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!
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, …
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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 …
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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 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.
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.
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 …
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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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