Students in the Brighton and Pittsford central school districts in large part met proficiency standards on state tests in both math and English language arts, according to figures released by the state Board of Regents.
Rylee Tepoel is a 10-year-old with a plan, and he’s sticking to it — no matter that someone who tested his sense of honor nearly caused him to give it all up.
It’s that time of year again. Kids dread it; parents may be feeling some relief. Area students will return to school in early September, and parents are already thinking about school shopping.
The Harley School has named Seth M. O’Bryan the new Upper School Dean of Students. O’Bryan began July 1 and will teach math in addition to helping students.
John Mallaber of the Monroe Community College Public Safety Department announced that the departmental Outstanding Officer Award would be re-named the “Thomas M. Voelkl Outstanding Officer Award” at the former Brighton chief’s retirement party July 15. Voelkl is an MCC graduate.
One of just 97 colleges recognized nationwide, Nazareth College is the only Rochester-area college named to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2010 Great Colleges to Work For program.
Allendale Columbia School announced the appointment of David D. Blanchard as interim Head of School. He replaces Chuck Hertick, the now retired headmaster who served Allendale since 1987.
A pair of Brighton students were recognized in the Writers and Books Poetry Contest.
Howard Maffucci is proud of what he’s accomplished as the superintendent of East Rochester schools over the past 14 years. He got his start in Pittsford schools.
The Pittsford Board of Education will hear public comment on the use of recyclable lunch trays at its meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, July 12 at Barker Road Middle School, 75 Barker Road, Pittsford.
McQuaid Jesuit Senior and Fairport resident Jeffrey Kemp received the Congressional Award Gold Medal in Washington, D.C.
McQuaid Jesuit High School science teacher Jeanne Kaidy received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
A proposal to build a $32 million math and science building at Nazareth College has met no vocal opposition from Pittsford residents and is on track for approval, town planners say.
Jill Wahl talked about her job as an English teacher at Barker Road Middle School.
The class of 2010 at Brighton High School walked to stage on Thursday, June 24. The high school's commencement ceremony was held at Eastman Theatre where hundreds of students received their diplomas.
Over the past four years, Trevor Burns and Brian Adams have led their classmates at Pittsford Mendon High School in different ways. Trevor served as the all-school president, and Brian founded the school’s engineering club.
The Pittsford Sutherland High School senior class gathered outside the school for its annual bonfire in September.
Jim Quinlisk teaches English at Brighton High School. The Brighton-Pittsford Post asked him some questions about his teaching background.
When asked for a list of extracurricular activities, Brighton High School seniors Jonathan Schor and Sandy Uwimana asked if they should provide the highlights or the whole list.
Nazareth College is looking to construct a 70,000-square-foot building to house its math and science programs.
