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Southern Tier school district takes burden of back-to-school shopping off parents
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Parents, back-to-school time is probably already on your mind. Many families spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars, on back-to-school shopping, but in Salamanca, the school district takes care of all the school supplies. "Our administrators would collect those lists, right? They get posted on either Facebook...
Four Ellicottville Central Students Awarded
Brooke Butler and Keelin Finn received the Kristen Hintz Memorial Scholarship for $1,500 each. This scholarship, which came under the Foundation’s management in 2017, is named in memory of Kristen Nicole Hintz, who was a senior at Ellicottville Central School and at the top of her class when a tragic auto accident cut her life short in 2000. A leader in her class, she was a multi-sport athlete who always gave her best and persevered through difficult situations. Students applying for this scholarship must include an essay that describes and explains what characteristics and qualities he/she possesses that makes him/her deserving of this scholarship, including information that reflects how they demonstrate kindness and perseverance, qualities for which Kristen was known. Butler will study mathematics at Clarkson University. Finn will study biology at Gannon University.
School Board Gets Overview of District’s Virtual Academy
RUSSELL, Pa. – The Warren County School District’s Virtual Academy benefits not only the district’s students but its bottom line as well. During Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Superintendent Gary Weber gave board members an overview of how the Virtual Academy operates. “In our Virtual...
UPB Named College of Distinction for 10th Consecutive Year
For the 10th consecutive year, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has been named a College of Distinction for helping its students learn, grow and succeed, and was recognized in seven individual areas. Colleges of Distinction is an online guide for college-bound students that recognizes student-centered schools that traditional rankings...
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