The Hornell City School District is pleased to offer the 2026 Summer Learning Academy for students currently in grades 4PK–6. The program will be held at the Hornell Intermediate School and will run: July 13 – August 6, 2026 Monday–Thursday (16 total days) 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Students will participate in literacy and math …
There was something “fishy” happening at North Hornell Elementary School and it quickly turned into an ocean of excitement! Kindergarten students recently transformed their STEM learning into an interactive, schoolwide “aquarium,” inviting families to dive into the world of ocean life right inside their classroom. What began as a hands-on exploration of fish and sea …
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Hornell High School proudly sent three students to the DECA State Career Conference, held in Rochester, NY. With more than 3,400 students in attendance, the largest conference to date, this event showcased the incredible growth of DECA and the powerful opportunities it provides for students across New York State. At Hornell, we are committed to …
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Six eighth grade students from Hornell Junior High School had the opportunity to participate in Life, Powered by You, an empowering event designed specifically for young women in eighth grade. Accompanied by 7–12 School Counselor Stephanie Hurley, the students joined other students from across the region for a day focused on leadership development, career exploration, …
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2026–2027 School Year Registration will be open from February 2, 2026 through March 2, 2026. All completed applications received during this period will be held until March 2, 2026. If the number of completed applications for 3PK and 4PK exceeds available space, the district will conduct a lottery to determine placement. Resident students will …
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North Hornell Elementary School welcomed a special group of community members into the library classes for a meaningful and much-anticipated experience, reading with our students. This marked the second year North Hornell has hosted this event, and it continues to be a favorite for students and guests alike. Through these visits, students not only enjoyed …
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Three Hornell High School students earned top honors at the recent New York State DECA Regional Competition held at Alfred State College. DECA is an international career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through competitive events that simulate real business scenarios and are …
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Hornell City School District experienced an exciting literary boost this month as two celebrated children’s authors, James Burks and Jarrett J. Krosoczka, visited the district. Their presentations brought energy and encouragement to the students, many of whom left feeling more inspired than ever to read, imagine, and create. Both authors shared stories about their creative …
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Third graders at Hornell Intermediate School have been studying water and climate and their recent field trip to the Mount Morris Dam gave them the chance to connect classroom learning with the real world while discovering how they’re part of a much larger community network. Before the trip, students explored how water moves on a …
Hornell High School had the opportunity to collaborate with Alfred University’s Performing Arts Division to host SUNY Brockport’s elite Sankofa African Dance & Drum Ensemble, an event that left students and staff energized, inspired, and connected. The initiative was made possible thanks to Chase Angier, Professor of Dance at Alfred University’s School of Art & …
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