Category: Archive
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SRA to host Holiday Craft Fair on Dec. 7
Celebrate the season at the Holiday Craft Fair! Join the Harrisville Student Representative Assembly (SRA) for a free, festive day of shopping, fun and holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Harrisville Central School cafeteria. Discover unique, handmade gifts from local vendors while enjoying the energy of the Chuck Folsom Basketball […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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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Leveling up: How Harrisville’s new esports team is fostering growth and camaraderie among students
While many see video gaming as merely a hobby, for students and advisors at Harrisville Central School District, it represents much more. “It isn’t just playing games,” said Harrisville sophomore Ethan LaVancha, captain of the Harrisville Central School Esports Team, which was established at the start of the 2023-24 school year. The team is officially […]
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Harrisville announces graduating class of 2024
The Harrisville Central School District is proud to announce the graduating Class of 2024! Valedictorian Hailey Meagher, daughter of Matthew and Sarah Meagher, of Harrisville, has earned the highest academic award of valedictorian for the class of 2024. Hailey has been accepted to a variety of prestigious universities, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Massachusetts Institute of […]
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Harrisville voters approve $11.77 million budget, re-elect two board members
On May 21, Harrisville Central School District voters approved the district’s $11.77 million 2024-25 budget proposal, re-elected two board of education members and approved the purchase of two school buses. The budget proposition passed 66 to 11. District-related propositions Board of Education election Two candidates sought election to two open board of education seats and […]