Volume 44, Issue 3 315-543-2707

The Glances

Harrisv i l le Central School

Spring 2014

On Friday, March 28th Belvins Ford of Gouverneur will host a

Drive for Your School event at the Harrisville Nice-n-Easy to benefit

the Harrisville Central School Class of 2014. Community members

will have the opportunity to test drive new Ford vehicles and earn

money for the school! There is no obligation to buy. You must hold

a valid driver’s license to test drive a vehicle. Come on over and

show your support!

When: Friday, March 28th

Where: Nice-n-Easy of Harrisville

Starting at Noon

Drive for Your School

Presented by Blevins Ford of Gouverneur

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Winter Sports Teams 2013-2014

Boys Varsity Team

Coached by Brian Coloney

Boys Junior Varsity Team

Coached by Rick Chartrand

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Girls Varsity Team

Coached by Pete Wood

Girls Junior Varsity Team

Coached by Crystal Adams, Assisted by Matthew Adams

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Boys Modified Team

Coached by Zach Smith

Girls Modified Team

Coached by Steve Roberts

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Cheerleading Squad

Coached by Becky

Lesperance

A special THANK YOU goes out to our local Nice-n-Easy Grocery

Shop for providing the school with a new score table for our gym!

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Administrative News

Dear Parents and Community Members:

The tough economic times that seem to continually effect all of our North Country schools has hit hard again

when planning budgets for next year. All schools are facing gaps in their budgets forcing superintendents to

make tough but necessary decisions to ensure these schools remain solvent both academically and financially.

Some of these factors negatively affecting school budgets include but are not limited to things like the Gap

Elimination Adjustment and the way the State’s foundation aid formula works. Because of these downwardly

adjusted state aid decisions almost all North Country school districts have had to make painful sacrifices in

their educational programs. These stop-gap measures; however, are not sustainable as all of us are seeing our

fund reserves dwindle quickly with some districts having burned through all their reserve funds. Harrisville

will eventually become another statistic of schools that become either academically or financially insolvent

unless some drastic changes are made to school funding.

Over the next month and half we will be discussing the budget for the 2014-2015 school year at our Board of

Education meetings, as well as, a couple of community budget discussions. I will also reach out to several larg-

er community organizations to attend their meetings to discuss the budget. We will post the dates of the budget

discussions on our webpage and uptown at different businesses.

Lastly, I want to thank the community for the endless support of the school and the programs we provide.

Cordially,

Rob Finster

Superintendent of Schools

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Guidance Office News and Notes

SENIOR SECTION

College Scholarships: How can HCS Seniors get more information about

scholarships?

CHECK THE SCHOLARSHIP FILE (located under the sign-in desk in the Guidance Office)

EVERY WEEK!

Take a minute each morning to check the scholarship list posted outside the guidance office

~ it’s updated every couple of weeks.

Check your email! Mrs. Chartrand emails an updated scholarship list regularly to seniors

who have provided their email to our office.

Go to HCS website: Guidance: Scholarship Information.

Listen to daily announcements for current scholarships.

Check with college financial aid offices for campus scholarships (this information is often on

a college website as well).

Conduct a scholarship search on www.finaid.org, www.collegeboard.com or www.hesc.org

Note: Seniors are encouraged to apply for all scholarships they might qualify for – but it is up to each

senior to have all materials turned in by the deadline (indicated on each scholarship application).

College Acceptances: Congratulations! Seniors, remember to give the guidance

office a copy of your letter of acceptance so that we may post it on the bulletin board

outside the guidance office, and announce it in The Glances!

Name Program of Study College/University

Elizabeth Arnold Biochemistry SUNY Potsdam

Byron Evans Biology Elmira College

Presidential Honor Scholarship

Biology LeMoyne College

Dean Scholarship

Biology Siena College

Presidential Scholarship

Jesse Campbell Adolescence Education: Mathematics SUNY Cortland

Adolescence Education: Mathematics SUNY Potsdam

Adolescence Education: Mathematics SUNY Plattsburgh

Jacob Fowler Digital Filmmaking Herkimer Community College

Nichelle Foy Math & Science, A.S. Jefferson Community College

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Name Program of Study College/University

Christopher Graham Heavy Equipment Operations Alfred State

Morgan McIntosh Paralegal, A.A.S. Jefferson Community College

Emory Matott Liberal Arts St. Lawrence University

Eleetah Rich Business Administration, A.A.S. Jefferson Community College

Alexandra Smith Business Administration, A.A.S. Jefferson Community College

Lauryn Smith Liberal Arts St. Lawrence University

Augsbury/North Country Scholar

Kaylen Sullivan Health Science Career Studies SUNY Canton

Ashley VanWeort Hospitality and Tourism, A.A.S. Jefferson Community College

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Seniors & Parents of Seniors: It’s time to fill out financial aid paperwork! Don’t wait until

late spring when some federal funds may be gone!

Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2014.

The guidance office DOES NOT HAVE paper copies of the FAFSA. Instead we can give you

a worksheet which will help you when you fill out the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Each student AND one parent will need a PIN number (which serves as an electronic signa-

ture) to complete this form online. This PIN number will remain valid for the student and

parent through college.

You can register for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov

GUIDANCE NEWS & NOTES

Scheduling for 2014-2015

Mrs. Tyler will be meeting with students in grades 8-11 in the next few months to dis-

cuss course selections for the 2014-2015 academic year. After the meeting a letter will be sent

home to parents indicating the number of credits they will have earned at the end of this school

year, Regents or RCT exams yet to be taken by the student, and the required classes they must

pass to meet graduation requirements. Parents and/or students with questions or concerns re-

garding a current academic schedule or course selections for next year should contact the guid-

ance office at 543-2920.

Austin Scholarship

The Austin Scholarship is provided by the estate of Doris E. Austin. It is intended for graduat-

ing seniors AND former graduates of Harrisville Central School who are continuing their educa-

tion in nursing or any allied medical field. The scholarship is in the amount of $1000 per year

and may be reapplied for in subsequent years if the applicant remains in college. If a senior is

awarded this scholarship, it will be presented at graduation.

To apply, you must complete a brief application, submit a resume, and write an essay on why

you want to enter the medical field. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Friday,

May 16, 2014. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and completed applications

should be returned to the guidance office at Harrisville Central School.

SENIORS & ALUMNI: Scholarship Opportunity Norbert L. Gazin Education Fund

Applications are now available for the Norbert L. Gazin Education Fund (seniors and current

college students may apply). The deadline to apply is 12:00 (Noon) on March 21, 2014.

Completed applications should be turned into the guidance office at Harrisville Central School

by the deadline date. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. It is the student’s

responsibility to make sure all parts of the application are in by the deadline date.

Requirements:

Applicant Must:

Be born in Lewis County or parents resided in Lewis County at the time of birth

Be a resident of Lewis County for at least five (5) years prior to application

Be a graduate (or will be a graduate) of a Lewis County High School

Have no felony convictions

Priority will be given to eligible applicants enrolling or enrolled in schools of:

Engineering

Agriculture

Forestry

High School applicants who are not declaring one of the priority majors must

have a minimum of an 80 overall G.P.A. to apply for the Gazin Scholarship.

High School applicants who are declaring an engineering, agriculture or forestry major must

have a minimum of an overall 70 G.P.A. to apply for the Gazin Scholarship.

Alumni may apply for the Gazin Scholarship each year, however; they must have a mini-

mum of a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. and submit the most recent transcript (fall 2009).

Graduate students may apply for the Gazin Scholarship if they qualify for the priority

majors only: engineering, agriculture or forestry AND have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0

The Gazin Scholarship is becoming more competitive each year. A minimum G.P.A. criteria has

been established to apply, however, the committee reserves the right to determine winners each

year to maintain the integrity of the scholarship. Winners will be notified by July 1, 2014.

Contact Mrs. Chartrand or Mrs. Tyler in the guidance office for an application and more infor-

mation. You can also find the application on our website: www.hcsk12.org

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SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT

ENCHANTED FOREST/WATER SAFARI

And

Other Businesses in Old Forge

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING AND ARE 15 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, YOU CAN APPLY IN ONE OF TWO WAYS:

1. Complete a paper application and mail it to: Enchanted Forest/Water Safari at: 3183 NYS

Route 28, Old Forge, NY 13420

OR

2. Apply online at www.watersafari.com. Follow the link for jobs. Go to summer jobs and press “Apply

Now” to complete the application.

BOCES Student of the Month for January

Spring Musical

The Vocal Music Department will present

the musical “You’re a Good Man Char-

lie Brown” on Friday, March 21 and Sat-

urday, March 22 at 7:00pm each night.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from

any cast member or purchased at the

door. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and

$3.00 for children.

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Eleetah Rich, a senior at HCS, was awarded

Student of the Month award at Southwest Tech-

nical Center for the month of January. Eleetah

is a student in the Cosmetology II program with

Mrs. Nicki Colburn at BOCES.

Congratulations Eleetah!

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Term 1 and 2 Honor Rolls– Middle and High School

Class of 2014– High Honor Roll

Elizabeth Arnold (I & II)

Georgiana Baker ( I & II)

Jesse Campbell (I)

Mariah Carr (I & II)

Byron Evans (I & II)

Timothy Fowler (I)

Anastasiya Latenkova (I & II)

Emory Matott (I & II)

Eleetah Rich (II)

Lauryn Smith (I & II)

Class of 2014- Honor Roll

Jesse Campbell (II)

Jacob Fowler (II)

Timothy Fowler (II)

Nichelle Foy (I)

Christopher Graham (I & II)

Abigael LaFaver (I)

Ashley Lesperance (II)

Morgan McIntosh (I & II)

Zane Mono (I)

Eleetah Rich (I)

Class of 2015– High Honor Roll

Malarie Baker (I & II)

Grace Bango (I & II)

Bailey Clarke (I)

Heather Hadfield (II)

Emma Harper (I & II)

Maxwell Jensen (II)

Courtney LaBeau (II)

Lenora Mansil (II)

Jonnica Meek (I)

Amber Rounds (II)

Austin Spencer (I & II)

Dylan Spencer (I & II)

Christopher Sullivan (I)

Class of 2015- Honor Roll

Justin Brackett (I)

Dakota Clark (I & II)

Bailey Clarke (II)

Charli Fowler (I)

Heather Hadfield (I)

Alivia Hall (II)

Maxwell Jensen (I)

Courtney LaBeau (I)

Shania LaFave (I)

Lenora Mansil (I)

Gabrielle McIntosh (I & II)

Jonnica Meek (II)

Amber Rounds (I)

Christopher Sullivan (II)

Steven Thesier (I)

Class of 2016– High Honor Roll

Nathaniel Atkinson (I & II)

Cheyanne Blundon (I)

Tyler Eddy (I & II)

Morgan Matott (I & II)

Kevin Sears (I & II)

Class of 2016- Honor Roll

Mariah Armstrong (I & II)

Cheyanne Blundon (II)

Kendal Carr (I & II)

Ethan Fowler (I & II)

Colby LaPlatney (I & II)

Breyanna LaVancha (I & II)

Maya Neeley (I)

Christopher Sherron (II)

Savana Salisbury (I)

Kailee Sixberry (I & II)

Sabrina-Sue VanSant-Orr (II)

Nathan Weaver (I& II)

Class of 2017– High Honor Roll

Elizabeth Jackson-Wood (I & II)

Roderick Parow (I & II)

Desirae Roberts (I & II)

Caitlyn Sullivan (I)

Class of 2017- Honor Roll

Zoey Bridge (I)

Rodney Boaz (II)

Sarah Campbell (I & II)

Brendon Copestick (II)

Leigha LaParr (I)

Faith Scarborough (I & II)

Elyssa Smith (I)

Helen Smith (I & II)

Caitlyn Sullivan (II)

Class of 2018- High Honor Roll

Jurnee Allen ( I & II)

Delanie Baker (I & II)

Alyssa Fowler ( I & II)

Allyson Hall ( I & II)

Trenton Sullivan ( I & II)

Michael Young (II)

Class of 2018- Honor Roll

Cassidy LaBeau (II)

Cohl McKinney (II)

Caleb Spencer (II)

Kayla VanSant-Orr (II)

Michael Young (I)

Class of 2019– High Honor Roll

RiKayla Brown (I)

Adrienne Carr (I)

Mikayla Dean (I & II)

Phillip Kramer (I & II)

Alexa LaPlante (I & II)

Scott Roberts (I & II)

Peyton Schmitt (I & II)

Leah Sixberry (I & II)

Mitsuki Tanaka (I & II)

Class of 2019 Honor Roll

RiKayla Brown (II)

Cadan Atkinson (I)

Adrienne Carr (II)

Dalton Church (I & II)

Quintin Ellis (I & II)

Nathan O’Connor (I & II)

Hannah Peabody (I & II)

Bethany Shampine (II)

Kyle Stearne (II)

Cody Walters (II)

Class of 2020– High Honor Roll

Rachel Bango (I)

Chloe Benson (I & II)

Jeremiah Johnson (I)

Harlie Moore (I)

Nolan Parow ( I& II)

Justine Schmidt (I)

Ryan Spencer (I)

Taylor Spencer (I & II)

Jadon Sullivan (I & II)

Joanne Tanaka (I)

Class of 2020 Honor Roll

Matthew Allen (I & II)

Rachel Bango (II)

Hailey Farney (I)

Macinzy Henry (I & II)

Jeremiah Johnson (II)

Michael Jordal (I & II)

Cadyn LaPlatney (I)

Brianna Loos (II)

Harlie Moore (II)

Vanessa Reynolds (II)

Justine Schmidt (II)

Mia Shampine (I & II)

Ryan Spencer (II)

Joanne Tanaka (II)

Raven Winters (II)

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Behavior Honor Roll– Elementary

Each month elementary teachers compile a list of students who go the extra mile to help others and be good citizens. This

list and a explanation of the acts are posted outside of the Elementary Office each month. Twice a year the list compiled

of students who are “Good all the Time.” The mid-year list is posted below. Congratulations to the students who have

earned this title.

Pre-K

Morning Class

Charlie Bearor

Maddox Sullivan

Afternoon Class

Athena Brown

Gavin Burns

Sophia LaPlatney

Stevie Petrie

Kindergarten

Jaden Armes

Violet Atkinson

Avery Chartrand

Caleb Durand

Jaelin Fayette

Jaydyn Hadfield

Ethan LaVancha

Blake Martin

Patrick McNeely

Gabrielle O’Connor

Rhyan Pierce

Joseph Schrodt

Maiya Sullivan

Mackenna Turturro

Evan Waters

Lucas Wilson

First Grade

Skyler Anderson

Austin Babcock

Ava Bearor

Aiden Chartrand

Katie Finley

Jordan Hall

Alexis Johnson

Madison Kackison

Andrew Kiblin

Rayne Kling

Connor Mantle

Isabel Miller

First Grade Continued

Lola Miller

Gavin Morris

Joseph Shephard

Caitlyn Smith

Liam Winters

Alexis Youngs

Second Grade

Melody Dean

LeAnna Doyle

Connor Jenack

Maddie Kelley

Hailey Meagher

Isabel Meagher

Carly Parow

Lucas Schrodt

Grayson Soper

Nolan Sullivan

Tanner Sullivan

Ashton Wilson

Third Grade

Izain Farney

Madison Hadfield

Alex Horten

Mario Johnson

Lila LaParr

Sydney McIntosh

Aaron Parow

Joanie Shaw

Evelyn Winters

Fourth Grade

Cadence Atkinson

Degan Carr

Harlee Cook

Deanthony Day

Caroline Delles

Leo Doyle

Charles Fuller

Dakota Henry

Tucker Kelly

Conor McIntosh

Kylie Olley

Logan Smith

Matthew Smith

Will Taylor

Joshua Walters

Jonathan Wicks

Mackenzie Woodward

Fifth Grade

Shelbie Briggs

Hailie Burns

Rieley Clarke

Brady Hall

Joe Johnson

Hannah Kelley

Annie King Nicholas Kobylanski

Talon LaParr Julia LaPlatney

Philip LaVancha

Noah Luther

Amy Manchester

Brayden Mono

Torie Moore

Isaiah Morris

Charity O’Donnell

Nathan Schmitt

David Scully

Benjamin Taylor

Ellizabeth Ward

Harrisville Central School 14371 Pirate Lane, Harrisville, N.Y. 13648

315-543-2707 or 543-2920

Harrisville Central School Non-Profit Organization

14371 Pirate Lane Permit #2

Harrisville, N.Y. 13648 Harrisville, N.Y. 13648

Postal Patron

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mrs. Jan Mosher, President

Mrs. Cynthia Bancroft, Vice President

Mrs. Denise Avallone

Mr. Cory Bearor

Mrs. Tennille Schmitt

Mr. James Sullivan

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Rob Finster

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. George Merritt

6-12 Principal

Athletic Director

Mr. Eric Luther

PreK-5 Principal

CSE Chairperson

The Glances

Volume 45, Issue 3 www.hcsk12.org Spring 2014

The Harrisville Food Pantry would like to thank all of the school groups who donated their time, efforts , and support to the food

pantry this year. Your support is greatly appreciated!