Category: District
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CREATE Space Completion Expands Hands-On Learning Opportunities for Students
Construction continued this winter on the Ogdensburg City School District’s Capital Improvement Projects, highlighted by the completion of the CREATE classroom at Ogdensburg Free Academy. The new hands-on learning space for students with disabilities opened at the end of February. Inside the Golden Dome, renovation work is progressing on the hockey and football locker rooms.
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Strong State Performances From Indoor Track and Varsity Cheer
Indoor Track The indoor track team competed at the NYSPHSAA Indoor Track Championships this past weekend in Staten Island. Varsity Competitive Cheerleading The varsity competitive cheerleading team competed at the NYSPHSAA Competitive Cheerleading Championships in Binghamton, placing seventh in the Class C division.
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Madill Students to Present “Compose Yourself” Musical on March 11
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. in the Madill Cafeteria for 40 minutes of entertainment featuring our talented student performers. Admission is free. Imagine meeting the great composers of the past face-to-face, musicians whose work has shaped centuries of music and continues to influence our world today. That’s the idea behind Compose
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JFK second graders explore health careers through Junior Scrubs Club
Second graders at John F. Kennedy Elementary recently completed the Junior Scrubs program, a hands-on experience that introduces students to health careers and wellness. The three-week program featured interactive lessons and guest presenters. Students learned about hand hygiene, nursing tools, radiology, surgery, sun safety, physical therapy and emergency services. The experience concluded with a hospital
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Ogdensburg City School District Opens 2026-27 Universal Pre-Kindergarten Applications
The Ogdensburg City School District is now accepting applications for its 2026-27 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program. Children who turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026, are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the district office, all elementary school offices and on the district website. Completed applications must be returned by April
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Elementary Reconfiguration Plan Presented at Feb. 9 Board of Education Meeting
Facing sharply declining enrollment and a significant projected budget deficit for next year, the Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education at its Feb. 9 meeting reviewed a proposed elementary grade reconfiguration for the 2026-27 school year that would maintain academic programs while reducing costs. Under the plan, Grant C. Madill Elementary would become a
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Elementary Reorganization Community Forum Summary
The Ogdensburg City School District held a community forum on Wednesday, February 11, to discuss the proposed elementary school reorganization, driven by a projected $2.54 million budget deficit and the need to maintain programming without a significant tax increase. The district confirmed that the reconfiguration is a final decision and will move forward for the
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OFA Senior Receives Inaugural Miss Spirit Award
Ogdensburg Free Academy senior Meriam Skamperle has been selected by the Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival Queen Pageant judges as the first recipient of the Miss Spirit Award. The award honors Wayne Ashley, a dedicated public servant and former Ogdensburg city councilor and mayor. To continue Mr. Ashley’s legacy of service, the Ashley family will donate
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24 Ogdensburg Students Perform at All-County Festival B
Twenty-four Ogdensburg City School District students performed in the St. Lawrence County Music Educators Association All-County Festival B on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. Students were selected for their ensembles based on musical ability. Senior High Vocal Select EnsembleJackson Duprey, Michael Rodriguez* and Dakota Wells *Selected
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OFA Student Athletes Shine Across Section X Championships and Cheer Competitions
Student athletes from Ogdensburg Free Academy delivered standout performances this past weekend, earning sectional honors, championship qualifications and top finishes in cheerleading competitions. Varsity and Modified Cheerleading Cheer teams capped off a successful weekend of competition. On Saturday, Feb. 7, varsity cheerleading competed at Colonie High School, earning first place in Class C and finishing
Recent Headlines
- CREATE Space Completion Expands Hands-On Learning Opportunities for Students
- Strong State Performances From Indoor Track and Varsity Cheer
- Madill Students to Present “Compose Yourself” Musical on March 11
- JFK second graders explore health careers through Junior Scrubs Club
- Ogdensburg City School District Opens 2026-27 Universal Pre-Kindergarten Applications
