WATERTOWN — The 2023 class leaders at Watertown High School are Natalie Wesseldine, valedictorian; Roslyn Randall, salutatorian; and Christelle Lorjuste, outstanding vocational student. Read More ⇒Watertown High School class leaders

MASSENA — The Massena Central School District has selected Canton Central Superintendent Ronald P. Burke to lead the district. Read More ⇒Massena Central School selects Canton superintendent to lead district

MANNSVILLE — Volunteers are needed to assist with plantings June 24 to 29 at the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area South Sandy Creek car-top boat launch, located at 2234 State Route 3. Read More ⇒Volunteers sought for restoration effort at South Sandy Creek

Harrisville Central School class leaders Read More ⇒Harrisville Central School class leaders

WATERTOWN — Traditionally, boys wore purple and girls wore white gowns at Watertown High School graduations. Read More ⇒All graduating Watertown City School District seniors to wear purple caps and gowns

Carthage class leaders Read More ⇒Carthage Central School class leaders

Sackets Harbor Central School class leaders Read More ⇒Sackets Harbor Central School class leaders

CANTON — In a jubilant Newell Field House, St. Lawrence University Chaplain Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead opened the 2023 commencement ceremony by encouraging graduates to “laugh often, love deeply and dream boldly.” Read More ⇒Newell Field House packed for St. Lawrence University graduation

SARANAC LAKE — Melinda Fredenburg said farewell to some of her Bio 104 students at North Country Community College’s commencement ceremony this weekend. On Friday, she said farewell to a different crowd: More than 100 Atlantic salmon that students raised with her this semester on campus. Read More ⇒School of fish: North Country Community College salmon released

Paul Smith’s College not closing, but acquisition is in limbo Read More ⇒Paul Smith’s College not closing, but acquisition is in limbo

SUNY Potsdam graduates Read More ⇒SUNY Potsdam graduates

POTSDAM — Under a sea of umbrellas and a threatening sky, families and friends of SUNY Potsdam graduates celebrated their achievement under the stately Satterlee Hall clock tower on Saturday. Read More ⇒SUNY Potsdam celebrates class of 2023

WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College honored and celebrated 258 students during its 59th annual spring commencement ceremony on Friday in the McVean Student Center Gymnasium. Read More ⇒Jefferson Community College holds 59th Spring Commencement

CLAYTON — A decade ago when Leslie W. Rowland was considering applying for the executive director job at the Thousand Islands Arts Center, she asked to see its five-year strategic plan. Read More ⇒After crafting a legacy, TIAC director ready to enjoy the art of retirement

JCC graduates Read More ⇒Spring 2023 graduates of Jefferson Community College, Watertown

MASSENA — Two north country superintendents are among the three finalists for the upcoming Massena Central School District’s superintendent vacancy. Read More ⇒Two area school superintendents among finalists for Massena Central School superintendent position

Residents across the north country approved all 2023-24 school district budgets and multiple propositions in voting Tuesday. Read More ⇒Voters approve all north country school budgets

WATERTOWN — Poll workers at both polling locations in Watertown — the high school chorus room and North Elementary’s gymnasium — said they were extremely busy this year. Read More ⇒High turnout for Watertown City School District election

MASSENA — The Massena Drug Free Community Coalition wants to know how it can best serve the community, and is looking for input from parents and guardians. Read More ⇒Massena Drug Free Community Coalition seeking participants for focus group

ALBANY — The Hammond Central School girls varsity basketball team paid a visit to Albany on Monday to receive congratulations on winning the NYPHSAA girls Class D championship in March. Read More ⇒Hammond Central girls varsity basketball team visits Albany after championship win

MASSENA — Three candidates are moving forward for the next round of interviews in the search for a new Massena Central School superintendent. Read More ⇒Three candidates move forward in Massena Central School superintendent search

POTSDAM — President Marc P. Christensen presided over his first Clarkson University commencement ceremony on Saturday afternoon at Cheel Arena. Read More ⇒Clarkson University graduates 700 over two days

CANTON — SUNY Canton’s Roo’s House was overflowing with pride and good cheer on Saturday morning at the university’s 115th commencement exercises. Read More ⇒SUNY Canton marks 115th graduation Saturday

CANTON — On the eve of Mother’s Day, one Canton mother celebrated her daughter becoming part of a long-standing family tradition. Read More ⇒New nurse follows family tradition

NNY students graduate from Clarkson University Read More ⇒NNY students to graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM — The SLC Arts executive director is asking the county legislature to pass a bill allocating state funding for county Youth Bureau programs that includes critical funding for a six-week creative program for youth. Read More ⇒Tabled county funding for SLC Arts youth camp critical for summer programs

WATERTOWN — Kelly S. Bragger wanted to run for Watertown school board to help represent her son, offer diversity, and support teachers and staff. Read More ⇒Watertown school board candidate profile: Kelly S. Bragger

WATERTOWN — Damita J. Smith, First Student school bus driver, is looking to receive the public’s vote for the Watertown City School District Board of Education on Tuesday. Read More ⇒Watertown school board candidate profile: Damita J. Smith

WATERTOWN — Tina M. Fluno, a retired teacher’s aide, has seen a lot during her time serving as teacher’s aide, and since retiring. Read More ⇒Watertown school board candidate profile: Tina M. Fluno

WATERTOWN — Current Board of Education President Jason B. Harrington has decided to run for reelection to the board after initially not wanting to run. Read More ⇒Watertown school board candidate profile: Jason B. Harrington

WATERTOWN — Milagros C. Smith, or more commonly known as Milly, is a practice manager and chief physician assistant at QuikMed Urgent Care who has been seen at most Watertown City School District Board of Education meetings throughout the last year. Read More ⇒Watertown school board candidate profile: Milagros C. Smith

WATERTOWN — Copenhagen Central School District history teacher John A. Cain is throwing his hat in the ring for the Watertown City School District Board of Education. Read More ⇒Watertown school board candidate profile: John A. Cain

Morristown Central School class leaders Read More ⇒Morristown Central School class leaders

When Jefferson County voters go the polls Tuesday to vote on school budgets, they will also be electing a total of 22 school board members. Read More ⇒Jefferson County residents will elect school board members Tuesday

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is pushing to provide full days of meals to all American schoolchildren with a bill that would create a free school-based food program nationwide. Read More ⇒Gillibrand pushing for universal free school meals

NORFOLK — Norwood-Norfolk Central School Superintendent James M. Cruikshank says that, thanks to the state fully funding foundation aid, they’re able to offer voters a budget with no tax levy increase while maintaining the tax cap formula for the sixth consecutive year. Read More ⇒Fully funded foundation aid means no tax levy increase at Norwood-Norfolk Central School

BRASHER — St. Lawrence Central School District voters will see no increase in the tax levy when they head to the polls on Tuesday to vote on the district’s proposed $29.82 million spending plan for 2023-24. Read More ⇒St. Lawrence Central School District presenting budget with no tax levy increase

MASSENA — The majority of St. Lawrence County school districts will have contested board of education races when voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Read More ⇒Candidates for upcoming St. Lawrence County school board elections

MASSENA — Massena Central School District officials will take another look to see how they can get more of their bus fleet under cover rather than out in the open. Read More ⇒Massena Central School District to explore putting more buses under cover

LOWVILLE — Four out of the five school districts in Lewis County have contested school board races this year, with Beaver River at the top of the list with four candidates for the one seat up for grabs. Read More ⇒Many contested races for school boards in Lewis County

LOWVILLE — In their 2023-24 proposed budgets to be decided by voters May 16, school districts across Lewis County are increasing their tax levies by between 1.98% and 3.99% and all except one — which ended up having a tax cap that was calculated to be less than zero — remained under their tax cap. Read More ⇒Tax levy increases and more buses proposed for Lewis County schools in 2023-2024 school year