Weedsport basketball teams sweep Cayuga County Holiday Tournament for second straight year

For the second year in a row, all four of Weedsport’s basketball teams won their respective championships in the 47th Annual Cayuga County Holiday Basketball Tournament. It also marked the second clean sweep in school history. The boys’ varsity team defeated Union Springs 78-57 in the championship game, stretching their tournament championship streak to four. …

Five Weedsport students accepted to choruses at Area All-State Festival

Five Weedsport Jr.-Sr. High School students selected to perform in the treble and mixed chorus at the 2020 Senior High School Area All-State Music Festival at Ithaca College on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The selections for the treble chorus include Ann Benson, Sydney Manchester, and Olivia Rudick. The members of the mixed chorus are …

Weedsport Elementary students learn about computer literacy during “Hour of Code”

The entire student body of Weedsport Elementary gathered in the gymnasium in early December to learn all about coding during an Hour of Code event. The day started with a presentation by STEM teacher Lisa Mabbett and BOCES instructional technology coach Nina Baker, and followed with activities broken up by grade level. The Hour of …

Weedsport athletes selected for All-League teams for fall

Numerous athletes from Weedsport were named to the All-League teams for the fall season. They included: Field hockey (first team): Aubrey Ouderkirk, Suzie Nemec, Mariah Quigley, and Emma Stark; (second team) McKenna Holmes, Morgan Flask, and Christina Jackson; (honorable mention) Jocelyn Kepple and Bridget Hickey. Cross Country boys: (first team) Landon Kepple; and (second team) …

Weedsport BOE recognizes undefeated football team; team tied for first in state rankings

The Weedsport varsity football team captured its second consecutive Sectional title this year (and capped off an undefeated season) and earned recognition from the Board of Education at its regular meeting in December. Weedsport also finished tied for first place with Oakfield-Alabama in the overall 8-man state football rankings. Weedsport finished 8-0 on the season …

Weedsport Elementary students’ short stories selected for publication

More than 10 third grade students from Weedsport Elementary have had their short stories selected for publication in the book, “Spooky Sagas.” Library media specialist Aja Hahn conducted a writing activity with the students in October and submitted the works for publication. When it’s published, a copy of the book will be sent to the …

Four Weedsport teams earn scholar-athlete honors for fall

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association recently recognized four sports teams from the Weedsport Central School District as scholar-athlete teams for the fall sports season. The teams include football, field hockey, and boys’ and girls’ cross country. This is the first time that all of the teams were recognized in a season …

College art courses at Jr.-Sr. High School gaining popularity

Weedsport Jr.-Sr. High School junior Jamison Daly wants to eventually become an art teacher, and she feels the college art courses at the school are helping her on her way. “This is a great experience. We get to do a lot of hands-on work and I’ve learned some fantastic new skills,” she said. “And our …

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