Month: November 2025
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Students Learn Life-Saving Fire Safety Skills from Local Experts
Students gained life-saving lessons this week as fire safety experts visited health and family consumer science classes, sharing practical tips on preventing home fires and highlighting the vital role of volunteer firefighters in the community. Waterville Jr./Sr. High School welcomed Chief Russ Petrie of the Oriskany Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Kelly Reed, RN, burn…
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Casatelli Makes Strides Among New York’s Elite Runners
Waterville senior Danny Casatelli is miles ahead of the competition, racing to a second-place finish out of 124 runners at the New York State Class D Cross Country Championships. The event was held Nov. 15 in Queensbury, New York. Casatelli crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 15:42:40. This marks the second consecutive…
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WCS Outdoors Club Annual Wreath & Poinsettia Sale
The Waterville Central School Outdoors Club is excited to announce its annual Wreath and Poinsettia Sale! Orders can be placed online using the Google Form — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFkpkgZwn7vPKl_3YdSH91wzcE5HCbMHX5LZp8u9xwBMLckw/viewform?usp=dialog Simply select the items you’d like to purchase, sizes and prices are included in the form. If you do not receive a confirmation email after submitting your order,…
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Waterville student recognized for compassion and leadership
The Waterville Central School District is proud to recognize eighth grader Kailey Woodward, who went above and beyond to assist elementary school students on the bus route home. Demonstrating calmness, compassion and a caring spirit, she stepped in to provide support when it was needed. In recognition of her actions, Transportation Supervisor Ethan Ostrander presented…
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Waterville students learn importance of civic engagement
Two Waterville Central School District students recently learned about Oneida County government through a hands-on 4-H Government Program 101. The program is organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and Oneida County Youth Bureau for students to understand the organizational structure of county government and the multitude of government-related careers available. This five-week program…
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Big hearts, full carts!
With compassion and community spirit leading the way, students at Memorial Park Elementary School came together to support the Waterville Food Pantry through a schoolwide food donation initiative. Students rallied together to bring in nonperishable items to help local families in need. From canned goods to cereal boxes, every contribution was a testament to the…
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Students take on ‘Heroes Challenge’ to support local veterans
For the fifth consecutive year Memorial Park Elementary School (MPS) hosted a celebration of veterans. This year’s theme was MPS Heroes Challenge: Boot Camp for the Brave. Students, faculty, staff, members of the local legions, veterans from the area and Waterville Residential Care all participated in the school wide event that took place on Nov.…
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Donation Drive for Veterans — Every Coin Counts!
Memorial Park School’s donation drive for veterans and their families is underway. Bring your spare change and help honor our heroes—because every coin makes a difference. For the fifth consecutive year Memorial Park School will have a special celebration of veterans. This year MPS will host the MPS Heroes Challenge: Boot Camp for the Brave…