Board of Education Spotlight: Corinne Parker and Nicholas Relyea were honored Monday night for being named commended students in the National Merit Scholarship program.

“Those being named commended students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

Board of Education Spotlight: Chloe Deshaies was honored Monday night for being named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. More than 16,000 of the high scorers, representing less than 1% of the nation’s high school graduating seniors, will qualify as Semifinalists. Only Semifinalists will have an opportunity to advance in the competition for Merit Scholarship awards.

Board of Education Staff Spotlight: Cheerleading Coach Cassidy Christensen was honored Monday night for her response during an emergency involving one of her cheerleaders during a cheer camp in Pennsylvania in late August.

Board of Education Staff Spotlight: Patricia Reynolds, a substitute teaching assistant, was honored Monday night for going above and beyond to connect with her students. She was nominated by Elden Elementary UPK Teacher Jennifer Pellett who was grateful for Patricia’s ability to make connections and build positive relationships with students who she is only with for one day.

Three members of the C.W. Baker High School Class of 2025 who participated in the American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girls State program at SUNY Brockport from June 30th to July 6th.

Juliette Pawelek, Keri Lambert and Nia Delardi

ALA Empire Girls State is an educational program of the American Legion Auxiliary, developed from the concept that youth should be offered a better perspective of the practical operation of government; that the individual is an integral part and commensurably responsible for the character and success of her government. It is an activity of high educational value, born of a need for youth training in Americanism and practical good citizenship.

Two members of the C.W. Baker High School Class of 2025 participated in the American Legion Boys’ State at Morrisville State College from June 28th through July 3rd.

Austin Rogers and Luke Primrose (not pictured)

Boys’ State is a week-long program that immerses soon-to-be high school seniors in citizenship and leadership training. Participants will learn the practical aspects of New York State government, and the role citizens play in the character and success of government. Under the guidance of the American Legion counselors and U.S. Marines, students will also participate in physical fitness.

Board of Education Staff Spotlight: The BOE recognized and honored Director of Pupil & Personnel Services Jenna Wolken. Jenna was honored for her work on arranging a free back-to-school haircut event for our students.

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