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. …
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 …
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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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The Hornell City School District is getting ready for the start of 2023-24 classes with several open houses for students and their families. The open houses will provide an opportunity for school visits and teacher introductions before classes are underway. At the seventh grade open house, students are encouraged to get a free HHS shirt …
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Classes for the 2023-24 school year will begin on Sept. 7 for Hornell City School District students in grades 1-12; students in the PreK program will begin on Sept. 8. The district will provide school supplies for students in PreK through grade 8. These supplies have been purchased and will be waiting for students on …
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The 2022-23 school year has come to a close, and Hornell City School District students had many achievements in the classroom as well as in academic and athletic competitions. North Hornell | Intermediate School | Hornell High School | Music Department | Library | Athletics North Hornell Students at North Hornell earned over 10,000 Red …
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This year, the Hornell CSD said goodbye to over 240 years of experience across the district. At the end of the 2022-23 school year, the Hornell City School District bid farewell to nine distinguished educators and administrators: Elizabeth Cardamone, Sandra Hillman, Penelope Smith, Diane Talbot, Douglas Brown, Mary Losecco, Jennifer Sorochin, Sean Gaffney and school …
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The Hornell City School District is pleased to offer a free Summer Learning Academy for students enrolled in 4PK-6 for the 2022-23 school year. The program will offer literacy, math, as well as enrichment-based programs such as library, physical education and art. The Academy will be a total of 16 days over the summer starting …
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The Hornell City School District offers 3PK, 4PK and kindergarten program. Registration packets can be picked up and returned to North Hornell School. The deadline to return the packets is Friday, March 31. Families can pick up registration packets from 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. at the North Hornell School, 4 Avondale Ave. Hornell. Entrance …
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 …
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