CTE Department Awarded Grant:
The Cazenovia Central School District's CTE Department has been awarded a $19,200 SME PRIME Middle School Demonstration Grant to acquire a WAZER Pro waterjet. This high-precision industrial tool allows students in grades 7–12 to safely cut complex materials like metal and glass without heat or fumes. By bringing college-level STEM equipment into the classroom, the district provides students with hands-on, career-connected learning opportunities. Read the full article featured in the Cazenovia Republican by clicking here .
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Joint BOE Meeting for the Merger Study:
Joint Board of Education Meeting for the Merger Study tonight, Tuesday, May 5
Please join the Cazenovia and Morrisville-Eaton school districts for a joint Board of Education meeting for the Merger Feasibility Study on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6pm in Morrisville.
Joint Board of Education Meeting
Morrisville-Eaton MS/HS Library; 5061 Fearon Rd, Morrisville, NY
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:00 pm
Presentation: summary of the study to date and next steps by Schmitt Leadership Group
An opportunity for public comments will be given after the presentation
The meeting will be livestreamed on Microsoft Teams for those who are unable to attend in person
For additional information related to the ongoing merger ...
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Cazenovia CSD is one of the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education:
Cazenovia has once again been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants as one of the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education.
This honor reflects the continued dedication of our students, staff, administration, and community in supporting and valuing music education. We are especially proud to have received this recognition for multiple consecutive years—it speaks to the strength and consistency of our program.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the arts in Cazenovia!
2026 District Awardees
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Librarian Receives Regional Award:
We are proud to share that Burton Street Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Katie McGinnis, has been selected as a winner of the Central New York School Librarians Soaring Through Excellence Super Librarian Award. This honor recognizes Mrs. McGinnis’s dedicated leadership and her proactive approach to integrating the state’s Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards into our curriculum. Through her work modernizing the Burton Street library and facilitating instructional technology workshops for her colleagues, Mrs. McGinnis has fostered a comprehensive learning environment where both students and staff feel empowered to embrace new tools. Her commitment to maintaining a rigorous yet accessible library program ensures our students remain at the center of our digital and literacy ...
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Town Hall for the Merger Study:
Please join the Cazenovia and Morrisville-Eaton school districts for a Town Hall for the Merger Feasibility Study on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Town Hall
Morrisville-Eaton High School Auditorium
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Tour at 6:00 pm
Presentation at 7:00 pm
An opportunity for public comments will be given after the presentation
Topics: Transportation; Food Service; and Buildings & Grounds
For additional information related to the ongoing merger feasibility study, please visit the district's Merger Info page.
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"Discover a Sea of Stories!":
Burton Street is making waves! Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) is officially underway, and the front foyer has been completely transformed into a vibrant "Sea of Stories" to kick off the festivities. During the week of March 16th students will be immersed in a world of reading with special events including guest speakers, mystery readers, spirit week, reading buddies and more!
Each day, classrooms are tracking their progress as they tally each book/chapter read. Burton Street has set an ambitious goal to read 15,000 books/chapters by March 27th. We have full confidence in our students - let's keep those pages turning and reach that goal together!
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Seusiscal the Musical Success:
The Cazenovia High School Drama Club proudly congratulates the cast, crew, and pit orchestra of Seussical on a fantastic production weekend with three sold-out performances. Students brought incredible energy, creativity, and heart to the stage, delighting audiences as they brought the colorful world of Dr. Seuss to life.
This year’s production was a true team effort, showcasing the talent, dedication, and hard work of students both on stage and behind the scenes. From lively musical numbers to heartfelt moments, the show was a wonderful celebration of creativity and collaboration.
The production also marked Mrs. Carroll’s 40th and final musical at Cazenovia High School, a milestone that made the weekend even more special for the Drama Club and the entire Cazenovia community. ...
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Academic Decathlon NYS Champions 2026:
Academic Decathlon Wins NYS Competition
The team, under the steady leadership and advisement of Mr. Ben Wightman, won the NYS competition at West Genesee High School on Wednesday, February 25th. Mr. Wightman provided some highlights and information:
Achievements:
AD won first place in both the overall competition and the SuperQuiz. It's their second state championship in a row.
Ella Blair had the highest score in both the Honors Division and the overall competition.
Rae Western had the highest score in the Varsity Division.
Sebastian Gebers and Brooklyn Benson had the second highest ...
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Sanctuary Club's Self-Love Event:
Students involved in the Sanctuary Club at the high school spread inclusivity and kindness with their self-love table the week prior to break. During lunch periods, students were encouraged to write positive messages on post-it notes and add them to a mirror - for all to see and read. The Sanctuary Club also had Valentine's Day candy and fidgets to give out for all to enjoy!
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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, and Landon Hand
A special congratulations goes to our first-place team, Rad Readers on a Rampage the 3rd , featuring students Bryson Byrnes, Sam Cody, Luke Buckley, Bennett Smith, and Elijah Cammarono . The team secured their victory while missing only a single question ...
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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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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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