and the afternoon session is 12:45-3:15 p.m. The full-day session is 9 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. at Frederick Leighton Elementary School. Busing is available by the district on their regular bus runs in the morning and afternoon. There is no busing at midday.
Registration for the half-day sessions continues through the fall. Registration for full-day sessions continues ...
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Minetto students learn about cows:
Minetto students visited virtually in late January with Emma Shirley from Old McDonald's/North Harbor Dairy Farm to learn about cows and even got to see the very beginning of a live birth.
Shirley gave the students a virtual tour of the birthing barn, milking barn, filtration process and a rundown of the feeding process along with the importance of all the nutrients the cows need. She discussed weekly vet visits, and the process of their electronic tags, so if the tag sets off a sensor, then a gate opens up and the cow goes through the separation alley to see the doctor.
Students also were fortunate to start seeing a live birth, but only saw the head, but Shirley sent a little video of the baby and mom cleaning her up afterward.
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Your input matters! Help us set a path forward.:
Dear Members of the Oswego City School Community,
We are excited to announce the launch of our new strategic planning process, a pivotal initiative that will shape the future of our district. As we begin this journey, we want to emphasize the importance of your involvement in this endeavor.
The updated Strategic Plan will aim to create a roadmap that not only reflects the aspects of our school that are already working well but also addresses areas in which we can make improvements. We are committed to considering your perspectives and opinions on the direction we should take.
We genuinely value your input in making our updated Strategic Plan the best it can be. We encourage you to share your insights on what we are excelling at and where there's room for growth. Additionally, ...
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OHS Music Dept. to Present Guys and Dolls:
Rehearsals and preparations are underway for the Oswego High School Music Department’s production of “Guys and Dolls,” slated for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 & 10 and 1 p.m. Feb. 11 at the OHS Robinson-Faust Theatre. Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway.
This year’s cast includes Romello Velazquez as Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Nate Carr as Benny Southstreet, Miles Bandla as Rusty Charlie, Jillian Bell as Sarah Brown, Lucas Anzalone as Harry the Horse, David Pearson as Lt. Brannigan, Jake Barton as Nathan Detroit, Kian McCarthy as Angie the Ox, Helena Holmes as Miss Adelaide, Augustus Potter Jr. as Sky Masterson, Derek Gay as Joey Biltmore, Gianna Ellingwood as Mimi, and Seth Pagliaroli ...
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OMS student leads history lesson, sharing grandfather’s story:
A recent lesson in Connor Griffin’s history class at the Oswego Middle School had a more personal perspective as one student shared her grandfather’s war story.
Seventh grader Nicolette Licatese led a class discussion about her grandfather’s experience in World War II and the Pearl Harbor attacks. She brought in a newspaper from the attack on Pearl Harbor and shared other documents and photos from her grandfather’s time in the military, explaining the significance of each item.
“Days like this show us why history matters,” Griffin said. “When we see ourselves as a piece of the story, the connections we make become stronger. Nicolette did a great job personalizing history and making it more relatable. Her classmates were able to gain a different ...
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1/9/2024 BOE Meeting Rescheduled:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will be cancelling their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM due to weather concerns and the cancellation of after school activities.
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will be holding a Special Meeting on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Office located in the Education Center at 1 Buccaneer Blvd.
The public is welcome to attend.
The agenda for this meeting is available on BoardDocs (https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public)
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OHS National Honor Society Donates to Human Concerns Center:
Throughout the month of December, the Oswego High School National Honor Society has been working hard to collect toiletry items for donation to the Human Concerns Center of Oswego.
Human Concerns provides local families with essential household items, free of charge, with a focus on food and toiletries. This is the seventh year that the club has held this collection. With the help of OHS juniors Lauren Adkins and Alaina DiBlasi, who served as the event chairs for this donation drive, the OHS National Honor Society was able to donate more than 200 toiletry items.
“This year, more than ever, it was very important for our club to find ways to help the Oswego community,” said NHS adviser Kayley Morse. “Each year we have been able to exceed what we collected ...
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OCSD Partners With Coca-Cola To Provide Gifts for Families:
Oswego City School District recently partnered with Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast to distribute more than 175 gifts to Buccaneer families. The gifts, which were collected by Coca-Cola, were picked up by OCSD staff members and then separated and delivered to all the elementary schools in the district. Families who came in for the Holiday Drive pick up each received a few extra toys in their boxes. The Oswego City School District would like to offer its thanks to the Coca-Cola company for its role in providing a little extra holiday cheer to families throughout Oswego.
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Riley Town Hall Meeting Fosters Collaboration:
With a focus on collaboration, Charles E. Riley Elementary School Principal Tracy Eygnor recently hosted a December town hall meeting to bring staff together and build on existing strengths.
Through a blended approach of learning and collaboration with the Technology Department, teachers rotated through four stations and got to work on different technology programs that students in the school can use to enhance their lessons.
The first station centered around a green screen, and teachers made a quick video explaining what makes Riley shine. Station two saw teachers being tasked with putting together a digital puzzle that when complete, showed a photo of the staff members working together on the previous month's "town hall."
Station three was about ...
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Annual Hoop Shoot for the Holidays a success:
The Oswego girls basketball program held another successful year of its annual Hoop Shoot for the Holidays fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 16.
The program spent the day shopping, wrapping and delivering gifts for local families in need, and girls JV basketball coach Ryan Lavner reported the group was able to provide for 31 kids across 19 families this year.
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Making history: OHS class learns alongside Bishop’s Commons residents:
A groundbreaking local history class at Oswego High School pairs students with senior citizens for a unique learning experience.
Every-other Friday, residents from Bishop’s Commons join Ben Heckethorn’s local Oswego history course to learn about the Port City’s rich past. The experience has been rewarding for the students as well as the senior citizens.
“It has been really cool working alongside them and listening to their stories,” said OHS student Logan Crannell. “We’re learning about factories and different industries that were here a long time ago, and some of the Bishop’s Commons residents actually worked at those places. It’s a fun way to learn local history.”
The classes consist of a variety of lecture-style ...
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OHS Students Receive All-State Music Honors:
Oswego Students Receive All-State Music Honors
Two Oswego High School students recently made their mark at the state level, as Ben Norton and Miles Bandla performed at the New York State School Music Association Conference with the All-State Mixed Choir.
The chorus, which was made up of 224 students from across New York state, received their music in October with the expectation that they would prepare their performances on their own, and be ready to begin rehearsals Nov. 30. Over the course of three days, the students rehearsed for more than 15 hours under the guidance of their guest conductor, Dr. Gary Packwood.
"The concert on Sunday morning saw over 2,000 people in attendance and the choir's performance was sensational! I am so proud of our students,” ...
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KPS students raise money, buy gifts for those in need:
For nearly a decade, sixth grade students at Kingsford Park Elementary have helped make spirits a bit brighter for their peers in need during the holiday season.
The sixth graders participated in a math-a-thon where they solicited sponsorships for the entire event or an amount per correct answer. Once students answered as many math facts correctly as possible, they added up the donations and netted nearly $2,700, which included a $100 donation from the Oswego Walmart.
“There were 47 children in need that our students shopped for this year,” said KPS teacher Kelly Moxley. “Each child received $57.50 worth of presents, and our sixth graders put a lot of thought into each gift.”
In addition to giving back to those in need, the sixth graders also learned about budgeting, ...
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Varsity, JV basketball teams give back to Oswego:
The varsity and JV girls basketball teams from Oswego City School District recently gave back to the community during the holiday and giving season.
The varsity team got together and made holiday cards for the holiday giving tree project. The cards go to residents in long-term and assisted living facilities in Oswego county (photo attached titled "Varsity Holiday Cards")
Both the JV and Varsity teams rang the bell for the Salvation Army outside of Price Chopper on Saturday. We rang the bell, handed out candy canes, sang Christmas carols and wished customers happy holidays.
Varsity Oswego girls basketball
JV Oswego girls basketball
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OHS NHS Holds No Shave November Fundraiser:
The Oswego High School National Honor Society hosted its annual No Shave November fundraiser to raise money for cancer research. Nine teachers and staff participated this year, along with several others that gave donations.
Through their efforts, $431.45 was raised. This money will be sent as a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital to support their efforts to eradicate pediatric cancer.
“Thank you to all who participated and helped raise a substantial amount of money for a cause that is so important,” said NHS Advisor Kayley Morse. “Also, a special thank you to OHS juniors Tommy Kirwan and Maggie O’Leary who volunteered to be the event chairs to orchestrate this successful event. We are already looking forward to holding this event again next year!” ...
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OHS students welcome guest speakers from Riverwalk Bagels:
Oswego High School students in two of Amy Rapin’s classes recently made a breakfast staple alongside employees from Riverwalk Bagels.
The guest speakers from Riverwalk Bagels talked to the students about their experience in the industry, some of the skills required for the job, and the importance of customer service. Students were able to ask questions while learning how to make bagels from scratch.
“This is a wonderful collaboration between the school district and our community business partners,” said Rapin, the CTE and Family and Consumer Science teacher. “We are always thrilled when experts in their respective field come in to share their knowledge with our students.”
After each student hand-rolled the dough and formed a bagel, they were able ...
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OMS announces 1st quarter honor roll:
The Oswego Middle School Principal Mary Beth Fierro along with her faculty and staff would like to recognize the following students who earned Honor Roll and/or High Honor Roll status for the 1st marking period of the 2023-24 school year:
7th Grade High Honor Roll
Emma Allen, Attalie Anderson, Wyatt Baitsell, Jayla Barbur, Natalie Bartlett, Matthew Belawske, Anna Bell, Claire Bezek, Sophia Boni, Julia Bovay, Ryan Bowman, Natalie Breitbeck, Olivia Brockway, Phiona Buck, Megan Campbell, Liam Carney-Bacel, Yarileysha Carrasquillo-Rodriguez, Cecelia Chamberlin, Nate Chetney, Keri Chodubski, Casey Christman, Makayla Coker, Carter Conaway, Khaleesi Coronado, Julie Cregg, Hunter Cunningham, Christian Czuprynski, Isabella Dawson, Ryan Deary, Sophie DeCaire, Katie Devendorf, Isabella ...
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