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District COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine Policies Updated
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the NYSDOH issued guidance clarifying many discrepancies and inconsistencies concerning COVID-19 isolation and quarantine policies. As a result, the district formally updated its own policies. The changes take effect Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
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UPDATED: 2021-22 Winter Sports Protocols
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Westmoreland Central School District has adopted several protocols for the 2021-22 winter sports season. The protocols were updated on 1/12/22. Click on the link above the view the protocols.
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Westmoreland Senior Goes Above and Beyond to Teach Others
Jacob Ingersoll, a senior at the Jr./Sr. High School who is enrolled in the Animal Science program at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES’ Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC), is focused on his future goals, as well as teaching others.
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Law Student Grace Johnson, ’16, Visits Jr./Sr. High School Students
Grace Johnson, Westmoreland Class of 2016, met with three Jr./Sr. High School students who are interested in pursuing a law career in early January. She shared why she is passionate about law and students were able to ask her about the profession, education requirements and more.
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Girls Varsity Volleyball Celebrates Senior Night; Beats Herkimer
The Westmoreland Girls Varsity Volleyball team celebrated Senior Night, at home, on January 7, before taking on Herkimer. Each senior, along with their parents, were recognized before the start of the match. Westmoreland won, three sets to none.
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District’s “Test-to-Stay” Plan Approved
The district’s “Test-to-Stay” plan was approved by Oneida County. The plan, which amends COVID-19 quarantine protocols for students and staff, will take effect Thursday, January 6. Click on the link above for more information.
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Class of 2024 Holding Bottle & Can Drive on January 22
As a fundraiser, the Class of 2024 is holding a bottle and can drive on Saturday, January 22, from 9:00 a.m.-noon, in the Jr./Sr. High School parking lot. The class is accepting clean and empty five-cent deposit bottles and cans.
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Third Grade Students Raise Money for World Wildlife Fund
During the month of December, third grade students discovered how communities can impact the world in social studies and learned about adaptations in science. As a supporting activity, the students raised and donated more than $720 to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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Sophomore Olivia Moore Wins Award for Artwork
Sophomore Olivia Moore will be recognized for her outstanding artwork at the prestigious 2022 Central New York (CNY) Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Ceremony at Onondaga Community College (OCC) on January 22.
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Westmoreland Welcomes New Math Specialist, Sierra McCarthy!
Sierra McCarthy joined the Westmoreland Central School District as a math specialist at the Primary Elementary School. Her first official day with the district was January 3. Welcome to Westmoreland, Sierra!
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January Regents Exams Cancelled
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) cancelled the January 2022 administration of the NYS High School Regents Examination Program in response to the on-going impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. More information will be released soon.
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REMINDER: Brooks’ Chicken BBQ January 5
The Class of 2026 is hosting a Brooks’ Chicken BBQ on Wednesday, January 5, from 3:30-6:00 p.m., at the Jr./Sr. High School. Please remember to bring your pre-sale ticket. A few "walk-in" tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
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District Distributing Free COVID-19 At-Home Tests on January 2 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
In an effort to continue to prioritize in-person instruction, Governor Hochul amended the quarantine protocols for schools. The district is also distributing free COVID-19 at-home tests on Sunday, January 2, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the district office.
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New Connectivity Center Bridges Content Areas; Enhances Students’ Communication Skills
What started as an idea a few years ago, is now a helpful resource being utilized by every student in grades 7-12. The district officially launched the “Connectivity Center” at the start of the 2021-22 school year.
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Girls Varsity Basketball Celebrates Senior Night; Beats Adirondack
The Westmoreland Girls Varsity Basketball team celebrated Senior Night, at home, on December 23, before taking on Adirondack. Each senior, along with their parents, were introduced before tip-off. Westmoreland won, 53-28.
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School Community’s Generosity Supports Several Families During Holidays
School social workers, Kristen Muir and Amy Poplarski, once again spearheaded the annual “Westmoreland Holiday Drive.” During the month of November, both collected cash donations, which were used to purchase Wal-Mart gift cards for district families in need.
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Primary Elementary School Donates Items to Local Organizations
Students and staff at the Primary Elementary School thought of two local organizations during the holiday season. The school collected and donated a variety of items to the Rescue Mission of Utica and Anita’s Stevens-Swan Humane Society.
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Select Chorus Performs Holiday Concert for Brookdale Senior Living
The Jr./Sr. High School Select Chorus spread some holiday cheer throughout the community during the holiday season. On December 20, the chorus performed a holiday concert for residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton.
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Brass Ensemble Performs Holiday Concert for Primary Elementary School
Students and staff at the Primary Elementary School received a special holiday treat – a concert by the Jr./Sr. High School Brass Ensemble! The ensemble performed many holiday favorites outside the school cafeteria on December 21.
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Sheriff Maciol Reads “A Night Before Christmas” to Kindergarten Students
Before the start of holiday recess, Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol, donning a Santa hat, visited the Primary Elementary School. Sheriff Maciol read the classic, “A Night Before Christmas,” to kindergarten students.
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