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  • 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…


  • New logos for Waterville Eagles selected by students

    Members of the Waterville Jr./Sr. High School Student Council selected new logos to represent the Waterville Central School District. The logos come after Eagles was selected as the new mascot for the school district in a May vote involving students, parents and guardians, staff, alumni and community members. Jr./Sr. High School students unveiled the logos on Dec.…


  • Waterville students learn about shared civic responsibility

    On Jan. 11, juniors and seniors at Waterville Jr./Sr. High School had the opportunity to learn about civic responsibility as they listened to New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller during his visit to the school. Miller shared insights from his tenure as an elected official, answering student questions in an effort to amplify student voices.…


  • MPS hosts Veterans Day celebration

    On Nov. 9, Memorial Park Elementary school honored veterans by hosting the MPS Ride and Run for Veterans. Donations were collected to benefit Clear Path for Veterans and Waterville American Legion Post 0092. Clear Path for Veterans offers support for veterans and their families, addressing the challenges they may encounter. The gymnasium was transformed into…


  • MPS playground work complete thanks to grant, community and staff

    Work to improve the playground at Memorial Park Elementary School (MPS) was completed during the summer of 2023, thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Barton Fund. The district applied for the grant in May and it was notified in July of the award. The mulch at the playground was replaced with twelve inches of…


  • 3 Waterville teachers recognized by The Positivity Project

    Three Memorial Park Elementary School teachers were recently recognized by the Positivity Project (also known as P2) for what they bring not only to the classroom but to the world. Sabrina Denton, Karrie Moskal and Kristen Pumilia were nominated by Jody Thomas, the Positivity Project Leader at MPS. All three teachers have been recognized for…


  • Students narrow mascot name choices to 4, public vote scheduled for May

    Waterville Central School District students in grades 7-12 narrowed down the list of eight potential new mascot names down to four during the week of April 17. The committee overseeing and advising the district’s transition to a new mascot, team name and logo recommended eight names: Bobcats, Eagles, Hawks, Huskies, Purple Storm, Tigers, Wildcats and…


  • Free and reduced price lunch applications now available online

    The application for free and reduced price lunches (FRPL) is available online. In addition to meals, other benefits include: Children from homes that meet federal income income guidelines are eligible for free or reduced price meals. There is still time to complete the online application for the 2022-23 school year. If you have already been approved for FRPL…