OHS Students Take Part in Mad City Money Financial Literacy Simulation:
Oswego High School students recently participated in Mad City Money, a hands-on financial literacy simulation held in the OHS cafeteria. The event gave students a real-world experience in budgeting, financial decision-making and managing monthly expenses based on assigned careers, salaries, credit scores and family scenarios.
The simulation was organized with support from Amy Rapin, OHS Work Based Learning Coordinator, along with school staff and community partners, including Empower Federal Credit Union.
Students rotated through stations representing housing, transportation, banking, childcare, utilities and unexpected expenses while working to balance needs, wants and a monthly budget. The experience is part of OHS’s commitment to authentic learning and career readiness.
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OHS announces class of 2026 valedictorian, salutatorian:
Valedictorian Leah Kelly
Recognized for her academic excellence, leadership and resilience, Leah Kelly, daughter of Kristen and Matthew Kelly, has distinguished herself as a dedicated student deeply involved in both academic and extracurricular pursuits. She has been named valedictorian of Oswego High School class of 2026.
Throughout her high school career, Kelly has been an active participant and leader in numerous organizations. She has served as drum major for marching band for the past several years and is also a member of winter guard. In addition, she is a member of the National Honor Society and serves as president of the Interact Club and Zonta (Z) Club. Her involvement extends to Drama Club and Spanish Club, reflecting her wide-ranging interests and commitment to her ...
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OMS announces 3rd 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 3rd marking period of the 2025-26 school year:
7th Grade Honor Roll:
Adelyn Adkins, Jelianis Alvarado, Caroline Barbeau, Harmony Bean, Gavin Bitler, Hannah Bourdon, Peyton Box, Niejaya Boyde, Elyse Brace, Avery Bristol, Aaron Britt, Daimon Butler, Wesley Carter, Liliana Coleman, Carter Comerford, Lucas Conaway, Caleb Coniski, Jacob Cook, Kayliana Cook, Nicholas Dewey, Caroline Dorsey, Devon Dunning, BrynMarion Engle, Baylin Eppley, Genny Falcetti, Arlyn France, Amy Greenlay, Jace Hall, Lola Holman, Luna Hopkins, Sean Hosein, Willow Hoyt, Tanner Jones, Olivia Kane, Matthew Kelley, Grace Kellison, Katerina ...
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OHS announces 3rd 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 third marking period of the 2025-26 school year:
Grade 9 Highest Honors:
Attalie Jacqueline Anderson, Drue Maddisyn Anzalone, Jayla Mae Barbur, Natalie Bartlett, Anna Bell, Claire Rose Bezek, Sophia Isabella Boni, Julia Bovay, Ryan Thomas Bowman, Donwill Treyshon-Victor Boyde, Olivia Brockway, Phiona Elizabeth Buck, Megan Harriet Campbell, Cecelia Chamberlin, Nate Robert Chetney, Carter Nicholas Conaway, Isabella Dawson, Kaleb John Farden, Everett Justin Farella, Elisa R Feito Cortes, Jillian Flood, Genevieve Antoinette France, Kai Fronk, Alexander Victor Galka, Olivia Jean Gamble, ...
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PAWS of CNY Bring Smiles and Wagging Tails to Minetto Elementary:
Once a month, first graders at Minetto Elementary School take part in a special visit through the PAWS of CNY program, creating a supportive space to build reading skills and confidence.
Students read aloud alongside therapy dogs, helping reduce anxiety and encouraging participation. The experience supports both literacy development and social-emotional well-being, aligning with the Oswego City School District’s focus on caring, learning and creating a safe environment for all students.
Kelly Cullinan of SUNY Oswego, who visits with her dog Clover, said the connection with students is what makes the program meaningful.
“Education is a community contribution, and reading with the first graders is such a fun connection to our kids. Clover genuinely gets excited to ...
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Career Day Inspires Future Pathways at Fitzhugh Park School:
Fitzhugh Park School hosted its annual Career Day, giving students the opportunity to explore a wide range of future career paths.
Students arrived dressed for success, representing their future career interests and took part in a Career Fair held in the school gym. Community members hosted tables throughout the gym, sharing information about their professions and answering student questions. The event provided students with meaningful, real-world insight into different careers and the skills required in each field.
In addition, fifth- and sixth-grade students attended career presentations held throughout the building. These sessions highlighted a variety of occupations and helped students better understand the many opportunities available to them as they continue to grow and learn. ...
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STEAM Night Showcases Authentic Learning at Kingsford Park Elementary:
Kingsford Park Elementary School welcomed students and families for an engaging STEAM Night focused on experiential, authentic learning.
“STEAM Night brings learning to life by giving students and families the chance to explore, create and discover together in meaningful, hands-on ways, " said KPS Principal Jennifer Petralito. "It strengthens the home/school connection while inspiring curiosity, problem-solving and a love of learning beyond the classroom.”
Families explored interactive stations spanning science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Activities included Wow of Optics, Oswego County Help Me Grow, School-Based Health Center resources, and oral hygiene education from the Department of Health, along with additional STEAM experiences.
Students ...
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Oswego students turn page to success in Battle of the Books:
From classroom reading challenges to district matchups and a final showdown at the county level, students from the Oswego City School District showed strong teamwork and a love of reading throughout this year’s Battle of the Books.
The annual event challenges students to read a selected list of books and compete in fast-paced question rounds that test recall, comprehension and teamwork.
District-level winners included Kingsford Park Elementary School’s grades 3/4 team of Sawyer Boeckmann, Somahng Lee and Dillon Mumm; Frederick Leighton Elementary School’s 5/6 team featured Merrick Buck, Alea Casper and Caitlyn Joyce; Oswego Middle School’s 7/8 team Grace Natoli, Nicole Schrouder and Margaret Tesoriero.
That dedication carried through to the county competition, ...
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Lauzon earns national athletic administration certification:
Cynthia Lauzon, director of physical education and athletics for the Oswego City School District, has earned Certified Master Athletic Administrator designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
The certification recognizes advanced knowledge, leadership and professional development in interscholastic athletic administration. Candidates complete a rigorous process that includes leadership training, professional evaluation and a final project. Lauzon is among a select group of administrators worldwide to receive the honor.
“Obtaining the Certified Master Athletic Administrator has been a career highlight,” Lauzon said. “This designation validates expertise in school-based athletic leadership by completing rigorous leadership training ...
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Pirate Night: Math, Literacy and Buccaneer Fun:
Charles E. Riley Elementary School welcomed students and families for an engaging evening of hands-on activities during this year’s third annual Math and Literacy Pirate Night.
“Events like this bring literacy and math to life by engaging students in authentic, hands-on activities that extend beyond the classroom,” said Principal Tracy Eygnor. “By fostering these partnerships, we strengthen the home-school connection, increase student motivation and create opportunities for a real-world application of essential skills.”
The event created opportunities for connection while supporting student growth through authentic learning experiences.
“Families had the opportunity to engage in interactive math and literacy activities designed to reinforce ...
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Slime, Stories and School Spirit Energize FLS Literacy Night:
Frederick Leighton Elementary School held its fifth annual “Bucs, Books and Baskets” Literacy Night, bringing together students, families and community members to celebrate reading and the success of its schoolwide Read-A-Thon.
The event took place at FLS and featured games, popcorn, candy and a visit from Texas Roadhouse’s Andy Armadillo, along with an author appearance by Christie Casciano. Casciano shared her latest installment in “The Puck Hog” series, signed books and talked with students about what inspires her stories.
“We kick off our Read-A-Thon at the beginning of March and each year I challenge the students to reach a reading goal for the building,” said Principal Stephanie Griffin. “This year it was 75,000 minutes, and when ...
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BOE regular meeting set for 4/21 at 5 p.m.:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting with Budget Adoption on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This Meeting will be held in the High School Cafeteria . 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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Oswego Middle School Presents Under-the-Sea Adventure “The Little Mermaid”:
The Oswego Middle School is proud to present its spring musical production of The Little Mermaid, taking place April 10 and April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Oswego High School . This full-length production features a cast and crew of 58 students, highlighting the dedication, creativity and teamwork of young performers and technicians.
This beloved musical brings to life the story of Ariel and her journey beyond the sea, filled with memorable songs, vibrant characters and a message about courage and self-discovery. Students have worked collaboratively for weeks to deliver a performance that promises to entertain audiences of all ages.
The production includes student performers Raylyn A., Jelianis A., Callan A., Katherine A., Apollo A., Anjali A., Abigail B., Carissa B., Harmony B., Harvey ...
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BOE regular meeting set for 4/7 at 5 p.m.:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This Meeting will be held in the High School Cafeteria . 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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Kingsford Park Sixth Grader Advances as Oswego County’s Sole Regional Spelling Bee Finalist:
Cooper P., a sixth-grade student at Kingsford Park School, is among 24 students from across Central New York who have advanced to the Final Regional Round of the Scripps Spelling Bee, hosted by The Post-Standard.
Advancing to this level is a significant accomplishment for all participating students, but Cooper stands out as the only student from Oswego County to earn a spot in this year’s regional competition.
This marks Cooper’s third consecutive year placing at the school level and his first time advancing to the regional round, demonstrating his dedication, perseverance and academic growth.
"I'm proud to be a representative of Oswego," Cooper said, adding that he credits Ms. Kostoroski, a reading teacher in the school library, with helping spark ...
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OMS Students Explore Broadcasting:
Students at the Oswego Middle School are getting hands-on experience in broadcasting through the school’s technology program, where they are learning production and communication skills used in the industry while embracing the district’s core values of innovation and learning.
Technology teacher Eric McCrobie said the program encourages students to think creatively and solve problems as they work with professional-style equipment.
“A lot of the things that we try to teach these kids in class are a lot of problem solving, critical thinking skills and real-world scenarios where they have to think on their feet,” McCrobie said.
By exploring broadcasting technology and production, students gain experience with tools used in the field and are introduced to ...
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BOE regular meeting set for 3/17 at 5 p.m.:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 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
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Oswego High School Hosts Trades and Unions Expo to Showcase Career Pathways:
Students at Oswego High School explored career opportunities during the Trades and Unions Expo, which connected them with local trades and labor unions and explored pathways for after graduation.
The program included remarks from Sara Broadwell of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Robert Corradino, informational sessions with trade representatives, and a library tabling session where students asked about apprenticeships, certifications and job opportunities.
For many students, the experience broadened their understanding of what careers in the trades can offer.
“I am here today to explore my future options for after high school, whether that’s going to college or possibly something outside of college. I am kind of exploring my options ...
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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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