BOE regular meeting set for 3/3 at 5 p.m.:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This Meeting will be held in the High School Library. The public is welcome to attend.
Meeting attendees should use the Main High School 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 4:00 PM Friday, February 27, 2026.
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Air Racer Engineering Challenge Takes Off in Technology Education:
Students in the Oswego Middle School Technology Education program are applying engineering skills through the Air Racer Design Challenge! Working in teams, students design, build and test a rubber band-powered floor racer to travel the greatest distance.
The project reflects the Oswego City School District mission to empower and engage students to guarantee their successful future while advancing its vision of equity and excellence for each student. Through design thinking, problem-solving and systems thinking, students explore engineering concepts including energy transformation from potential to kinetic energy, friction, aerodynamics, force, mass distribution and mechanical efficiency.
Following the engineering design process, students brainstorm, sketch, prototype, test and refine ...
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Kingsford Park Student Council Spreads Kindness During February Break:
Students from Kingsford Park School’s Student Council spent part of their February break spreading kindness in the community, visiting The Gardens Retirement Home to deliver handmade kindness cards and spend time with residents.
Students were welcomed with smiles and words of thanks as they engaged in conversations and shared stories with community members. What began as a card delivery quickly turned into meaningful exchanges that brightened the day for both students and residents.
“Today was a great reminder for all of us that little acts of kindness can make the world a better place,” said Kristyn Frost, a teacher at Kingsford Park School. “I felt very lucky to see the exchange of smiles on everyone’s faces.”
The visit reflects the core ...
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OHS announces 2nd quarter honor roll for 2025-26 school year:
Oswego High School Principal Dr. Raina Hinman along with her faculty and staff would like to recognize the following students who earned Honor Roll, High Honor Roll and Highest Honor Roll status for the second marking period of the 2025-26 school year:
Grade 9 Highest Honors:
Jayla Mae Barbur, Natalie Bartlett, Aaron Marshall Be Vard, Anna Bell, Claire Rose Bezek, Ryan Thomas Bowman, Olivia Brockway, Phiona Elizabeth Buck, Megan Harriet Campbell, Cecelia Chamberlin, Isabella Dawson, Isabella Anna Lee Donoghue, Everett Justin Farella, Elisa R Feito Cortes, Jillian Flood, Genevieve Antoinette France, Caroline Mary Furlong, Alexander Victor Galka, Olivia Jean Gamble, Damien Ryder Germain, Damian Phillip Goodnough, Adalynne Green, Kaylee Greutman, Allison Gurney, Joshua Michael Hayden, ...
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Oswego City School District Kindergarten Registrations are Now Open for the 2026–2027 School Year:
Kindergarten and Universal Pre-K (UPK) registrations for the 2026–2027 school year will begin Feb. 9, 2026.
How to register:
Parents and guardians must complete the Pre-Registration Form online, which can be found on the OCSD Central Registration web page.
To complete the registration process, documentation for proof of age and residency must be submitted. A list of acceptable documents is available on the OCSD Central Registration web page.
The following documents must be submitted to the child’s school:
An updated immunization record
A dental certificate (optional, but requested by NYS law)
A physical exam form completed and signed by the child’s physician
Students currently enrolled in an OCSD Universal Pre-K program do not need to re-register ...
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Oswego City School District Accepting Applications for Universal Pre-K Program:
The Oswego City School District is accepting applications for Universal Pre-K classes for the 2026-27 school year.
The Pre-K program is free to all children residing within the district who turn four years old by Dec. 1, 2026.
There are eight half-day sessions and one full-day session. The half-day sessions are offered at Kingsford, Minetto, Fitzhugh and Riley elementary schools. The morning session runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and the afternoon session runs from 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The full-day session runs from 9 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. at Frederick Leighton Elementary School.
Busing is available through the district on regular morning and afternoon bus runs. There is no midday busing.
The district has an online registration process this year. Visit the district website ...
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BOE regular meeting set for 2/10 at 5 p.m.:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM. 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 4:00 PM Friday, February 6, 2026.
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OMS announces 2nd quarter honor roll for 2025-26 school year:
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 2nd marking period of the 2025-26 school year:
7th Grade Honor Roll:
Adelyn Adkins, Jelianis Alvarado, Caroline Barbeau, Jayden Barbur, Jacob Barilla, Samara Bennett, Gavin Bitler, Aria Boardway, Hannah Bourdon, Peyton Box, Niejaya Boyde, Aaron Britt, Avery Bristol, Daimon Butler, Xavier Champagne, Carter Comerford, Caleb Coniski, Jacob Cook, Jared Crimmins, Kye Curley, Nolan Demling, Nicholas Dewey, Caroline Dorsey, Devon Dunning, Aiden Ellis, Baylin Eppley, Arlyn France, Amy Greenlay, Basil Hollers, Lola Holman, Sean Hosein, Willow Hoyt, Grace Kellison, Isabella Kraft, Jordan LaManna, Alexis Landphere, ...
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Oswego Middle School Students Shine at Junior High All-County Band Festival:
A group of talented Oswego Middle School students recently brought their musical skills to the stage at the Junior High All-County Band Festival held at Phoenix High School.
The students representing Oswego included:
Nyles Evans, eighth grade, oboe; Ellie Murray, eighth grade, flute; Helen McDonald, seventh grade, alto sax; Lillian Morse, seventh grade, trumpet; Brody Burdick, eighth grade, trumpet; Callan Appleman, seventh grade, percussion; Annaleise Wallace, eighth grade, clarinet; Jozela Kent, eighth grade, flute; Margaret Tesoriero, seventh grade, clarinet; Megan Jorgensen, seventh grade, clarinet; Ace Naracon, eighth grade, clarinet; Ben Braun, eighth grade, percussion; Jacob Schirtz, eighth grade, trombone.
Selection for the Junior High All-County Band is highly competitive, ...
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Scenes from Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical come to life at the Oswego High School:
Cast members have been working through weeks of rehearsals to perfect their lines, songs and choreography while bringing the story of the clever and courageous Matilda to the stage. The musical, based on the novel by Roald Dahl, follows a young girl who uses her intelligence, imagination and determination to stand up for what is right, delivering a powerful message about kindness and perseverance along the way.
"We chose Matilda because it celebrates the power of literacy, courage and standing up for what is right," says Ceara Windhausen, Director of the Production. "Our students have worked tirelessly to bring this magical world to life, from the gravity-defying choreography to the intricate set designs."
Students are involved in every aspect of the production, ...
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BOE regular meeting set for 1/20 at 5 p.m.:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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, January 16, 2026.
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BOE Meeting Set for Jan. 6:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting and Public Hearing and adoption of the 25-26 District-Wide Safety Plan (revised 11/25) on Tuesday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM . This Meeting will be held in the High School Library. The public is welcome to attend.
Meeting attendees should use the Main High School entrance. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed on
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OHS Students Put the Grinch on Trial in Holiday Forensics Lesson:
Oswego High School students in Sue Larca’s SUPA Forensics class celebrated the holiday season with a festive twist on experiential learning: prosecuting the Grinch for his crimes against Whoville.
In a unique hands-on activity, the classroom was transformed into a mock courtroom, complete with a jury, attorneys, witnesses and even a judge. Students took on every role, presenting evidence, calling witnesses to the stand and learning firsthand how trials work. Witnesses humorously “swore in” on the book of the Grinch, adding to the holiday cheer and laughter throughout the classroom.
“I think it was a really great experience seeing how trials run from a first-person perspective!” said student Lily Anzalone, who served as the judge for the trial.
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Oswego City School District Receives Shineman Foundation Grants to Expand Experiential Learning:
The Oswego City School District has received two grants from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation to support hands-on and experiential learning opportunities aligned with the district’s mission to empower and engage learners and ensure future success for all students.
The district was awarded a $2,500 Community Impact Grant for science and engineering to purchase supplies for science and engineering design lessons in kindergarten through sixth-grade classrooms. These materials will enhance instruction through collaborative hands-on learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.
The district also received a $10,000 Strategic Grant from the foundation to provide one additional field experience or in-school presenter for each grade level in kindergarten ...
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BOE regular meeting set for 12/9 at 5 p.m.:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM. This Meeting will be held in the High School Library . The public is welcome to attend.
Meeting attendees should use the Main High School entrance. This meeting will be recorded and live streamed on
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Minetto Elementary Families Share Cookies and Community:
Parents and family members joined students in the cafeteria for a special lunchtime event at Minetto Elementary School. Families enjoyed cookies together while celebrating community and gratitude.
“This is an opportunity for families to come in during the school day; and this year, we have really fostered the idea of gratefulness to get together,” said President of Home and School Kristen Hoefer. “We have worked really hard to create a community where everyone feels welcomed from parents, to grandparents and beyond.”
Opening the cafeteria to families during lunch encourages active participation in students’ daily experiences and strengthens connections among families, students and staff. The event highlighted the school’s commitment to family engagement ...
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Oswego High School Takes Action Against Vaping and Smoking During The Great American Smokeout:
The Oswego High School Friends of Rachel (FOR) and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) clubs joined forces with Reality Check, a statewide youth-led organization dedicated to reducing tobacco and vape use, to bring awareness to this year’s Great American Smokeout.
After meeting with Reality Check and exploring its prevention materials, students were inspired to broaden the effort within the school and help their peers better understand the risks associated with smoking and vaping.
“OHS' FOR/SADD club paired up with Reality Check to participate in the Great American Smokeout Day, sharing information about the dangers of smoking and vaping while also dispersing resources to help quit," said school counselor Dylan Vitale. “From posters decorating ...
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OHS announces 1st quarter honor roll for 2025-26 school year:
Oswego High School Principal Dr. Raina Hinman along with her faculty and staff would like to recognize the following students who earned Honor Roll, High Honor Roll and Highest Honor Roll status for the first marking period of the 2025-26 school year:
Grade 9 Highest Honors:
Drue Maddisyn Anzalone, Lilliane Grace Babbitt, Jayla Mae Barbur, Natalie Bartlett, Anna Bell, Claire Rose Bezek, Sophia Isabella Boni, Ryan Thomas Bowman, Natalie Rose Breitbeck, Olivia Brockway, Phiona Elizabeth Buck, Megan Harriet Campbell, Dominic Michael Campolieto, Connor John Carolla, Cecelia Chamberlin, Nate Robert Chetney, Julie Marie Cregg, Isabella Dawson, Sophie Elizabeth DeCaire, Isabella Anna Lee Donoghue, Everett Justin Farella, Elisa R Feito Cortes, Jillian Flood, Genevieve Antoinette ...
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OMS announces 1st quarter honor roll for 2025-26 school year:
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 1st marking period of the 2025-26 school year:
7th Grade Honor Roll:
Adelyn Adkins, Audrina Algarin, Jayden Barbur, Samara Bennett, Gavin Bitler, Aria Boardway, Annabell Boudreau, Hanna Bourdon, Kaiyden Bourgeois, Niejaya Boyde, Avery Bristol, Aaron Britt, Wesley Carter, Jean Chappell, Cole Matteson, Brady Colianno, Caleb Coniski, Rhys Connor, Kayliana Cook, Jared Crimmins, Kye Curley, Nolan Demling, Nicholas Dewey, Caroline Dorsey, Devon Dunning, Lucius Erb, Genny Falcetti, Mayson Fantom, Trevor Farrella, Jace Hall, Jordyn Hollenbeck, Luna Hopkins, Willow Hoyt, Winry Hyer, Zariah Johnson, Tanner Jones, ...
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Oswego Student Councils Launch “Pajamas for a Purpose” to Support Local Families:
The Oswego City School District is marking National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week with “Pajamas for a Purpose: Meals that Matter,” a districtwide effort to support local families with shelf-stable meals.
On Nov. 18, students may participate in Pajama Day by donating a shelf-stable food item assigned to their building or contributing $1. Student Council members will collect and organize donations.
“Our newly expanded OHS Student Council was eager to plan a project that could help address food insecurity in our community, " said OHS teacher Mary Koskowski, who serves as the director of student activities. “By partnering with the elementary and middle school councils, we turned a simple idea into a district-wide act of kindness that can touch even ...
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