The Hornell Intermediate School hosted a Moving Up ceremony for the 6th grade class. The 99 students and their families listened to speeches by Principal Julie Smith, Superintendent Jeremy Palotti, the 6th grade choir and student representatives from each class. In her speech representing Mrs. Aini’s class, Ashlynne Voss recognized the support from teachers, friends …
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The Hornell City School District is pleased to announce the 2022 Honor Graduates. In order to be named an honor graduate, seniors must have an average of 90% or above through the four years of high school. This year, 21 students have achieved this noteworthy recognition. “We are proud of the accomplishments of the class …
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On May 17, Hornell City School District residents approved the district’s $40 million budget proposal and elected one board of education member. Voters approved: A $40,039,187 budget for the 2022-23 school year that increases spending by $195,609 (0.49%) from the current year and carries a 1.34% tax levy increase: 252 yes; 117 no; Authorization to …
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The Hornell City School District encourages students in their literacy journey. The Intermediate and North Hornell Schools have had book giveaways to add to our families’ home libraries and have more planned for the remainder of the school year. In addition, the High School Library hosted a November novel writing challenge and encourages students to …
In the over 2.5 million square miles of the Amazon Rainforest lives 427 mammal species, 1,300 bird species, 378 species of reptiles, and more than 400 species of amphibians, with new species discovered each year. When Jayson Dinger did a unit on the animals found in the rainforest, his second-grade class became fascinated by how …
Hornell City School District students in grades 2-6 can now take part in a new after school program, called After S’cool, from 3-5 p,m, every Monday-Thursday. The focus of this program is for academic recovery in the areas of ELA, math and social-emotional learning. Students also receive a healthy snack and participate in library with …
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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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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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