Battle of the Books!:
February 13, 2026
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of all our students who participated in this year’s Battle of the Books .
We would like to recognize the following teams for their outstanding achievement in reaching the final round:
The Cat Lovers: Skye Masters, Blake Nadeau, and Maeve O'Neill
The Book Bandits: Emma Moses, Sailor Reed, Caroline Mattern, Ava Hyatt, and Brynlee Clement
The Pizza Readers: Patrick Fuller, Ripley Marsland, ...
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FIRST LEGO League Earns Top Honors!:
February 12, 2026
Cazenovia’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL), or “The Peeps” as they are known, reached a major milestone this past weekend, receiving the Champion’s Award at the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Finger Lakes Regional Championship.
The event was held on February 7, 2025 and featured twenty-nine teams from across the region. The Peeps were recognized for their exemplary performance across all FLL categories: Robot Game, Innovation Project, Core Values, and Robot Design.
The Champion’s Award is given to the team that best balances technical skill with the FIRST Core Values. The judges noted the team’s strong cooperation, creative problem-solving, and their thoughtful approach to this year’s "Unearthed" season ...
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Ticket Information for the High School Drama Club's Musical 2026:
Dear Cazenovia Community,
Oh, the thinks you can think — tickets are now available to the public for the High School Drama Club’s production of Seussical the Musical ! We are thrilled to invite the entire Cazenovia community to join us for this joyful, colorful, and heart-filled show.
Seussical the Musical brings the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss to life in a fun-filled adventure featuring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and friends from Whoville and beyond. With catchy music, playful storytelling, and an important message that “a person’s a person, no matter how small,” this production is perfect for audiences of all ages.
Performance Dates & Times:
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FM/Caz Swimmers win Class A Sectionals:
FM/Caz swimming and Diving are the Class A Sectional Champions!
(2nd year in a row!)
Conor Kelly placed 3rd in the 100 Free, 8th in the 50 Free as well as 1st in the 400 Free Relay and 2nd in the 200 Free Relay both qualifying for States! Nolan Campagna placed 8th in the 200 Free and 5th in the 500 Free. Wally Denkenberger's Breast time seeded him 11th at the meet.
Quinn Tait, Jack Mattern and Landon Muraski contributed greatly to the team's success.
Multiple individual swimmers and relays have already qualified for the State meet on the team as well as program records broken!
The Section III State Qualifier Meet is this Thursday at Nottingham High School and the team looks to earn its first ever George Falwell Cup.
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"Be Safe" Assembly Celebrates Positive Choices:
January 30, 2026
We are excited to introduce a new school-wide incentive program at Burton Street Elementary called Lakers Lead the Way ! This program was thoughtfully created by our Laker Character Crew to encourage and celebrate positive student behavior.
Through Lakers Lead the Way, our students will be recognized for leading the way by being safe, responsible, and kind . During a designated trait week, classrooms will focus on one of these important traits and discuss the many ways students can demonstrate it throughout the school day. All students will have the opportunity to be recognized for following these traits and earn gold stars . Students who earn gold stars will have their names entered into a drawing. Each week, we will pull one name from ...
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Read-A-Thon is Coming to Burton St.!:
February 4, 2026
The Burton Street PTA is hosting its 7th Annual Winter Read-A-Thon during the upcoming February Break! For nine days (Feb 14 - 22), we are encouraging your child to read at least 20 minutes a day. All students will be eligible to earn prizes just by submitting their reading minutes! In addition to supporting your child's education through reading, the Read-A-Thon is also a fun and rewarding way to raise funds for the many activities sponsored by the PTA. Students can ask family and friends to pledge a "flat amount" or "per minute amount" to encourage their reading efforts.
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EATA Announces Robert O'Malley's Induction into the Elite '49 Club Hall of Fame:
Boston, Mass. – January 10, 2026 – The Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) Board of Directors is honored to announce the induction of Robert O'Malley into the prestigious EATA Hall of Fame, officially designated as the ’49 Club. This distinguished recognition acknowledges Mr. O'Malley’s exemplary commitment, leadership, involvement, and steadfast support of the EATA and the athletic training profession.
Mr. O’Malley has served as the Athletic Trainer at Cazenovia CSD since the 2023-2024 academic year, operating through an annual contract with Upstate Orthopedics. His prior athletic training experience encompasses positions at SUNY Cortland, Williamsville South HS (Amherst), Philadelphia University (NCAA Division 2), ...
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PreK & Kindergarten Registration is Open!:
PreK and Kindergarten registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year.
Students who will be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2026 are eligible for universal pre-kindergarten. Students who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2026 are eligible for kindergarten. We are excited to welcome our youngest learners to Burton Street!
On-line registration is available here .
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2026 Shakespeare Competition:
On Friday, January 23, Cazenovia High School held its annual Shakespeare Monologue Competition, featuring seven talented performers in grades 8 through 12. Sebastian Gebers, the reigning Syracuse Regional Champion, won with his psychologically gripping performance as Edmund (King Lear). For the fourth consecutive year, Sebastian will represent Cazenovia at Syracuse Stage’s Regional Competition this February. All are rooting for him to return to the National Competition in New York City again!
Jayce Hyatt, a junior, was awarded second place for his sinister and captivating performance as Iago from Othello. As runner-up, Jayce will act as Sebastian’s understudy in the Regional Competition. Junior Bea Karn’s dynamic portrayal of Helena (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) ...
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Student-Athletes Committing to Collegiate Sports:
June 13, 2025
The Cazenovia Central School District is bubbling with pride as another group of exceptional student-athletes prepares to take their talents to the collegiate level. Eight seniors have officially committed to play sports at colleges across the Northeast and beyond, a testament to their dedication, the unwavering support of their families, and the guidance of their coaches and teachers. These commitments highlight the strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence within the Cazenovia community.
"The lessons learned through our high school sports are incredibly important to our students and our community," said Mike Brynes, athletic director. "It's inspiring to witness the hard work these athletes put in, and equally ...
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Merger Study Grant Process: Cazenovia and Morrisville-Eaton Seek Funding:
Jan. 10, 2025
The Cazenovia and Morrisville-Eaton central school districts are working diligently with the OCM BOCES Grant Writing Service to secure a crucial New York State Department of State grant to support an in-depth study exploring the potential benefits of a merger between the two districts.
“We want to deliver an educational experience that will provide the best future for our students,” Cazenovia Superintendent Chris DiFulvio said. “Conducting a merger study is one way we can explore options without committing to a change. Securing funding for the study is the first step in this exploration process.”
The grant application is evaluated using a point system, where each criterion is assigned points to determine the overall ranking. ...
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Cazenovia students achieve impressive AP scores:
We’re excited to share some standout 2024 AP exam scores. Cazenovia High School students outperformed state and global competition in 10/12 exams. We had 335 students take exams, 77% scored a 3 or higher.
An AP score of 3 means you are qualified to receive college credit and placement if you earn that score. An exam score of 4 or 5 means the student is very well qualified or extremely well qualified for college credit and placement. The score also helps students assess the equivalent college course grade for each score.
The exams are created and scored by teams of AP teachers and college professors. They are designed to measure how well students have mastered the content and skills of a specific AP course. Most AP courses have an end-of-year exam, but a few courses ...
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New CCSD Page Detailing Information Regarding Reorganization Meeting With John Sipple Now Live:
A community merger presentation took place on June 20, 2024. The presentation featured Dr. John Sipple, a professor and researcher at Cornell University who studies how public schools and communities adapt to policies and challenges like mergers.
Dr. Sipple explained what a merger can look like for a district, outlining both benefits and challenges using easy-to-use data tools. Details and resources can be found on our Merger - Reorganization Information page at: https://www.cazenoviacsd.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=3799
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CTE Students and Programs Stand out in Cazenovia and across the Nation!:
CTE Students and Programs Stand out in Cazenovia and across the Nation!
Agriculture/ FFA
The Caz Aggies have community support sending students to Leadership Camp Owsegatchie in the Summer and Junior, Andrew Curtis Szalach serving as State FFA Treasurer!
https://eaglenewsonline.com/new/schools/2024/05/28/cazenovia-junior-to-serve-as-new-york-state-ffa-treasurer/
https://eaglenewsonline.com/new/schools/2024/04/22/burton-street-student-sends-four-high-schoolers-to-ffas-camp-oswegatchie/
Business
Senior Work-based learning grows exponentially with over 50% of seniors requesting the class next year! Business students can earn over 20 free college credits through Tompkin Community College! Work Based Learning and Financial ...
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Mark Tugaw: 2023 Teacher of the Year Spotlight:
Published in the Eagle News Online at: https://eaglenewsonline.com/new/schools/2023/12/04/mark-tugaw-named-cazenovias-teacher-of-the-year/
Seventh-grade social studies teacher Mark Tugaw was recently named Teacher of the Year by the Cazenovia Central School District (CCSD).
According to CCSD Superintendent Chris DiFulvio, the district solicits nominations for the award each year from its teachers, and past award recipients vote on the winner.
“Mark is one of the strongest relationship builders I know,” said DiFulvio. “He works closely with students to get to know them and demonstrates genuine interest in his students. I believe it is Mark’s ability to relate to anyone that has made him a deserving recipient of this year’s award.”
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Cazenovia High School Among Best High Schools:
The school attained a score of 94.92, which placed them 3rd within Syracuse, NY metro area high schools and 98 th in of all schools in New York. In addition, CHS ranked 899th in the nation, out of more than 17,600 schools that were evaluated at the national, state and local level. The overall success that earned Cazenovia this distinction can be found at www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-york/districts/cazenovia-central-school-district/cazenovia-high-school-13583 .
While acknowledging the award, District Superintendent Chris DiFulvio expressed appreciation to the staff that work hard every day to make Cazenovia High School a great school, adding, “Thank you to our staff for leading our district to success, and thank you to Molly Hagan and Chris Bubble for their ...
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Varsity Athletes Mentor Elementary Students via Cazenovia Jersey Day:
Cazenovia Central School District’s “Jersey Day” is a special event held each year, where varsity athletes volunteer their jersey to a fourth-grade student to wear for the day.
Varsity students are paired with a fourth-grader, and the pairs get to know each other as well as spend time with the team as a whole during the assembly.
“The fourth-graders love getting to know a high school athlete,” said Burton Street Elementary Physical Education Teacher Sean Condon, who assisted in coordinating the event. “They wear their jerseys with pride and enthusiasm throughout the school day.”
Members of the Cazenovia lacrosse, baseball, softball, track and field, golf, tennis and unified basketball teams participated in the event, ...
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CCSD Receives NAMM Best Communities for Music Education Award!:
Cazenovia CSD for has been named as one of the BEST COMMUNITIES for Music Education 2023, a designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Cazenovia, answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
Research into music education continues ...
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CHS Student Molly Walsh Signs NLI for Division I Equestrian Team:
Molly Walsh, Class of 2023, signed her National Letter of Intent to participate at the collegiate level in the sport of Equestrian on Friday, April 14th. Molly declared her intentions to attend Delaware State and be a member of the Division I Equestrian Team. Congratulations to Molly Walsh on her accomplishments and her college decision! Pictured with Molly are her mother, Julie Walsh and sister, Grace Walsh.
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