Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:51:24 AM
By Chrissy Prichard
Express News Staff
Rex Germer has been the principal at the Town of Webb School since 2008, and is now preparing to take over as the district’s new superintendent. The school’s current superintendent, Don Gooley, is retiring Jan. 31.
The Town of Webb Board of Education has spent the past several weeks searching for a new superintendent. The process involved researching applicants’ credentials, conducting numerous interviews, and facilitating interview sessi ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:40:05 AM
The Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement (MVILR) at SUNYIT is offering more than 30 courses on a wide range of subjects for the four-week winter term that begins on Jan. 30.
Most courses are held at the SUNYIT campus and are strictly for the pleasure of learning with no grades, no homework, no exams and no credit.
Courses in the arts, sciences, philosophy, religion and social sciences will be offered as well as several winter sports and many other special interest courses.
Offered ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:48:15 PM
The vocal music department at the Town of Webb School presented their annual holiday concerts recently, with the Junior Chorus and the Senior Chorus performing on Thursday, Dec. 15, and the Elementary Chorus performing on Friday, Dec. 16. The students have been practicing their songs for months in preparation for this opportunity to spread some Christmas cheer.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:28:13 AM
Town of Webb
Donald Gooley, Superintendent and Rex Germer, K-12 Building Principal of the Town of Webb UFSD, proudly announce the 2011-2012 First Quarter Honor rolls for students attaining averages from 85-100 percent.
SUPERINTENDENT’S HONOR ROLL
Grade 6 — Ryan M. Johnston, Macgregor Ritz-Kenny, Tyler T. Rudolph
Grade 7 — Chloe J. Barkauskas, Lauren R. Beckingham, Zachary McGough, Connor J. Ulrich
Grade 8 — Allyson W. Cooper, Megan W. Greene, Olivia C. Phaneuf, Melissa ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:28:17 AM
By Dave Clark
For the Express
David Leach, Athletic Director for the Town of Webb Schools, was happy to announce that all four varsity teams playing in the fall sports season, were chosen to receive the state’s Scholar/Athlete Award for 2011. A predetermined number of athletes on each team must average 90 percent or better to be eligible.
The girls varsity soccer team had the best cumulative point average with a 95.75 average. The girls on the team that made up this fine average are list ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:08:12 AM
The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Special topics were:
Early Childhood Education—Jennifer Hartsig
Reviewed Patricia Harwood’s conference report
Reviewed Jennifer Dunn’s conference report
Interviewed board candidates for the vacant seat
The Board of Education took the following action:
Approved the audit report 2010-2011.
Approved the revised trial balances and revenue status reports June through September.
Approved the Board Policy 412 ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 10:28:27 AM
Students from the Town of Webb and Inlet Schools got some holiday shopping done recently at Santa’s Secret Shop. Every year, Santa’s helpers from the PTC put together an array of inexpensive items so kids can buy gifts for their family, friends, and pets. The students enjoy choosing just the right gift, which helps put them the giving spirit of the holiday season.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 10:28:27 AM
Six students from the Town of Webb High School were inducted into the Hadarondah Chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony held at the school on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Members were selected for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship, and character. They join the existing membership of eighteen students. Students inducted were Kathyrn Connell, Samantha Notley, Morgan Payne, Molly Rodriguez, Bryan Townsend, and Forrest Williams. “We are very proud to rec ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 10:08:25 AM
The Webb Way will be sponsoring a roast pork dinner, as a fundraiser for the school wide reward program, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the school cafeteria. The menu will include roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll, beverage, and dessert. †
The cost will be $7 for adults and $5 for children age 8 and under. There will be a $20 maximum charge per family attending. Take outs will be available for pick up. The dinner is being sponsored, in part, by the owners of The Red ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:08:50 AM
By Caitlin Stewart
For the Express
After a morning of deliberation, judges Elizabeth Mangle, Manager of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and volunteer Kathy Stewart chose the winners for the 2011 Conservation Field Day fifth grade essay and sixth grade poster contests.
Students from six area schools participated in the 32nd Annual Lynn Galusha Memorial Conservation Field Day held at the District’s Nature Trail in Lake Pleasant in September. They listened carefully ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:08:44 AM
The Town of Webb UFSD Instrumental Department recently presented two nights of Fall Band Concerts. Under the direction of band teacher Mr. Greg Clark, the Junior Concert Band and the Senior Stage band performed on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The Senior Concert Band performed on Thursday, Nov. 17. These were the first concerts of the year, giving students the opportunity to show off the songs they’ve been working on since school stared in September. Members of the school’s Drama Departm ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:08:46 AM
The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Special Topics were:
Travel Club trip to Costa Rica—Joanna Cloherty and Shannon Hoffman reviewed the itinerary and dilemma regarding the fee for the second chaperone. Cloherty and Hoffman solicited ideas to help raise money to pay for an extra chaperon. Since there will be seven students on the trip, the only the cost for one chaperone is covered. Review of School Resource Officer
Review of Board Policy Section ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:08:56 AM
By Lizzie Riehle
For the Express
This school year four new trees were planted outside of Town of Webb School along with the brand new sign out front. There’s a special story behind those four trees, and chances are if you think they’re there for the Adirondack looks, then you don’t know about all the other memorials placed in the Town of Webb Union Free School District. Throughout the whole school there are different stories waiting to be told, yet few people know about them.
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Last Updated: Thursday, October 27, 2011 3:15:13 AM
The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
The Board of Education took the following action:
Approved the revised calendar printing for the 2011-2012 school-year.
Approved the Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreement - Admission of Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District as a member district of the Herkimer County BOCES Health Insurance Plan, effective Nov. 1, this year.
Created a new part-time 20 hours per week (5 days x 4 hours) cleaner position.
Appointe ...
Last Updated: Thursday, September 29, 2011 3:14:10 AM
The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Jack J. Boak, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES District superintendent, attended the meeting and explained the process for selecting a new superintendent for the district and gave members a draft timeline.
The Board of Education took the following action:
Approved the Board minutes from Aug. 2.
Approved the tax warrant and levy:
2011-2012 school tax rates as follows:
Town of Webb†School—$3.237098†per thousand o ...
Last Updated: Thursday, August 18, 2011 3:12:59 AM
The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held their reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, July 5.
Oath of allegiance for new member, Colin Clark
Election of President, Julie Zaykoski and Vice President, Sharon Finkle-Kleps
oath of allegiance for President and Vice-President
Reorganizational Matters -Recommended Appointments:
District Treasurer — Jennifer Dunn
District Clerk - Diane Kull
District Tax Collector — Deborah Haehl
District Tax Collection Agent - Community Bank, Old Forge, ...
Last Updated: Thursday, August 18, 2011 3:13:00 AM
Town of Webb UFSD
Donald Gooley, Superintendent and Rex Germer, Principal of the Town of Webb UFSD, proudly announce the 2010-2011 Fourth Quarter Honor rolls for Students attaining averages from 85-100 percent.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Grade 6 — Chloe J. Barkauskas, Lexie C. Beal, Lauren R. Beckingham, Alexandra W. Ferris, Connor J. Ulrich
Grade 7 — Allyson W. Cooper, Mara E. Gaffney, Megan W. Greene, Helen C. Thornton
Grade 8 — Allyson E. Brosemer, Briana Brownsell, John M. Gaffney
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Last Updated: Thursday, July 28, 2011 3:14:52 AM
The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, June 21.
The Board of Education took the following action:
Public Forum— Diane Amos gave a presentation regarding General Education Work Experience Program and Educating Students in Career Opportunities.
• Jennifer Dunn, PTC President gave an outline of the activities in 20010-11 and 2011-2012 events.
• Diane Gaige gave a presentation about Writing Portfolio Assessment K-12 students.
• Board of Education dis ...
Last Updated: Thursday, July 07, 2011 3:14:49 AM
By Robert Fountain
For the Express
An exciting field trip to Woodcraft Camps with Native American pit firing and natural sculpture build on the day’s school agenda. Art Teacher Robert Fountain recently provided twenty Studio Art and Ceramics students of the Town of Webb Union Free School District with the opportunity to perform these artistic processes.
Pit Firing is a Native American inspired method of†ceramic firing that creates unpredictable smoke patterns on the work’s s ...
Last Updated: Thursday, June 09, 2011 3:14:40 AM
Town of Webb UFSD
Donald Gooley, Superintendent and Rex Germer, Principal of the Town of Webb UFSD, proudly announce the 2010-2011 Third Quarter Honor rolls for students attaining averages from 85-100%.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Grade 6 — Chloe J. Barkauskas, Alexandra W. Ferris, Zachary McGough, Connor J. Ulrich.
Grade 7 — Allyson W. Cooper, Mara E. Gaffney, Megan W. Greene, Casey O. Hamlin, Margaret J. Queen, Helen C. Thornton.
Grade 8 — Briana Brownsell, Mackenzie G. Kelly, Alexand ...
Last Updated: Thursday, March 17, 2011 3:12:19 AM
On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Town of Webb UFSD will be hosting the annual Family Math Night for K through 6 students and their parents. Math games are an integral part of the Everyday Math curriculum.
This is a night for parents to learn and play many of the math games the students use for practice and reinforcement.
The bus circle doors will be open to welcome you at 6 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided by TOW PTC. The refreshments will be served from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Students must be acco ...
Last Updated: Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:12:42 AM
The Kinderwood students had their first class in the new Arts Center building on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The program’s founder Mirnie Kashiwa (left), is seen here with the 3-year-old class, head teacher Diane Heroux, and aide Barb Uzdavinis. For more photos, see this week’s “Seen,” section.
Last Updated: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:11:54 AM
Town of Webb
Donald Gooley, Superintendent and Rex Germer, Principal of the Town of Webb UFSD, proudly announce the 2010-2011 First Quarter Honor Rolls, for students attaining grades averaging from 85 to 100 percent.
SUPERINTENDENT’S HIGH HONOR ROLL
(95 to 100 percent)
Grade 6 — Chloe J. Barkauskas, Lauren R. Beckingham, Alexandra W. Ferris, Connor J. Ulrich.
Grade 7 — Allyson W. Cooper, Megan W. Greene, Westley Lamphear, Helen C. Thornton.
Grade 8 — Briana Brownsell ...
Last Updated: Thursday, January 20, 2011 3:12:18 AM
The students in Kindergarten through fifth grades at the Town of Webb School would like to wish their friends, family, and the community a happy holiday season. They are all looking forward to some time off of school to celebrate with their loved ones. As you can see, just thinking about Christmas and the holidays puts a big smile on their faces.
Last Updated: Thursday, January 20, 2011 3:12:18 AM
The Town of Webb School’s Vocal Music Department presented their holiday choral concerts last week, under the direction of Ms. Valerie Gaudin. The Senior and Junior Chorus Concert was on Thursday, Dec. 16. They sang many Christmas classics as well a some new favorites. The Senior Chorus was accompanied by the Handbell Choir from Niccolls Memorial Church on one of their songs, “Breath of Heaven.” The elementary students had their concert on Friday, Dec. 17. The Kindergarten and ...
