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2021-2022 CALENDAR
Whitesboro Central School Board of Education
Table of Contents
The Whitesboro Board of Education is committed to striving for higher student achievement in all of
Board of Education Message...............................2
our academic and related program offerings. The Board has worked hard to allocate appropriate resources
that will allow the school district to pursue the goal of having all students graduate career, college and life Questions and Answers..................................... 2-3
ready. Please review the information on this page and the following page to help you better understand the Elementary Schools Information.................... 4-6
role and organizational structure of the Board of Education. It is the hope of each school board member Middle School Information............................ 8-14
that our students enjoy a positive learning environment throughout their school experience. High School Information............................. 16-24
As the Whitesboro Board of Education, we welcome parents, students, staff members, community High School Guidance........................................26
residents and other interested persons to our meetings. We appreciate your interest in and concern for our School Breakfast/Lunch Program....................28
school system. The Board can better represent its constituents when members of the community take the Drug-Free Zone & Section 504.........................29
time to observe the Board in action, express opinions and ask questions. Health/Immunization Requirements................30
District Information............................................31
Supporting Our Community..............................32
What is the Board of Education? How are Board Meetings conducted? General Information..................................... 34-35
The Board is the official policy-making body of 1. Call to Order District Music Program................................. 36-37
the school district. The Board is composed of seven 2. Quorum Check Athletic Eligibility................................................38
members, elected by the public, who serve three-year 3. Pledge of Allegiance Phone Directory...................................................39
terms of office. Board of Education members receive 4. Public Comment
no paid compensation for their services. 5. President's Report
What are the responsibilities of the Board?
6.
7.
Consent Agenda
Superintendent’s Reports and Presentations
Notice of Compliance
8. Old Business The Whitesboro Central School District does
• Establish District policies.
9. New Business not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color,
• Identify District philosophy and direction.
10. Discussion national origin, handicap or age in employment or
• Develop an annual budget for voter approval. in providing student access to educational programs,
11. Public Comment
• Act on the Superintendent’s recommendations courses and activities. This policy is in compliance with
12. Executive Session
regarding personnel matters. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
13. Adjournment
• Review programs and instructional materials. Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination
No person or group of persons acts in the name Act of 1975. Any alleged grievances should be reported
of the Board. All motions require a majority vote to the appropriate compliance officer. Compliance
before the Board can act. A Board member acts officers are as follows: Section 504/ADA Coordinator,
in an official capacity only during an official Board Christopher O’Neil, Director of Pupil Personnel
meeting. The Board employs a Superintendent of Services, Whitesboro High School, 6000 State Route
Schools as the Chief Executive Officer of the school 291, Marcy, NY 13403, (315) 266.3240; or Title IX
district. The Superintendent of Schools is responsible Coordinator, David Russo, Assistant Superintendent,
for the day-to-day operations of the District and District Administration Building, 65 Oriskany Boulevard,
administration of Board policies, programs and plans Whitesboro, NY 13492, (315) 266.3302.
for Board action.
2Whitesboro Central School Board of Education
Mr. Michael Head Mr. Brian McQueen Mr. Steven Farr Mr. Donald H. Henderson Dr. Jonathan Henderson Mr. Thomas Schoen, Jr. Dr. Steven Szatko
President Vice President
If I attend a Board meeting, must I stay until the end?
When and where does the Board of Education meet?
How long you stay is completely up to you. You may stay for as much time as
you would like. The Whitesboro Central School Board of Education meets at 7:00 p.m., unless
noted otherwise. Meetings are held at the Administration Building at 65 Oriskany
Can the public speak at Board meetings? Boulevard in Whitesboro, or at one of the school buildings in the District. Please
visit www.wboro.org/boemeeting for the complete meeting schedule.
Normally, the Board will allow opportunities for the public to speak, both at
the beginning (on agenda items only), and at the end on any item you wish to bring Do you have a concern?
to the Board. You will be asked to state your name and address before speaking.
Visitor comments will be limited to three minutes each. The President will curtail The Board encourages parents and community members who have a concern
discussion on a topic to ensure that others have an opportunity to speak and that about their children’s education or other school-related problems to try to resolve
there is sufficient time to consider all agenda items. The Board of Education members them first at the level most directly involved; the classroom teacher or the building
will not engage in dialogue with the public during this time. principal.
Comments relative to personnel or students are inappropriate to address If your issue remains unresolved, you may contact the assistant
in an open session and will not be allowed. superintendent or superintendent for their assistance.
What is Executive Session?
Occasionally, it is necessary for the Board to conduct a discussion on a
confidential matter which, under State Education guidelines, requires a “closed” or
executive session. Such topics could include personnel matters involving a specific
person, negotiation strategies, building rental or property acquisition. Although these
discussions are not open to the public, any action on an executive session item must
be taken in open public session. Executive sessions are usually held before or near
the end of meetings. Only items which fall in the executive category can be discussed
during such a session.
3Elementary Schools Information
Deerfield Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
115 Schoolhouse Rd. • Deerfield, NY 13502 • (315) 266.3410 Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ms. Kelli L. McGowan, Principal Parents and teachers share a common bond in the education and development of
Nurse: (315) 266.3414 • Fax: (315) 797.7145 children, so it is only natural that the PTOs or PTAs work toward the goal of making
each child’s school experience a happy and fruitful one. The communication evolving
from a good parent-teacher relationship can promote knowledge, input and support
Hart’s Hill Elementary School for the school program. The unified efforts of home and school ensure a consistent,
8615 Clark Mills Road • Whitesboro, NY 13492 • (315) 266.3430
intelligent approach in helping children grow into well-rounded adults. To learn more
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
information about the PTA/PTO organization, call your child’s school.
Ms. Lisa Putnam, Principal
Nurse: (315) 266.3434 • Fax: (315) 768.9855
Marcy Elementary School PTA/PTO 2021-2022 Officers
9479 Maynard Drive • Marcy, NY 13403 • (315) 266.3420
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Deerfield Elementary PTA
Mrs. Kim Newton, Principal President: TBD • Vice President: Angelina Leone
Nurse: (315) 266.3424 • Fax: (315) 735.3358 Secretary: Tara McLean • Treasurer: Tracy LoGalbo
Westmoreland Road Elementary School Hart’s Hill Elementary PTO
8596 Westmoreland Road • Whitesboro, NY 13492 • (315) 266.3440 President: Lindsey Rosenfeld
School Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Corresponding Secretary: Ann Aery • Recording Secretary: Jennifer Helfert
Ms. Andrea Centro, Principal Treasurer: Jasminka Husic
Nurse: (315) 266.3444 • Fax: (315) 768.9789
Marcy Elementary PTO
Co-Presidents: Donna Williams & Beth Scarafile
Co-Vice Presidents: Andrea Graves & Angela Meiss • Treasurer: Ryan Nolan
General Information Co-Secretaries: Lori Meyer & Katie Petronella
Parent Conferences: Students at Westmoreland Road Elementary will be Faculty Liaison: Abbie Sutliff
dismissed at 11:15 a.m. Students at Deerfield, Hart’s Hill and Marcy Elementary
Schools will be dismissed at noon. Tentative dates for the 2021-22 conferences are:
Westmoreland Road Elementary PTO
President: Mary Lisa Vella
Friday, Nov. 12; Friday, Nov. 19; Tuesday, Nov. 23; and Monday, April 25
Secretary: Anne Stacy • Treasurer: Sarah Kelsey
Report Cards: Report cards will be given out at conference time in
November and sent home in February, April and June.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
September 2021 Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
Superintendent’s
Superintendent’s Conference Day Registration Deadline
Conference Day Marcy Kindergarten for 10/2/21 SAT
Open House, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Labor Day
Patriot Day
First Day of School Rosh Hashana Ends
ACT, Other area schools
Rosh Hashana Begins
No School
12 13 West. Rd. Open House: 14 15 Yom Kippur Begins 16 Yom Kippur Ends 17 18
K-2 6:00-6:30 p.m., Parkway Pictures
MS Pictures Parkway Pictures
Special Areas 6:30-7:00 p.m.,
3-5 7:00-7:30 p.m. MS Pictures Hart’s Hill Open House: Marcy Parent Night:
K-2 6:00-6:40 p.m., Registration Deadline
Grandparents’ Day K-2 6:00-6:30 p.m.,
Deerfield Back to School Night: Board of Education Mtg., Special Areas 6:30-7:15 p.m., for 10/23/21 ACT
Special Areas 6:30-7:00 p.m.,
K-2 6:00-6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. 3-5 6:50-7:30 p.m.
3-5 7:00-7:30 p.m.
Special Areas 6:30-7:00 p.m.,
3-5 7:00-7:30 p.m. West. Rd. PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Marcy PTO Mtg., 7:30 p.m.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Sukkot Begins Deerfield Party on the
Playground, 5:00 p.m.
Hart’s Hill PTO Mtg., 6:00 p.m. K-12 ENL Parent Night,
First Day of Autumn Title I Mtg.,
Parkway LMC, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
HS Library, 6:30 p.m.
Parkway Open
House, 6:30 p.m. MS Open House, 6:30 p.m.
26 27 28 29 30
Sukkot Ends Deerfield School Pictures Deerfield School Pictures Hart’s Hill School Pictures
HS Curriculum
Night, 6:30 p.m.
Blue and White Week
5Elementary Schools Information
Changes in Assigned Transportation Recess
All children riding buses are assigned to ride a specific bus. If parents wish their children to Students should not wear sandals or loose-fitting shoes on the playground. Students excused
walk to or from school, they may do so. Parents should send in permission slips. These notes by a doctor from physical education for physical needs or lack of equipment are not allowed to
should state the time that the permission covers. It may be a blanket permission for the year or participate in recess.
it may be for more specific occasions. From time to time, parents may need their child to
ride a different bus from school . A written request for this change must be sent to school
Health Care
The school nurse is on duty in the health office to care for students’ health needs. During the
with the child. The Main Office will furnish instructions to the bus driver. This procedure
year, each child receives screenings for vision, hearing and scoliosis per NYS regulations. Physicals
applies to any change in a child’s transportation assignment.
are given by the school nurse practitioner to kindergarten, first, third, fifth grade and new students
Attendance and Excuses unless they receive one by their family physician. The school nurse is not allowed to dispense
In New York State, there are Excused and Unexcused reasons for absence. medication of any kind without written direction from a physician.
Excused: An absence, tardiness or early departure may be excused if due to personal illness,
Breakfast/Lunch Program
or death in the family, impassable roads due to inclement weather, religious observance, quarantine,
Balanced meals are served each full school day. Meals include milk and dessert and price
required court appearances, attendance at health clinic, or other such reasons as may be approved
information can be found on page 28.
by the Board of Education.
Unexcused: An absence, tardiness or early departure is considered unexcused if the reason Building Safety
for the lack of attendance does not fall into the above categories (e.g., family vacation, hunting, This year we will continue to implement the following building safety procedures to ensure
babysitting, haircut, attend non-school related sporting events, oversleeping). In case of illness or that your child is in a safe and secure learning environment.
injury at school, parents will be notified to pick up and assume care of the child. Parents should 1. ALL visitors MUST report to office.
call the Nurse’s Office the morning of the absence. A written excuse for an absence from 2. All visitors must have permission from the principal, coordinating teacher, or secretary
school is required and should be brought to school the day the child returns to school. to proceed to any other area.
The excuse should include: child’s name, dates of absence, reasons for absence (if illness, type) 3. Visitors and volunteers are expected to sign in at the office and wear a visitor’s badge.
and parental signature. 4. Visitors and volunteers must sign-out and return the badge upon leaving.
5. The building principal must approve all volunteers. Volunteers must complete a volunteer
Attendance Letters application. Applications are available in the office.
In accordance with our Attendance Policy and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), 6. All doors will be locked except the main door. All of the doors have crash bars and can
parents/guardians will be receiving an Attendance Letter every 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 days that your be exited even if they are locked from the outside.
child is absent or tardy. Excessive absences will be handled through our Social Workers’ Office. 7. All students arriving or leaving the building with a parent must be signed in/out at the
Disciplinary Procedures main office. School secretaries will call the student to the office.
Consistency is the essential requirement of any disciplinary policy. To maintain this consistency, Psychological and Social Work Services
we have developed procedures for discipline that are included in our Student-Parent Handbook. A psychologist and social worker are available to meet with children and parents upon referral
Meetings in the Event of Delay/School Closing by the teacher, parent or principal. These mental health services are focused upon preserving the
Please note that if there is a one or two-hour school delay, and you have a previously child’s well-being and helping him or her adjust to the school surroundings. The psychologist
scheduled meeting, the time and date will remain as scheduled unless you are contacted by our and social worker work closely with parents and teachers. Referrals to these specialists should be
school administrators to reschedule. If our schools are closed for the day, the meeting will be viewed as a positive step in helping children.
rescheduled.
Physical Education
Sneakers are required for all physical education classes. Children in grades 4 and 5 must wear
physical education uniforms for physical education class.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
October 2021Friday Saturday
1 Homecoming, Blue and 2 Powderpuff Football Game,
White Parade Chiz Frye Field, 6:00 p.m.
HS Pep Rally
Whitesboro Cross
MS Pep Rally Country Invitational
8th Grade Photo
Senior Courtyard Photo SAT, Other area schools
Blue and White Week Blue and White Weekend
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Superintendent’s
Conference Day
MS PTO Mtg., Marcy School Pictures Marcy School Pictures Registration Deadline
Parkway LMC, 6:30 p.m.
for 11/6/21 SAT
Blue and White Weekend No School
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Columbus Day MS & HS Progress
Deerfield PTA Mtg., 5:00 p.m. PSAT, Whitesboro HS
Reports Issued
No School
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
West. Rd. School Pictures
Marcy PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
West. Rd. School Pictures West. Rd. School Pictures
Parkway Dance,
Hart’s Hill PTO Mtg., 6:00 p.m. ACT, Other area schools
Board of Education Mtg., 5:00-7:00 p.m.
West. Rd. PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. NJHS Induction, HS, 7:00 p.m.
Deerfield, 7:00 p.m.
MS Dance, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Sophomore Yearbook Junior Yearbook Pictures
Whitesboro Teacher Center Freshman Yearbook Pictures Pictures
Policy Board Mtg., Marcy Halloween
Admin. Building, 4:00 p.m. West. Rd. Halloween HS Optimist Club Parade, 2:15 p.m.
Parade, 6:00-6:30 p.m. “Collage Concert,”
HS, 7:00 p.m. Hart’s Hill Fall Fest,
5:00-6:00 p.m.
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Halloween
7Middle School Campus Information Bell Schedule (Grades 6-8)
Buses Unload at 8:00 a.m.
Whitesboro Middle School Building Regular Day
75 Oriskany Boulevard • Whitesboro, NY 13492
Telephone: (315) 266.3100 • Main Office Fax: (315) 768.9770 Homeroom 8:08 – 8:13 a.m.
Attendance Office Fax: (315) 266.3198 Period 1 8:16 – 8:57 a.m.
Period 2 9:00 – 9:40 a.m.
Parkway Building
65 Oriskany Boulevard • Whitesboro, NY 13492 Period 3 9:43 – 10:23 a.m.
Telephone: (315) 266.3176 • Fax: (315) 768.9882 Period 4 10:26 – 11:06 a.m.
Period 5 11:09 – 11:49 a.m.
Period 6 11:52 – 12:32 p.m.
Administration Mr. John Egresits, Campus Principal, grades 6, 7 & 8: (315) 266.3110
Mr. Michael Spost, Assistant Principal, grades 7 & 8: (315) 266.3118 Period 7 12:35 – 1:15 p.m.
Ms. Carissa Hajdasz, Assistant Principal, grade 6: (315) 266.3176 Period 8 1:18 – 1:58 p.m.
Period 9 2:01 – 2:45 p.m.
Guidance Mrs. Anne Casler – grade 6: (315) 266.3165 Afternoon Announcements begin at 2:01 p.m.
Mrs. Bridget Kuhn – grade 7: (315) 266.3113
Ms. Elizabeth Militano – grade 8: (315) 266.3115
Attendance
There are three general categories of absence: Legal reasons – illness,
Main Office Grade 6: (315) 266.3176 sickness or death in the family, religious observance, court appearance,
Grades 7 & 8: (315) 266.3110 doctor or dentist appointment and college visitation; Illegal reasons –
Nurse Mrs. Kimberly Kraeger – grade 6: (315) 266.3164 visiting friends or family, vacation, hair appointments, shopping, working
Mrs. Sharon Scharbach – grades 7 & 8: (315) 266.3114 at home, baby-sitting for siblings or oversleeping; Truant – A student is
absent from school without parental/guardian permission.
Transportation Department (315) 768-9740 When students are absent, parents or guardians should email the
school before 8 a.m.
Useful Forms for Parents: • Grade 6: pkattendance@wboro.org / (315) 768.9882 (Fax)
The following forms are located on the Middle School web page at www.wboro.org/ms. • Grades 7/8: msattendance@wboro.org / (315) 266.3198 (Fax)
• Leave early • Student/Parent contact Parents or guardians can also call the Middle School and Parkway
• Arrive late • Absent note Attendance Offices if needed.
• Bus note • Grade 6: (315) 266.3176
• Grades 7/8: (315) 266.3118
Bus Notes:
Parkway - Main office secretary or fax to: (315) 768.9882. Upon returning to school, each sixth grade student is required to
Middle School - Attendance secretary or fax to: (315) 266.3198. bring to the Main Office a written, signed excuse with the date of each
absence or tardiness. Seventh and eighth graders should give their excuses
to the Attendance Office secretary.
Daily Announcements: All Middle School/Parkway announcements are located on • Parents do not need to escort student(s) into the building when
the Middle School web page (www.wboro.org). This also includes athletic schedules. arriving late as long as student(s) have a written excuse.
8Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
November 2021 Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
All Saints' Day Diwali
Registration Deadline
MS PTO Mtg., Election Day Registration Deadline SAT, Whitesboro HS
for 12/11/21 ACT
Parkway LMC, 6:30 p.m. for 12/4/21 SAT
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Elem. 1/2 Day P/T Conf.:
West. Rd. - 11:15 a.m.
Veterans Day Dismissal; Deerfield, Hart’s
NHS Induction,
Daylight Saving Time Ends Hill, Marcy - Noon Dismissal
Hart’s Hill Inn, 6:30 p.m.
ES, MS, HS First Marking
Period Ends
No School
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Marcy PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Elem. 1/2 Day P/T Conf.:
Hart’s Hill PTO Mtg., 6:00 p.m. Deerfield PTA Mtg., 5:30 p.m. West. Rd. - 11:15 a.m.
West. Rd. PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
Dismissal; Deerfield, Hart’s Hart’s Hill Turkey
Varsity, JV & Modified Board of Education Mtg., 9th Gr. Chorus & Symphonic Hill, Marcy - Noon Dismissal Trot, 9:00 a.m.
Winter Sports Begin Marcy, 7:00 p.m. Band Concert, HS, 7:00 p.m.
MS & HS Report Cards Issued
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Elem. 1/2 Day P/T Conf.:
West. Rd. - 11:15 a.m. Thanksgiving Day
Dismissal; Deerfield, Hart’s
Hill, Marcy - Noon Dismissal
No School — Thanksgiving Recess
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Hanukkah Begins Marcy Book Fair BeginsMiddle School Campus Information
After-School/Evening Student Activities Homework/Make-up Due to Illness
There are many after-school/evening student activities in which students may Homework assignments are one of many techniques used in teaching. Assignments
participate. An after-school/evening student activity is defined as any approved are a means of covering, practicing and enriching the material covered in the classroom
student activity scheduled outside of regular school hours in the Whitesboro Central and many times are related to a specific concept. Therefore, the following procedures
School District. serve the student best:
For more information about after-school/evening student activities, contact the
main office at each individual school. • Google Classrooms – All Middle School Campus faculty maintain an electronic
Google Classroom where information about daily classwork and homework
Report Cards/Progress Reports assignments can be found.
Parents should expect a report on their child’s academic progress every five weeks. • Parents should call the Main Office at (315) 266.3176 (grade 6) or the Middle
School Attendance Office at (315) 266.3118 (grades 7 & 8) if your child will
Early Release for Medical Reasons be absent for an extended period of time. Upon return to school, students
Students may be excused for part of the day by bringing a written request from should still meet with their teachers to discuss what took place in class.
a parent to the following offices:
Gr. 6: Main Office, Gr. 7/8: Attendance Office during homeroom period. Lost & Found
All “lost” items should be taken to the Cafeteria (grade 6) or Cafeteria (grades 7
Social Work and Guidance Services & 8). Jackets and other personal property should be marked with the student’s name.
The school counselors and social workers of the Whitesboro Middle School assist
individual students in their academic and psychological growth. Meeting with individuals Meetings in the Event of Delay/School Closing
and groups, counselors address self-esteem, decision-making, goal setting, career Please note that if there is a one or two-hour school delay, and you have a previously
planning and career information. Counselors also administer and interpret assessment scheduled meeting, the time and date will remain as scheduled unless you are contacted
tools such as achievement tests, ability tests, aptitude tests, statewide tests and interest by our school administrators to reschedule. If our schools are closed for the day, the
inventories. meeting will be rescheduled.
Another important goal of the counselors is to serve students by opening the lines
of communication between students, teachers, parents and administration. Students Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
and parents are encouraged to share their concerns to achieve a positive middle school There will be a membership drive kick off to start the year. PTO monthly
experience. Team meetings, parent conferences and individual sessions are held to meetings will be the first Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted on the
develop solutions to problems and a smooth passage through middle school. calendar, beginning in October, and will be held in the Parkway Library.
Health Services Physical Education
Physicals are given by the school nurse practitioner to seventh grade and new All students registered in schools in New York state are required by the Education Law
students unless they receive one by their family physician. Vision, hearing and scoliosis to attend courses of instruction in physical education. A student with physical limitations
screenings will be done by the nurse per NYS regulations. It is necessary that two-way will participate in as much of the program as he/she is able. Physical Education classes
communication be maintained. Parents may help by keeping the school informed of: meet two or three times a week.
• Reports of the family doctor Medical excuses for physical education for more than two days require a doctor’s written
• Changes in the student’s health status statement that must contain the following:
• Telephone numbers of parents at work or at home 1. A recommendation that the student be excused from physical education classes, or
Reminder: The Tdap vaccination is required upon turning age 11. that participation be limited.
Seventh graders must have proof of Meningococcal vaccination. 2. A statement of the period of time for which the student needs to be excused, or
placed on limited activity status.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
December 2021 Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
SAT, Other area schools
West. Rd. Grades 4-5 Kids
Marcy Breakfast with Santa
Night Out, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Marcy Book Fair Ends
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Hanukkah Ends
Pearl Harbor
MS PTO Mtg., Deerfield Breakfast with
Remembrance Day
Parkway LMC, 6:30 p.m. Parkway Band, Orchestra & Deerfield Holiday Santa, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Whitesboro Teacher Center Chorus Concert, HS, 7:00 p.m. Concert, HS, 6:30 p.m.
7th Gr. Band, 7th Gr. Policy Board Mtg.,
Chorus & 8th Gr. Chorus ACT, Other area schools
Admin. Building, 4:00 p.m.
Concert, HS, 7:00 p.m.
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Hart’s Hill Holiday
Concert, HS, 6:30 p.m. MS 7th/8th Gr. Orchestra,
Marcy Holiday Concert, West. Rd. Holiday
8th Gr. Band & Chorale
HS, 6:30 p.m. Concert, HS, 6:30 p.m.
Board of Education Mtg., Concert, HS, 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
First Day of Winter
HS Full Orchestra & MS & HS Progress Christmas Eve Christmas
A’Cappella Concert, Reports Issued
HS, 7:00 p.m.
Weather Contingency Date
for December Concerts
No School — Winter Recess
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Kwanzaa Begins New Year’s Eve
No School — Winter Recess
11Middle School Campus Information
Students in grades six through eight are required to wear physical education Middle School Organizations, Activities and Clubs
uniforms in class. The uniforms include a Whitesboro Central School District T-shirt Whitesboro Middle School has many activities for students. Students are
and shorts. Uniforms may be purchased through the students’ physical education encouraged to become involved in the clubs/activities of their choice.
teachers. Sneakers are also required and are the responsibility of the individual student
to provide. National Junior Honor Society
The purpose of this national organization is to create enthusiasm for scholarship,
Telephone to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, to develop character
Student use of the telephone in the Main Office is for emergencies with permission and to encourage citizenship. Students must have a cumulative average of 93.0 or
from the office staff. above to be eligible. This is obtained by averaging their grades from the last two
CELL PHONES ARE NOT TO BE CARRIED OR BE USED DURING marking quarters of sixth grade and all four marking quarters of seventh grade.
SCHOOL HOURS. THEY ARE TO BE LEFT IN SCHOOL LOCKERS. Students are notified about their eligibility in September of eighth grade. They will
(8 a.m.-2:45 p.m.) then be requested to complete a form obtaining signatures that verify their school
and community service, school activities and out of school activities. In addition, a
Textbooks six-member Faculty Council will evaluate the students’ attributes of citizenship and
Textbooks are issued to students without charge. Once students accept them, character. It is not permissible to accept students only on merit of academic achievement.
they also accept the responsibility for their maintenance and safekeeping. Students According to the National Junior Honor Society handbook, “Membership in the
will be held financially responsible for textbooks that have been damaged or lost. National Junior Honor Society is both an honor and a responsibility. No student
Penalties for damaged or lost textbooks are levied against students to teach has a right to belong to the National Junior Honor Society - it is an honor
respect for property. Cost of textbooks can range anywhere from $45 to $100 per that he/she must earn and is bestowed by the faculty.” The annual induction
book. Therefore, students are advised to sign their name on the appropriate label in ceremony takes place in October.
every textbook they receive and to take care of their textbooks.
Student Council
The Student Council was created for the entire Middle School student body.
Seventh and Eighth Grade Sports The group represents students and their views on all school issues. Its purpose is to
develop attitudes and practices of good citizenship, the promotion of harmonious
Boys: Cross Country, Football, Soccer relationships in school and improvement of school morale. Additionally, the council
Fall | Girls: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis provides a place for student expression and for orderly direction of school activities.
Yearbook
Boys: Basketball,Wrestling, Nordic Skiing The Middle School Yearbook is published in June. Sixth, seventh and eighth
Winter | Girls: Volleyball, Basketball, Nordic Skiing grade students are welcome to join the yearbook staff, but must attend a minimum
of once-a-week meetings.
Boys: Track, Baseball, Lacrosse
Spring | Girls: Softball, Track, Lacrosse
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
January 2022
Friday Saturday
1
New Year’s Day
Kwanzaa Ends
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MS PTO Mtg., OCMEA Junior High Festival Snow Date for OCMEA Junior Registration Deadline
Parkway LMC, 6:30 p.m. Auditions at Holland Patent High Festival Auditions for 2/12/22 ACT
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Board of Education Mtg.,
Hart’s Hill PTO Mtg., 6:00 p.m. West. Rd. PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Deerfield PTA Mtg., 6:00 p.m.
West. Rd., 7:00 p.m.
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Marcy PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
No School
23 24 25Registration,
Deerfield Kindergarten
9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
26 27 28 29
ES, MS, HS Second
Hart’s Hill Kindergarten
Marcy Kindergarten Registration, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. West. Rd. Kindergarten Marking Period Ends
Registration, Whitesboro Teacher Center Registration, West. Rd. Movie
9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Policy Board Mtg., 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Night, 6:30 p.m.
Admin. Building, 4:00 p.m.
Regents Exams
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13Middle School Campus Information
Art Club PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY- MIDDLE SCHOOL
Art Club is an afternoon art program for 6th grade students. I. These guidelines apply to all Middle School extracurricular and athletic activities in which students
It meets once a week throughout the school year. participate.
II. It is the responsibility of teachers to provide an evaluation of students commencing with the third full
Book Club week of the first semester for courses commencing that semester, and the third full week of the second
A club that provides students with a time and place to share semester for courses commencing that semester. Subsequently, every two weeks, a formal report will be
and have an experience of reading for fun! completed by all administration for any/all students who are failing during the bi-weekly report period.
Reports will be created on Thursday, (second week of report period.) The principal or designee(s) will
Middle School Jazz Ensemble tabulate the information and be responsible for notifying the respective teacher/coach(es).
Students in grades 6-8 who are interested must audition to A. A student failing two or more courses will become ineligible for one week (Monday through Sunday)
participate. The group has rehearsals during evening hours. following the submission of the bi-weekly report. While ineligible, the student must practice and
attend events, but may not participate in activities or games.
Middle School Chorale 1. During the period of ineligibility, the student must meet with his/her teacher(s) to discuss those
Students in grades 6-9 may participate. Auditions are required. areas in which he/she needs to improve. Each teacher shall inform the respective student(s) of
Students practice once a week after school. the area(s) in need of improvement and direct him/her in a manner to address the deficiencies
in those area(s) identified.
Newspaper 2. Prior to reporting to practice during the period of ineligibility, students must attend extra help
Members meet after school throughout the year. The group sessions to be scheduled by the teacher(s).
produces three to four issues per year. 3. On the Friday of the week of ineligibility, administration will run an updated grade report for
that week only. If he/she is no longer failing two or more courses, he/she shall be reinstated
Pep Band in the respective activity. If still failing at least two courses for that week, the ineligibility shall
The Pep Band plays at all Whitesboro varsity home football continue for another week.
B. The parent/guardian shall be notified in writing (form letter) by the school that the student is
games. The group is open to music students in grades 7-12.
ineligible, and the period of such ineligibility. The parent/guardian shall also be notified in writing
(form letter) when the student becomes eligible.
Ladies in STEAM III. Students who have been classified by the Committee on Special Education and who are failing two or
Ladies in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and more courses, shall be subject to review by the building administrator.
Mathematics) is a club to show young girls the various opportunities IV. APPEAL PROCESS: There shall be an appeal process which, if exercised, shall commence with the
there are in the STEAM fields and to introduce real life women in these student discussing/clarifying the failures with his/her teacher(s). If after such discussion, the failure(s)
careers. Each meeting there is a guest speaker who talks to students continue to be in dispute, a student and his/her parent/guardian, may request a meeting with the athletic
about her career. In advance of meetings, the students use their club director/principal or designee and if necessary, the respective teacher. If the dispute continues at the
Google Classroom to brainstorm questions for the guest speakers. conclusion of this stage, the parent/guardian may appeal the decision to the Superintendent or his/
her designee.
Math Counts V. It shall be the responsibility of the middle school to provide a copy of these guidelines to all students
Become a mathlete! This is a club that practices math problems wishing to participate in any school activity. It shall be the responsibility of the respective parent/
for competition against other schools. guardian and the student to review these regulations, and sign a statement indicating that they have been
received and reviewed. Student’s participation in the school activity will be subject to these regulations
Technology Club as stated.
Adopted: 06/24/14
Explore technology related projects on a deeper level.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
February 2022 Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Lunar New Year ES, MS, HS Report
Groundhog Day
Cards Issued
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
West. Rd. Beginning
MS PTO Mtg., Board of Education Mtg., Registration Deadline
Deerfield PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Orchestra/Band Concert, ACT, Other area schools
Parkway LMC, 6:30 p.m. Hart’s HIll, 7:00 p.m. for 3/12/22 SAT
West. Rd., 6:00 p.m.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Deerfield Beginning
Hart’s Hill Beginning Orchestra/Band Concert,
Orchestra/Band Concert, Deerfield, 6:00 p.m.
Hart’s Hill, 6:00 p.m. Weather Contingency Date
Valentine’s Day HS Renaissance Rally
Marcy Beginning Orchestra/ for Beginner Concerts
Marcy PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Band Concert, Marcy, 6:00 p.m.
West. Rd. PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Presidents’ Day Registration Deadline
for 4/2/22 ACT
No School — Mid-Winter Recess
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15High School Information Bell Schedule – Grades 9–12
7:15-7:25 a.m. Buses Arrive
Whitesboro Senior High School 7:30-8:12 a.m. Period 1
6000 State Route 291 • Marcy, NY 13403 8:12-8:17 a.m. Homeroom
Main Office: (315) 266.3210 8:21-9:01 a.m. Period 2
Fax: (315) 266.3223 9:05-9:45 a.m. Period 3
9:49-10:29 a.m. Period 4
Administration & Staff 10:33-11:13 a.m. Period 5
Mr. Jeffrey Kuhn, Principal - (315) 266.3210 11:17-11:57 a.m. Period 6
Mrs. Sandra Davis, Assistant Principal - (315) 266.3228 12:01-12:41 p.m. Period 7
Mr. David Cognetti, Assistant Principal - (315) 266.3228 12:45-1:25 p.m. Period 8
Mr. Christopher O’Neil, Director of Pupil Personnel Services - (315) 266.3240 1:29-2:11 p.m. Period 9
Mr. Michael Deuel, Director of Health, Athletics and 2:15-3:15 p.m. Activity/Detention Period
Physical Education - (315) 266.3215 3:20 p.m. Late Bus Departs
Note: The late bus does not operate on
School Counselors Friday or on the day before a vacation.
Miss Amy Ambrose - (315) 266.3246
Mr. Daniel Everson - (315) 266.3244
Mrs. Margo Testa - (315) 266.3241
BOCES Students
Mrs. Laura Flagg - (315) 266.3243 8:17 a.m. A.M. Pickup
11:15 a.m. P.M. Pickup
Departments/Chairpersons
Art - Ms. Sue Ellen Williams Library Media - Mrs. Wendy Egresits
English - Mrs. Carol Ann D’Accurzio Music - Mrs. Jessica Decker
Science - Mr. Sean Ryan Math - Mrs. Lisa Alexander
Social Studies - Mr. Anthony Coriale Attendance
Technology, FCS and Business - Mr. Shawn Casler Good attendance is essential for success in school. To gain proper credit for daily
Languages Other Than English - Ms. Karen Dean attendance, students should follow the procedures below:
• All students who attend the High School must be in first period class by 7:30 a.m.
Class Advisors
Students who are in the building, yet arrive to first period class after the 7:30 a.m.
Senior Class – Mrs. Jessica Corr/Mrs. Nicole Williams
bell tone will be admitted to class, but marked as tardy on the school attendance
Junior Class – Mr. Anthony Coriale/Mrs. Carol Ann D’Accurzio
software and will be subject to discipline as appropriate.
Sophomore Class – Mrs. Karla Williams
Freshman Class – Mrs. Stephanie Gurdo • Students who enter the building after 7:30 a.m. are to report to the Attendance Office
to receive a pass to class.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
March 2022
Friday Saturday
1 Mardi Gras 2 3 4 5
West. Rd. Groups/Clubs
Photos, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Ash Wednesday HS Musical, HS, 7:00 p.m.
West. Rd. 5th Grade Class HS Musical, HS, 7:00 p.m. HS Musical, HS, 2:00 p.m.
Lent Begins New Hartford Jazz Festival
Photo, 10:00 a.m.
Board of Education Mtg.,
Middle School, 7:00 p.m.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
MS PTO Mtg., West. Rd. BINGO Night,
Deerfield PTA Mtg., 6:00 p.m. SAT, Other area schools
Parkway LMC, 6:30 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
13 14 15 16 Purim Begins 17 St. Patrick’s Day 18 19
MS MIOSM Concert - Purim Ends Superintendent’s
District Band & Orchestra, MS & HS Progress Reports Issued Conference Day Holi
Marcy PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
Daylight Saving 7th Gr. Band & 8th Gr. HS Foreign Student Day
OCMEA Junior-High OCMEA Junior-High
Time Begins Band, HS, 7:00 p.m. West. Rd. PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Marcy Kindergarten Parent
All-County Music Festival All-County Music Festival
Varsity & JV Spring Workshop, 6:00 p.m. at Holland Patent
at Holland Patent
Sports Begin HS Orchestra, Symphonic Band & Weather Contingency Date
A’Cappella Concert, HS, 7:00 p.m. for March Concerts No School
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Whitesboro Teacher Center
Hart’s Hill PTO Mtg., 6:00 p.m. Policy Board Mtg., NYSSMA Zone 4 Area NYSSMA Zone 4 Area
First Day of Spring Admin. Building, 4:00 p.m. All-State Festival, All-State Festival,
Modified Spring Sports Begin Location TBD Location TBD
Board of Education Mtg.,
7:00 p.m.
27 28 29 30 31
Hart’s Hill Kindergarten
Readiness Night, 6:00 p.m.
NYS 3-8 ELA Assessments
17High School Information
(Attendance Policy continued from previous page)
• Leaving school grounds is only permitted after permission has been granted by the Nurse, Health Service
Attendance Office or appropriate Assistant Principal. The Attendance Office will grant The Education Law of New York State requires that each new entrant to the District and all students
permission after the student has delivered a signed note from a parent or guardian. Before entering grades 9 and 11 receive a physical examination by their family physician or by the school nurse
leaving school grounds, all students must sign out at the Attendance Office. Students will only practitioner. The family physician needs to fill out a form available in the Health Office.
be allowed to leave the building with contacts and emergency contacts listed on school records. If a student has a physical completed by a family doctor, submit the physician’s report to the
• When students are absent, parents or guardians should call the school before 7:30 a.m. at nurse at the beginning of the semester. The law also requires students to be fully immunized and that
(315) 266.3233. An answering machine is available for messages 24 hours a day. certification from their own physician be presented upon entry to school.
• Absence Notes – Students who have been absent from school are required by law, to bring a Library Media Center
note from parents on the first day of their return to school. Notes are to be turned in to the The Library Media Center is open for all students from 7:25 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday,
students’ first period teachers and must indicate: date(s) on which the students were absent and 7:25 a.m.-2:20 p.m. on Friday.
and specific reasons for absence.
Meetings in the Event of Delay/School Closing
School/Classroom Expectations Please note that if there is a one or two-hour school delay, and you have a previously scheduled
There is a positive correlation between regular attendance at school and academic success. meeting, the time and date will remain as scheduled unless you are contacted by our school administrators
Our school has an obligation to expect regular attendance and punctuality from our students in to reschedule. If our schools are closed for the day, the meeting will be rescheduled.
school and class. Students have a responsibility to come to school regularly and to be on time to Student Motor Vehicles
school and to all their classes. Parents have a responsibility to see that their children meet these Parking space for students at Whitesboro High School is for Seniors and Juniors only, and is
requirements. determined by lottery. Seniors have priority for parking privileges. Student permission to park on
Each student will receive a copy of the Student/Parent Handbook that clarifies attendance school grounds is a privilege and is granted only by the school administration. Each student requesting
expectations for students. permission to drive an automobile to school will be required to have a parent/guardian sign a statement
authorizing the student to drive and to use a specific automobile.
Disciplinary Measures The following procedures pertain to parking on school grounds:
Consistent with the Code of Conduct, the two assistant principals take disciplinary actions necessary
• All vehicles must be registered in the Student Activities Office. Unregistered vehicles
to maintain a pleasant atmosphere that is conducive to learning. Problems which hinder the learning process
are subject to removal from school property at the owner’s expense.
or endanger the common good will be given prompt attention. Any violations of school regulations, or the
• Parking for student vehicles is designated by white lines. This parking area is
District’s Code of Conduct, will be acted upon appropriately by assistant principals and/or the principal
located in the three parking lots adjacent to the north entrance and the west part
of the school.
of the north parking lot. All other staff parking areas are designated by yellow
The Assistant Principal for Student Activities is in charge of discipline for grades 11 and 12, and all
lines, including the north parking lot. Students are to use the north entrance only.
attendance matters. The Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction handles discipline for grades
• Parking lots and student cars are off limits during school hours.
9 and 10.
• Permission must be obtained through administration before a student vehicle can
Counseling be removed from school grounds during school hours.
Counseling services are available for every student in the school. These services include assistance • Non-registered motor vehicles such as ATV’s, snowmobiles and dirt bikes are not
with educational planning, interpretation of test scores, occupational information and/or social concerns allowed on school grounds.
or any questions students feel they would like to discuss with their counselors. Students wishing to visit • It is important that students read the rules and regulations concerning motor
a counselor, should contact the secretary in the Counseling, College and Career Center to arrange for vehicle use that is made available at the time of registration. Unsafe driving, improper
an appointment at (315) 266.3240. parking, or other disciplinary infractions will result in loss of parking privileges.
• Students will only be allowed to drive to and from BOCES courses if they have a documented
need and permission from BOCES, their parents, and the Assistant Principal for Student Activities.
• Students are not permitted to transport other students off campus during the school day.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
April 2022
Friday Saturday
1 2
April Fools' Day
ACT, Other area schools
Ramadan Begins
OCMEA Elementary
OCMEA Elementary
All-County Music
All-County Music
Festival at Utica
Festival at Utica
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Deerfield PTA Mtg., 5:30 p.m. Elem. Third Marking
MS PTO Mtg., Board of Education Mtg., Period Ends
MS & HS Jazz, Chamber
Parkway LMC, 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Orchestra & Chamber Choir Registration Deadline
Concert, HS, 7:00 p.m. for 5/7/22 SAT
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Good Friday
Palm Sunday Passover Begins
No School — Spring Recess
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Earth Day
Elem. Report Cards Sent
Easter West. Rd. PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Marcy PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Home with Students Passover Ends
MS & HS Third Marking
Period Ends
No School — Spring Recess
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Student/Faculty Recital,
Elem. 1/2 Day P/T Conf.: West. HS, 7:00 p.m. Arbor Day
Board of Education Mtg.,
Rd. - 11:15 a.m. Dismissal;
7:00 p.m. OCMEA Scholarship MS & HS Report Cards Issued Ramadan Ends
Deerfield, Hart’s Hill,
Marcy - Noon Dismissal Auditions at New York Mills
NYS 3-8 Math Assessments
19High School Information
Clubs and Activities Girls' Athletic Association
Art Club Girls’ Athletic Association is for girls in grades 9-12, who play Varsity or Junior varsity
The Art club sponsors many activities including air brushing, the annual trip to New York sports. During the year, members conduct fund-raisers, donate money to a needy family, host the
City, and working with computers in the Art Room. The club allows students to spend time annual G.A.A. – Faculty Bowling Match and the annual end of the year picnic. At team banquets,
with friends and express their creativity. Contact: Mr. Williams at owilliams@wboro.org block W’s, pins and certificates are given to recognize the number of years of participation of
student athletes. Contact: Mrs. Warner at swarner@wboro.org
Building Bridges
The purpose of this organization is to promote and celebrate diversity among the students International Club
and staff at Whitesboro High School. It is aimed toward students who want to make a The International Club is for students who are taking foreign languages or have taken
difference and it equips them to do so. Activities will be geared toward bringing together our them. The club hosts Foreign Student Day, in which exchange students attending other local
diverse student groups to build greater trust and understanding of each other. Whitesboro schools come to Whitesboro High School for an enjoyable day of activities. The club also
High School has only just begun the bridgework that will teach students to accept different welcomes exchange students placed in Whitesboro. Contact: Mrs. Brady at sbrady@wboro.
people. However, a bridge cannot be crossed until it is built, and that requires help from org/Mrs. Bunal at bbunal@wboro.org
everyone. Contact: Mrs. Gurdo at sgurdo@wboro.org
Jazz Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra Instrumental students in grades 9-12 who are interested audition to participate in the
Instrumental string students in grades 9-12 may audition to participate in this group. jazz ensemble. The group rehearses after school and in the evening. Community concerts
Rehearsals are held during the evening and after school. Community performances are given. are given. Contact: Mrs. Decker at jdecker@wboro.org
Contact: Mrs. Decker at jdecker@wboro.org Literary Magazine
Literary Magazine is dedicated to helping students work on poetry, short stories, and art
Chamber Singers work and is open to all students in grades 9-12. The club generally meets once a week with
Vocal students grades 9-12 may audition to participate in this group. Rehearsals are held Mr. Puckey in room 619, and culminates with the publication of student work in the annual
after school. Community performances are given. Contact: Mrs. Decker at jdecker@wboro.org issue of the Whitesboro Literary Magazine. Contact: Mr. Puckey at apuckey@wboro.org
Future Firefighter Club Mathletics Team
The Future Firefighter Club is open to all students who are interested in learning more Mathletics is for students who excel in math and enjoy competition. Six tournaments are
about service to their communities through the fire service. Training and educational events held at area high schools in which a group of five students compete against other students in
designed specifically for high school students interested in the fire service will be offered to individual tests, team questions and relays. Total points are accumulated from each of these
illustrate the meaning of teamwork and strengthen youths’ fire service skills and knowledge tournaments and at the end of the year, a first place trophy is awarded. Contact: Mr. Costanza
in a fun, engaging way. It is the goal of this club/group to provide a knowledge and skill set at scostanza@wboro.org
for these young people which they will be able to bring to their community organizations.
Contact: Mr. Powers at kpowers@wboro.org Model U.N.
The Model U.N. is an activity for students interested in politics and world affairs. Members
Gay-Straight Alliance Club attend conferences at which they act as delegates from various nations; they then represent
This club is open to ALL students who are interested in raising awareness for the equal this nation in a mock United Nations. Contact: Mrs. Dean at ldean@wboro.org
rights and life style of all students. Its main objective is to bring together all students regardless
of gender preference and to advocate for a safe and accepting school community.
Contact: Ms. Burkdorf at rburkdorf@wboro.org
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
May 2022 Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
AP Environmental Science Exam Cinco de Mayo
AP Chemistry Exam AP Psychology Exam Registration Deadline Registration Deadline
AP English Literature and for 6/4/22 SAT for 6/11/22 ACT
Whitesboro Teacher Center SAT, Whitesboro HS
MS PTO Mtg., Policy Board Mtg., Composition Exam
Parkway LMC, 6:30 p.m. Admin. Building, 4:00 p.m. AP Human Geography Exam AP U.S. History Exam
Board of Education Public Hearing, AP Statistics Exam
High School, 7:00 p.m.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
AP Calculus AB Exam
AP Biology Exam AP World History Exam
Parkway Chorus, Orchestra &
Band Concert, HS, 6:00 p.m. HS Full Orchestra, Deerfield PTA Mtg., 5:00 p.m. NYSSMA Solo Festival NYSSMA Solo Festival
Mother’s Day Symphonic Band, 9th I-VI(AS) at CVA I-VI(AS) at CVA
MS 7th/8th Gr. Orchestra, 7th Gr. Chorus & A’Cappella Deerfield Spring
Gr. Chorus & 8th Gr. Chorus Concert, HS, 7:00 p.m. Concert, HS, 6:30 p.m.
Concert, HS, 7:30 p.m.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
School Budget Vote
Marcy Book Fair Begins and BOE Election HS Renaissance Rally Armed Forces Day
Board of Education Marcy Spring Concert,
Hart’s Hill Spring Concert, Marcy Book Fair Ends
Annual Meeting, 7:00 p.m. HS, 6:30 p.m. NJHS Field Trip Junior Prom, Daniele’s at
HS, 6:00 p.m.
See bottom right for more West. Rd. PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. West. Rd. 5th Grade Valley View, 7:00-10:30 p.m.
MS 7th Gr. Band, 8th Gr. Band & events on this date Niagara Falls Trip
Chorale Concert, HS, 7:30 p.m.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Annual Rob Ellis 5th
Hart’s Hill PTO Mtg. Grade Track Meet, MS & HS Progress
(Volunteer Appreciation), Wadas Field, 12:00 p.m. Reports Issued
6:00 p.m. West. Rd. Mini Relay for Life
HS Class Elections
NYS Grade 8 Science
Performance Test
29 30 31
More events for May 17:
Memorial Day Deerfield Kindergarten Showcase
Symphonic Band at Deerfield 1st Grade Wax Museum, 6:00 p.m.
Whitesboro Memorial District Art Show, HS, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Day Parade Marcy PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
West. Rd. Spring Concert, HS, 6:30 p.m.
No School
21High School Information
Clubs and Activities School Newspaper
National Honor Society “Smoke Signal” is the High School newspaper which covers school activities including
Selection to the National Honor Society is made by the Whitesboro National Honor Society music, sports and other social events. Editors and staff meet after school and sometimes on
Faculty Council. The Council is comprised of six teachers and one guidance counselor. weekends to complete the editing, typing and layouts. The paper is distributed regularly in the
The following are the requirements to attain membership to the National cafeteria. New members are welcome anytime. Contact: Mrs. Coriale at lcoriale@wboro.org
Honor Society: Ski Club
• Must maintain an overall average for each quarter of 90 or higher. The Ski Club takes several winter day trips to local ski venues during the winter, as
• Must also participate in two activities per high school year, one of which must be well as hiking trips during the fall. Students must have their own equipment and possess a
high school related. Under this category, students must have turned in their minimum level of proficiency determined by the club advisors. Snow boarders, as well as
candidate sheet to Mrs. Alexander by the deadline stated on the form. This form tells cross country enthusiasts, are welcome to join. Contact: Mr. Jenne at rjenne@wboro.org/
the Faculty Council of student service to the school and community. Mr. Klein at cklein@wboro.org
• Must demonstrate the National Society ideals of service, character and leadership.
If they fail to meet these requirements prior to the review by the Faculty Council, S.A.D.D.
they will not be admitted to the Whitesboro Honor Society. The purpose of the S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) program is
• To retain membership, students must continue to demonstrate character, service to organize students from across the county to combat the number one killer of their age
and leadership. Participation in two activities fulfills the requirement in the service group: drinking and driving. Contact: Mrs. Delay at jdelay@wboro.org
category.
• Honor Society members sponsor the Helen Potter Memorial Scholarship and
Student Council
Student Council is the government body at the High School. Representatives are elected
tutor students throughout the school year. Members also finish the year with an
in social studies classes. The “kickoff ” dance, Christmas Ball, Blue and White Weekend, pep-
annual field trip taken in June.
rallies and charity fund-raisers are just some of the activities in which members get involved.
Contact: Mrs. Alexander at lalexander@wboro.org
Contact: Mr. Powers at kpowers@wboro.org
Political Discussion Club Technology Club
Political Discussion Club typically meets on a weekly basis to discuss current and
The Technology Club is an organization designed to bring students together with an
contemporary political issues at hand. Students develop positions on topics and express
interest in technology and developing craftsmanship skills. Projects involve science, math
them in an auditory format. The club is open to all students in grades 9-12. Contact: Mrs.
and technology principles along with trade skills such as carpentry, metalworking welding,
Cidzik at rcidzik@wboro.org
machining, etc. Previous projects have included a hovercraft, chopper mini-bike and a guitar.
Contact: Mr. Jensen at cjensen@wboro.org/Mr. Smith at asmith@wboro.org
Red Cross Club
Aside from providing training and leadership development, members have the opportunity Varsity Club
to engage in Red Cross mission-related activities that address our community’s needs while Varsity Club consists of male athletes who play a Varsity Sport. Each year the club raises
delivering the life-saving services of the Red Cross. Participation provides students with the money through raffles at football and basketball games. The money raised is used to take trips
opportunity to plan and implement projects that will save hundreds of lives from blood drives to to the Carrier Dome, and for other activities and awards. At team banquets, block W’s, pins,
disaster preparedness education. Contact: Ms. Bonomo ebonomo@wboro.org and certificates are given to recognize the number of years of participation of student athletes.
Renaissance Contact: Mr. Maggiolino at tmaggiolino@wboro.org
The Renaissance group promotes the celebration of academic success in the high school. Yearbook
Students 9-12 are welcome to be part of this group’s planning and organizing academic recognition Yearbook staff works many hours to bring students a book of memories which will last
activities. Contact: Mr. Jecko at djecko@wboro.org forever. The book is a large undertaking and students meet after school and sometimes on weekends
to design, edit and complete other production activities and participate in fundraising activities.
Contact: TBD (Advisor)/Mrs. Overton (Yearbook Assistant) at eoverton@wboro.org
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