Two students headed to regional spelling bee

The Scripps Spelling Bee program has been around since 1925. It was created by a group of newspapers in an effort to promote literacy among students. Participation in the program starts at the local level with the opportunity to advance to the national stage. At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, Keelia Newman, English …

Coach vacancies for spring and fall

The Hornell CSD has coach vacancies for the following positions: Spring 2023 Modified Tennis Varsity Baseball Varsity Softball Fall 2023 Head Varsity Football Coach Assistant Football Coaches ( Varsity, JV and Modified) Modified Volleyball Modified Cheerleading Those who are interested should email our Athletic Director, John Cardamone: john.cardamone@hornellcsd.org Deadline to apply: February 15

Cold temperature policies and recommendations

Consistent with guidance from the New York State Education Department, persistent wind chills or cold temperatures of -25 degrees or greater may delay or close school. When temperature drops into single digit or below and school is still open, we have the following policies in place to support our students: Students will not have to …

Jasmine Jarbeck wins big at Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) regional competition

The Hornell Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) club competed regionally at Alfred State College on Dec. 21, 2022. For many of the 11 students in the club this year, it was their first time participating in the regional competition. Jasmine Jarbeck, a first-year DECA member, placed first in the overall competition. Her award included …

Music for the holidays

The Hornell CSD Music Department continues to uphold the tradition of helping the community find the holiday spirit with their musical performances! The High School Jazz and Show Choirs performed at 15 events throughout Hornell, Dansville, and Bath this December, including a district-wide Holiday Tour that took them to the Intermediate and North Hornell Schools …

Hornell residents pass $32 million capital project referendum

Residents of the Hornell Central School District voted in favor of a proposed $32 million capital project on Tuesday, Dec. 20, with a vote of 197-118. The project encapsulates phase 1 of a 10-year master plan that will impact each building in the district. The renovations and improvements will be funded through New York State …

Afterschool Activities canceled for 12/15/22

Given the forecasted snowfall for this evening, all afterschool activities in the Hornell City School District are canceled for today. What does this mean? -The High School Band concert scheduled for tonight will be moved to next Wednesday 12/21 at 7:30 PM -The Intermediate School’s “After S’cool” program will not run tonight. Parents and caregivers, …

Hornell voters to consider $32 million capital project proposal

Existing capital project reserve funds would cover costs; 0% tax increase projected On Dec. 20, 2022, the Hornell community will be asked to vote on a $32 million capital project proposal to address several needs identified in the district’s 2018-19 Facilities Comprehensive Plan. The multi-year plan to make necessary facility improvements and enhancements and realized …

Students learn about fire prevention from North Hornell Firemen

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, students in North Hornell School visited the North Hornell Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, October 13, 2022.  Their visit started by talking about fire safety, seeing what a firefighter looks like and learning what to do in case of a fire. The classes broke up into smaller groups to …

New York State School Board Recognition Week

Each year, Hornell CSD recognizes the school board for its commitment to the district. As a special thank you for all the board members do, North Hornell School and After S’cool Program Art Teacher Kelcy Beckstrom created watercolor painting card templates with simplified portraits of each board member for the students to paint and write …

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