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 …

Take the Digital Equity Survey

As required by the NYS Department of Education, schools are tasked with conducting what they call an annual “Digital Equity Survey.”  The purpose of this survey is to be sure that school districts and school district leaders adequately understand the technological resources students have access to at home including internet connectivity and access to technology.  …

Students explore chemistry in the lab

Students in chemistry classes at Hornell High School are separating mixtures using various lab techniques including filtration, magnetic extraction, distillation and evaporation. The percent composition of each mixture and percent recovery calculations ensue.

New slide unveiled at Hornell Intermediate School

A brand-new addition to the Intermediate School playground was recently unveiled. The project was sparked by the efforts of four students in Mrs. Nikki Miller’s third grade class last year. Taking action through persuasive essays Elena McDaniels, Bennett Willis, Jack Thayer and Makenzie Outman wrote persuasive essays suggesting improvements to the school playground. Thayer and …

Student-operated ServU branch now open at Hornell High School

The Vault is back open for business!  On Wednesday, October 4 the student-operated branch of ServU Federal Credit Union opened in the High School.  Students provide faculty and classmates with basic financial services at a credit union office within the school building. This year we have a team of three students working with representatives from …

District launches new school-to-home communication tools

Dear Hornell Families, I’d like to share some of the exciting upgrades the Hornell City School District technology department has recently made to improve school-to-home communication. Synergy is our new grading and attendance platform. Parents with students in grades 7-12 will be able to access their student’s account to monitor classroom information, including grades and …

Community health and well-being online program starts Oct. 16

Dear Hornell school community, I’m excited to announce that we’re partnering with the Steuben Area Schools Healthcare Plan to offer an online learning program focused on improving our community’s health and well-being. The Lift Project runs from October 16 to December 1 and is available at no cost to the entire Hornell school community. Click …

Hornell High School presents Into the Woods Jr.

Join us in the Hornell High School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical.  Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters …

Discounted internet service available through Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households to affordable internet service. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides: Up to $30/month discount for broadband service Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands. A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased …

Dr. Charles Infurna named North Hornell School principal

The Hornell City School District welcomes Dr. Charles Infurna as principal of the North Hornell Elementary School. He replaces Sean Gaffney who retired at the end of the 2022-23 school year.  “I’m really excited to work with all of our teachers, families and district staff,” Infurna said. “Early childhood education is a passion of mine, …

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