The third annual HHS Business Day took place at Hornell High School on Thursday, May 16. Representatives of the Hornell High School Business Advisory Board along with other members of the business community spent their day at the school hearing presentations from our business classes and networking with our senior business students who are preparing …
Alaina Raish is a knitter with a passion for giving back. When she heard Paula Fox, the librarian at Hornell High School tell a story about a friend’s premature grandson, she was inspired to do something. The Hornell High School junior set her knitting needles into motion and recently donated 75 knitted hats to “Conors …
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Hornell Senior High School junior, Sam Olix, emerged triumphant at the Alfred State College Science Fair, clinching the Senior Division title with his groundbreaking project, “The Aerodynamics of Beetles.” Through a fusion of biology and physics, Sam delved into the intricacies of beetle flight, shedding light on their remarkable aerial maneuvers. Sam’s project captivated judges …
Hornell High School Students Excel at DECA State Career Conference Three students from Hornell High School showcased their business talent and competitive spirit at the recent DECA State Career Conference held from March 6-8 in Rochester, NY. With over 2,900 students participating, this conference marked one of the largest gatherings in recent memory for the …
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As we continue to experience below-freezing temperatures and forecasts show the possibility of snow, we want to remind you of our district’s protocols for weather-related closures and delays. The safety of students, families and staff is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding. We routinely monitor weather forecasts in coordination with the …
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In an impressive display of dedication, students from Hornell High School showcased their talent at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Regional competition held at Alfred State College on December 20. Out of the 11 Hornell students who participated, three emerged as winners in the Retail Merchandising category. Amaya Hoffman, a first-year DECA member …
Residents came out today to cast their vote in support of the district’s $30.2 million capital project, with 242 yes votes and 107 no votes, a passage rate of 69 percent. “I’m grateful for the Hornell community’s continued support for our vision of modern facilities that support student success,” said Superintendent Jeremy Palotti. The next …
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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 …
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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 …
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On Wednesday, November 14 the HHS Larry Wassink Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its induction ceremony. This year, 40 new members were inducted. Congratulations to all of our inductees for their hard work and dedication to scholarship, service, leadership and character!
