Odyssey of the Mind Opportunity

  Dear Parents and Guardians, VCSD is considering reintroducing the Odyssey of the Mind program. An information meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. in the elementary school library. Odyssey of the Mind aligns closely with our mission to support students by fostering their potential for scholarship, curiosity, critical thinking, and …

Famous Coach Helps Students Examine Social-Emotional Effects of Sports Rivalries

On Oct. 10, David Lawrence’s Sports in Society class virtually hosted Cortland State’s Head Football Coach, Curt Fitzpatrick, as a speaker. Fitzpatrick discussed the longstanding rivalry between Cortland State and Ithaca in the world of football and its effect on the community. The session taught students about the emotional and psychological dynamics behind athletic rivalries. …

Young Learners at VCSD Get Up Close with Firefighters for Fire Prevention Month

During Fire Prevention Month, the New Salem Fire Department conducted a special visit with grade 1 students at VCSD. Emergency vehicles were on display as firefighters delivered important fire safety messages. The students learned about procedures like “stop, drop, and roll” and the significance of smoke alarms. Students had the opportunity to observe the firefighters …

Smile for the Camera: Picture Day Scheduled on Nov. 2

  Clayton A. Bouton has a Picture Day for grades 9-11 scheduled with Upstate Images on Nov. 2. Retakes are scheduled for Dec. 8. It’s easy to order pictures if you choose to. Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and use code NY2000423. Upstate Images has also provided a QR code which can be found below. The preorder site …

Smile for the Camera: Picture Day Scheduled for Nov. 2

Voorheesville Middle School has a Picture Day scheduled with Upstate Images on Nov. 2. It’s easy to order pictures if you choose to. Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and use code NY785123. Upstate Images has also provided a QR code below. The preorder site will be open until 48 hours after Picture Day.    If you decide not to …

Clayton A. Bouton Achieves Gold Status on AP School Honor Roll

Clayton A. Bouton High School has secured Gold status on the AP® School Honor Roll for the 2022-23 academic year. The College Board bestowed the recognition based on student enrollment and successes in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The College Board bases the award on a school’s “college-bound culture” and ability to provide students with opportunities …

Introducing New Assistant Principal and DEI Liaison Brianna Olsen

VCSD is pleased to introduce our new Assistant Principal for both middle and high school, who will also serve as our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Liaison. Olsen has over 16 years of experience in the education field, with a background in school psychology and certification as a behavioral analyst. As a resident of our …

2024 Regents Exam Schedule

(Information as of October 2, 2023) Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8 a.m.-English Language Arts Noon-Living Environment Wednesday, January 24, 2024 8 a.m.-Geometry, U.S. History and Government Noon-Algebra 1, Physical Setting/Physics Thursday, January 25, 2024 8 a.m.–Global History & Geography 2 Noon–Algebra 2   Friday, January 26, 2024 8 a.m.–Physical Setting/Earth Science, Physical Setting/Chemistry Tuesday, June 4, …

Capture the Memories: Clayton A. Bouton Yearbook Sales Now Open

Yearbook sales are now LIVE at Clayton A. Bouton. It is easy to secure a copy. How to Purchase To purchase this year’s Torch, go to yearbookforever.com. When prompted to enter the school name, type “Clayton,” and our high school will be the first option.  Tiered Pricing Program $35 until Nov.1, 2023 $40 until Jan.1, …

Historic Bell Marks Class Periods for Students

Students in the VCSD middle and junior high schools are getting a history lesson as a new sound signals the end of one class period and the beginning of the next. Speakers in the building now play the sound of the Meneely Bell. Over the summer, Technical Support Specialist Leon(Lonnie) Spath recorded the bell, which …

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