Although overall standardized testing scores dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic, Montour educators are celebrating relative successes compared to neighboring districts. During their March 17 meeting, school directors gave a special…
Cameron Culliver: From almost drop out to elite US Space Force role
Ten years after enlisting in the United States Air Force, Cameron Culliver was made master sergeant with a recruiting role in the newly-formed Space Force. Fourteen years ago, Cameron Culliver…
Audit shows $600,000 budgetary shortage
An audit report presented May 17 shows the Cornell School District was running a $600,000 deficit by the end of the 2020-21 school year. Business Manager Patrick Berdine said the…
Teachers concerned recovery plan ignores pandemic learning loss
Sto-Rox educators have asked the school board to consider postponing a state-enforced financial recovery plan that’s slated for a vote next week. Union president Carrie Palermo said teachers agree with…
State to Sto-Rox: Recovery starts with investment
A 109-page plan for repairing the Sto-Rox School District’s tenuous finances recommends more investment in teaching staff along with targeted measures to reclaim students from cyber and charter systems. “This…
Student percussionist to perform among top six in state
When Sto-Rox High School found itself without a marching band director last summer it looked like the program would be suspended, at least temporarily. But senior student Chrystal Sircely was…
Admins hope cyber option can boost district finances
As the board prepares to approve a sweeping financial recovery plan next month, Sto-Rox officials are looking to stave off tuition payments to external charter and cyber schools by boosting…






