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  • Harrisville responds to fiscal stress report, reaffirms commitment to financial stability

    Late last week, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office released its annual Fiscal Stress Monitoring System report. The Comptroller’s office evaluated school districts statewide with fiscal years ending on June 30, 2024. The report classified the Harrisville Central School District as being in “moderate fiscal stress.” The district received a score of 56.7% out […]

  • Harrisville mourns the loss of Board of Education President Jan Mosher

    Dear Harrisville Families and Community Members: I am saddened to share the difficult news of a loss to our Harrisville community. Jan Mosher, Harrisville Board of Education president, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, after a brief battle with cancer. Mrs. Mosher was a dedicated, passionate member of our school board. She had just completed […]

  • Pirate Passion Award for January 2025 Presented to Regina Countryman

    This month, our Pirate Passion Employee of the Month is none other than our extraordinary first-grade teacher, Ms. Countryman! With the heart of a captain and the spirit of an adventurer, Ms. Countryman leads her little crew on an unforgettable voyage of learning and discovery every single day. Whether she’s charting the course for reading […]

  • Teacher Nikki Taylor Recognized with December 2024 Pirate Passion Award

    We hoist the Jolly Roger and salute Nikki Taylor, our Science Teacher Extraordinaire, as the Pirate Passion Award Employee of the Month! With the heart of a true adventurer and the mind of a seasoned navigator, Nikki has charted a course through the uncharted waters of knowledge, guiding her crew of eager learners through the […]

  • HCS Pirate Passion Award goes to Kelly Avallone for November 2024

    With her trusty stethoscope and a treasure chest full of band-aids, Harrisville School Nurse Kelly Avallone sails through the halls, always ready to mend scrapes and soothe aches for her young shipmates. Nurse Kelly’s sharp eye for spotting “sea legs” gone wobbly and her gentle reassurances make her a cherished figure among students and staff […]

  • Harrisville releases new lead testing results, remediation plan

    Below is a message from Harrisville Superintendent Rob Finster: Dear Harrisville Families and Community Members: I would like to reiterate our commitment to providing a safe environment for our students, which includes regular testing of water sources. As required by state law, Harrisville Central School District tested all water outlets currently or potentially used for […]

  • Harrisville Board of Education members recognized for work

    Harrisville Central School District, along with the New York State School Boards Association, recognizes October 14-18, 2024, as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by local school boards. Public schools form the bedrock of our communities and our country. Democracy thrives with educated […]

  • HCS Pirate Passion Award winners for September and October

    Harrisville Central School District is proud to introduce the Pirate Passion Award, a new initiative that celebrates the dedication and excellence of our faculty and staff. Harrisville’s team members are the heart of this learning community, working tirelessly to keep it thriving. The Pirate Passion Award is designed to honor those who go above and […]

  • Welcome to the 2024-25 school year!

    A message from the superintendent Dear Harrisville Families and Community Members: We’re just weeks away from another exciting school year here at Harrisville Central School District! Our first day back is Thursday, Sept. 5, for all students, from pre-K through 12th grade. In addition, you are invited to attend our annual Open House on Wednesday, […]

  • School supply lists released for 2024-25 school year

    The Harrisville Central School District has released its school supply lists for the 2024-25 school year ahead. The list is being released early enough to allow families ample time to purchased the needed supplies during the summer months. These lists are carefully compiled in order to provide students with the necessary tools they need to […]

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