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  • Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Spring to retire in June 2025

    At the Sept. 10 Waterville Board of Education meeting, Dr. Jennifer Spring announced she will retire as the Waterville Central School District Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2025. “I thank the Board of Education and the community for granting me the privilege to lead the district for four-and-a-half years. I am very proud of…

  • WCSD to restrict mobile device use with new policy, including use of Yondr pouches for grades 6-12

    The Waterville Board of Education approved a new mobile device policy (Policy 5304) for all students at its Aug. 27 meeting. The district’s mission is built on educating the whole-child for personalized success with the partnership of students, staff, families and the community. Becoming a mobile device-free environment during the school day helps to achieve…

  • Waterville Board of Education appoints new MPS principal

    At its August 6 meeting, the Waterville Board of Education approved the appointment of Kathy Zangrilli as Memorial Park Elementary School (MPS) principal. Zangrilli has served as an assistant middle school principal in the Oneida City School District since July 2022. She taught first grade in Oneida for 15 years and fourth grade for one…

  • Community forum to discuss cell phones in our schools scheduled for Aug. 8

    The Waterville Central School District is hosting a community forum to discuss cell phones in our schools on Thursday, August 8, at 6 p.m. in the Waterville Jr./Sr. High School auditorium. A panel of experts will be featured at the meeting and members of the public will be able to listen and take part in…

  • District begins search process for new principals

    At its July 9 board meeting, the Waterville Board of Education plans to accept the retirement of Karen Hinderling as Memorial Park Elementary School principal and the resignation of Jennifer Dainotto as Waterville Jr./Sr. High School principal. The search for new principals is underway. Hinderling, who has served as MPS principal since June 2021, has…

  • Families eligible for Summer EBT program from New York State

    During the summer of 2024, the State of New York will implement Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT).  Summer EBT is a new federal program to help low-income households purchase food for their students over the summer when school is out of session and access to free or reduced-price school meals is not available. The Summer…

  • UPK registration is available for 2024-25 school year

    Registration is open for the 2024-25 Waterville Central School District Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program. The district will be applying for a waiver to run its own program. The teachers for the four-year old classrooms will be Mrs. Olmstead and Ms. Curtis, long-time Memorial Park School (MPS) Kindergarten teachers. Children who will be four years old…

  • Waterville voters approve 2024-25 budget; elect 2 board of education members

    Waterville Central School District voters approved the district’s $22,297,968 budget for 2024-25 on May 21. Residents also elected two board of education members and approved the purchase of new buses. The budget proposition passed with 74.09% voter approval; 266 yes votes and 93 no votes. More information about the budget is available on the school budget section of the…

  • SLIDESHOW: 150th Anniversary Celebration

    Below are photos of the 150th Anniversary Celebration, held at the Waterville Jr./Sr. High School athletic stadium on May 16, 2024.

  • 150 years in the making: Waterville holds ceremony recognizing history

    On Thursday, May 16, the Waterville Central School District celebrated 150 years since the district was recognized by the New York State Board of Regents. There was a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at the Waterville Jr./Sr. High School athletic stadium. Highlights of the program included showcasing students, alumni, teachers and a keynote speaker. The keynote…

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