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Fitzhugh Park Elementary Hosts Leader in Me Parent Night Fitzhugh Park Elementary Hosts Leader in Me Parent Night: Fitzhugh Park Elementary recently hosted a Leader in Me Parent Night and also concluded the district’s October Read to Them initiative, funded by Constellation. The evening featured games, pizza and a story time centered on “The Wild Robot.” The evening’s activities highlighted leadership, empathy and community, key principles of the Leader in Me program. Parents and students connected through interactive games that encouraged both literacy and family engagement. The event marked a successful conclusion to the monthlong initiative, inspiring families to continue reading at home while reinforcing Oswego’s commitment to fostering lifelong learners and nurturing strong, caring leaders.  
BOE regular meeting set for 11/4 at  5 p.m. BOE regular meeting set for 11/4 at 5 p.m.: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. This Meeting will be held in the Oswego High School CAFETERIA. The public is welcome to attend. The Board of Education will be recognizing the Oswego Marching Buccaneers for capturing the first State Championship in school history. Meeting attendees should use the main OHS entrance. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed on http://youtube.com/@wBUC. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs (https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public) after 4 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2025.
Oswego Marching Buccaneers capture first State Championship in school history Oswego Marching Buccaneers capture first State Championship in school history: The Oswego Marching Buccaneers earned its first-ever New York State Field Band Conference (NYSFBC) championship title, taking first place in its class with a score of 87.35.  The victory reflects the students’ hard work, discipline and perseverance throughout the season. Band members spent months refining their performance through rehearsals, competitions and community events, demonstrating growth, teamwork and pride in representing their school. When asked about the recent victory, sophomore flutist Mack Joyce said,  “It’s been a lot of hard work, and to be able to make history for Oswego has been so fulfilling!” The Buccaneers’ success at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse highlights the strength of Oswego’s music program and the ...
Oswego High School’s Waterfront Learning Initiative in full swing Oswego High School’s Waterfront Learning Initiative in full swing: The Oswego City School District’s 'From Classroom to Waterfront' Project is making waves at OHS.  This hands-on learning initiative is designed to connect students with the environmental and historical significance of the Lake Ontario watershed and the recently designated Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. The program, supported by a $29,570 grant request, is a partnership between the Oswego City School District (OCSD), the H. Lee White Maritime Museum and the City of Oswego. The goal is to engage high school students in producing educational content that will be shared with the public through kiosks, signs and digital media. “Our Oswego City School District waterfront project connects several courses at our high school to provide students with valuable, ...
Leighton Elementary celebrates perfect attendance in a paws-itive way Leighton Elementary celebrates perfect attendance in a paws-itive way: Frederick Leighton Elementary School is making attendance fun this fall with a creative monthly challenge.  Each class works to “spell” a word of the month by earning one letter for every day the entire class is present. If the class spells the full word by the end of the month, they earn a prize. One recent reward was a visit from Dottie, a certified therapy dog, through K-9 Caring Angels. Dottie brought smiles and excitement as she visited classrooms that met their attendance goals. The program encourages teamwork, responsibility and consistency. A new word is introduced each month, giving students and teachers fresh motivation to strive for perfect attendance together. FLS plans to continue the challenge throughout the school year, offering a variety of fun ...
Minetto kindergarteners learn fire safety Minetto kindergarteners learn fire safety: Minetto Elementary School kindergartners recently enjoyed an exciting and educational morning during a special visit from the Minetto Fire Department in recognition of Fire Prevention Week. The event began in the school cafeteria, where Fire Chief Todd Heath and his crew greeted students for an engaging fire safety lesson. Chief Heath discussed essential safety rules — including how to “Stop, Drop, and Roll” if clothing ever catches fire — and guided students through practicing the steps together, turning an important safety skill into a fun, memorable activity. Students also took part in a lively game called “Hot, Not Hot, and Sometimes Hot,” which helped them identify which objects are safe to touch and which ones can be dangerous. The interactive ...
Bucs bring the spirit for Homecoming Bucs bring the spirit for Homecoming: Oswego High School kicked off its 2025 homecoming celebrations with a series of spirited events that brought students, staff and community members together for a memorable week. Festivities began with an outdoor pep rally on the football field, where high school students gathered to celebrate fall athletics and showcase Buccaneer pride. The event featured performances from the marching band and cheerleaders, as well as introductions of sports teams and class competitions. Later that evening, the district wide homecoming parade stepped off from Kingsford Park Elementary School and made its way through the city before arriving at Oswego High School. The parade included floats, school groups, candy and the Marching Buccaneers, drawing spectators along the route. Immediately following ...
BOE regular meeting set for 10/21 at 5 p.m. BOE regular meeting set for 10/21 at 5 p.m.: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.  This Meeting will be held in the Oswego High School library. The public is welcome to attend.  Meeting attendees should use the main OHS entrance. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed on http://youtube.com/@wBUC. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs (https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public) after 4 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025.  
Eight Oswego High School Students Earn NYSSMA All-State Honors Eight Oswego High School Students Earn NYSSMA All-State Honors: Eight Oswego High School students have been selected to receive All-State honors from the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), a distinction awarded to some of New York’s top high school musicians. The students will represent the Oswego City School District at the NYSSMA 89th Annual Winter Conference, scheduled for Dec. 4–7 at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. This year’s honorees representing OHS are: Grant Romanowski (Alternate, Snare Drum), Leonard Lin (Alternate, Bassoon), Xavier Vasquez (Alternate, Tuba), Romello Velazquez (Alternate, Tenor 2), Nathan Hibbert (Symphonic Band, Clarinet), Christopher Pineda (Symphonic Band, Flute), Noah Whalen (Alternate, Bass 1) and Leah Norton (Mixed Chorus, Alto 2). Many of these ...
BOE regular meeting set for 9/23 at 5 p.m. BOE regular meeting set for 9/23 at 5 p.m.: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.  This Meeting will be held in the Oswego High School library. The public is welcome to attend.  Meeting attendees should use the main OHS entrance. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed on http://youtube.com/@wBUC.  The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs (https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public) after 4 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2025.  
BOE Goal Setting Retreat set for 9/16 at 5:30 p.m. BOE Goal Setting Retreat set for 9/16 at 5:30 p.m.: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will conduct a Goal Setting Retreat on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. This Retreat will be held in the Oswego High School Library. The public is welcome to attend, but there will not be a public speaking session. Meeting attendees should use the Main High School entrance.
BOE regular meeting set for 9/9 at 5 p.m. BOE regular meeting set for 9/9 at 5 p.m.: BOE regular meeting set for 9/9 at 5 p.m. The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5 p.m. This Meeting will be held in the Oswego High School library. The public is welcome to attend.  Meeting attendees should use the main OHS entrance. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed on http://youtube.com/@wBUC. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs (https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public) after 4 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2025.
BOE regular meeting set for 8/26 at 5 p.m. BOE regular meeting set for 8/26 at 5 p.m.: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. This Meeting will be held in the Oswego High School library. The public is welcome to attend.  Meeting attendees should use the main OHS entrance. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed on http://youtube.com/@wBUC . The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs ( https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public ) after 4 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025.  
Oswego High School supply list announcement Oswego High School supply list announcement: The Oswego High School announces their supply list in preparation for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. This list contains the teacher, the course, and the required supplies for students. The list can be found below: 
BOE organizational meeting set for 8/5 at 5 p.m. BOE organizational meeting set for 8/5 at 5 p.m.: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m . This Meeting will be held in the Oswego High School library. The public is welcome to attend.  Meeting attendees should use the main OHS entrance. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed on http://youtube.com/@wBUC. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs (https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public) after 4 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2025.  
OCSD partners with Health Department to offer vaccine clinic OCSD partners with Health Department to offer vaccine clinic: As the 2025-26 school year approaches, the Oswego City School District is partnering with the Oswego Health Department to provide access to vaccines for students. A vaccine clinic will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Oswego High School cafeteria and is designed to help families catch up on required vaccines ahead of the new school year. Students in kindergarten, sixth, seventh, and 12 th grades are eligible to receive their immunizations as part of this event. Kindergartners may receive DTaP, polio, MMR, and varicella vaccines. Sixth graders are eligible for Tdap, while seventh and 12 th -graders are eligible to receive the meningitis vaccine. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 315-349-3547.   
OHS Announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll OHS Announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll: Oswego High School is proud to announce its 4th quarter honor roll recipients for the 2024-2025 school year.   Highest Honor Roll Ninth Grade Aizlyn Adkins, Mason Bandla, Mara Begoske, Kaelyn Bond, Luke Braun, Mark Brennan, Maddox Browngardt, Kayleen Canales-Reyes, Brenna Cazzolli, Julia Clark, Adriana Cloonan, Lindsay Colasurdo, Nicholas Conzone, Cameron D'Angelo, Jackson Dewey, Mason Donabella, Caleb Dykeman, Kameron Falcetti, Kamdyn Fedder, Abigail Haswell, Regan Healy, Kara Hsu, Len Lin, Layton Mitchell, Maria Murray, Nora Newell, Sophia Otokiti, Yana Paneria, Kyriel Patane, Abigail Peters, Adam Plyler, Evan Scaglione, Ryan Sharkey, Mia Sykut, Brandy Towne, Molly Tucker, Sara Tucker, Gracie White, Zachary Wills Jr., and Lucy Woodruff.    Tenth ...
OMS Announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll OMS Announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll: The Oswego Middle School Principal, Amy Godkin, along with her faculty and staff, would like to recognize the following students who earned High Honor and Honor roll status for the 4th marking period of the 2024-25 school year:     7 th  Grade High Honor Roll: Isabel Alejo, Katharine Auler, Shawn Baldwin, Devon Bond, Oliver Boudreau, Bentley Buskey, Audrey Canale, Emily Carr, Callen Cleary, Caroline Coniski, Kayleigh Cough, Alaric Cregg, Alexander Daigle, Ethan D’Angelo, Giana D’Angelo, Evelyn Davis, Tanner Demling, Colton DeSantis, Kiley DeSantis, Miles Dodd, Garrison Earl, Edwin Ellixson, Ethan Engler, Emalyn Favata, Madden Fedder, Claire Fisher, Nathan Fortier, Noah Frost, Carter Gauger, Mia Gibson, Ricki Gilbert, Leilani Gonzalez, Claire Hall, ...
BOE organizational meeting set for 7/1 at 9 a.m. BOE organizational meeting set for 7/1 at 9 a.m.: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their  Annual Organizational Meeting  on  Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.  This Meeting will be held in the Oswego High School library. The public is welcome to attend.  Meeting attendees should use the main OHS entrance. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed on  http://youtube.com/@wBUC . The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs (
Kindergarten Registration Now Open Kindergarten Registration Now Open: Kindergarten Registration For The 2025-2026 School Year How to Register: Parents and guardians must complete the Pre-Registration Form online, which can be found on the OCSD Central Registration webpage. To complete the registration process, you will need to submit documentation for proof of age and residency. A list of acceptable documents is available on the OCSD Central Registration webpage. The following documents will need to be submitted to your child’s school:  
  • An updated immunization record
  • A dental certificate (optional, but requested by NYS law)
  • A physical exam form (completed and signed by your child’s physician).   ...



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