OMS students receive honors for display of kindness:
Ten Oswego Middle School students were recently honored for exhibiting kindness throughout the month of October.
To receive this honor, students not only displayed kindness toward themselves but toward others and the school community.
“These student leaders help to make our OMS community a better place. Their good character is appreciated and is an inspiration to everyone. Congratulations and keep up the great work!” said Assistant Principal, Judith Osetek
The following students earned recognition for the character education award: seventh-graders Brayden Stancliffe, Eve Mackenzie, Kiara Rosa, Derek Gibson, Kiyarah Bragg; and eighth-graders Kailyn Van Buren, Michael Conzone, Kayla Turner, Maddox Mazzoli and Ashton Smith.
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BOE set to meet 11/16:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will conduct a regular board meeting on Nov. 16, 2021 at 5 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the high school library, please use the high school main entrance at 2 Buccaneer Blvd. Masks and social distancing are required.
The agenda can be viewed on Board Docs on Nov. 12 after 4 p.m.
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KPS teachers take “pie in the eye” for holiday giving project:
Kingsford Park Elementary students were incentivized to donate full sized toiletries for the annual holiday giving project to be able to pie a teacher in the face.
The holiday giving project benefits KPS families in need. Boxes with teachers’ names were located in the main office for students to place their ballot in, which they were given each time they donated a full-sized toiletry item. The three teachers who received the most votes got a “pie in the eye” from a student.
“The KPS Student Council collected socks, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant for families in our community for the upcoming holidays. We had so many donations, we couldn't keep up with the count. We over-filled the big blue bin many times. These supplies ...
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BOE set to meet 11/9:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will conduct a regular board meeting on Nov. 9, 2021 at 5 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the high school library, please use the high school main entrance at 2 Buccaneer Blvd. Masks and social distancing are required.
The agenda can be viewed on Board Docs on Nov. 5 after 4 p.m.
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OHS brings fun competition to celebrate Halloween:
On Oct. 26, in the library of Oswego High School, students participated in the second annual sugar skull decorating contest in honor of Halloween.
The after-school event created a fun environment of competition between students as they painted the sugar skulls in hopes to win a ten-dollar Dunkin’ gift card.
Skulls were closely judged by Ms. Billie Jo Peterson, who named Clayton Andrews the winner of this year’s contest.
In Dec. OHS Librarian, Ms. Iorio and OHS Library Clerk, Mrs. O’Brien will host ornament decorating after school. Hot cocoa and snacks will be provided to all students who participate.
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Letter: Bomb threat at OHS 11.2 not credible:
November 2, 2021
Dear Oswego City School District Community,
I am writing to share that late Tuesday afternoon, prior to dismissal, administrators from Oswego High School received a report that an alleged threat was written in a bathroom stall.
Given this alleged threat, school officials immediately began to assess its credibility. While doing so, the entire high school was evacuated until staff and school resource officers were able to complete a thorough assessment of the building. Due to proximity, Leighton Elementary School enacted a shelter-in-place as well. After completing their assessment, school officials were able to determine that there was no credibility to this threat . We wanted to make you aware of this to be as transparent as possible and to dispel any rumors ...
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OHS Drama Club presents “Check Please”:
Oswego High School Drama Club is set to take to the stage Nov. 12 and 13 for the production of “Check Please (Takes 1 and 2).”
Show times will be 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 at the Oswego High School Theater. Admission is free, however, donations will be accepted at the door in support. Masks will be required of all patrons in attendance.
“Check Please,” written by Jonathan Rand takes a comedic twist on blind dating and notes that dating can be hard. It follows a series of blind dinner dates that couldn't get any worse - until they do.
Cast members include Rhiannon Brown, Mariah Pepper, John Tsutsumishita, Alexander Pauldine, David Pearson, Caylen Salmonsen, Liam Hinman, Khloe Lourcey, Ben ...
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Letter: False report of weapon at OHS:
October 28, 2021
Dear Oswego City School District Community,
I am writing to share that late this afternoon the district received an anonymous call which alleged that a student had brought in a weapon to Oswego High School. This call was received at dismissal time.
Upon receiving this information, the district’s School Resource Officers and local authorities were immediately contacted. Together, the district and local authorities fully investigated this matter and our investigation determined the allegations were false and this anonymous report was not credible. We wanted to make you aware of this to be as transparent as possible and to dispel any rumors circulating.
Please know, there will be additional police on hand tomorrow morning to assist students with making ...
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OMS students receive honors for display of respect:
Ten Oswego Middle School students were recently honored for exhibiting respect throughout the month of September.
To receive this honor, students not only displayed respect toward themselves but toward others and the school community.
“These student leaders help to make our OMS community a better place. Their good character is appreciated and is an inspiration to everyone. Congratulations and keep up the great work!” said Assistant Principal Judith Osetek
The following students earned recognition for the character education award: seventh-graders Samantha Hendricks, Nathan Freebern, Jade Scheg, Deon Scullin and Steven Finn; and eighth-graders Jadin McClendon, Allison Canale, Devin Allen, Hollie Jermyn and Alisa Busuladzic.
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Important Information on COVID Testing Protocols:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON COVID TESTING PROTOCOLS
10/25/21
Dear Oswego CSD Community,
I am writing to share an update on COVID-19 testing protocols that the district will be enacting in the near future (some of which begins this week and the rest begins within the next two to three weeks).
As many of you are aware, recently the New York State Department of Health and our Governor, Kathy Hochul, enacted new regulations that require COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated teachers and school staff. To add to this, the Department of Health also released guidance, which is designed to ensure COVID-19 testing in schools for unvaccinated students.
Specifically, this guidance asserts that all schools must have capacity to offer unvaccinated ...
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BOE to hold virtual workshop 10/26:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will be conducting a workshop to discuss board goals/settings.
This meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and will start at 5 p.m. virtually and will be live-streamed at YouTube.com/WBUCNY .
The agenda for this meeting can be viewed on BoardDocs on Oct. 22 after 4 p.m.
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BOE to hold regular meeting 10/19:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at 5 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the Oswego High School library and the public is welcome to attend. Please use the high school main office that is located at 2 Buccaneer Blvd.Masks and social distancing are required.
The agenda for this meeting can be viewed on BoardDocs after 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15.
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Special BOE Meeting to be held 10/12:
The Oswego City School District will be conducting a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 at 5 p.m. virtually to discuss district left over funds and reserves.
This meeting will be virtual and live-streamed via YouTube.com/WBUCNY .
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October 7, 2021 Information:
10/7/21
Dear Oswego City School District Community,
I am writing to share that earlier today, Oswego High School administrators received a report that a student had allegedly brought a gun to school some time earlier in the school year and showed it to several students. Immediately after receiving this report, district officials began an investigation in partnership with the Oswego County Sheriff’s School Resource Officer Program and the Oswego Police Department. While doing so, we’ve learned that the student may have brought a BB gun into school at some point earlier in the school year. This investigation is ongoing.
It is important to note that, at this time, our investigation does not demonstrate that any student or staff member is in any danger. ...
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OCSD BOE, Audit Comm. to meet 10/5:
The Oswego City School District will conduct an Audit Committee meeting at 4:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 5 p.m.on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.
Both of the meetings will be held in the Oswego High School library and the public is welcome to attend. Face masks and social distancing are required.
The meeting will be livestreamed at YouTube.com/WBUCNY .
To view the agenda for the Oct. 5, 2021 meeting by visiting https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/oswego/Board.nsf/vpublic?open after 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
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Multiple COVID vaccine clinics week of 9/27:
The Oswego County Health Department is holding multiple COVID-19 clinics the final week of September.
One clinic will be held from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Oswego County Health Department, located at 70 Bunner Street in the city of Oswego.
This week’s COVID Clinic Vaccines on Wednesday include: FDA approved Pfizer, the Moderna Vaccine and the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson Vaccine.
There will also be a clinic at the Williamstown Fire Department on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be offered.
Registration links can be found on the OCHD website. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are welcome.
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OCSD tax collection set to begin Oct. 1:
Tax collection for Oswego City School District residents will soon be open and district officials are reminding the public of their payment options.
Beginning Oct. 1, OCSD tax collection runs through Feb. 28, 2022.
In-person cash payments can be made by appointment only, with office hours running Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Payment by mail can be sent to P.O. Box 890, Oswego, N.Y. 13126.
There is also a drop box available 24 hours per day inside the warehouse at 224 West Utica Street.
Credit card and e-check payment options are available via the district website, Oswego.org.
Payment receipts will be sent via mail.
Those with further questions may reach out to OCSD Tax Collector Joyce ...
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Letter: Open House changes & events update:
Sept. 22, 2021
Good afternoon OCSD families and staff,
I hope this letter finds you and your family well as we are a few weeks into the new school year. I have been very impressed with the staff, teachers and students alike in hitting the ground running and setting the bar high for a strong year.
I am writing to share with you updates related to COVID-19, Open House and expectations for elementary and middle school students at district events.
First, we have made the decision for all planned Open Houses to be made virtual due to a locally rising rate of COVID-19, the number of students and staff in quarantine and after consulting the health department, our district’s health director and other area districts regarding their plans for open ...
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Special BOE Meeting to be held 9/23:
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will conduct a special meeting on Sept. 23, 2021 at 5 p.m. for the purpose of executive session only to discuss current litigation. This meeting will be virtual and live streamed via https://www.youtube.com/c/WBUCNY .
After the meeting is called to order, the Board of Education members will move to executive session.
The agenda will be available on Board Docs after 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22.
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