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WATERTOWN — Schools across the north country are beginning to announce they will be closed Friday in anticipation of an intense lake-effect snowstorm that is expected to bury the area with snow. As of 7:30 p.m. Thursday, the following tri-county schools have announced closings: Alexandria Central School; Bohlen Technical Center; Carthage Central School District; Faith… Keep Reading
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A cat performed the most head-scratching stunt in Wales recently on class picture day, leaving a group of proud moms “in floods of laughter.” 10 and 7-year-olds Meghan and Chloe Roberts were all dressed up and excited to have their picture taken at Drury Primary School, but their excitement couldn’t compare with that of Ziggy,… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — School districts pursuing grant funding to support bullying prevention, character education and social media safety programs are encouraged to apply to the Daniel J. Briggs Fund for Integrity of the Northern New York Community Foundation, with up to $1,000 in funding available this year. The charitable fund was established at the Community Foundation… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Despite inflation and gas prices double those before the COVID-19 pandemic began, many north country families enjoyed getting back to “normal” summer fun, and kids are back to their “normal” end-of-summer blues. Under drizzling skies Monday, some families spent the day together before school starts, catching a movie, doing last-minute shopping or enjoying… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — With COVID-19 related restrictions and regulations having been further relaxed for the start of the 2022-23 school year next week, there is much hope for finding a “new normal.” But a shortage of teachers and other staff necessary for school districts to operate properly has been affecting schools across the nation. The north… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — The Watertown City School District’s Board of Education on Tuesday held a public hearing on amendments to the code of conduct and approved a new K-12 principal. The school board appointed Steven Newcombe as K-12 principal, effective Aug. 29. Mr. Newcombe has been a teacher in the district for 17 years, and there… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Despite the drizzly weather Tuesday, community members loaded up the trolley outside the Laura Whitney State Farm office on Coffeen Street with backpacks and school supplies for the Community Action Planning Council to give out to those in need. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., DJs from Community Broadcasters took turns broadcasting live… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Former members of the North Side Improvement League — now known as the North Side Legacy Fund — announced their third round of scholarships, this time to four 2022 high school graduates. The North Side Legacy Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently presented scholarships totaling $2,000 to support post-secondary educational… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Gone are the days of signing in to buildings in the Watertown City School District with pen and paper. Starting this school year, visitors will experience a new way of signing in and being vetted before being allowed to access the main parts of the schools. The district now uses the Raptor Visitor… Keep Reading
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Almost three-quarters of Americans believe college isn’t just about school—it also teaches important life lessons. That’s according to a new poll of 2,000 adults, which revealed 73% agree that college educates you about adult life beyond coursework and the classroom. While doing well in school and getting good grades was found to be the hardest… Keep Reading
