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  Voorheesville Elementary School is now in its second month of integrating the McGraw Hill reading and writing program, Wonders. This K-5 ELA program emphasizes the five pillars of the science of reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Text Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. As part of daily instruction, students are engaging in close reading, analytical writing, and …

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  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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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  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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Note: Students should arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the exam. Wednesday, June 11, 2025 8 a.m.-Geometry Tuesday, June 17, 2025 8 a.m.–English Language Arts Noon–Living Environment Wednesday, June 18, 2025 8 a.m.–Global History and Geography 2 Noon-Algebra 1 Friday, June 20, 2025 8 a.m.–U.S. History and Government Noon-Physical Setting/Earth Science Tuesday, June …

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