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07/08/2019

The latest edition of BToday is available for you to read now.

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Congratulations to the BHS Class of 2019

07/02/2019

Congratulations to the 288 newest graduates of Binghamton High School! The Binghamton City School District celebrated the success and accomplishments of the 2019 class with a commencement ceremony at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in downtown Binghamton on Sunday, June 30.

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Community Workshop Results

07/01/2019

We’d like to, again, thank all that participated in the district’s first ever Thoughtexchange! We received a tremendous amount of feedback about the district’s strengths, and areas where our community would like to see improvement and growth.

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Free Summer Meals for Kids

06/25/2019

The Binghamton City School District will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free meals to all children under 18 years old.

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BCSD High School Equivalency Graduation

06/24/2019

KJ Woolfolk Celebrated at BCSD's 2019 High School Equivalency Graduation.

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BCS Foundation Recognizes Grant Winners

06/19/2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Binghamton City Schools Foundation Grant winners. This year the foundation awarded more than $33,000 worth of grants to 13 projects across the district.

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BCSD is 'National Model' for PLAAY Program

06/12/2019

Binghamton City School District’s PLAAY (or Preventing Long Term Anger and Aggression in Youth) program is making a tremendous impact in the lives of students and staff by combining athletics with cultural awareness.

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Thank you for your input in Thoughtexchange

05/31/2019

Thank you to everyone who participated in our very first Thoughtexchange. We gathered important input about school culture and climate from parents, staff, students and community members.

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BHS Seniors Awarded for Character

05/17/2019

Congratulations to BHS seniors Nick Zikuski and Kaziah Ross who were named the Section 4 Character Counts winners for BHS!

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WMS Orchestra Gets Silver Rating at NYSSMA

05/16/2019

Recently the West Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Chamber Orchestra participated in the NYSSMA Major Organization Festival at Owego Free Academy where they were awarded a silver rating.

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1st Annual Clean-Up Scheduled in Honor of Harper Stantz

05/16/2019

Students and faculty at Binghamton High School have organized a neighborhood clean-up in honor of junior Harper Stantz.

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Rotary Names Students of the Year for 2019

05/14/2019

The Rotary Club of Binghamton honored seven of our fifth grade students as the 2019 Students of the Year.

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Mother and Daughter Teach Together

05/13/2019

Celebrations for Mother’s Day began a little early Friday, as one 5th grade class at Roosevelt Elementary had an extra special reason to rejoice. Casee Guasconi has taught in the Binghamton City School District for the past five years, and every day her mom joins her class to help out.

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BToday Budget Newsletter 2019-2020

05/07/2019

On May 21, voters will head to the polls to vote on the proposed budget for the 2019-2020 school year. Find out more about the proposed budget and candidates for the board of education.

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BHS Junior Named Winner of Poster Contest

04/26/2019

This morning Kacy Tran was surprised when members of the Rumble Ponies, representatives from Lourdes and the media interrupted her art class to announce that she was the first place winner of the Lourdes Youth Service’s Underage Drinking Prevention poster contest.

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Veteran Talks to BHS Students About PTSD

04/03/2019

Binghamton High School was proud to welcome Frank Romeo, a decorated veteran, to speak to our students on April 1.

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BHS Senior Wins National Honor Society Scholarship

04/01/2019

We’re proud to announce that, Andrew Osburn, has been selected as an NHS Scholarship recipient.

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Students teach area educators about technology

03/18/2019

Roughly 700 teachers, directors, and administrators from across the Southern Tier made their way to MacArthur Elementary School on Thursday for the 5th annual Southern Tier ConnectEd Conference.

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Restorative Practices builds relationships between students and teachers

03/14/2019

A Binghamton Schools coordinator has written a book about a practice that looks to deter discipline problems before they begin.

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Seven Teams Move Forward in OM Competition

03/11/2019

Congratulations to all of the students who competed in the Odyssey of the Mind Competition on March 9, 2019 at BOCES.

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Globetrotter teaches students about anti-bullying

03/06/2019

Harlem Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin stopped by Benjamin Franklin Elementary to present his “T.E.A.M. Up At School” program.

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BHS presents The Addams Family this weekend

03/04/2019

This weekend the Rod Serling School of Fine Arts at BHS will perform The Addams Family.

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BHS students compete in state championship

03/04/2019

Congratulations to BHS Track and Field members 11th grader Genna Bomysoad and 12th grader Christian Buckland who competed this weekend in the NYS championship.

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NYS announces new accountability designations

03/03/2019

The New York State Education Department has recently announced district and school accountability determinations as required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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Mann students create living museum

02/28/2019

Fourth graders at Horace Mann Elementary on Binghamton’s west side helped bring history to life with their “Museum of Living Portraits” exhibit.

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BHS students give senior citizens a sneak peek of musical

02/27/2019

Senior citizens got a mysterious and spooky treat on Tuesday from students performing in the Addams Family musical at the Binghamton High School.

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Binghamton alumni donates yearbook from 1894

02/25/2019

When Binghamton native George Glowacki was going through items at an estate sale, he never thought he would come across a little piece of history.

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Mann students celebrate African culture

02/21/2019

An African dance-drumming ensemble brought an unforgettable cultural experience to Horace Mann Elementary School during Black History Month.

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Kindergartners create mock wedding for letters Q&U

02/19/2019

As part of teaching students the alphabet, the teachers used the marriage of the two letters to emphasize that the letter U always follows the letter Q.

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BHS student participates in gun violence PSA

02/13/2019

One year after the school shooting in Parkland, FL, Binghamton High School student Trevor Terry is using his dance talents to send a powerful message about gun violence.

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Patriot wrestlers place in championship

02/13/2019

Congratulations to Patriot wrestlers Constantine Gehring, Aidan Ehmke and Matthew Kovach for placing in the 2019 Section 4, Division 1 Championship this past weekend.

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Black History Month Museum Brings Culture, Education to Franklin

02/07/2019

An impressive display of African-American history was on display at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in recognition of Black History Month, courtesy of a Binghamton alumna with a passion for sharing her culture.

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Cold Weather Preparedness Tips

01/30/2019

With the impending cold weather we have added a community safety alert with more information on how you can stay safe and warm.

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Binghamton senior picked for all-state football team

01/23/2019

The high school football career of a standout student athlete is ending on a high note after he was named to the all-state team. Senior Nick Zikuski was recently selected for Class AA all-state football team.

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BHS students collect more than 100 prom dresses

01/17/2019

Members of the BHS group Sisterz 4 Sisters collected more than 100 prom dresses during their prom dress drive on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the high school.

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Aerobic drumming keeps kids moving at Mann

01/16/2019

Students at Horace Mann Elementary have been participating in aerobic drumming during their music classes. Students use common items like exercise balls, buckets, and drum sticks to make the class more interactive and to help them get moving.

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BHS senior Eddie Baker signs letter of intent

01/15/2019

Congratulations to BHS senior Eddie Baker. Baker signed his letter of intent on Monday, Jan. 14 and will be playing Division II lacrosse for the Golden Knights at The College of Saint Rose.

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BHS students collect prom dresses for classmates

01/08/2019

You could soon give your old prom dress a new lease on life. Binghamton High School is collecting prom dresses and shoes for students in our area.

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Dick's Sporting Goods Awards Grant to BCSD

12/19/2018

On Wednesday, Dec. 19 the Dick's Sporting Goods Sports Matter program awarded the Binghamton City School District with a $17,500 grant to support its efforts in youth sports development.

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NYSPHSAA Names 7 BHS Teams Fall Scholar-Athlete Teams

12/07/2018

This fall seven teams at BHS were named Scholar-Athlete teams. To qualify as a Scholar-Athlete team, 75 percent of a team’s roster must have an average GPA of 90 or above.

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BNHS Class of '68 Gives Back to BCSD

11/09/2018

On Thursday, Nov. 8 the Binghamton North High School Class of '68 presented a check for $5,600 to the Binghamton City School Foundation.

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BHS Students Honored in National Merit Scholarship Program

11/08/2018

Congratulations to Simon Joyner and Sophia Klin who were honored in the National Merit Scholarship Program this fall. Klin was named a commended student and Joyner was named a semifinalist in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Mentor Program Gives Chance for Volunteers to Help Students

11/07/2018

Kathy Gaji loved her job as a teacher and has found a way to give back through the BCSD Mentor Program.

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Volleyball Team Wins Back-To-Back Championships

11/06/2018

The girls varsity volleyball team secured the Section IV, Class AA championship on Nov. 3 as they narrowly defeated the Corning Hawks 25-19 in the final set.

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Educators from India Visit WMS Dance Class

10/31/2018

On Tuesday Oct. 30, two educators from India visited the dance class at West Middle School to gain a better understanding of the Fine Arts Curriculum within the Binghamton City School District.

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Roosevelt Hosts Fall Harvest Dinner

10/30/2018

Roosevelt Elementary School hosted its 5th annual Fall Harvest Dinner, featuring vegetables grown in their school garden.

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Teacher Honored with Award at Breast Cancer Walk

10/23/2018

On Oct. 21, BHS English Teacher, Karen Clarke was awarded the 'Marie Thomas Voice of Hope Award' at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

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Grady Edge Reading Program Donates Books and STEM Supplies to Franklin Students

10/19/2018

Members of the service organization, the Grady Edge Reading Program, visited students at Ben Franklin Elementary School on Friday, Oct. 19 to make a large donation of books and STEM equipment.

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BHS Student Awarded Presidential Honors Scholarship

10/17/2018

Congratulations to BHS student Haley Jensen for being awarded the SUNY Broome Presidential Honors Scholarship.

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Teen Traffic Day Teaches Students About Safety on the Road

10/15/2018

Students from BHS learned about the importance of being responsible behind the wheel at the annual Teen Traffic Safety Day at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena.

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Distinguished Graduates Honored at Annual Dinner

10/05/2018

From a Grammy Award-Winning musician to a former New York Supreme Court Justice -- Binghamton High School celebrated a few of its distinguished graduates Thursday night.

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BHS Alum/ Grammy Winner Speaks to Students

10/04/2018

On Wednesday, Oct. 3, Binghamton High School Alum/ Grammy Award winning artist, Andy Hall visited music students to talk about his career.

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New York State Names 10 BCSD Teachers as Master Teachers

10/03/2018

This year, 10 teachers in the Binghamton City School District were named New York State Master Teachers by Governor Cuomo.

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BCSD Will Use SafeArrival For Attendance

08/28/2018

This year all schools in the Binghamton City School District will be using SafeArrival for attendance.

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Ceremony Recognizes Dedicated Employees

06/21/2018

More than 50 Binghamton City School District employees were honored during the annual Dedicated Employee Reception on June 20.

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Grammy Winning Songwriter Talks to Students at MacArthur

06/04/2018

Not everyone gets to meet with a Grammy winner. Fourth and fifth-graders at MacArthur Elementary School did that and more on Friday.

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Enrollment Open for Summer Enrichment Program- Imagination Adventure

06/01/2018

Enrollment is now open for Imagination Adventure, Binghamton City School District’s summer enrichment program for BCSD students currently enrolled in grades K-4.

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Senior Will Run with the Stony Brook Seawolves

05/30/2018

BHS Senior Noah Farrelly signed his letter of intention to continue his cross country and track career at Division-1 Stony Brook University.

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BHS Students Clean Up Clinton Street

05/24/2018

Dozens of Binghamton High School students took time out of their day to meet local business owners and to clean up Clinton Street.

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Middle School Bands Play at Rumble Ponies Game

05/24/2018

The EMS band and WMS band, joined together to play the national anthem at the Rumble Ponies game.

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BHS senior Kayla Gassner to Play Softball at LeMoyne

05/21/2018

Binghamton high school senior Kayla Gassner signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Le Moyne College.

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WMS Water Walk Raises Awareness and Funds

05/21/2018

West Middle School students have been working on a year-long project to raise money for a well, latrine and hygiene facility for a primary school in Africa.

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BCSD School Budget Passes by 85 Percent

05/16/2018

On behalf of the Binghamton City School District board of education, administration, faculty, staff and students, I would like to thank all of the voters who came out yesterday to vote for the 2018-2019 school budget and board of education candidates.

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Keller Williams Celebrates RED Day with Rock Garden for Franklin

05/10/2018

Employees of the Greater Binghamton Keller Williams participated in RED Day, by creating a rock garden for the students of Franklin Elementary School.

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Franklin Hosts Literacy Night for ENL Families

05/08/2018

Ben Franklin Elementary school held an interactive event for families learning English Monday night.

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Rumble Ponies mascot stands with teachers

Rumble Ponies Help out 4th Graders at Mann

05/07/2018

Fourth grade students at Horace Mann worked on their persuasive writing skills and were rewarded in a big way.

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7th grade girl getting interviewed by reporter

WMS Students Will Walk for Water

05/02/2018

Seventh graders at West Middle School want to make the world a better place by raising money for a project in Africa.

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Tri-M Music Honor Society Inducts 18 New Members

04/27/2018

18 new members were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society at Binghamton High School on April 24.

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BCSD Launches New Custom Mobile App

04/23/2018

New free mobile app keeps families informed, engaged and connected.

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Brotherz & Sisterz Create Community Projects

04/17/2018

On April 11, 2018 Brotherz and Sisterz partnered with the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Local 277 to work on Little Free Libraries.

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Latin X Festival at BHS Exposes Students to Different Cultures

04/16/2018

A Latin American festival was held at Binghamton High School Friday evening. Different multi-cultural organizations from Binghamton University had tabling activities for students.

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BHS Senior Annie Ramil Signs Letter of Intent

Annie Ramil Signs Letter of Intent with Binghamton University

04/12/2018

On Wednesday at Binghamton High School, senior basketball player Annie Ramil signed her National Letter of Intent to join her two sisters, Olivia and Jodi-Marie, at Binghamton University next year.

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BHS Freshman Wins Mother's Day Design Contest

04/09/2018

Binghamton High School freshman Madison MacBlane won the second annual Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network's Mother's Day card design competition.

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Wilson Holds Hopes & Dreams Career Fair

03/26/2018

Wilson's Hopes and Dreams Career Fair was held on March 23, 2018. Students spoke with people from many careers about how to land their dream job.

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Sisterz4Sisters Hosts Prom Fashion Show & Open Closet

03/26/2018

Members of BHS student group Sisterz4Sisters hosted a prom fashion show and open closet on Friday, March 23.

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Mann students have a new place to calm down

03/21/2018

Students at Horace Mann Elementary School got a special gift to help with difficult times.

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Students link arms in solidarity in school

BHS Students Join National Movement

03/15/2018

Binghamton High School students offered 17 minutes of silence Wednesday, for the 17 victims of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

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WMS 7th Grader Receives Akshar All-Star Award

03/09/2018

Binghamton West Middle School 7th grader Cormari Wachuku is the latest Akshar All Star.

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BHS Students Preview Musicals for Seniors

02/28/2018

Three cast members of Binghamton High School's upcoming production of "Damn Yankees" stopped in at the First Ward Senior Center to sing a couple of songs from the musical.

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