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SUNY Poly names Cialone, Esche as commencement speakers
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (233+ words) Henry Cialone and Robert Esche MARCY " SUNY Polytechnic Institute has chosen Henry Cialone, former president and CEO of EWI, and Robert Esche, president of Mohawk Valley Garden, as speakers for the university's 2026 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9. Cialone will address…...
Herkimer BOCES opens applications for 2026-27 pre-K
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (130+ words) The pre-K program provides opportunities for positive intellectual, social, emotional and physical development for children ages 3 and 4. Successful transition to kindergarten is the targeted outcome for all students. The program is free to families. Eligibility factors including income and family…...
Camden High students compete in CO2 dragster races
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (393+ words) CAMDEN " Students in the Camden High School technology department's design, drawing and production classes recently crafted and competed their custom-built wooden race car creations " at speeds approaching 50 miles per hour. The department's Carbon Monoxide Dragster unit tasks the students to…...
Drone Soccer District II championship set for SUNY Poly
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (585+ words) Area students compete in the U.S. Drone Soccer Qualifier Tournament on Friday, Feb. 27 in SUNY Poly's Wildcat Field House on the Marcy campus. MARCY " SUNY Polytechnic Institute will host the U.S. Drone Soccer 2026 District II Championship, known as "Battle to the Beach,…...
Hope Chapel highlights mentorship at men’s day
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (365+ words) Students share bios of parents and famous civil rights leaders on Sunday, Feb. 22 at Hope Chapel in Utica. The Hope Chapel Youth Choir make a joyful noise on Sunday, Feb. 22 at Hope Chapel in Utica. Utica City School District Board…...
Rome arts academy plans preschool open house
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (119+ words) Rome arts academy plans preschool open house'Rome Sentinel ROME " The Owl and The Silver Moon Creative Arts Academy will be having an open house event for the 2026/2027 school year from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West…...
Herkimer BOCES CTE students win awards at regional SkillsUSA conference
3+ week, 4+ day ago (148+ words) DUBUQUE, Iowa " Samantha Bentley, of Utica, has earned her m" HERKIMER " The Herkimer Middle-High School has recognized nu" HERKIMER " Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Career and Technical Education students placed in 15 events " including four first-place finishes " at the SkillsUSA New York Area II…...
How heavy screen use disrupts family connection
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (403+ words) Half of America's young parents are struggling to bond with their kids, and the culprit is nearly inescapable: screen time. The poll of 2,000 U.S. millennial and Gen Z parents found 42% of them feel disconnected from their children due to technology, with…...
CLASSROOM CHAMPION: Educator builds confidence through language and learning
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (341+ words) This is a weekly series that highlights exceptional educators and their contributions to our community. Each educator featured has been named an Outstanding Educator by the Genesis Group in recognition of their dedication and impact in the classroom. UTICA " Ron…...
Rome schools expand bus service for student walkers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (438+ words) Rome City School District retiring School Lunch Manager Christopher Whitmore, right, says goodbye to, from left, district Superintendent of Schools Nerlande Anselme, school board Vice President Jennifer Yoxall and board member Kirstin Safin at their meeting Monday, Jan. 26 in Rome....