In September, the Hornell CSD was awarded a $3 million literacy grant from the U.S. Department of Education to be distributed over the next five years at the Intermediate School. During the 2021-22 school year these funds were used for book giveaways. In total, students in grades 4-6 added 40 books to their at home …
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The 2021-22 school year has come to a close. We are proud of our students, who have had a great year, achieving success in the classroom, as well as in academic and athletic competitions. Students show off their skills The Hornell Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) team participated in the club’s Regional Competition in …
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On Friday, June 24, 2022, the Hornell City School District held its 141st Graduation Ceremony. The Class of 2022 saw 101 graduates receive diplomas, with 21 students achieving Honors distinctions. This year’s Maple Leaf Yearbook Dedication was presented by editor-in-chief Jane Spitulnick to Hornell CSD Athletic Director John Cardamone. The district upheld a tradition started in …
This year, eleven Hornell City School District students participated in the annual Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Regional Competition, held December 20, 2021, at Alfred State College in Alfred, NY. Thirty-one students from Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Steuben counties attended. The competition consisted of multiple choice exams and business role-playing exercises. Kenneth Robinson (Grade 12) …
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On Friday, Dec. 17, district administrators were made aware of a SnapChat social media conversation that included a threat to a school. The post did not mention Hornell. After an initial investigation by the Hornell Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department, no credibility to the message was found. However, out of an abundance of caution, there …
On Friday evening, the district learned of the arrest of a school bus driver, Mr. Timothy Schultz, by the New York State Police. This arrest was based on allegations of conduct not connected to his work at school. As of the writing of this release, Mr. Schultz is no longer employed with the district. While we do …
Students succeed in the classroom & competition At the end of each sports season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) honors teams and individuals that excel in the classroom. All seven Hornell City School District sports teams–boys and girls soccer, cross country, boys football and girls swimming and volleyball–ended the season …
The Hornell City School District Music Department has had many alumni move onto professional careers in music. They have been a part of Broadway productions, performed at Carnegie Hall and have done sound mixing for pop stars. Trey Woolwine (11th) is hopeful to someday add his name to this list. Woolwine has been a member …
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Teachers play an important role in everyone’s life. They help shape our interests and introduce us to a world bigger than our own. This year, one of Hornell’s educators, , was nominated for the 2021 NextGen Leader Awards hosted by First Heritage Federal Credit Union. Brubaker is a seventh grade Living Science teacher and has …
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On Saturday, October 30, 2021, the Hornell varsity boys soccer team took home the Section V Class B1 Sectional Title after defeating Palmyra-Macedon at SUNY Geneseo by a final score of 2-1. Coach Jim Tobin, was named Section V ADPRO Coach of the Year for Class B1. The team ended the season with a 9-3 …
