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BOE meeting set for Oct. 1 BOE meeting set for Oct. 1: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their  Regular Meeting  on  Tuesday,October 1, 2024 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.   The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs  after 4:00 PM Friday, September 27, 2024.  
OMS Visited By Award-Winning Musical Act OMS Visited By Award-Winning Musical Act: Time For Three, a Grammy and Emmy-winning musical group recently visited students at Oswego Musical to perform, as well as discuss music, their lives in and around music, and what it’s like being a touring musician. The trio, made up of Nicholas Kendall, Charles Yang, and Ranaan Meyer are classically trained musicians who have been around music their entire lives. They spoke with OMS students about their lives as musicians and the dedication it requires to reach such a level. Students were captivated by several performances and were given several tips on how to grow as a musician. Students were also called upon to participate when Time For Three did an improv activity, in which students provided three random words that the trio would then create a song around. “I ...
Oswego County Blue Ribbon Commission Educator & Public Forums Oswego County Blue Ribbon Commission Educator & Public Forums: In a continuing effort to transform New York’s education system guided by stakeholder input and feedback, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) will conduct a series of Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) “Ambassador Forums” to provide an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts about NYSED’s proposed vision for implementing the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. The Oswego County Forums are on September 30 via zoom from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for educators and from 5:30-7:30 for the public forum. Registration is required to participate.   More information can be found here:  https://www.nysed.gov/grad-measures/blue-ribbon-commission-ambassador-forums Blue Ribbon Commission Ambassador Forum Flier ...
BOE set to meet on Tuesday, 9/17 in OHS BOE set to meet on Tuesday, 9/17 in OHS: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 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.   The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs ( https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public ) after 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
BOE Contingency Meeting 8/28 at 7:30am BOE Contingency Meeting 8/28 at 7:30am: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold a  Contingency Meeting  on  Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.  This meeting will be held in the Superintendent’s Office in the Education Center. The public is welcome to attend. This meeting will not be live streamed. Meeting attendees should use the main entrance at the OCSD Education Center.  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 23, 2024.
BOE set to meet 8/20 at OHS library BOE set to meet 8/20 at OHS library: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their  Regular Meeting  on  Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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 High School entrance. This meeting will be recorded and streamed live.   The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs ( https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public ) after 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.
BOE meeting is 8/6 at OHS Library BOE meeting is 8/6 at OHS Library: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 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 streamed live.   The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs ( https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public ) after 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.
BOE set to meet 7/23 in OHS Library BOE set to meet 7/23 in OHS Library: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their  Regular Meeting  on  Tuesday, July 23, 2024 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 high school entrance. This meeting will be recorded and streamed live.   The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs ( https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public ) after 4 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024.
OMS receives donation from Oswego County FCU OMS receives donation from Oswego County FCU: The Oswego Middle School recently received three dozen personal hygiene bags for distribution to students, thanks to the generosity of the Oswego County Federal Credit Union. OCFCU made the donation as part of its Hygiene Hub initiative, in which the organization partners with multiple schools to provide hygiene and personal care products to students across the county. The effort is part of the credit union's ongoing initiative to "put people over profit." On hand for the donation were Bryan RaPray - OMS Counselor, Ashley Sorrano - Member Solutions Rep., Mary-Beth Fierro - OMS Principal, Kennedie Coyne - Member Solutions Rep., and MacKenzie Verburg - OMS Counseling Typist.
Longtime educator Godkin to take the reins as OMS principal Longtime educator Godkin to take the reins as OMS principal: With more than two decades of experience in education, including 18 years of classroom teaching experience and six years as a school administrator, longtime educator Amy Godkin will take the reins as the new Oswego Middle School principal. Godkin, who was officially appointed to the position during the July 2 Oswego City School District Board of Education meeting, will be filling the vacancy left by Mary Beth Fierro. Fierro served as OMS principal for the past 14 years. “We would like to express our gratitude to Mary Beth for her dedication to our Buccaneer students, teachers, and families,” said OCSD Superintendent Dr. Raymond Kilmer. “She brought consistency and strong leadership to OMS since day one. We wish her the best in all of her future endeavors, and we ...
BOE '24-25 organizational meeting set for 7/2 BOE '24-25 organizational meeting set for 7/2: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold their Annual Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9 a.m. This meeting will be held in the Oswego High School library, and the public is welcome to attend.  Meeting attendees should use the main high school entrance. This meeting will be recorded and streamed live.   The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs ( https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public ) after 4 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024.
UPK and Kindergarten Registration Underway UPK and Kindergarten Registration Underway: If you have a child who will be entering UPK or kindergarten in the fall, please register them as soon as possible! More information, eligibility requirements, and important documents are available at www.oswego.org/districtpage.cfm?pageid=753 Please call 315-341-2045 to register your child today! 
OCSD students receive more than $100K in scholarships OCSD students receive more than $100K in scholarships: More than $100 thousand dollars was distributed in scholarships this year to Oswego High School students.   Through fundraising efforts, the teachers and TA’s of the Oswego City School District were pleased to be able to offer the following students scholarships this year, for a total of $6,500 (Oswego Classroom Teachers Association OCTA Scholarships): Ian Cady, Alyssa Carr, John DelConte, Leah Dykas, Mason Hall, Ian MacKenzie, Meghan McManus, Teigen Patane, Beatrice Rastley, Louis Roman and Addison Stepien. Honors medals were awarded to students who have maintained an average of 94 or above and are graduating with highest honors: Jillian Bell, Emily Brown, Madeline Brown, Ian Cady, Alyssa Carr, John DelConte, Leah Dykas, Tyler Flack, Kylie ...
OMS recognizes 8th grade scholar-athletes OMS recognizes 8th grade scholar-athletes: Oswego Middle School eighth graders recently earned recognition for participating in three or four interscholastic athletic programs while maintaining either honor or high honor roll status. The following students were honored for their dedication and hard work: Kaelyn Bond, Alyssa Britt, Lily-Simone Cloonan, Nora Newell, Layla Wilson, Brenna Cazzoli, Reagan Healy, Kara Hsu, Brielle Libbey, Maria Murray, Isabella Oostdyk, Elizabeth Stahl, Sam Arthur, Luke Braun, Maddox Browngardt, Conner Canale, Julius Garabito, Cooper Howell, Wilson Metcalf, John Scanlon-Howland, Brody Gosier and Ethan Lamb. Principal Mary Beth Fierro commended the students for their remarkable achievements. "At the Oswego Middle School, we recognize the hard work and commitment that goes into playing a sport ...
OMS recognizes Top 25 seventh, eighth graders OMS recognizes Top 25 seventh, eighth graders: The Top 25 Oswego City School District seventh and eighth grade students were recognized at Bridie Manner.   In addition to families, also in attendance were Oswego Middle School Principal Mary Beth Fierro, OCSD Superintendent Dr. Raymond Kilmer, Oswego Mayor Robert Corradino and his wife along with several members from the Sunrise Rotary, which co-sponsored the event alongside the district and Pathfinder Bank.   “Each and every one of you has inspired me over the past two years and I am positive you have inspired your families and friends since the day you were born,” Fierro told the honorees. “You are destined for great things.”   The dinner is held annually to recognize the Top 50 at Oswego Middle School, or the top 25 from eighth and seventh ...
BOE regular meeting is Tuesday, June 4 BOE regular meeting is Tuesday, June 4: The Oswego City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5 p.m. This meeting will be held in the High School Library. The public is welcome to attend.  Meeting attendees should use the main Oswego High School entrance. This meeting will be recorded and streamed live.   The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs ( https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/Public ) after 4 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024.
OMS honors students in third quarter OMS honors students in third quarter: A dozen Oswego Middle School students earned recognition during the third marking period for achieving perfect attendance, passing all their classes, and having no behavioral concerns. Principal Mary Beth Fierro said the students’ photos will be posted in the display case near the main office for the remainder of the school year. The third-quarter students in the spotlight were Owen DeGroff, Olivia Gamble, Ryan Bowman, Nate Chetney, Yarileysha Carrasquillo-Rodriguez, Kendyl Ruggio Adriana Cloonan, Kate Romanowski, Morgan Mills, Caitlin Seidel, Len Lin and Devante VanVorst.  
NHS collects items, donates to DSS NHS collects items, donates to DSS: With a goal of helping young families in the community, the Oswego High School National Honor Society recently collected diapers, wipes, and pull-ups, which were donated to the Oswego County Department of Social Services. According to NHS advisor Kayley Morse, the NHS hosts a variety of events throughout the year to help those in need. This year was the first effort of its kind, with more than 1,000 diapers collected throughout the month of April. Morse noted that she hopes this becomes an annual event to meet the needs of the county’s youngest residents.   “This year, more than ever, it was very important for our club to find ways to help the Oswego community,” she said. “We are proud to help with such a worthy cause and look forward to finding more ...
Ciappa named Oswego County Board Member of the Year Ciappa named Oswego County Board Member of the Year: With six years of service to the Oswego City School District under his belt, Tom Ciappa was recently recognized by the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation as the Oswego County Board Member of the Year. The recognition came during CiTi BOCES’ annual meeting in April. Ciappa, who is finishing up his second term on the OCSD Board of Education and vying for another, said he was honored to receive the award and that he hopes his service makes an impact on the community. “I became a board member out of a sense of civic responsibility and to make a difference if I could,” Ciappa said. “My greatest hope for students is that we can give them the skills, confidence, and sense of self they will need to thrive in a world that is rapidly changing.” ...
2024 National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society Members 2024 National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society Members: Oswego City School District recently welcomed 37 new members into the National Honor Society as well as 26 new members into the National Junior Honor Society.   Oswego High School NHS has donated hundreds of dollars from their treasury this year to local causes, and they held fundraisers and campaigns to benefit a variety of groups including The Human Concerns Center food pantry of Oswego, the Department of Social Services diaper drive, Blessings in a Backpack and to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through their No Shave November fundraiser, as well as a letter writing campaign for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital where to-date, Oswego High School has raised more than $55,000.   National Honor Society Advisor Kayley Morse said, “All of this group's ...



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