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  • Varsity Boys Basketball team to compete in NYSPHSAA Class D Regional Semifinal on March 12

    Our Harrisville Central School District Varsity Boys Basketball team is heading to SUNY Potsdam’s Maxcy Hall for the NYSPHSAA Class D Regional Semifinal matchup against Bolton. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 12, at 6 p.m., and get ready to cheer on our Pirates! This is a significant moment for our team, and our Pirates […]


  • Harrisville school board seeks candidates for vacant seat

    The Harrisville Central School District is now accepting nominating petitions for a vacant seat on the Board of Education. The seat became available following the loss of former Board President Jan Mosher in January. The Board of Education has elected to maintain the vacancy until the annual election on May 20. In February, Vice President […]


  • March 2025 Pirate Passion Award goes to Rebecca Lesperance

    This month, we hoist the Jolly Roger in honor of our Pirate Passion Employee of the Month—our incredible teacher assistant, Rebecca “Becky” Lesperance! With the heart of a fearless first mate, Becky sails the seas of learning, always ready to lend a hand, steer young buccaneers toward success, and keep the classroom shipshape. Whether wrangling […]


  • Denise Seymour receives February 2025 Pirate Passion Award

    This month, we set sail to honor our Pirate Passion Employee of the Month—our dedicated nighttime cleaner, Denise Seymour! With the stealth of a night marauder and the determination of a true buccaneer, Denise keeps our ship spotless while the crew rests, ensuring smooth sailing each morning. No mess is too mighty, no task too […]


  • 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 […]