Hornell City Schools Partners with The Lift Project to Boost Well-being for the Entire Community

The Hornell City School District is excited to announce a partnership with The Lift Project, offering a free, virtual program designed to enhance well-being for everyone connected to our schools. This initiative, titled “Lifting the School Community Project,” is open to faculty, staff, parents, families, and any member of the Hornell community who wishes to …

New York State Graduation Requirements: Your Input Matters

In November 2023, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures presented their recommendations for future diploma requirements to the Board of Regents. Since then, the Department has developed a vision for implementing these recommendations. Your feedback is crucial! Join the Blue Ribbon Commision for one of the virtual public forums to discuss and provide input …

Our District Is Using ParentSquare

Our District Is Using ParentSquare! Dear Parents & Guardians, We are excited to let you know that this year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school and in your classrooms.  ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect. ParentSquare will replace Remind as the district’s mass …

Hornell High School courts are open

The long-awaited tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts are complete! The Hornell City School District is excited to announce that these facilities are now open to the public. We encourage all community members to enjoy this new resource. To ensure the longevity of these facilities, we kindly ask users to treat the courts and equipment with …

Transportation Forms are Available Until August 8th

The Hornell City School District requires that a bus transportation form be completed for each child in your household. A form MUST be completed for each child. Fill out the backside of this form and return it to your child‛s school at your earliest convenience. If you are unable to return the form to your child‛s school, …

Reminder about weather-related closings and delays

As we continue to experience below-freezing temperatures and forecasts show the possibility of snow, we want to remind you of our district’s protocols for weather-related closures and delays. The safety of students, families and staff is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.  We routinely monitor weather forecasts in coordination with the …

Hornell High School Shines at DECA Regional Competition: Three Students Head to State Level

In an impressive display of dedication, students from Hornell High School showcased their talent at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Regional competition held at Alfred State College on December 20. Out of the 11 Hornell students who participated, three emerged as winners in the Retail Merchandising category. Amaya Hoffman, a first-year DECA member …

Community overwhelmingly approves capital project referendum

Residents came out today to cast their vote in support of the district’s $30.2 million capital project, with 242 yes votes and 107 no votes, a passage rate of 69 percent.  “I’m grateful for the Hornell community’s continued support for our vision of modern facilities that support student success,” said Superintendent Jeremy Palotti. The next …

Dec. 20 capital project vote

Project at-a-glance Capital Project total cost: $30,215,000 Use of capital reserves: $12,075,000 No tax rate increase as a result of the project What is being proposed? Construction of a new competition gymnasium at Hornell High School, including a community-accessible elevated walking track and student fitness center Security enhancements at each of our school buildings  Roofing work …

HHS students earn top spots at mathematics competition

Students in Mary Franklin’s calculus classes participated in the W. Varick Nevins III High School Mathematics Competition at Alfred University. Hornell’s Logan McGregor was awarded a cash prize along with a $6,000 scholarship for his third place in the Senior Division (high school juniors and seniors). Nicolas Gray was awarded a cash prize for his …

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