Students explore the craft of timber framing

On December 5, Sean Hyland of Hyland Timber Framing in Alfred Station, NY, hosted an assembly for 375 students, sharing the story of his career and experience in the timber framing industry. Hyland spoke to students about the art and precision involved in timber framing. A key highlight was his demonstration of conceptual designing through …

Dec. 6 Capital Project Community Forum

District leadership as well as our architects and construction manager will host a Capital Project Community Forum on December 6 to share information and answer questions about the project to be proposed to voters in a referendum on December 20.  Please join us on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at in the High School …

HHS students win top spots at mathematics competition

Students in Mary Franklin’s calculus classes won second place in the W. Varick Nevins III High School Mathematics Competition at Alfred University. Of the approximately 150 students competing, six awards were given out. Hornell’s Logan McGregor was awarded a cash prize along with a $6,000 scholarship for his third place in the Senior Division (high …

Dr. Nancy Shedlock receives award for excellence

Dr. Nancy Shedlock was named School Psychologist of the Year for Chapter H by the New York Association of School Psychologists. Shedlock will be honored at the organization’s annual conference on Nov. 16. “Nancy exemplifies each and every trait found in an incredible and invaluable School Psychologist. Her dedication to her students, the Hornell community, …

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.

Senior government classes craft their own nations

Our senior government classes learned about the various forms of government around the world and were tasked with creating their own government.  They had to identify the type of government their country would have, its economic system and other various characteristics. Students then presented their projects to their class. 

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