As a result of meeting Superintendent Neil O'Brien's challenge to fill an A-Verdi container with goods to be donated to the local food pantry, there will be no school this Friday, May 24.
On May 21, Port Byron Central School District voters approved the district's $19.9 million 2013-14 budget proposal, elected two Board of Education members and approved three propositions. more
Be sure to stop down to the Lehn gym and the lobby of the Athletic Center between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on May 21 to see the hard work of the district's artists. See a short video showcasing it here. more
Sports physicals will be conducted on Friday, May 17,
Friday, May 31 and Friday, June 7 in the
nurse's office.
more
On
May 8, the Port Byron Board of Education approved hiring James
Wood as the next Dana West Jr./Sr. High School principal
effective July 1.
more
May
is a busy month for the music department. Several events taking
place will showcase the talents of our student musicians.
more
The
May 2013 Budget Edition newsletter for the Port Byron Central
School District is now available for download
by clicking here. The newsletter provides
detailed information about the proposed 2013-14 school budget
adopted by the Port Byron Board of Education on April 10 and which
will be voted upon on May 21. A printed newsletter has been be
mailed to all district residents. District residents are
encouraged to attend a public budget hearing at the Lehn Library
on May 8 at 7 p.m. to learn more.
Varsity track athlete and senior Nick Stornelli and sophomore varsity softball player Maria Morgenthaler have been named Port Byron Central School District's Athletes of the Month for May. more
A
food drive is underway in Port Byron to benefit the Port Byron
Community Food Pantry. But, this isn't your typical food drive.
Students, staff and community members are being asked to fill an
A-Verdi storage container with donations. If the goal is reached,
the entire district will be closed down as a reward on May 24,
which is the Friday before Memorial Day.
more
Students, staff and community members are invited to several events taking place on Tuesday, May 21.more
In
his weekly message on April 19, Superintendent Neil O'Brien
discussed the proposed budget, budget highlights and
propositions:
The proposed budget for the 2013-14 school year has been approved by the Board of Education and is ready for review and a vote by residents on May 21 in the Athletic Center lobby. The budget is $19,986, 885 and represents an increase of 5.16 percent from this year's budget. The tax levy increase is 1.2 percent. more
The Booker T. Washington Community Center (BTW) has begun providing health insurance enrollment assistance at Dana L. West Jr./Sr. High School in the Port Byron Central School District through the Facilitated Enrollment Program. more
Some students thrive on test stress; others experience intense
anxiety that leaves them physically ill - stomachaches, headaches,
etc. - and unable to sleep. Read more here for tips to
reduce test anxiety.more
The
propsed budget for the 2013-14 school year has been passed by the
Board of Education and is ready for review and a vote by residents
on May 21, 2013.
more
The jazz cabaret will be held on April 18 at 7 p.m. in the high
school cafeteria. The evening features music of jazz choir and
jazz band.
more
In February, Port Byron junior and wrestler Cormac Green was named Auburn Citizen's wrestler of the year. He and the merged wrestling team of Port Byron and Union Springs school districts were highlighted in a recent Citizen article. more
A
reminder from Athletic Director Mike Anderson
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In an effort to better meet the requirements of the 2012 Open Meeting Law, the Port Byron Board of Education will soon be using a paperless Board agenda program called BoardDocs to disseminate information for its meetings. more
A Port Byron Central School District
teacher has become a National Board Certified Teacher through
the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the
highest professional credential a teacher can obtain.
more
Show director Joni Lincoln invites all to enjoy spring musical on March 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 30 Maple Ave in Port Byron. more
Number of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations
expected to decrease due to more rigorous standards
more
Dana
L. West Jr. /Sr. High School principal Shawn Bissetta will be
moving to a new district in May.
He is leaving Port Byron
Central Schools and heading to the Mount Markham Central School
District where he will serve as superintendent beginning May 1,
2013.more
The 2013-14 school year calendar for the Port Byron Central School
District is now available.more
PLEASE
NOTE, due to the new professional development day,
there will be no school or basketball camp on Tuesday, March 5.
more
Please note the following change to the district calendar.
On
Tuesday, March 5, the Port Byron Central School
District will be closed for a full-day of staff
development to support the new APPR.
more
The
Central New York Chapter of the National Football Foundation and
College Hall of Fame (NFF) awarded Port Byron senior, linebacker
and offensive lineman, Kyle Podolak with its Scholar-Athlete
Award.
more
The
Port Byron boys basketball team has secured a home game for
sectionals. This Friday, February 15, the
panthers will host Onondaga Central School District.more
After Prom is holding a fundraiser at Auburn Pizza Hut on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 from 4-10 p.m. Please let your waitress know you are there to support Port Byron After Prom.
The
Port Byron boys basketball program is holding its annual March
Madness Basketball Camp for boys in grades three through eight
beginning Monday, March 4 throughThursday, March 7.more
New York homeowners have until March 1 to apply for STAR school
property tax exemptions.more
In 1960, Gino Alberici began a career as a social studies teacher
with the Port Byron School Central District that would span more
than 30 years.
more
Doug's Fish Fry will be at Bass Pro Shops at the Fingerlakes Mall in Auburn on the first Friday of Lent, February 15, from 11a.m. - 6 p.m. as part of a fundraiser for the Port Byron Class of 2015.more
Due to the impending storm, the Port Byron Central School District will be shortening the school day. There will be no afternoon BOCES or UPK. Dana West students will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m. and A.A. Gates students will be dismissed at 2 p.m. The Port Byron District facility will be closed at 3 p.m.
The Community Fitness Center will remain closed all day today, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.
This Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 from 3-4 p.m. Senator Mike Nozzolio will be at the Port Byron school district to meet with educators, Board of Education members and interested community members. more
The
facade of the AA Gates Elementary School building in the Port
Byron Central School District has had some additions.more
Though
the Baltimore Ravens may have won the Super Bowl, there was a more
important winner for the annual "Souper Bowl" in the elementary
school.
more
Please note that the After Prom meeting originally scheduled for today, Monday, Feb.4 has been cancelled.
A student's desire to learn is not defined by the size or
budget of the district he or she attends.
more
The Port Byron football team has been awarded the 2012
Fran Clark Sportsmanship Memorial Award.
more
The
community is invited the annual wrestling tournament held
today, Jan. 5. The tournament brings sixteen school
districts to Port Byron to participate. The event is more than
twelve hours in duration and is easily our largest event of the
year.
more
At
the end of each sport season, the New York State Public High
School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) honors teams that excel in
the classroom. In order to be recognized, those teams must have a
grade point average of 90% or more.
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Please click the link below for new 40th Annual Cayuga County Holiday Tournament schedule. Thank you.
Cayuga County Holiday Tournament Reschedule
Due to inclement weather, the Port Byron School District will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 including the Community Fitness Center.
On
Friday, Dec. 14, students in the After School Program celebrated
the holidays by taking part in various activities.
more
First and foremost, I wish to send my heartfelt thoughts
and prayers to the families and friends of the victims at Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
more
Two upcoming events held within the Port Byron community will help to honor veterans and inform community members of the sacrifices local veterans have made for their country. more
Please note that the fourth grade Special Persons Day has been changed to Friday, Dec. 14 at 1:45 p.m. Visitors should enter through the Lehn Annex entrance.
Please note, there will be no After School Program for the high school GRADES 8-12 on Wednesday, Dec. 12.
The Port Byron Central School District has scheduled its annual test of the Early Dismissal Plan for Friday, Dec. 21. more
The Junior Class is currently selling can coozies, available through any junior. Or see, Mrs. Recckio, Mrs. Teabo or Mrs. Cusick . The cost is $2 each, 100% of the sales goes directly to the 2012 after-prom program. Thank you for your continued support. more
Port
Bryon musicians participated the All-County Music Festival held in
Auburn on Nov. 16 and 17, 2012.
more
The Senior High School invites you to the Holiday Concert on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. more
Reminder: Sport team pictures will be taken this Wednesday, Nov. 28 for modified, junior varsity and varsity volleyball; junior varsity and varsity girls basketball; and modified boys basketball. more
The
upcoming Elementary Music Concert will be held on Tuesday,
Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
more
Check out the Athletic Handbook here.
